I’m Coach Madison and I enjoy helping clients of all ages use strength training to improve athletic performance, get out of pain, and generally live their best lives. (I mean it when I say “all ages” – I’ve worked with clients ranging from 13- to 81-years-old!). I was an elite middle and long distance runner in high school and college (Go Duke!) until overuse injuries led me to spend too many years on the sidelines. After a long journey through physical therapy, injections, surgeries, etc., I discovered firsthand that the most lasting way out of chronic pain / chronic injury is getting stronger. After 4 years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Functional Fitness VA, I’ve recently moved to NY’s Capital District area and founded my own business: Strength Agency.
I’m especially passionate about teaching those who are new to strength training, helping clients with chronic pain, helping runners get strong and stay healthy, and training athletes who want to improve their performance in whatever competition is exciting to them.
Personally, I still love to compete, mostly in good old fashioned 5k’s and hybrid fitness races. Outside of the gym, my favorite activities are running, open water swimming, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and generally anything that involves moving and being in nature.
I’m a NCSF certified personal trainer and HKC certified kettlebell instructor. I’ve completed the Exercise I course for the Dynamic Musculoskeletal Stabilization (DNS) method. I’m currently studying to become a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Hyrox Level 1 Coach.
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