NATE BARNES
PERSONAL TRAINER, CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST
Masters in Kinesiology and Minor in Sport Psych from the University of Northern Iowa, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Nate Barnes is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Performance Health and Fitness. He holds a master’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Sport Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa. Originally from Coralville, Iowa, Nate is passionate about helping athletes maximize their performance through science-based training methods.
He is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Liberty High School, working with all sports, and Mount Mercy College Baseball, where he aims to enhance athletic development, injury prevention, and overall team success. Beyond the team setting, Nate works with clients from all walks of life.
Nate’s journey to become a strength and conditioning specialist:
“While playing baseball in college, it challenged me to improve as an athlete and a coach. Through improvements in strength, skills, and mechanics, performance and mental health skyrocketed. I l learned exactly how to make these improvements, in a client or athlete, and seeing the performance benefits quickly became a passion in life.”
His training specialties include:
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Rotational sport athletes such as baseball, golf, field athletes
While growing up in Coralville, I’ve seen Performance elevate the community in health and fitness. Joining the company was a step to help continue the growth in the area!My favorite thing about training others is helping clients pursue better health, design programs that are challenging, and prepare every person for long-term success.
Both my wife and I felt that Nate is an excellent coach who listens well and bases our need for exercise on our level of fitness!
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