Gary Burke
Personal Trainer & Swim Coach

My Certifications

Kinesiology, BS

University coursework from Penn State including exercise prescription, biomechanics,  and sports psychology. Don’t forget that year I had working for Dr. DeSouza in Penn State’s Women’s Health and Exercise Lab where we were conducting research into the female athlete triad! Or my junior year working with Dr. M. Blair Evans in youth sports psychology!

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As an ISSA student working toward my certification to be a trainer, I'm learning about everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I will soon have the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.

ISSA Bodybuilding Specialist

When most individuals think about the sport of bodybuilding, images of big, dumb guys grunting and throwing weight around are often conjured up. This could not be further from the truth! Serious bodybuilders are part athlete, part scientist, and part artist. As an ISSA student working towards my certification in this area, I can provide training, recovery, motivational, and nutritional strategies to help you achieve maximal muscle growth and optimize physical appearance.

BogaFit

The perfect blend of Paddle-board Yoga and interval training, mixed with the refreshing cool of the pool. I’ve been doing this since 2018!

ASCA Level 2 Coach

American Swimming Coaches Association 

Level 1 - Principles for Success

Level 2 - The Strokes School

Swim Coach

USA Swimming coach core certifcation.

Sports Science & Mental Wellness

Through the International Swim Coaches Association at the 2024 Eastern State Regional Conference, this dual certification included a master course on super drills in the pool, as well as managing the mental health of your team throughout swim season.

Americqn Red Cross CPR Instructor

Learning the skill of saving a life doesn’t a genius or a hero. It just starts with taking action. Teaching CPR Helps empower others to make a difference.