Introducing Brian McWilliams

Brian JP McWilliams MS, LAT, CSCS
Athletic Trainer

My philosophy is to look at each person as an individual with different goals, different motivators and a unique personality. I am not a subscriber to the cookbook approach…I think you need different ingredients and different amounts to assure your recipe is a success and fruitful. I believe in challenging individuals and constantly changing exercises to get the best results.

My goal is to develop a relationship with you so I can design programs and plans to help you meet your goals utilizing my medical knowledge and 15 years of experience working with athletes of all ages and abilities. I have had the pleasure to work with a variety of athletes including young children, high school athletes, NFL players, Olympic athletes, and adults of all ages.

My specialties include biomechanical evaluations of gait, cycling, and swimming, and also treating musculoskeletal injuries associated with being active. My services consist of personal training, personal coaching, gait analysis, bike fit, lactate testing, massage and Sports Medicine Therapy.

Experience & Credentials
BS in Kinesiology from UW-Madison
MS in Sports Administration from Oklahoma State University
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
USAT Level 1 Certified Triathlon Coach
USA Swimming Coach
USA Medical Staff for 2006 Winter Olympics
USA Curling Medical Staff

Favorite Quotes
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift –Steve Prefontaine
There is no Try: Do or Do Not –Yoda

Personal Interests
Triathlons
Reading (Favorite Authors; James Patterson, Jeffery Deaver, Robin Sharma)
Spending time with my wife, two children and two dogs
All Sports
Handy work around the house

Mom-to-be

Pre-natal exercise minimizes weight gain and can reduce back pain during pregnancy. It can definitely make your delivery easier...let's face it, giving birth is an endurance event! It's important to check with your doctor before you embark on a pre-natal exercise program. It's is also a good idea to consult with a fitness professional who can help choose safe exercises and adapt them as your body changes shape.

Moms with little kids...0-5 years

Most women gain a few extra pounds during pregnancy which don't disappear the moment the baby is born. "Baby-fat" is cute on babies, but not so cute on moms. Getting your body back should be a priority because the longer you wait, the harder it will be. Kids in this age group are very demanding to say the least; you spend nearly every waking moment taking care of them. Isn't it time you take care of yourself? A little "me time" goes a long way. Try taking a 15 minute walk or joining an exercise class preferably at a facility which offers child care. You will feel refreshed and be a better mom.

Moms with school-age kids...6-17 years

Currently one-third of American children are obese or at risk of becoming so. Your kids are watching you...be a good role model. The fact is, kids don't move enough. Why? They are watching YOU. So get moving, turn off the TV, take a walk or go for a bike ride with your kids. Even if you go to the gym without your kids they will be aware that you value exercise, and you can discuss why it is important to you. If you care about exercise and eating well you will be an awesome role model and it will rub off on your kids (eventually).

Moms with older kids

As your kids become adults you may have more free time. Is retirement on the horizon? What have you always wanted to do, but didn't have time with work and kids taking up so much of your time? Are you in shape enough to do it now? If not, what do you need to do to get there? It's not too late to get started down the path to health and fitness, just start with small steps (pun intended).

Grandmothers

Holding a new born grandchild you may wonder, “When did they start making babies so heavy?” Once they start to walk and run are you fast enough to keep up with them? Can you get down on the floor to play with them? You are never too old to start exercising. Start with walking, or if you’d prefer more structure seek out a fitness professional to help you choose safe and effective exercises in either a group or one-on-one setting