Continuing Education Experiences:
-The Physique Summit Annual Bodybuilding Conference-
August 12-13, 2016; Springfield, MO
An evidence and application based bodybuilding conference featuring some of the top names in the business presenting on the newest information and trending topics in the industry.
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SWIS Symposium, “Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists”
October 26-28, 2018; Ontario, Canada
Fundamentals of Mobility Training Specialist, Functional Training Institute, May 2020
Functional Training Specialist, June 2020
Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance, November 2020
Kettlebell Training, June 2021
Strength Training Anatomy, July 2021
Muscle Mechanics, October 2021
TRX Training, December 2021
Full-Body Flexibility, December 2021
Evidence-Based Reverse Dieting by Dr. Layne Norton, September 2022
Fat Loss Transformation Secrets for Personal Trainers, November 2022
BioLayne Complete Nutrition Certification Level 1 and 2 by Dr. Layne Norton, February 2023
Monthly subscriber to the “Body by Science” research review by Dr. Bill Campbell; A monthly summary and application of the latest and best fat loss and muscle-hypertrophy research
“NPC Women’s Workshop”, a seminar of informative presentations on what the judges are looking for in each division; training tips from the pros and top coaches in the industry; breakout sessions with one-on-one posing practice with some of the top pros from the Olympia stage; January 2023 (AZ) and January 2024 (FL)
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Studies in Process for 2023-2024:
StongLifting certification, by Dr. Bret Contreras; StrongLifting is a blend of the best methods and lifts from both powerlifting and bodybuilding. Methods include: helping ladies get stronger, add lean muscle, and lose body fat; This certification helps trainers assist their clients in making serious strength gains while improving their physique!
Physique Coaching Academy by Dr. Layne Norton and Dr. Bill Campbell
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Weekly Reads and Listens:
Mindy spends roughly 7-10 hours a week reading, researching, and listening to podcasts on fitness, wellness, training, and nutrition. Her sources include:
-Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Axe
-Ben Greenfield Fitness
-Bikini Diaries
-Confessions of a Bikini Pro
-Eat 2 Live
-Elite Physique University
-Everything Else in Bodybuilding by Michele Welcome
-The Food Matters Podcast
-High Intensity Health Radio, Mike Mutzel
-Huberman Lab
-Iron Culture
-Life Mastery Podcast, by the Diet Doc Joe Klemczewski and Adam Atkinson
-Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews
-Prep Life Podcast
-The Bikini and the Brain
-The Center Stage
-The Doctor’s Farmacy, Dr. Mark Hyman
-The Fat-Burning Man, Abel James
-The Genius Life, Max Lugavere
-The Model Health Show, Shawn Stevenson
-The Pro Physique Code
-Wellness Mama, Katie Wells
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In the Press!
Contributing writer for the “Finding Our Fitness” column in the Cambridge Stroll neighborhood magazine, Summer 2022 to present
A guest on the “Sync Your Life” podcast, part 2 with Jenny Swisher, August 2022 HERE!
A guest on the “Sync Your Life” podcast, part 1 with Jenny Swisher, March 2022 HERE!
Interviewed and featured in Women’s Health, July 2019 HERE!
On the “Powerful Influence” Podcast, Part 2; January 2018 HERE!
On the “Powerful Influence” Podcast, Part 1; August 2017 HERE!
Contributing writer for the former “Hamilton County Family Magazine”, 2012-2014; Writings HERE!
at Geist Community Magazine: January 2013 feature HERE!
Feature on the From Fit To Figure.com website: August 2013 HERE!
Invitation interview on Modelsobserver.com: December 2015 HERE!
Team Beachbody February 2012 Shakeology Transformation $1000 winner of the month:
Her Team Beachbody Story Here!
activelife Guide: January 2012 feature HERE!