Luke Carlson is the CEO of Discover Strength Personal Fitness Center Inc. Luke is a nationally recognized practitioner, speaker, and writer on the topic of strength training and scientifically based fitness programs.

In 2002, Luke co-authored the book "The Female Athlete: Train for Success". And in the Spring of 2006, he contributed a chapter on the topic of physical activity and exercise in the new book "Mapping Your Retirement".

Luke's experience in the health and fitness field is diverse and consists of coaching positions at Minnetonka High School and Blaine High School as the head strength and conditioning coach. Luke has also worked as a Strength and Conditioning Assistant with the Minnesota Vikings.

Luke is an American College of Sports Medicine certified Health and Fitness Instructor and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. He is continuing his education at the University of Minnesota, as he is currently completing a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology.

Greg Viland Greg joined the Discover Strength team in November of 2007. Greg received a Bachelor's of Arts in Health Fitness and Exercise Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. Greg is the head Nordic Ski coach for Lakeville South High School.

Brandon Rudenick Brandon is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Brandon received a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Coaching and Business Administration from Augsburg College where he was a two-year captain of the football team. He is an assistant strength and conditioning and football coach at Edina High School.

Maurice Buchanan Maurice joined the Discover Strength team in October of 2006 following an internship with the Minnesota Vikings. Maurice received a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota where he was a defensive end on the football team from 2002-2005. He is certified American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer. Additionally, Maurice is an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Edina High School.

Ryan Franz Ryan began working at Discover Strength when the doors opened to the Plymouth location in May of 2006. Ryan received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Kinesiology with a Minor in Coaching from the University of Minnesota and is both an American of College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer. Ryan serves as an assistant strength and conditioning coach and football coach at Edina High School.

Dan Conway Dan joined the Discover Strength Team in the summer of 2009. Dan received a Bachelor's Degree from St. Johns University with a major in Leadership Management and a minor in Sports Medicine. Dan is the Director of the Discover Strength Internship Program and an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. He also serves as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Minnetonka High School.

Vanessa Jones Vanessa joined the Discover Strength Team in the summer of 2010. Vanessa completed a Bachelor's Degree in Health/Fitness and Exercise Science from Gustavus Adolphus College where she was the captain of the cross country and track team. Vanessa is certified as an American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist. Vanessa is an avid runner and competes in distances from the 5k to the marathon.

Christa Lence Christa joined the Discover Strength team in the summer of 2010. She received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota and is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. Christa authors the Discover Strength blog.

Alex Larsen Alex joined the Discover Strength team in the spring of 2010. Alex received a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Alex is certified as an American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer and has been an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Minnetonka High School since 2004.

Rick Rignell Rick has been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1993. He has been the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Anoka High School since 1996, where he also serves as a Physical Education/Health Education teacher and assistant football coach. An avid runner and tri-athlete, he completed the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon in 2003, and has a marathon PR of 3:27.

Brandon Jonker Brandon joined the Discover Strength team in the summer of 2011. Brandon received his degree in Health and Exercise Science from Gustavus Adolphus College. He is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Simley High School where he is an assistant football coach.