James E. Walker, CCS, ART
James Walker has over thirty years of experience as a professional trainer, strength and conditioning coach, fitness director, fitness consultant, and collegiate instructor. James is known by professional athletes, personal trainers, federal judges, politicians, entertainers, and CEO’s for his technical expertise on physical training. His extensive knowledge on anatomy, physiology, and exercise science attracts a clientele of both athletes and non-athletes seeking peak performance.
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Alumni of the University of Maryland, James studied Kinesiology (the study of movement) with an emphasis on biomechanics and exercise physiology. As a student at Maryland, he conducted the first scientific study of the “biomechanical analysis of the rear hand punch.” He also founded the first Martial Arts Society where all styles of martial artist could train and was a teaching assistant for karate in the PHED department. During this time James began writing strength and conditioning programs for many student-athletes and had the opportunity to work with some of Maryland’s finest track athletes. This lead to a position as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Maryland men’s Basketball team, which became ACC Champions that year. In the mid-eighties, James participated as an athlete and regional assistant coach with the U.S. Olympic bobsled team. James is a Certified Conditioning Specialist for the National Strength and Professionals Association (NSPA) and served on the NSPA advisory board. For almost ten years he taught aspiring trainers and strength coaches, proctored exams, and certified numerous fitness professionals. For over 15 years, James was employed as a fitness director with two major health club corporations within the Washington, DC area and taught their trainer certification programs. During this time he also operated a successful personal training and consultation business, called Pro-Fit. He has helped numerous individuals and businesses improve their health, fitness, and performance. In 2000, James was one of a few strength and conditioning coaches to study and get credentialed in Active Release Technique™ a form of scar tissue treatment and management. The technique is popular among physical therapist, chiropractors, and physicians and is used by many elite-world class athletes and non-athletes alike. James continues to pursue applicable knowledge and the latest cutting edge trends in training and remains affiliated with a select group of national and international strength coaches-trainers who share a similar philosophy and information about training. As an athlete James’ participated in basketball, bobsled, boxing, football, gymnastics, and martial arts (black belt) where he studied numerous styles.