Kimberly Perez
Prior to joining FPTI, Kimberly served as a personal trainer, clinical research coordinator and fitness director for over six years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami as well as a master’s in Applied Physiology from Columbia University. After working in the industry for some time, Kimberly realized a relevant education and application skills were rare assets among many of today’s fitness professionals; it became clear to her that unqualified individuals were representing an oversized portion of the industry. Committed to raising the standards, Kimberly developed a passion for educating and mentoring soon-to-be fitness professionals. She has been teaching courses to aspiring group fitness instructors and personal trainers for the last three years.
Certifications
New York State Dept. of Education Licensed Director
New York State Dept. of Education Licensed Teacher
ACSM Health Fitness Specialist (ACSM-HFS)
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM -CES)
American Heart Association CPR
Education
M.A. Applied Physiology, Teachers College, Columbia University
B.S. Exercise Physiology, University of Miami