John Schow
Certified Personal Trainer
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About
John Schow, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Mission-Driven
With over 20 years of elite military and instructional leadership experience and a lifelong commitment to physical readiness, coaching, and performance development, I believe everyone can reach their goals when they take ownership of their personal motivation. It’s my job to get them there by helping them to achieve measurable results through tailored fitness plans, accountability, and goal-oriented training.
Certifications
•Certified Personal Trainer – International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), October 2025• Certified Nutrition Coach – International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), November 2025
• Master Training Specialist – U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Technical Training, 1992
• Occupational Instructor Certification – Community College of the Air Force, 1991
Education
- Master of Science in Management – Troy University, December 1995
- Bachelor of Science (Sociology) – University of the State of New York, September 1987
Core Competencies
• Personal & Group Fitness Training• Exercise Programming & Safety
• Motivation & Goal Setting
• Coaching & Behavioral Change
• Leadership & Team Development
• Fitness Testing & Performance Tracking
• Instructional Design & Adult Learning
Professional Experience
US Navy Senior Chief (Navy Aircrewman/NATOPS Instructor/Division Director)- Trained & certified over 40 Navy and Marine Corps officers and enlisted personnel in safety, technical procedures, and operational readiness aboard EA-3B Sky Warrior and EP-3E Orion aircraft
- Led calisthenics, conditioning, and annual Navy Physical Readiness Testing for enlisted personnel.
- Directed the implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for behavioral and performance improvement
- Motivational Interviewing, Goal Setting, and Stages of Change Lead Instructor
- Certified over 100 Arizona Juvenile Probation Officers as Lead Instructor for the Arizona Youth Assessment System
Professional Profile
Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief and certified fitness professional passionate about helping others reach their personal goals. Genuinely believes that everyone can succeed and that it is the trainer’s job to give them the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to reach those goals.Experience
I enjoy seeing my clients' transformations, whether their goal is weight loss or gain, building muscle, increasing strength, or simply looking better for an event. My experience is varied, from coaching calisthenics and training young sailors to pass the US Navy Readiness Test to one-on-one three-times-per-week strength training to run a marathon.
Education
My formal education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, a Master of Science degree in Management, and certifications in personal training and nutrition.
