Highway 2 Health LLC aims to improve the nutritional and physical health of all backgrounds and generations, empowering them to their full potential of knowledge, energy, health, and athleticism
Coach Joel has spent close to a decade training as a competitive bodybuilder, powerlifter, and strongman. His journey began after suffering a rotator cuff tear and injured back during a high school basketball game. During his recovery, he spent over a year studying rehabilitation and nutrition to regain his competitive edge.
In 2020, just before the Covid-19 lockdowns began, he established Power Up Strength. With all gyms closed, he quickly pivoted to providing online programming for his clients, utilizing unconventional equipment such as sandbags, backpacks, and even cars.
Joel also serves as the head Strength and Conditioning Coach at a local high school, where he helps students prepare for their sports, earn credits, become exercise scientists, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Through his coaching, clients have achieved professional bodybuilding status, set state and national powerlifting records, entered the world of amateur strongman competitions, and regained functional abilities.
National Association of Sports Medicine - Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
My name is Thomas Wisdom and I am a trainer with Power Up Strength. I also assist in nutritional planning that focuses on a client’s specific needs. I first gained an interest in fitness when I joined the military as a medic at age 21. This interest soon developed into a passion and since then, I have been dedicated to understanding the most effective and efficient way to increase muscle mass, decrease body fat, and increasing endurance efficiency through training and nutrition.
I went through a time in my life where my health declined, because of congestive heart failure, and I strayed from my passion of physical fitness. It was during this time that I was also diagnosed with Diabetes. I knew I needed to make changes in my lifestyle. These changes included training and nutrition. Through my dedication to fitness, my diagnosis of congestive heart failure has reversed. I have also been able to get my diabetes under control with minimal medication and a change in lifestyle.
I have found that working out, along with a lifestyle change, has made meeting my goals attainable. Ultimately the goal of better living, sense of accomplishment, and sharper focus has dramatically increased. Physical fitness has become therapeutic in nature.
This journey began when I initially started training Marines and achieved a degree in biology. This career path was an obvious choice for me, as I have a natural ability to coach and motivate people. The methods I use instill trust and pride, and produce dramatic results. I look forward to helping you with your specific goals.
AED/CPR Certified
Strength and Conditioning Exercise Therapy Corrective Exercise Powerlifting Instructor
ISSA
Certified Personal Trainer Certified Nutrition Coach Performance Enhancement Specialist Corrective Exercise Specialist Group Training Specialist Virtual Coach Specialist Behavioral Coach Specialist Bodybuilding Specialist