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Johnson offers unique personal training experience
Written by : Tyler T . Gibson Publisher
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orth Port High School alumnus Dauntae Johnson ’ s career began on the basketball court , but his diverse interests have helped him succeed as a small business owner . Johnson , who graduated from NPHS in 2011 , has gained experience from multiple schools , which has allowed him to launch his own business .
Johnson created Why Me Training Performance , LLC in 2015 after his collegiate basketball career . He obtained his personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine . His mobile business focuses on training individuals for their weight loss and personal fitness goals , along with more intensive sports training .
After graduating from NPHS , Johnson played at State College of Florida for two years , then transferred to play at Florida National University in Miami for two years . Following that , he played professional basketball in Orlando for a year .
Johnson wanted to take the skills he ’ d developed and go a step further .
“ I love helping people , and I feel like this was a good way to give back at the same time ,” Johnson said .
Johnson admits social media has been a huge part of his business growth because it allowed him to develop connections with people in Miami and Orlando and expand his services . Johnson develops a tailored routine for athletes that targets speed agility , quickness , footwork and coordination for the first 30 minutes of a training session . The remaining time focuses on the athlete ’ s specific sport .
Why Me Training offers a unique approach with equipment that is not seen in the area . One of these includes the Mass Suit , a full-body resistance ensemble that creates additional resistance on the arms , legs , and feet .
For his personal training clients , Johnson breaks down the body into four segments : cardiovascular fitness , lower body , upper body strength endurance , and core training .
Johnson grew up playing basketball in the Sarasota / Bradenton area . As an adult , he takes a lot of pride in giving back to his hometown . Johnson sponsored a rec . basketball team in Bradenton consisting of high school athletes . He helped the team with their monthly events and guided them using his own experience . “ I try to break it down and teach youth about how it is in high school and college , and what it is like to play at the pro level ,” he said .
Johnson credits North Port High School , where he Played basketball
his junior and senior year , for allowing him to get where he is today . More specifically , he thanks fellow NPHS alumnus Kasey Wilson and his family . He also thanks the then-varsity basketball coach , Curt Allen .
“ They have had a big impact on me ,” Johnson said . “ They taught me the game of basketball , but also things about life .”
Johnson plans to continue to grow and expand his business . This year , Johnson is working on a partnership with a Sarasota doctor , Dr . Emmanuel , to provide clients with information on proper nutrition and supplements .
“ What makes Why Me Training different is that I help people from the inside and the outside ,” Johnson said .
For more information , contact Johnson at ( 941 ) 720-4085 or connect with him on Facebook and Instagram .