Andy Baker
First day at the new location in September of 2010.
- Owner / Head Trainer
- Over 10 years experience in coaching and training athletes and the general public
- B.S. in Sport and Health Science
- USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach
- National Strength & Conditioning Association certified Personal Trainer
- Level I Crossfit Instructor
- National Champion in Powerlifting.
- 1 American and 1 State Record in the Squat and Bench Press
- 4 years U.S. Marine Corps
I opened Kingwood Strength & Conditioning in 2007 because, like many of my clients, I grew disillusioned with the fitness industry as a whole.
As a trainer and athlete with a passion for fitness and sports, it was difficult to work inside of an industry that was trending much too heavily towards gimmicks, silly programs, and outright dishonesty.
Owning my own studio has allowed me to operate my gym in a manner in which I feel is most effective, while getting rid of all of the things people hate about gyms and personal trainers (Turns out I charge less than the big gyms too!!)
Most of my clients have been with me for many years. I don’t have alot of turnover in my clientele for a few reasons:
1) Honesty
I don’t mislead or oversell and I don’t get into gimmicks. I will help you set realistic goals based on your levels of ability.
2) Integrity
I deliver on what I can do. I will tell you from the get go, what we are capable of accomplishing together and 9 times out of 10 I can find a way to get you there.
3) Experience.
I have been doing this professionally since 2001 in many different capacities. I have worked in sports performance settings, small studios, big gyms, speed camps, etc. I know what works and what doesnt. I have worked with, and enjoy working with just about every demographic you can imagine.
4) Passion.
I am one of the lucky few people who get to pursue their passion as a career. I love my work and I thoroughly enjoy helping people reach their fitness and athletic goals. It is rewarding to see someone lose weight they didn’t think they could lose, earn an athletic scholarship, or gain back their mobility when they thought age had taken it from them.
In addition to training my clients I also compete in Powerlifting. In July of 2010 I was fortunate enough to win 1st place in the 198lb Division of the N.A.S.A. Grand National Championships. In doing so I set an American Record Squat with 529 lbs and a Texas State Record Bench Press with 380 lbs. I also posted a new personal record for myself on the Deadlift at 565 lbs.
If you would like to come in get some professional direction in meeting your fitness goals, please let me know through the contact page.
Thanks,
Andy