Nicole Pettel
I graduated from Cabrillo College, December 2012 with an AA in Kinesiology, honorable mention. I am studying to become a Physical Therapist. I completed a paid internship with Dominican Hospital working under a Neurological Physical Therapist and at the Lifestyle and Management facility. I am finishing my BS degree at San Jose State University in Pre-Professional Kinesiology. I participated in gymnastics for 11 years, and in high school I joined the water polo team.
I went on to play for the Cabrillo team, while interning under the head Athletic Trainer. I am currently training and competing in Power Lifting at Norcal Health and Fitness, as well as training others. I hold the State Record for Squat and Bench press, and I had the All-American record for squat in 2014. On the side I coach gymnastics at Vargas Academy with children that range from ages 2-16 and adults of all ages. I love training clients, trying new exercises, and studying in order to help clients reach their goals safely.
I am a Certified Personal Trainer though NASM, a Certified Powerlifting coach through the United States Powerlifting Association, and currently studying to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Test, now that I am in senior standing at SJSU.
Certification(s):
-NASM
-USPA Powerlifting Coach
Hometown:
Santa Cruz, CA
Becoming a Powerlifter
Difficulty: Intermediate
Muscle Group(s): Full Body
Days per week: 3 + Cardio
Program length: 4 weeks
Powerlifting IS NOT for people who are just getting into lifting. You can get hurt if you start weightlifting and immediately move to Powerlifting. If you have a few years of lifting experience and want to try a Powerlifting program, then this is the program for you. It makes you push yourself, but allows you to slowly build into the Powerlifting lifestyle.
Certification(s):
-NASM
-USPA Powerlifting Coach
Hometown:
Santa Cruz, CA
Becoming a Better Powerlifter
Difficulty: Intermediate- Advanced
Muscle Group(s): Full Body
Days per week: 4 + Cardio
Program length: 4 weeks
This program IS NOT for someone who's just getting into Powerlifting. If you want that, purchase my program "Becoming a Powerlifter". This program will push you to the limit and help you become the Powerlifter you've always wanted to be. Get ready to sweat and push your limits to the max!
Lifting Specialty: Powerlifting
Certifications: NASM
Program Total: 4
Current City: Santa Cruz, CA
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Certification(s):
-NASM
-USPA Powerlifting Coach
Hometown:
Santa Cruz, CA
Time Crunch
Difficulty: Intermediate
Muscle Group(s): Full Body
Days per week: 4
Program length: 4 weeks
Time Crunch is the ultimate program for someone who only has about 30-45 minutes to workout, but really wants to push their body to the limit! The program boasts a collection of unique and exhilarating exercises to help transform your body!
Certification(s):
-NASM
-USPA Powerlifting Coach
Hometown:
Santa Cruz, CA
Time Crunch For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner-Intermediate
Muscle Group(s): Full Body
Days per week: 4
Program length: 4 weeks
Time Crunch For Beginners is the perFIcT program for someone who only has about 30 minutes to workout, but still really wants to get a great workout in. The program contains a lot of beginner exercises, but will introduce you to some unique exercises to help your body get toned in under 30 minutes!