BEN LIUZZI

Head Coach / Founder

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An Australian who moved to Finland in early 2011, Ben is the Head Coach at Connect.

Ben has a background in Exercise Physiology and has worked in a variety of fields including:

  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Strength and conditioning for athletes and teams
  • Exercise for chronic disease, weight loss and general health.
  • Personal training
  • Performance coaching for CrossFit, Hyrox, Olympic Weightlifting and a host of endurance sports.


Qualifications

  • 20+ years industry experience.
  • Accredited Exercise Physiologist (2006-2009 Australia)
  • Bachelor of Science (Major anatomy and physiology), University of Melbourne.
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
  • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Level 1 Course. December 2017.
  • CrossFit Coaches Preparatory Course. June 2013.
  • OPEX CCP Mixed Modal. Completed 2019.
  • OPEX CCP Level 1 Program Design. Completed 2014-2015.
  • OPEX CCP Level 1 Assessment. Completed 2014-2015.
  • OPEX CCP Level 1 Life Coaching. Completed 2014-2015.
  • OPEX CCP Level 1 Nutrition. Completed 2014-2015.
  • Strength System Certification Level 1. April 2021
  • Dmitry Klokov Weightlifting Seminar. November 2019
  • Mikko Salo Competitors Training Methods Seminar. February 2015.
  • Outlaw CrossFit ‘Para Bellum’ Training Camp. October 2013.
  • Gymnastics Bodies ‘Gymnastic Strength Training’ Seminar Weekend. June 2014.
  • Personal Trainer Certificate 3 + 4
  • CrossFit Judges Course, 2015-2024
  • CrossFit Scaling Course, 2016. CFCH Coaches
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Mental Toughness Certificate, October 2016
  • Awaken Training Series Educational Experience, October 2017
  • Strength System International Certificate Level 1, September 2021
  • CrossFit Teaching Movement Course, January 2023
  • CrossFit Fundamentals Course, January 2023
  • Complete Human Performance: Hybrid Athlete Master Course, June-Sept 2024