• CHEK Exercise Coach
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• National College of Exercise Professionals (NCEP)
• Wilderness Medical Associates

While spending endless hours in the university gym teaching other students about proper weightlifting techniques and nutrition guidelines, Serkan realized that his true passion was not just to be a good athlete but also to help others achieve healthy and strong lifestyles. His career in the fitness industry started professionally in 1996 when a friend jokingly handed him a "Help Wanted" fitness ad from the local newspaper. Serkan was immediately hired as a trainer by one of the top health clubs in Instanbul, Planet Health Club. His next stop was Kemer Golf & Country Club, where he worked as the Assistant Fitness Director. Serkan began to wonder, "If I can work alongside top level fitness professionals without holding a degree or a single certification, how far can I go with some serious education?!"

Excited about the possibilities, Serkan traveled to the United States in 2001. Upon his arrival in Southern California, Serkan was hired at Spectrum Health Club in Santa Monica, under the condition of completing their training program and earning at least one nationally recognized certification. Serkan started with no certifications, but within one year was certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the National College of Exercise Professionals (NCEP), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA). Serkan has since achieved the master trainer level at the Spectrum Club and currently teaches seminars for the Spectrum Clubs in Los Angeles. He provides other trainers with continuing education credentials for both NCEP and NASM and has written two fitness manuals for the Spectrum Clubs.

Inspired by the natural healing abilities of the human body, Serkan furthered his studies with holistic practitioners such as Mike Demora (NCEP) and Paul Chek (C.H.E.K Institute) while developing his Whole Body Training Methodology. Based on his in-depth evaluations of physiological load, posture and movement, Serkan specializes in designing programs which will not only balance the strength deficits of the physical body, but also improve internal health and overall well-being. Serkan is certified as an Exercise Therapist and Holistic Lifestyle Coach by the NCEP and as an Exercise Coach by the C.H.E.K Institute. He is now working to advance his studies as a UCLA certified fitness trainer and CHEK Practitioner Level I.

Contact info: serkan@resonatehealth.com | 310.593.3256