John Downing

I have been passionate about health and fitness since I started working out in high school about 11 years ago.  I feel that every year I have become much more knowledgeable about physical fitness as a whole.  I played college tennis at Mississippi College and was able to transfer my fitness to the court and improve my game because of my conditioning.  Through my venture into nursing, I have realized the importance of being fit myself, and helping others reach a higher level of physical fitness.  Every week I take care of individuals who have failed to care for themselves in the past and are now paying for it with serious illness.  I am a very motivated person and I believe that I can help people improve their quality of life while enjoying what they do.  Tennis has always been my passion, but my experience with CrossFit over the past 4 years has really come to the forefront of my everyday activity and exercise.  I have a pretty broad knowldege base with general weightlifting, but since starting crossfit, I have really come into a better knowledge of general fitness.  It has been an exciting way to take my fitness to the next level.  My tennis game has improved and I have felt more energized in my lessons.  Overall I feel that I would be a great candidate to work with fitness pro travel.