About Linda
Linda T. Gottlieb, MA, CPT, CET is a veteran fitness and behavior-change coach helping people build strength, confidence and independence through realistic, sustainable movement —from the comfort of home and through virtual coaching.
For more than four decades she has helped individuals navigate aging, illness, recovery and life transitions, one exercise at a time.
Nice to meet you.
I’m a fitness coach, swimmer, author, violin student, cancer-exercise trainer and endlessly curious about behavior change and healthy aging.
I believe movement should support your life — not take it over.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll likely find me swimming, kayaking, reading a good mystery, or experimenting with creative projects.
I’m over 60 — still building strength for what’s ahead.
Linda has:
• developed and presented hundreds of exercise and wellness programs
• directed a 30,000-square-foot full-service health club
• managed wellness initiatives for 5 star hotels and corporate clients
• coached individuals navigating injury, illness, and life transitions
Professional Experience
• National Training Director & Performance Enhancement Coach
Franchise Source Brands International — designed and delivered training and coaching programs for an international franchisor.
• Wellness Director / Concierge
mActivity Health & Fitness Club— originated and implemented concierge wellness services, staff orientation, sales and hospitality training.
• Exam Proctor
World Instructor Training School (WITS) — proctored written and practical exams for personal trainer certification candidates.
Clinical Research & Medical Collaboration
Linda has worked with the Yale School of Public Health as a researcher, supporting national randomized clinical trials studying physical activity and cancer survivorship.
She has also authored multiple articles, study materials and a clinical book chapter highlighting Physical Activity Vital Signs (PAVS), as well as collaborating with cancer centers and medical professionals to help patients safely introduce movement before, during treatment and into their survivorship.
Certifications
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American College of Sports Medicine – Cancer Exercise Trainer
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American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer
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ACE Certified Behavior Change Coach
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Wellness Council of America – Past Faculty
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Fitness Business Institute – Online Coaching Specialist
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USREPS Registered Professional
Education
• BA Psychology
• MA Instructional Design
• Presidential Sports Award (1988, 2003), IDEA, AFFA Certifications
• Certified Facilitator, Cooper Institute Active Living program
Author
Linda is the author of No Ifs, Ands or Butts: How to Turn the Top 10 Exercise Excuses into Fitness Triumphs.