My name is Jason Peterson.

Age 29, owner of Lions Fitness. I started on my athletic journey with wrestling, track, and football. All my life I have loved athletics. I found myself in the gym more often than home, trying to better my sports. Went through high school as a dedicated athlete, played some college football, got injured, and that was the end. So, I thought. A year after college I found a little powerlifting meet in Pensacola called, King of the beach. I had no idea how much my life was going to change.

Experience:

• Lifting for 18 years
• Certified personal trainer
• 13 years programming experience
• Trained 3,000+ people across the country

Accomplishments:

• MN state USAPL champion
• MI Iron mongrel conference champion
• 500 wilks
• 1600+ total
• Bench: 445 Squat: 566 Deadlift: 666

Specialties:

• I will make you stronger, faster, leaner, or larger for monster status.
• Old school mentality. Blood, sweat, and tears
• Anything that involves getting stronger, my hands in the cookie jar
• Nutrition Programming
• Workout programming

Quote: Show me how you lift, I'll tell you how you live.

I'm 25 years old and a personal trainer at Lions Fitness. I played tennis and ran track in high school, but found my heart in lifting after I graduated and started college. I was hooked after competing in a Strongman competition with my uncle - the experience was humbling and I had a blast. A few months later, I got certified as a personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and started training individuals and teams on my college campus, eventually becoming the manager of Personal Training Services. I've worked with people from many backgrounds and have loved helping them reach their goals!

Experience:

• Lifting for 10 years
• Competed as novice in Strongman at 2018 Minnesota Show of Strength
• Certified personal trainer through ACSM
• Manager of Personal Training Services in college

Specialties:

• I've trained women of all fitness levels, from those just beginning their fitness journey to those looking to hone in on specific strength goals.
• I love implementing both strength and hypertrophy into training
• Experience tracking and developing nutrition plans based on individual goals
• Wherever you are in your fitness journey, I will meet you there and work with you to reach your goals!

My Favorite Quote:

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
-Maya Angelou

My fitness journey began with football, baseball, and weightlifting in high school. I also played collegiate football at MSUM for 3 years. After football the majority of my time was still dedicated to the gym. I love working with athletes and dedicated members of the gym! I'm willing to bet on anyone as long as they trust me! I have a lovely daughter (Millie, 1.5 years old) at home with an amazing spouse!

Experience:

• Bachelors in Exercise Science
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Minor in Strength and Conditioning
• 8 years personal training and group training
• 10 years online programming
• Lifting for 12 years

Specialties:

• Preventative/Reactive Training
• Decrease pain/discomfort with daily activities
• Build strength and mobility
• Sports Training
• Online Coaching

Certifications:

• Cupping Therapy
• Percussion Therapy
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

My Favorite Quote:

"What human beings can do is amazing. What they will do can be disappointing. Fear of failure will stop success."
-Tony Robbins