Will Kuenzel, NSCA-CPT

 

 

Will Kuenzel is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and has been training in the Charleston area for four  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 a current competitive powerlifter in the American Powerlifting Federation.  He has a best squat of 600lbs, a bench of 475lbs and a deadlift of 605lbs.  Will won the Charleston Strongman Championship in 2005 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 has also played rugby with the Charleston Outlaws rugby team.

 

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.