At the age of 17, I took my first "step" in a fitness studio and discovered my enthusiasm for strength training says, Bernd.

In this episode of Shift with CJ, my guest is an internationally known strength coach/personal trainer, Bernd Stößlein. Presently, he is focusing on his Ph.D. from Germany and works as a Heilpraktiker. He runs a fitness blog to answer innovative, qualitative out-of-the-box problem solutions for questions about fitness, nutrition, and more. He is also the founder of Bamboo Bench.

After graduating from high school, Bernd completed a dual course of study for a Bachelor of Arts in fitness economics and worked full-time in a fitness studio for several years. This was followed by a university degree for the renowned Master of Business Administration in sports management at the University of Bayreuth.