PETER PARK

Peter Park is the official strength and conditioning coach for Lance Armstrong, winner of an unprecedented seven Tour de France cycling competitions. Park has trained Armstrong for 10 years while also acting as a personal training and endurance coach for other professional and amateur athletes. In 1998 he opened a Platinum Fitness center in Montecito followed by a second in Summerland in 2006.

Park has also experienced personal success as an athlete competing in collegiate volleyball as well as being a pro-triathlete and ultra runner. Between 1990-1995 he took home two World’s Toughest Triathlon titles and five top ten finishes in Ironman competitions. He holds three Catalina 50 mile championship course records in ultra running and three nine trails championship course records, also in ultra running.

Park received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of California, Los Angeles and is certified as a personal trainer. Park lives in Santa Barbara with his wife Kelly and two children Hayden and Carter

Experience
• 7 years Personal Fitness Trainer
• 12 years Registered Nurse – last 10 years in Critical Care Unit
• NCAA Division I Runner, Long Beach State Cross Country, Track & Field

Education
• Undergraduate work – Pre-nursing from Cal State Long Beach
• Associate Degree, Nursing program at Santa Barbara City College
• Certifications:
– California State Board Registered Nurse
– ACE (American Counsel on Exercise) Personal Trainer CPR
– Advanced Cardiac Life Support
– Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Why did you become a personal trainer?
I became a Personal Trainer to teach others how to enjoy and exercise properly. I love to teach, and with my medical background I wanted to guide clients in modifying their lifestyles so they could improve the quality of their lives.

How does your experience as a Registered Nurse compliment your role as a Personal Trainer?
Working in a critical care setting over the last 10 years has taught me so much about the anatomy and physiology of the human body. I have gained valuable tools in assessing peoples risk for impending illnesses. This attribute allows me to advise my clients on their preventative health care.

What competitive experiences have you accomplished and how do they help you in training your clientele?
Over the last 20 years I have competed in running, cycling, and triathlons at a top amateur level. I’ve learned a lot about sports nutrition, rehabilitation from injury, weight training and periodizing peak performance. This combination enables me to properly set up programs to best suit the needs of my clients.