About Lynn Thompson
Lynn specializes in strength training, weight loss, post rehabilitation, and healthy lifestyle motivation. Having participated in high school athletics playing basketball and football Lynn has been involved in fitness and athletics most of his life.
Lynn began his career as a personal trainer in the early 1990’s after hiring a trainer for himself and became interested in helping people reach their goal. He has worked as a trainer and as a program director in fitness centers and wellness centers throughout the state of Florida. He has been co-owner of a successful medically based personal training studio as well as the fitness director for the YMCA and Lifestyle Family Fitness, Downtown Athletic Club and the Orlando Fitness and Racquet Club.
In 1996, Lynn was on the state Department of Education’s committee for health promotion programs (HPPC). He was instrumental in developing and implementing the department’s annual health fair which attracts more that 150 vendors and guest speakers.
Currently, Lynn is the Owner/ CEO of “Body Dynamics Fitness”, a personal training company providing personal training and post rehab services. Lynn also serves as the Program Director for the “National Fitness Trainers Association, Providing personal training, nutrition and fitness education workshops and seminars.
Education and credentials
IFPA - certified Advanced Personal Trainer
ACSM - certified Level I Health and Fitness Instructor
AAHFRP - certified Post-Rehabilitation Specialist
YMCA - certified Strength Training Instructor
AMFPT- certified Personal Trainer Educator / certification specialist
NESTA – Certified Biomechanics Specialist
NFTA – Certified Personal Training Instructor / certification specialist
Specialties
Weight management / bodyfat reduction
Injury rehabilitation
Strength Training
Sports Conditioning
Women’s strength and toning
Philosophy
In my own words I guess I could say that failure is only a reality if you don’t try. Setbacks are a normal part of life. It’s how many can you endure and still get back up and keep on moving forward. Some days you’re the dog and some days you’re the fire hydrant. Keep your eye on the goal in front of you and you won’t ever fail. Nothing can prevent you from reaching your goal unless you let it. So keep on movin!
Lynn Thompson