Brent Uken, CPT, CSCS, FMS
Applying the same strategies to his customized personal training that he honed as a senior partner in a consulting firm, Brent’s dedication and leadership have helped numerous clients achieve long-term success. As a dedicated athlete, a Certified Personal trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning coach, Brent inspires others with his whole person system approach to improving athletic performance, work/life balance, personal and professional relationships. An expert in helping clients with a full range of athleticism, Brent has a unique talent for defining clients’ needs to become top performers.
Areas of specialization:
- Customized personal training
- Nutrition
- Physical recovery
Credentials:
- Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
- Precision Nutrition Level 2 (Pn2)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
- Association of Fitness Studios (AFS)
- Functional Movement Systems (FMS)
Executives come to me when they want to:
- Have more and more consistent energy
- Improve their athletic performance
- Recover from injury and gain strength
- Improve endurance
- Lose weight and/or improve overall health
- Gain more range of motion and flexibility
- Regain their confidence and feel like they did years earlier
- Get results because what they have tried has not led to success
What executives can expect from working with me/outcomes:
- Higher energy level
- More confidence
- Lower level of stress
- Sense of true accomplishment
- Improved athletic performance
- Sense of calm/balance
- Spillover benefits in other areas of their lives (e.g., time management and relationships)
The way I work is through:
I listen intently to my client’s concerns and help them clarify their goals, priorities, values, and identity. With that North Star, I co-develop a plan of action with my client that will be effective, and that is based on their specific situation (e.g., travel). I take the entire person/body in mind and use a “systems approach” in my practice (given the interconnectedness of the body’s systems, for example). I respect my clients’ autonomy: ultimate decisions rest with them (programs happen “with” them, not “to” them).
What executives say about working with me:
As a former senior partner with a global consulting firm, I understand my client’s situations and struggles; I don’t judge others or look down on them. I listen and find that my clients trust me because I have their best interests at heart. I am committed to helping others experience success. I take time to educate others.
Why I find this work so gratifying – a personal perspective:
Helping clients achieve their goals is immensely gratifying. Even more gratifying is helping clients develop and implement strategies for long-term, sustainable success. I find joy in helping others reach their full potential.
Length of typical coaching session and overall engagement:
Sessions typically last from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending solely on the client’s needs; I structure my programs on a 90-day basis, which allows my clients to make significant progress under supervision and solidify important habits.