Energize Fitness Solutions

Will Kuenzel NSCA-CPT

Will Kuenzel is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and has been training in the Charleston area for six years. Originally from Boone, NC, Will attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he received his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and competed in the pole vault for the UNC-Charlotte track team .

Will is the current Charleston Strongman Champion and starred in a four part reality series documenting his championship run. As a competitive bodybuilder, Will won the novice middle weight division of the 2003 Mountaineer Classic in Boone, NC. Starting from a weight of 206 pounds at 14% body fat, Will weighed in on competition day at 172 pounds and 5% body fat. The following year he competed in the Excalibur bodybuilding competition in Charleston, SC. Dropping from a weight of 225 pounds and 12% body fat to a competition weight of 200 pounds and 4% body fat, he took second place in the junior heavyweight division.

Will is currently a competitive powerlifter will best lifts of 605lbs squat, 475lbs bench press and a 605lbs deadlift in the 220lbs weight class.  He also holds the South Carolina AAPF state records in the squat, deadlift and total in the 220lbs weight class.

Will currently works for Energize Fitness Solutions, LLC where he enjoys working with people of all age groups and abilities. Specializing in sports specific and functional fitness training, his strong background in athletics and strength training make him the perfect trainer for the recreational athlete or those who need to kick-start their weight loss and firming results. He is excited to be bringing new and challenging exercise training to the members of SAFFP.