Brien Shamp

BS, CSCS, CMT, C.H.E.K. NLC II

• Personal Trainer
• Certified Massage Therapist
• C.H.E.K. Nutrition & Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level II
• Advanced Metabolic Typing Advisor
• Cerified Strength & Conditioning Coach

Introduction to Brien Shamp Video

The Optimal Fitness Lifestyle Center was born from Brien’s desire to integrate Eastern and Western philosophies in the realm of health and fitness. Brien holds a B.S. in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Biomechanics from U.C. Davis and completed extensive graduate studies in the field of Exercise Physiology and Adapted Physical Education at SF State University. He is a Level II Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, Metabolic Typing Consultant and NRT (Nutrition Response Testing) Practioner. Brien is rna Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA and has been a Certified Personal Trainer through numerous organizations since 1990. Brien is also a Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Speed, Agility, & Conditioning Instructor, Nike Total Conditioning Instructor, Medical Massage Therapist, Acupressurist, Acu-Yoga Instructor and Therapeutic Yoga Instructor.

Brien has EXPERIENCE. Each week he works with approximately 300 clients and students of all ages (up to 105 years old) and abilities. He is the Conditioning Specialist for several colleges in the area; College of San Mateo (CSM), University of Notre Dame, Santa Clara University and Menlo College. From 1998-2004, Brien was an Adapted Physical Education Instructor at Foothill College, where he taught elderly and mentally disabled students to enhance their overall functional capacity through exercise in various settings. Brien is recognized as a Master Trainer by IDEA. In 2000, he won the World’s Best Personal Trainer Contest by Met-Rx and was a judge in 2001.

Brien is a LEADER. A “trainer of the trainers”, Brien is often sought out to present seminars to personal trainers, physicians, nutritionists, coaches, physical therapists, chiropractors and others who want knowledge in athletic performance enhancement, functional conditioning and nutrition. He conducts ongoing trainings to the trainers of the Optimal Fitness Center and created a mentorship for students interested in the Optimal Fitness Center philosophy.

Brien is an INNOVATOR. In 1999, Brien developed the award winning Optimal Fitness Nutrition Program (OFNP), which is a comprehensive lifestyle program, especially for people desiring weight loss and enhanced quality of life. In 2000, he developed the worldwide Athletic Training Program (ATP™). The principles of ATP are utilized in hundreds of fitness facilities, colleges and athletic teams worldwide. In 2002, he opened the Optimal Fitness Center, which then expanded in 2005 to our new location.