Candice Wheat, M.Ed., ACSM EP-C, EIM, CWWS

I originally went to college believing I would become an engineer but found my passion for interacting with people trumped my love for creating systems and finding out how things work. I began my fitness career as an athlete at Grand Valley State. Athletics was "my way out" as it allowed me to set a path for my life that I didn't believe I could do. Athletics taught me discipline, time management, teamwork, and how to win (and lose). It gave me confidence that I could do anything I set my mind to as long as I am willing to put in the hours of practice and hard work needed to succeed. I went through undergrad, knowing I would coach athletes and set the path accordingly. However, when I started graduate school and became a personal trainer, I was opened to a whole new world of fulfillment. Helping the athlete reach their 1% can give you that momentary "high" that winning brings but helping a person reach a milestone they never thought they could reach, improving someone's quality of life, helping them feel confident and more disciplined- that is like reliving my story over and over again. Seeing people succeed at LIFE. That is real fulfillment.