Doug Holt is the “Trainer of the Trainers” who focuses his time on developing cutting edge programs and techniques in the fitness industry. Doug’s vast experience, combined with a passion for helping people, has led him to work in just about every aspect of the fitness industry.

Doug Holt is the managing owner of the Conditioning Specialists in Santa Barbara, running the day to day business operations as well as providing fitness services to clientele. Doug is able to draw upon his experience as the former Assistant Director for the International Sports Sciences Association’s Education Department, Director of Information Services for the National Board of Fitness Examiners, and his years in the exercise equipment industry to give clients a well rounded offering of services. Doug Holt is also the publisher of SB Fitness Magazine in Santa Barbara.

Doug is currently working on developing certification courses for health and fitness professionals. He is a regular contributor to many publications and has been featured as an expert in the field of fitness.

Mr. Holt has over 18 different degrees and certifications in the health and fitness field.

Doug's list of accomplishments and credentials include:

Featured in Men's Fitness

Featured in Shape Magazine

Regular Contributor to Pro-Trainer Online Magazine

Featured in BodyBuilding.com

Featured in Fitness Plus Magazine

Featured in Scene and Heard Magazine

Featured in My Family Doctor Magazine

Featured in Delicious Living Magazine

International Sports Sciences Association, Masters in Fitness Sciences

National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Bachelor's Degree, University of California at Santa Barbara

Named as a Master Trainer by the University of California at Santa Barbara's Fitness Instructor Department

Doug is one of the world's only Certified Fitness Equipment Experts (FEX) instructors. The FEX training program was developed by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the nation's "Consumer Watchdog" in the fitness industry.

Other certifications related to fitness and health:

United States Weightlifting Federation Club Coach

Certified Specialist in Performance Nutrition (SPN)

Certified Specialist in Fitness for Older Adults (SFOA)

Certified Youth Fitness Trainer (YFT)

Certified Fitness Therapist (FT)

Certified in Martial Arts Conditioning (SMAC)

Certified Specialist in Adaptive Fitness (SAF)

Certified Water Fitness Trainer (WFT)

Certified Endurance Fitness Trainer (EFT)

Certified Specialist in Sports Conditioning (SSC)

Certified SPARQ Trainer (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness)

National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, Certified Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports Medicine, Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

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