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

 

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

 

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