Kyle Larson
Queen Creek
Summary
ISSA-certified personal trainer, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), and former U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D) with a passion for building strength, resilience, and mental toughness. I bring elite-level training, tactical performance, and mindset coaching to help Lifetime Fitness members crush their goals-building stronger bodies, sharper minds, and unbreakable confidence.
Harder to kill. Stronger to stand. Resilient by choice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & Head Trainer
Verto Strength
Queen Creek
01.2024 - Current
- Design custom fitness programs focused on resilience, adaptability, and peak performance.
- Integrate tactical stress-response drills and mental toughness training into client sessions.
- Lead group and individual coaching, fostering a strong community of accountability and growth.
Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D)
U.S. Army Special Forces
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Global Deployments & Germany
- Led fitness and conditioning programs for elite Special Forces teams, balancing strength, endurance, and mobility for operational readiness.
- Specialized in human performance optimization, injury prevention, and rehabilitation in high-stakes environments.
- Delivered mental resilience training, coaching soldiers to push beyond physical and psychological limits.
- Earned multiple commendations for leadership, adaptability, and team development.
- Global Deployments & Germany
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, responding to trauma, cardiac, and critical care situations.
- Built a strong foundation in patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency response-a skillset that translates directly to injury prevention, recovery, and safety in fitness coaching.
- Developed quick decision-making and communication skills vital for client care and crisis management.
Education
Bachelor's - Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
01.2025
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer -
ISSA
01.2025
Strength & Conditioning, Tactical Fitness, Human Performance
Skills
- Strength & Hypertrophy Programming
- Functional Fitness
- Mobility
- Injury Prevention
- Tactical Fitness
- Resilience Training
- Stress Management Techniques
- Wilderness Response
- Emergency Response
- Client Assessment
- Goal Setting
- Progress Tracking
- Group Fitness
- One-on-One Coaching
- Lifestyle Guidance
- Strong Communication
- Motivational Leadership
Certification
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, 12/31/25
- CPR/AED Certified
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Personal Philosophy
Train hard. Adapt fast. Perform under pressure. Fitness isn't just about reps and sets-it's about preparing your body and mind for life's challenges. I help clients build lasting strength, mental resilience, and the confidence to stand tall, no matter what comes their way.
Military Leadership Philosophy
Nine years in Special Forces taught me the value of discipline, adaptability, and high performance under pressure. I've coached elite teams to maintain peak fitness while managing stress and overcoming adversity-skills I now bring to every client I train. Whether working with beginners or seasoned athletes, my mission is the same: build lasting strength, break barriers, and unlock true potential.
Timeline
Owner & Head Trainer
Verto Strength
01.2024 - Current
Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D)
U.S. Army Special Forces
01.2013 - 01.2023
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor's - Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer -
ISSA
Strength & Conditioning, Tactical Fitness, Human Performance
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