Credentials & Affiliations
Certified. Credentialed. Committed.
LaRue Cook holds professional certifications and active affiliations with the leading organizations in fitness, sports performance, and injury prevention.
LEC Fitness, LLC owner LaRue Cook is a proud member or affiliate of each of the following organizations. These credentials reflect a commitment to evidence-based training, continuing education, and the highest standards of professional practice in fitness and sports performance.
NSCA — Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Certified 2018–2020
The NSCA CSCS credential is the gold standard in strength and conditioning. Awarded by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, it recognizes professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes and improve sport performance.
TPI Certified
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certification equips fitness professionals with the tools to assess and improve golf-specific movement, mobility, and strength — helping golfers of all levels perform better and stay injury-free.
Sportsmetrics™
Sportsmetrics™ is a scientifically proven jump and exercise training program designed to significantly reduce the risk of serious non-contact knee injuries. LaRue is licensed and certified to deliver this program to athletes of all ages, and has successfully done so since 2011.
CTPS — Certified Tennis Performance Specialist
Awarded by the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA), the CTPS credential recognizes specialists in tennis-specific strength, conditioning, and injury prevention — the foundation of LEC Fitness's tennis training programs.
Exercise is Medicine®
A global health initiative by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Exercise is Medicine® advocates for physical activity assessment and promotion as a standard of care. LaRue's affiliation reflects a commitment to integrating fitness into overall health and wellness. LaRue's work under this program was highlighted in a publication by the organization, and was one of only ten such fitness professionals in the world to be highlighted in the publication.
Stop Sports Injuries
A public awareness campaign dedicated to preventing overuse and traumatic injuries in young athletes. LaRue's affiliation underscores a dedication to safe, age-appropriate training and long-term athlete development.
LEC Fitness, LLC Owner, LaRue Cook is a Proud Member or Affiliate of Each of the Above Organizations