Leigh Nielsen

Degrees & Certifications:B.S. in Exercise Science
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NASM -Sports Conditioning

Specializations:

Sports Conditioning
Weight Loss
Youth Training

Training Philosophy:

Currently, I am attending McDaniel College part time to complete my Masters in Exercise. While earning my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, I studied a number of courses focused on nutrition, exercise physiology and weight management. I played Lacrosse at Cabrini; knowing how intense the next level can be, I have developed a passion for performance training. I have experience with performance training, involving speed, agility, and quickness development. In addition, I have worked
for McDonough School summer programs at the all-sports camp where I helped young children develop sport skills, in a safe and educational manner. Not only can I assist in developing athletes, I can assist the everyday person in developing strength, endurance and weight management. As a member of the staff, here at Merritt Athletic Clubs, I am dedicated to developing my clients in a well-rounded fitness program that supports safety, health, and meets their goals.

What His Client's Say...

“Training with Leigh over the last year has conditioned the overall shape of my body. Leigh has provided me with targeted workout plans for my back and knees. These plans have strengthened my muscles and enabled me to become pain free and active again. He continues to advnace my training so I can strive to be in the best physical shape I can.” -Eric Bennett

“When I started working with Leigh he helped me change my lifestyle and get back to the “pre-kids” healthy and fit lifestyle I was looking for. I have been impressed with his motivation, dedication, and continual support he provides me, and other clients I see him interact with and work with. He is very knowledgeable about training exercises, food habits, and other health related topics; I like how he is easily accessible for advice. Leigh worked with me to set realistic goals, which have been attainable and enable
me to see the results I am looking for. Leigh takes pride in every client he trains. He is fully vested our success; his knowledge and experiences allow him to create and tailor a program that is most beneficial to each individual client. He is wonderful about
changing my program to meet specific needs I have. I have been so pleased with the way Leigh has gotten to know me personally in order to set my fitness and image goals, and challenge me in a way that I didn’t expect; he helps me to do exercises I didn’t think I was capable of doing which is so rewarding. Sessions with Leigh may seem difficult and/or challenging, don’t get me wrong they are, but his personality, his drive, and the individual attention he has provided me makes the workout easier and enjoyable. Leigh’s positive attitude, fun personality, and drive has helped me to complete my workouts and still look forward to the next training session with him. I hope to be able to continue training
with Leigh to build on my fitness goals while having a good time and a little bit of fun with my workouts.” -Delyza Howard