Hello,

My name is Jacob Bailey and I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In 2017 I was diagnosed with a heart condition called Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT). While this condition is not life threatening it is important I maintain my heart health. Better understanding my condition I started off initially using personal fitness as a form of managing my physical health until I later realized the mental health benefits it offers are just as beneficial.

Having been lifting for 7 years I have been fortunate enough to be exposed to much of what the personal fitness world offers. Throughout my personal fitness career I have competed at the collegiate level in the form of Olympic lifting. Meanwhile, to further pursue my passion of teaching others, I established the “Body Building” division of the Warhawk Barbell Club. Today I serve as the Warhawk Barbell Club Co-President where I work closely with on campus personal trainers focusing on coaching members and designing workout programs.

Understanding everyone’s backgrounds of personal fitness are different, my ambition today focuses on helping all those who are looking to better themselves. Life can throw at lot as us, if we don’t mind a safe healthy outlet levels of anxiety, depression, and stress can begin to overwhelm us. Through my personal experiences and current research I hope to not only encourage all to initiate their personal fitness journey, but to discover a better version of themselves.