Serkan Yimsel, CST

Serkan Yimsel is a certified personal trainer and an exercise coach. After graduating from UCLA Extension Fitness Instruction Program, he developed interest in movement pattern training and furthered his studies with NCEP Exercise Therapy and CHEK Institute’s Corrective Exercise Programs.

Movement pattern training does not only focus on the structural developments (such as muscular development or soft tissue extensibility etc.) of the human body, but also helps individuals to move more effectively. The human movement is not based on single joint or muscle movement, but how they flow together. If this natural flow between joints is restored, our bodies will heal themselves. After assessing posture and fundamental patterns such as squatting, bending etc.; Serkan teaches individuals how to re-balance the body as a functional unit.

Growing up with his own personal trainer; a father who was an athletic trainer for the Turkish Navy Forces, Serkan’s physical fitness knowledge and expertise developed by living and practicing every day. His high school and college years were highlighted by award winning water polo competitions in the highest-ranking water polo league in Turkey. This background allows him to combine some of the Eastern Training tools and methodologies in his training programs such as kettlebells, clubbells, suspension ropes etc.

Some of Serkan’s qualifications include, but not limited to:

• Certified by NASM, NSCA, and UCLA Fitness as personal trainer
• NCEP Exercise Therapist
• Health and Fitness Instructor since 1996
• Mentor for personal trainers of Spectrum Clubs since 2002
• Exercise and Holistic Lifestyle Coach by C.H.E.K Institute
• Advanced Swiss Ball Training for Rehabilitation
• Myofascial Therapy Certified from Bohler Institute