About
Our Founder’s Story
Eddie Krause is originally from Shelton, CT. He went to college at James Madison University where he studied Kinesiology, The study of the movement of the human body. He knew his true passion was in helping others. At first he was on track to becoming a doctor but realized that wasn’t the way he wanted to pursue his passion. He realized he could make as much of an impact on someone’s life with other avenues than being in diagnostic medicine. After college he became certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Personal Trainer and then as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He worked as personal training coordinator at a gym in Savannah, GA. His goal has always been to be in Nashville and after 6 years decided to make the move. Because his clients were so loyal in Savannah, he launched an online training program, to continue working with them and be able to work with anyone around the globe. The program takes a fully personalized approach. Providing workout programs specific to ones goals, nutritional advice, exercise tutorials, and full guidance in everything health and fitness.
Eddie joined Next Level Fitness in 2018 after interviewing the top gyms in the Nashville area. He loved the private platform, location with ease of parking, and encouraging culture of each of the trainers. He also works with the Nashville Predators organization providing off ice strength and conditioning to their youth hockey teams and helping with clinics and camps the organization holds.
Eddie does not believe in radical diets, giving up foods you love, or exercising to the point of exhaustion. He believes each person can accomplish any goal without having to eliminate what they love. It will be hard work but anything can be accomplished with proper guidance and mindset. Eddie promotes a healthy lifestyle, he believes that food and exercise are a vital a part of life and should be enjoyed. He likes to push his clients to the point where they feel good about their accomplishments, and look forward to each new workout.
There is not a more passionate man about fitness. You’ll leave the gym knowing you have the best trainer in Nashville.