
Ben Emminger, NASM-CNC, NASM-CSNC
Staff WriterBen is a NASM-Certified Nutrition Coach and NASM-Certified Sports Nutrition Coach with over eight years of experience within the health and fitness category, specializing in areas such as strength training, running, recovery, nutrition, wearable tech, footwear, and apparel. His works have been previously featured by DICK’S Sporting Goods as well as Gear Patrol. Ben holds a B.A. in Print Journalism from Penn State University and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When not training, testing products, or writing content, Ben spends his time pursuing his other interests which include cooking, hunting, fishing, hiking, DIY projects, and intramural sports, among others.
Get to Know Ben Emminger, NASM-CNC, NASM-CSNC
Certification
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Specialties
- Nutrition
- Strength Training
- Running
- Wearable Tech
- Recovery
- Footwear and Apparel
Favorite Equipment
- KNKG CORE Duffel
- TYR DZ-1 DropZero Barefoot Trainer
- The Strength Co. Olympic Iron Plates
- Normatec Elite Recovery Boots
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