Nicole Larsen is an exercise physiologist and certified strength and conditioning specialist with 11 years of experience designing high-performance training programs, holding a Master's degree in Exercise Science and certifications in HIIT coaching, sports nutrition, and periodization, currently working as Lead Performance Coach at a fitness facility specializing in time-efficient training protocols for busy professionals and athletes.
Nicole Larsen earned her Master's degree in Exercise Science from a leading kinesiology program, where her thesis research focused on metabolic adaptations to high-intensity interval training and time-efficient workout protocols. She is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and holds additional certifications in HIIT coaching, sports nutrition, and advanced program design. Over the past 11 years, Nicole has worked with recreational athletes, busy professionals, and fitness beginners to develop sustainable exercise habits that fit demanding schedules while delivering measurable health and performance outcomes. She currently serves as Lead Performance Coach at a training facility that specializes in evidence-based, time-optimized programming for clients seeking maximum results from minimal training time. Nicole has extensive expertise in exercise adherence psychology, understanding why most people abandon fitness routines within three months and how to design programs that overcome common behavioral and motivational barriers. She teaches proper progression principles to prevent injury in beginners, designs periodized training blocks to break through plateaus, and coaches clients on integrating workouts into overloaded schedules without added stress. Nicole regularly presents at fitness industry conferences on topics including HIIT versus steady-state cardio effectiveness, morning versus evening workout timing for circadian optimization, and sustainable habit formation for long-term fitness maintenance. She contributes to fitness professional journals and online platforms, translating exercise science research into practical, actionable programming guidance.