Today we’d like to introduce you to Kenny Sims.
Hi Kenny, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to hear more about your journey to where you are today.
My name is Kenny Sims, and I am the Managing Member of Flex Training LLC. Flex Training is a health and wellness company that helps novice individuals, elite competitive bodybuilders, & elite athletes achieve their fitness targets. As the owner and founder of Flex Training LLC, I hold a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology and a Master’s in Education. I am also a Professional Natural Bodybuilder and a former Division 1 College Football Player. I pride myself on using evidence-based training strategies, techniques, and practices to support those served.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road to starting my own training company and opening my training facility has had many ups and downs. Immediately after finishing school, I became a college football coach. My career advanced rapidly by the age of 27yrs old. I had become the Defensive Backs coach & Recruiting Coordinator at Division II University. In the middle of all that success, I was still battling some demons from my past. An unexpected life event caused me to resign from my coaching position due to some legal allegations. These allegations caused me to hit rock bottom. I lost my career, no job would hire me, & I went through major embarrassment to my family. Despite this, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. It allowed me to reconnect with my Faith in God! I only had to work with a small group of kids. I trained for $10 per kid. I poured into those kids all the knowledge and life lessons I had. Working with those kids inspired me to train full-time. I wanted to do something where I could impact young athletes’ lives & try to keep them from making the same mistakes I did. Over time, my following grew organically, and I gained more clients, becoming a popular brand in St Louis. I became a professional bodybuilder during this time, expanding my client base. In 2021, after the pandemic, I decided to buy the house and took out a loan against my mortgage to open The Flex Facility, now a well-known gym in St Louis.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about Flex Training LLC?
Flex Training evaluates a person’s fitness and skill level to develop an exercise and meal regimen to assist the individual in achieving their goals. Flex Training specializes in competitive bodybuilding and sport-specific training. Competitive bodybuilders are taught the science behind how the foods we eat affect how our bodies look. Athletes are taught sports-specific fundamentals, such as speed, agility, & explosive movements, to enhance their skills and become better players. What sets Flex Training LLC apart from other training companies is that training is truly a passion for me. I’m not in the business of being rich or famous. My prices are affordable because it’s about making an impact and changing lives.
What are your plans for the future?
I believe that as long I live with a pure heart and good intentions, God will allow the income to flow abundantly. I truly walk, talk, & live the fitness life! Within the next 5 years, the Flex Facility will be the largest training facility in St. Louis, Missouri!
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.flextraining.co
- Instagram: @Flextraining2013
Image Credits
Marcel Whittaker
