Kent Nilson

Kent Nilson

Kent Nilson is an online strength coach, residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. When he's not training, coaching, or volunteering at powerlifting meets, you'll find Kent drinking coffee or enjoying his next eggs benedict. Connect with him on FacebookInstagram, or LinkedIn.

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