Michael S. Palmieri

 Director of  Performance / Research

 Michael Palmieri is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), as well as a USAW Sports Performance Coach, which he received while attending the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Michael also holds Specialist certifications in Heavy Sports, Speed/Power, and Physique Athletes training. He is also a former powerlifter.

Michael is the current Nevada State Director for the NSCA as well as the Nevada State Chair for the North American Strongman Corporation, and a judge for the International Natural Bodybuilding Association.

Michael is currently pursuing his Master of Science degree as a Biomechanics graduate student in the department of Kinesiology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). His interests lie in the application of biomechanical analysis of performance testing, and its application to program design. Michael's current research involves evaluating changes in force and power production as a result of muscular fatigue during high intensity anaerobic exercises. 

Michael is very involved with many research and application institutions, as well as with numerous sports teams and athletes, and has done multiple presentations around the country for several nationally recognized organizations. 

Qualifications

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS - NSCA)
• USA Weightlifting Certified Sports Performance Coach (USAW)
• Heavy Sports Specialist (HSS)
• Speed Power Specialist (SPS)
• Certified Physique Specialist (CPS)
• Master of Science Candidate, Biomechanics (UNLV)
• State Director - NSCA, Nevada Chapter
• State Chair - North American Strongman Corporation
• Judge - International Natural Bodybuilding Association
• Member of NSCA, ACSM, NATA, USAW, ISSN, IPPA
• More than 20 Years of Experience
• Former Competitive Strength Athlete

 Services

• Strength & Conditioning
• Research & Education
• Testing & Evaluation