Noah Renz
Hometown
Rochester, NY
College
Mississippi College
Degree
Kinesiology, with a concentration in exercise science; Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance; Vertimax Trainer Certification
Favorite Cheat Meal
Donuts and Sour Patch Kids
Bio
I was always involved in sports and outdoor activities when I was younger. It was a driving factor in my pursuit of health and fitness. When I had knee surgery at 14, it helped me gain perspective on the importance of rehabilitation, injury prevention and the fragility of the human body. Coaches in my life were always big influences growing up, and I knew I wanted to lead a career that helped others in a similar way. I enjoyed learning the transfer that health and fitness can have in all areas of life; mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional.
I love training athletes because I get to push, challenge, and encourage them to become better humans every day. I love seeing the excitement of an athlete hitting a new PR and striving to get better. Moreso, I love challenging an athlete to reach past their mental boundaries and achieve a goal they may have not deemed possible. They will carry that mindset with them the rest of their lives.
When it comes to training adults, I enjoy seeing the life change that occurs and helping adults make small changes that lead to big impacts. Helping others to feel better, stronger, and more resilient through everyday tasks motivates me to further my knowledge as a coach.
I chose a Masters in Nutrition because of food – the science of it, and the way it can impact your everyday life have always been an interest of mine. The more I became involved in fitness and training, the more I saw a present gap between nutrition and training. I chose to pursue nutrition in order to help bridge that gap. I seek to help take complex nutrition topics and create sustainable systems that help others lead healthier lives in and outside of the gym.
My wife, Jenna, and I love exploring all things new – new hikes, cities, local restaurants, and cafes. On my days off I utilize my creative outlet through woodworking and random house projects. At times you may find me sitting still as I read a book, watch a new movie, or drink coffee on the porch. However, at other times you may find me working on a project at 11 p.m. at night because “the night is still young” and I’m too determined to leave a project for tomorrow.
