Personal Trainer, Exercise Science Professor, and your guide to evidence-based fitness.

Landon Bailey brings exceptional academic credentials and practical training expertise to his dual roles as a passionate personal trainer at Catalyst Fitness and full-time professor at the University of Saint Francis. As a Fort Wayne native, Landon's educational journey took him from earning his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at the University of Saint Francis to completing his Master's degree in Movement Science at the University of Michigan. His additional credential as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) demonstrates his commitment to the highest professional standards in fitness training.

Making Science Accessible: Landon's approach bridges the gap between complex exercise science and practical application. He demystifies fitness by focusing on simple, sustainable habits that create lasting change—like optimizing sleep quality and increasing daily step counts. This foundation-first philosophy helps clients build consistency before progressing to more advanced training methods. At Catalyst, Landon applies the same evidence-based principles he teaches in his university courses, giving clients the benefit of cutting-edge exercise science in an approachable format.

What Makes Landon Unique:

• Academic Leadership: As a full-time professor teaching Exercise Physiology and Wearable Technology at the University of Saint Francis, he brings current research and best practices directly to his clients.
• Advanced Metrics Expertise: Possesses specialized knowledge in performance measurements including Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), and VO2 max, enabling precisely tailored training programs.
• Prestigious Certification: Holds the respected CSCS credential from the NSCA, considered one of the gold standards in strength and conditioning.
• Local Roots: As a Fort Wayne native, understands the community and brings a hometown commitment to helping fellow residents achieve their fitness goals.

Landon's unique position at the intersection of academic exercise science and practical training allows him to translate complex physiological concepts into accessible fitness strategies that work in real life. By dividing his professional focus between educating future fitness professionals at the university level and directly helping clients at Catalyst Fitness, Landon creates a powerful feedback loop that keeps his training approaches innovative, effective, and firmly grounded in scientific principles.