About Ben Angle
I have been a certified athletic trainer (The guy who runs out on the field when someone gets hurt) for over 7 years. Health, wellness, and fitness has always been important to me but after spending 2 years as a Graduate Assistant athletic trainer at Ole Miss and working closely with the strength staff , it became a passion of mine. I began coaching HIIT and Lift, while picking the brain of some good friends who are experts in the collegiate strength and conditioning scene. I have not stopped coaching since, I love it!
Athletic Background
I played baseball my whole life. After my baseball career was over, I began playing slow-pitch softball and flag football and still do today! I also enjoy pickup basketball.
Turning Point
When I graduated high school I weighed 170 pounds. After spending 4 years in college on a meal plan, I weighed 205 and was not lean at all. I began focusing on my eating, specifically low carb styles and leaned back down to 185. After that, I decided I wanted to get strong, that is where I found what made me happy in the gym! Hitting PRs is the best feeling you can have in the gym.
Passion
I am passionate about impacting people’s lives for the better. This profession allows me to do that on a daily basis.
Coaching a class and motivating others to achieve PRs as well so that they can experience that awesome feeling is what drives me.
Motivation
I could not do my job and be unhealthy. It is very important that I look the part and live the part or I am a hypocrite. I also want to stay active and in shape so that I can always do any activity that my family wants me to do. Also, want to be able to beat my kids 1 on 1 in bball when I am 50 haha.
Qualifications
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
NATA member
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of West Alabama
Master of Exercise Science from University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Background Checked
CPR/First AID Certified