Meet Udoka
Udoka Uwakwe is a Bay Area personal trainer with a B.S. in Kinesiology and a specialty in rehab. Before he coached, he was a collegiate track athlete.
Udoka's story
Udoka was a collegiate track athlete before he was a coach. Track showed him what goes on behind a good race: the strength work, the mobility, the recovery, and how quickly a small injury can stop everything.
He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, the science of how the body moves, and to specialize in rehab: getting people strong again after an injury, and training them so they stay that way.
His clients include a former college athlete with three ACL injuries, people training around knee, back and wrist trouble, and people who just wanted to feel comfortable in a gym. What they describe is the same: sessions that are hard, educational and really fun.
What he coaches
- Rehab and return to training
- Strength and conditioning
- Mobility and flexibility
- Corrective exercise
- Personalized coaching
The science behind the work
B.S. in Kinesiology
A degree in the science of how the body moves. It is why he can tell you what every exercise is doing for you.
Rehab specialty
Getting people back to strength after an injury, and planning around the ones that still hurt.
Collegiate track athlete
He trained and competed as an athlete before he coached, so he knows the work from the inside.
“He spends the time to first evaluate you, listen to you and then come up with a regimen that optimizes your fitness.”
In his clients' words
“Udoka is one of the most knowledgeable, patient and caring fitness experts around. I'm a retired and expired collegiate athlete with three ACL injuries and he was able to give me the work out of a lifetime while tailoring the workout around my knee. He was willing to thoroughly explain all of the exercises and how they would impact me in the long run.”
Zia Z. “I have been working with Udoka twice a week for the past 6 months; was totally out of shape and my strength and endurance have improved dramatically. Pushes me hard and is always supportive and encouraging. I have back and wrist issues and he finds creative ways to keep the workouts productive while being mindful of my limitations.”
Lori S. “I decided to start training with Udoka after I had hurt my knee and my gym routine was getting a bit stale. He was super thoughtful with our training program and made sure it was focused on my personal goals. Our sessions are super educational, great workouts, and above all, really fun.”
Jot R. “Udoka is very knowledgeable and respectful. He personalized the trainings to meet my personal goals. Training with him made me feel comfortable in the gym. 10/10 would recommend.”
Yasmin L. “I just had my first training session with Udoka and it was great! He's knowledgeable and gave helpful tips on how to maximize my workout.”
Keri H. “He was attentive and energetic. He offered modified versions of the exercises to fit all levels of strength and physicality.”
Rae C.
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