Mike Branscome

Coach

Fit Studio VA

Mike is a Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran and has led soldiers in Iraq, Kosovo, Qatar, Tajikistan, and across the United States. He earned his Army MasterFitness Trainer certification at the young age of 52, and helped roll out the new Army Combat FitnessTest. After 33 years in the infantry, Mike transitioned to civilian fitness and now holds NASM CertifiedPersonal Trainer, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, and ACE Group Fitness Instructorcertifications. He’s also (unfortunately!) very experienced in modifying exercises to accommodate injury.Unlike most folks, Mike LOVES cardio. You can see him at local 5 and 10k races where he rocks his agebracket.Mike is the father of three adult children and two spoiled grandkids, and he and his wife Caroline have animal farm with 4 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 rescue horses. He’s all but taken over the barn with his drum set, gym, and various STUFF, much to Caroline’s annoyance (can you tell who wrote this bio?). When not chilling at the farm, they love hiking, camping, kayaking, and going to rock, country, and American concerts in the region.