
SAMANTHA BANISTER
HEAD COACH
BIO
I started doing functional fitness in June 2013 initially to support my husband who was also joining, even though I didn’t want to at first because I was too intimidated. Growing up active playing soccer, doing dance, running, and a deep passion for competitive swimming, free weights and barbell work was completely new to me. Despite this, I quickly picked up the movements and fell in love with the Live Ready Fitness community so much that I started training for my first scaled competition only two months after doing my very first WOD and eventually ended up changing my college major from education to exercise science. I recently graduated from Columbus State University, with a degree in Exercise Science with a strong focus in exercise physiology, kinesiology, and strength & conditioning. I have an immense passion for coaching, the science behind movement, and getting our athletes to realize the potential they have within themselves, both in and outside of the gym.
CERTIFICATIONS
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CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
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MWOD Institute Level 2 Certified Mobility Coach
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National Strength and Conditioning Association Member
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American Heart Association CPR
EDUCATION
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Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science
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CrossFit Masters Course
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CrossFit Scaling Course
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CrossFit Judging Course
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Military Athlete Advanced Programming Course