Joshua Craddock
Personal Trainer, Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness Coach
Joshua Craddock has been actively teaching movement and mindfulness for 25 years, including 16 years full-time. He brings a versatile and holistic approach to his instruction, drawing from his array of disciplines and areas of expertise: strength and conditioning, functional movement, biomechanics, recovery, yoga, qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, breathwork, and more. Joshua serves as a performance coach for professional and amateur athletes, specializing in combat sports, himself having over 30 years of studying and training in the martial arts. Additionally, he has extensive experience as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, running coach, facility manager, program coordinator, and fitness presenter and educator.
Joshua’s approach to health and fitness is founded upon current science and research, mindfulness, education, and Self-care. He is not only enthusiastic about physical activity, but also about the psychological, social, and spiritual components of wellness. Promoting an active and healthy lifestyle is Joshua’s greatest passion, and he is honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve our clientele at the Elite Shared Fitness Network, as well as the Mid-Atlantic at large.
Fitness Specialities
- B.S. in both Exercise Science and Sport Studies from Towson University
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F), and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
- TBMM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
- NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 2 Certified
- Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Level 2 Certified
- 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT); 700 Hours Total
- Certified Level 3 Qigong Healing Instructor
- Certified Food-Healing Health Educator
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do
- Senior Fitness Specialist
- Functional Fitness Specialist