Center for Sports Performance and Research Staff Profile: Doug Berninger

Education and training:

Master of Education in kinesiology, Bowling Green State University
Certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and registered strength and conditioning coach (RSCC), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Level 2 coach, USA Weightlifting
Level 1 certified, Precision Nutrition

Areas of expertise: Strength and conditioning, weightlifting, bodybuilding

Favorite pre-workout snack: Caffeine

Favorite Center technology/equipment: Gym Aware

Favorite form of exercise: Lifting heavy

Favorite recovery technique: Lifting lighter

About Doug

Doug Berninger has a Master of Education in developmental kinesiology from Bowling Green State University and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Doug is a strength athlete, a Level 2 USA weightlifting coach, and is Level 1 certified through Precision Nutrition.

Doug has worked as a strength and conditioning coach across the country, both in-person and remotely. He is a seasoned coach and educator who has worked at major institutions, including Seattle University, the headquarters of the NSCA, the Olympic Training Center, the University of Michigan, Stonehill College, and the University of Puget Sound.

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