Casey Stutzman - Head Trainer
Life isn’t about finding yourself.  Life is about creating yourself.
–George Bernard Shaw

I am the Head Trainer at Bay Athletic Club. In that capacity, I design in-season and pre-season conditioning programs for many area athletic teams, as well as oversee our team of seven certified trainers. I am a certified personal trainer through the American Fitness Association of American (AFAA). I have been with BAC since it opened and have seen it grow in size and offerings, while staying true to its mission of inspiring people of all ages and abilities.

When I started focusing on fitness, I began lifting hard and learning correct technique to prepare for the football season at Western Michigan University. I fell in love with strength training and after college began competitive bodybuilding.

Depending on the time of year my goals are different.  During the off-season (more than 4 months away from a competition) I train to try to add lean muscle mass and in season (less than 4 months away from a competition) I train to cut body fat and increase definition.  I usually lift 5 days a week and a different muscle group each day. My favorite muscle to train is back, I enjoy different kinds of pulldowns, heavy rows and deadlifts.

My favorite aspect of BAC is our diversity of membership.  I have never been at a club that caters so many people with such different fitness goals so effectively.  I enjoy teaching Just Abs, HEAT and BOSU. I carry a full load of personal training clients, lead boot camps and athletic training camps.  I organized the area’s first-ever Strongman Competition and am looking forward to organizing and participating in future competitions.

I love fitness because it gives my life order. I am always eager to help others achieve order in theirs.  My interests include bodybuilding, watching movies, listening to music, football, golf and spending time with my wife, Mary Beth.