About Stephen R. Santangelo
Primal Fitness Systems, LLC was founded by Stephen R. Santangelo based on several years as an athlete, coach and trainer.
In the 7th grade, Stephen R. Santangelo participated in several sports and physical fitness contest. As early as the 8th grade he began setting school, county and district records in physical fitness competitions such as 220 consecutive pushups to set an 8th grade county school record. Eventually, he excelled in Track & Field and Cross Country. Throughout his high school career he set numerous school and league records in a variety of track and field events and cross country competitions. He also received many awards for his athletics and was one of the few to be honored as a 4 year varsity letterman.
His Track & Field career ended in college due to a series of damaging injuries. His interest continued to develop after graduating college. Soon after graduating UCLA, he became involved with body building, Duathlon competitions and fitness development. During the late 70”s he became a certified Personal Trainer and was acknowledged as one of the top fitness professionals in Southern California.
Through his continued interest in athletic competition, he found his deepest passion in Master’s Track & Field and Senior Olympic sports venue, where he has won numerous medals; as many as 12 gold medals in a single track & field competition.
He coached youth soccer for several years and assisted with coaching youth sprints and middle distance in track & field. Along with young athletes, he has helped many post graduate and elite athletes achieve high status in their prospective sports as well as developing Olympic qualifiers.
His training systems have also been used for elite Military Special Forces specializing in Survival Fitness Conditioning.
Additional Biographical Information
CrossFit Certified
Biathlon Certified
Personal Trainer Certified under Jack LaLanne in 1979
Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Level 1 Track & Field Coach
Certified Resistance Band Instructor
United States Biathlon Association
United States of America Triathlon Association
United States of America Adventure Race Association
United States Snowshoe Association
United States All-Round Strength Association
International All-Round Strength Association
United States Archery Biathlon
Bachelor of Science UCLA 1974
Post Graduate USC 1976
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