About Nick Rogers

A young man Nick Rogers, with curly hair and a beard taking a mirror selfie. He is wearing a sleeveless dark shirt and black shorts, flexing his arm to show his large biceps.
An ice hockey game scene showing a player in a white jersey with number 9 skating towards and scoring on a goalie in black and red gear, who is crouched in front of the net on the rink.

The ref isn’t pointing yet but it’s a goal.

I got certified as a personal trainer through ACE as soon as I turned 18 and have never stopped studying since. Whether it be in college classes, certifications or on my own. All in tandem with actually training people since 2017. Before all that, I informally studied on my own starting at only 12 so I could get stronger for starting sports (especially hockey) as well as haphazardly trying to help my dad rehab from a work accident. I’ve always wanted to learn more and more and because of that the heart of my practice is a commitment to providing evidence-based health information and services that empower individuals to make informed decisions.

My Degree

I attended Plymouth State University, where I created my own degree. Under the guidance and regulation of the interdisciplinary studies department I designed a curriculum of Exercise Physiology, Business Management, and Law. My Degree title is Physiology, Law, and Management. “Fiz Biz” for short.

Sunset over a small college town, Plymouth State University, with a pink and purple sky, illuminated streetlights, and a bridge with a railing leading to the town.

This is PSU. I took this photo!

Why create my own degree?

I have aways been interested in science. Not just working out, but the scientific process of systematic discovery, in a format that is repeatable to ensure confidence of findings over time. I am always intrigued by why biological adaptations occur. On the other hand, business structures and laws seemed mundane and insufferable. At least when I was a kid. I realized I would always want to continue to learn in the topics relevant to exercise science but I needed more structure to develop the skills necessary to run a successful business that will allow me to continue to do what I love. To run an effective business you have to realize not all tasks are tantamount. Knowing what should be done immediately, what should be delegated and what task are not worth the travail. In the beginning you also have to do everything. Both of these require I am knowledgeable to some capacity in every aspect of my business. When it does scale, I will coordinate and delegate more effectively as I have previous knowledge as well as personal experience with what I am asking of my coworkers and employees. In the long run, this will afford me more time to continue to improve on the skills I excel at and enjoy most.

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