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Coach Pierce Ogden

M.S. Edu, CSCS, Pn1, CPT, CPR/AED

Hi,

My name is Pierce Ogden; I am the founder of Fitness Next Door. I started personal training because exercise and fitness helped me develop from the adolescent I was into the adult that I am. Now, I want to share my passion and expertise with you.

I was always active as a kid but never participated in organized sports. I began participating in high school athletics where there was an overemphasized physical preparation. I understand how nervous and hard starting an exercise routine can be. 

In college, I wanted to remain active and filled my free time with fitness and personal training. Exercise, nutrition, and health became my intellectual passion. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Gettysburg College in 2014 and a Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami in 2016.

After college, I spent the 4 years working with a variety of strength and conditioning programs, including DC United, University of Maryland, UMBC, and several high school sports programs. I learned how to use research and data to get you the best results. I learned how to motivate and encourage you to get you through the difficult times.

I found the most important thing to me is helping other people to find success, confidence, empowerment, and happiness/ fulfillment. To do this I had to find ways to minimize obstacles, keep people motivated, consistent, and working towards small changes.

I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and have 10 years of experience at various gyms and facilities.