BIOGRAPHY
David has worked in the fitness industry for nearly fourteen years. His dedication and passion for exercise lead him to attain a variety of fitness certifications. Over the years, this passion extended into coordinating a fitness extravaganza for local communities, participating as a contestant in several bodybuilding -powerlifting contests and even creating a "Wellness Radio Show" called The Catz Lair! For nearly seventeen years David Russell has successfully contributed to countless lives through his sharing of nutritional and exercise tips!
Certified Fitness Trainer, International Sports Science Association,
June 11, 2004
Sports Yoga Instructor, National Exercise and Sports Trainers
Association, July 18, 2005
Pilates Instructor, National Exercise and Sports Trainers
Association, August 20, 2005
Nutritional Coach, National Exercise and Sports Trainers
Association, December 8, 2005
Aquatic Fitness Trainer, National Exercise and Sports Trainers
Association, March 8, 2006
Certified Functional Training Specialist, National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, August 5, 2006
FITNESS COMPETITION
SNBF Georgia (SNBF) 6th Novice & 9th Open, 2007 Marietta, Georgia
Mr. North Carolina (NPA) 3rd Open, 2007 Burlington, North Carolina
Mr. North Carolina (NPA) 2nd Open, 2008 Burlington, North Carolina
Southern Open (SNBF) 3rd Open, 3rd Suwanee, Georgia
Gloria Knight Classic (NPA) 2nd Open, 2008 Durham, North Carolina
Coastal USA Championships (NPC) 5th Open, 2008 Duluth, Georgia
Mountaineer Classic (NPC) 7th Open, 2008 Boone, North Carolina
Battle On the Border (USAPL) 30th Open Raw, 2009 Charlotte, North Carolina
Nationals (WNPF) 1st Open Raw, 2009 East point, Georgia
Mr. Tennessee (NPA) 2nd Open, 3rd Masters, 2011 Kingsport, Tennessee
Contributing Writer: Club Industry Magazine
Russell, David. "Four Ways Business-to-Business Partnerships Can Provide Unique
Opportunities For Fitness Facilities." Club Industry Magazine 1 July 2013
VOLUNTEER/VENDOR PARTICIPATION
The Vitamin Shoppe Wellness Day Event(s)
Metro Atlanta Stores Vender Participant 2015-present
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
Healthy Living & Community Engagement Day Vendor 2015, 2016
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Volunteer Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach, February 2012
Lucky Shoals Recreation Park, Norcross Georgia
Volunteer Recreation Manager, August 2011
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia
Volunteer Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach, June 2011
Supernatural Bodybuilding Federation, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Contest Expeditor, June 2009-2011
National Physique Association, Petersburg, Virginia
Contest Expeditor, November 2009
Champion's Park Apartments, Norcross, Georgia
Wellness Program Coordinator April 2007/ May 2008