Freeplay Athletic Training Gym opened in Columbia, SC recently to a huge fan fare of well wishers and new gym members. Columbia, SC has been waiting for a really nice gym that’s open 24- hours where someone can get super personal service and personal training. It’s also nice to be able to come and work out 24-hours a day as well.
The gym was founded by Julius Thomas Jr. and also staffs personal trainers Darrin Eaddy and others. Both guys have a long standing carrer and great reputation in the fitness arena. They are well respected in the Columbia area and have personally trained hundreds of individuals to reach their fitness goals and dreams.
Julius Thomas Jr ( JT) is the Lead Trainer for FreePlay Athletic Training. (JT) was born and raised in Columbia, SC. He is a product of both Richland One and Richland Two schools. He graduated from Spring Valley High School. At Spring Valley, he received many accolades for his athletic achievements including captain of the football team, Most Valuable Player of the track team, and earning 5 varsity letters in football, and track & field.
He later received his BS degree in Biology from Morehouse College. At Morehouse, he received a full athletic scholarship to play football. There he had the opportunity to work in Sports Medicine as an athletic trainer. He also gained a year of experience on the collegiate level as a football peer coach. After graduation, he continued his education at Ashworth University and graduated from the School of Allied Health. He also earned personal training certification through (NESTA) National Exercise and Sport Trainers Association www.NestaCertified.com , (NASM) National Academy of Sports Medicine and NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist certification www.NASM.org. (JT) was formerly employed with Gold’s Gym as their Personal Training Manager.
The gym is laid out very nicely with all brand new equipment as well as a large cardiovascular area and big open floor area for stretching and plyo-metrics. They offer some great equipment names like Body Solid, Hammer Strength, Cardio-Zone and Free Motion. You will find all the equipment you need at Freeplay! We have everything from free weights, cable machines, kettle bells and Hammer Strength equipment.
Call Freeplay today for your free tour and free 7 day pass at 803-782-0047.
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My daugher Dana and I have enjoyed our training sessions with J T and Jennifer. I look forward to the program for children that they are launching. This type of program is necessary for the health and fitness of our children. Come join us.
I would like to study to become an athletic trainer after highschool. Regarding the payscale for athletic trainers do you think this is a correct and/or current range for an athletic trainer salary ?
http://athletictrainersalary.blogspot.com/
Regards
Jenny