Meet Chad Marschik

Body Symmetry is my dream come true, professionally speaking anyway. I started Body Symmetry in 1992 after being laid off from my job as an insurance claims adjuster. It was in April of 1989 that I had an epiphany while sitting at my desk adjusting claims and finally figured out what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Body Symmetry has evolved a lot over the last 14 years. In the beginning, I assessed and trained people without really knowing what I was doing or why I was having my client do it. Through several humbling experiences, which included lots of continuing education, I have completely revamped the way I go about assessing an individuals needs and training them. My approach is fairly holistic and pragmatic. Everyone is unique and therefore no two people have the same genetic, structural, emotional, or spiritual traits. I really make an effort to understand where someone wants to go from a physical sense and try to come up with the best way to get them there. Luckily, I have a staff that is equally committed to learning as much as me. All of us at Body Symmetry truly care about the people we help. Health and fitness is our passion! I don’t think any of us at Body Symmetry really thinks of what we do as a job. It’s just what we do and we are damn lucky to have found our calling!

Education

Eastern Illinois University - B.A. - Speech Communications, Minor - Public Relations

Certifications / Credentials

C.H.E.K. Certified Golf Biomechanic, C.H.E.K. Institute Certified Health/Fitness Instructor, American College of Sports Medicine, the “gold” standard of all health/fitness certifications in North America Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, an internationally recognized certification USA Weightlifting Level I Club Coach, USA Weightlifting Association, an internationally recognized certification National Strength and Conditioning Association Professional Member, a leading membership organization of health fitness professionals Professional Health Member, IDEA, a leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals Since 1995, Community Producer and Host of the television program, “Personal Health & Fitness”, which airs on Springfield's Cable Channel 4 (over 140 programs produced through 2006)

Continuing Education

2006 IDEA World Fitness Exposition and Personal Training Summit - Las Vegas 2005 IDEA World Fitness Exposition and Personal Training Summit - Las Vegas 2004 Obesity: A Midwest Epidemic - St. Louis 2004 C.H.E.K. Golf Biomechanic Course - Dallas 2003 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference - Indianapolis 2003 IDEA International Personal Training Summit - Washington D.C. 2001 IDEA World Fitness Exposition and Personal Training Summit West - San Francisco 1999/2000 NSCA Coaches’ College, Plyometrics and Speed Development - U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs 1999 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference - Kansas City 1999 IDEA International Personal Training Summit - Baltimore 1997 IDEA International Personal Training Summit - New York City 1995 IDEA International Personal Training Summit - Baltimore Plus many more local and regional continuing education events.

Recent & Current Study With...

Chuck Wolf, MS, Human motion and functional analysis Gary Gray, PT, Kinetic Chain Assessment and Functional Program Design Paul Chek, Holistic Health Brigitte Cutler, MS, PT, Injury Management and Corrective Exercise Jimmy Radcliffe, MS, Plyometrics and Speed Development - University of Oregon Randal Peterson, MD and Professor Marcos Barros of the Gracie Barra Academy, Mixed Martialn Arts

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