Sam Braxton Jr.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weight Lifting Level-1 Coach (USAW-1)

Masters degree in Kinesiology at the University of Georgia | NSCA-CSCS

Sam has been an active strength and performance coach for over three years. Born in upstate New York, same spent the majority of his life in the Rainer Beach area of Seattle, WA.

Sam received his B.A. in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education at Morehouse College and M.S. in Kinesiology at the University of Georgia. Sam holds certifications as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and USA Weight Lifting Level-1 Coach (USAW-1). Sam’s strength and conditioning  and sports performance experience includes coaching youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. He also has experience in ACL return to sport rehabilitation, bodybuilding, sports conditioning, corrective exercise, and weight management. 

Sam ’s motto is “every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day has an opportunity to make an impact.” These words guide his training philosophy and approach to optimize his clients health, fitness, and human performance.

In his free time, Sam enjoys playing basketball and other recreational sports. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with family. Sam has recently become a father and his son, Imre’, who is the inspiration of his life.

Brad is a regular contributor to national television programs and has been recently seen on CNN’s HLN, the Weather Channel, CBS’s “Better Mornings Show,” and FOX 5′s “Good Day Atlanta.” Brad has also been featured in various magazine publications over the years, including nationally publicized Exercise and Health Magazine, Men’s Workout Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Simply Buckhead Magazine, Jezebel Magazine, Men’s Book, VoyageATL Magazine, WellATL Magazine, GHP News, My Buckhead Magazine and Georgia State Homes.

He was recognized as one of the “Best Bodies of Atlanta 2015” by Jezebel Magazine and was named the Best of Atlanta 2016 Personal Trainer by the Atlanta Award Program. Brad is also the author of the Amazon.com #1 New Release + #1 Best Seller in Quick Workouts, “FITTER FASTER, The Smart Way To Get In Shape In Just Minutes A Day” with fitness expert Dr. Robert Davis.  FITTER FASTER was released on May 11, 2017.  Books are now available online in four formats as well as editions including Paperback, Kindle Edition, Audible, and Audio CD.