Hey! I’m Pierce Desmond! I am an undergraduate student at UC Davis. I love mountain biking, lifting weights and pretty much any other form of exercise. I grew up playing many different sports, but eventually found that what I truly enjoyed was exercise itself. I realized this when I began going to the gym with my dad in middle school, which laid the foundation for my love of strength training. In high school I found a lot of joy in cross country/track and field which led me to join my local triathlon club. I continued to train for triathlon through my first years at Davis, but I now focus more on strength training for function and longevity so I can enjoy many other outdoor activities for the rest of my life. After building years of experience in many different sports and modes of exercise, I decided I wanted to become a personal trainer where I could help people fall in love with health and fitness the same way I did, setting the course for a long, happy and healthy life.