Nathane Jackson
Biography
Physical fitness has been a driving force in Nate’s life ever since his family moved to the United States and he attended High Schools in Illinois and Pennsylvania. With the extreme focus that the U.S. puts on athletics in High School Nate quickly transformed his body into a competitive force. He started out as a “walk on” football player in Illinois and after one summer of strength training he was the starting Defensive End and being groomed for the Varsity team. The introduction of training and general fitness carried him through four years of being a multi sport athlete and allowed him to continue his athletic career for an additional four years of University basketball both in the United States and in Canada.
Nate’s hard work and dedication has opened many doors for him throughout his life. His objective is to give back and become the role model that he once looked to for motivation, inspiration and support. When Nate is finished, he wants to be able to say he was a model of success for others to follow.
Once he finished University in 1999 he started personal training and within one year owned his own Personal Training business. Nathane Jackson Fitness (www.nathanejackson.com) has now taken on more of a Strength and Conditioning philosophy as the importance of being functional supersedes all bodybuilding style isolation exercises along with a holistic and organic approach to health & wellness.
Nate has been blessed with many opportunities since his training for fitness model competitions commenced and he is a huge believer of “you get out, what you put in.” Every time Nate steps on stage he is a favourite to win as the combination of a quality physique especially for being one of the taller competitors along with his grace and stage presence is a tough combination to beat. Some of his accomplishments that he is most proud of are winning his first competition in 2007, appearing on the cover of Inside Fitness with Julie Marsland, being named to Maximum Fitness magazine’s Fitness Advisory Board, writing articles for top fitness magazines, gracing the cover of over fifty-five Harlequin Romance Novel covers and counting, having been cast in various film and TV roles and being recognized as one of the top male fitness models in Canada. Nate is also proud to be natural and live almost 100% organic and would love to spread the word to people everywhere about the importance of understanding our agriculture and how it affects all of us.
Other interests include furthering his acting career, martial arts, Kettlebell training, cooking, watching movies and working on his ’92 Camaro. Nate love’s to spend time with his family and girlfriend as they are his chief supporters and best friends.
With the likes of Frank Zane, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Sepe, and others paving the way for him, Nate feels that he has the ability to build on their successes with achievements of his own to help create a healthier future for all to enjoy!
“Successful people do what they have to do, not what they want to do”
Nathane L. Jackson cpt, cscs & kbts
Owner/Director
NATHANE JACKSON FITNESS
Toronto, ON
www.nathanejackson.com
