Qualifications
Certified Exercise Physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine
Degree Health Studies & Human Performance Bachelors of Science degree
Certified Exercise is Medicine Level II, American College of Sports Medicine
Autism Exercise Specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine
Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Pro
Blue Balloon Foundation for Autism Founder, Executive Director
DangerousFit Personal Training Club, Founder, CEO
Dangerous Curves, LLC, Founder, CEO
National Health Care Provider NPI 1982141198
Apprenticeship
Secretary General / Coach, North, Central American and Caribbean Islands Weightlifting Confederation
Testimonials
I have been training more than a decade with Dangerous Donna, the longest I have ever stayed with one trainer. In that time, I have progressed from a runner's build to a more balanced muscular physique. In spite of injuries and a busy travel schedule, Donna has kept the training positive and adapted to my changing needs
—Larry Bailey, CEO Logical Systems Corporation
I have reversed the “middle age thing” of losing muscle mass. I have better muscle definition; moreover, for the first time in three years my bone density measurements have improved. I was happy to be able to train with my husband and some of my partners on multiple occasions and not have it be a competition, nor feel intimidated.
—Dr. Teresa Brooks, Radiologist
"TOTAL ENTHUSIASM"
I have been training under Coach Dangerous Donna for 3 years and total enthusiasm is my overall feeling about my training progress. Coach Donna researched the specific needs and specific events of a gymnast and created a personalized training program that is age appropriate for a 13 year female gymnast athlete. The valued benefits of these sport-specific training programs are injury prevention, the ability to maintain static hold handstands at 90 degrees on the high bar and improved height on tumbling passes from the increase in my strength
—Gymnast, AnnaKate Bickel
I am happy with the attentiveness and flow of the workout plans. Training with Dangerous Donna is keeping me in shape for going on with my life.
—Dr. Roy Bors-Koefoed, Midsouth Maternal Fetal Medicine
Donna is so organized and proactive, that really shows how professional she is. Classes start on time, we get it done, and I'm out! The biggest benefit is the encouragement to push my normal limits.
—Jessica Shea, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner of Forward Counseling
My overall feeling is satisfaction with my training programs and motivated to workout. I look forward to my exercise and the week is not complete if I do not workout. I have been training here for 15+ years. The training is in tune with my physical limitations. Specifically, a mini therapy plan was used on a damaged and weak shoulder which helped my shoulder heal and I continue to be active. My training programs are open to many different activities, with boxing or jumping, one never knows the next challenge.
—Cindy Cain, MSN, RN, BC, and Director of Training at Baptist
I entered the fitness training thinking I could get a lean and muscled upper body. I got that and so much more! My pants size went from 36 to 32. One of the great surprises was greatly increased leg strength and stamina to run on the treadmill for an hour at a time. I lost 20 pounds, got the trim look I wanted and my blood pressure dropped to a safe level with half the medication. The last benefit and maybe most important is the serious, yet always upbeat approach, that was given in my individual training. The coaching is tough in a nice way – always smiling and always offering encouragement to get the job done. This has made a big change for the better in my life – so much more than I ever expected. Thank you so much
— Joe Sims, Sims & Company
My physical fitness training is intelligent, organized and monitored by a qualified professional. Before training with a professional, I was advised my shoulder joints would require surgery to normally perform. I now bench press over 200 lbs.
—Bob Byrd, Bank CEO