Meet Your Specialist

• I’m a native Texan from San Antonio.
• I have a love of all martial arts, and I’ve also enjoyed Taekwondo, and Judo.
• I also enjoy music, film, reading and exercise.

Here at The Rec, I provide a holistic approach to training. Working hands-on while educating my clients on how and why each lift and movement 

is important.

Dr. Mark Lumpkin has trained and taught Martial Arts for 30 years and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do / Hapkido. Dr. Lumpkin trained with members of the USA Olympic Tae Kwon Do Team for 8 years while pursuing other martial training in Kendo and Iado. Dr. Lumpkin incorporated his lifelong martial studies into his Doctoral Dissertation which also incorporated psychology, philosophy, esoteric anatomy, and quantum physics. 

 Background/Experience:

• LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) 32 years 
• LMTI (Licensed Massage Instructor) 20 years 
• Personal Trainer 30 years
• Yoga & Pilates Certified 
• Experience with all groups from kids to Olympians
• MSMT/E (Master Somatic Movement Therapist / Educator) 

Education:

• Master's in Counseling Psychology 
• PhD. in Philosophy 

• Core Pilates
• Regeneration & Recovery
• Performance Pilates
• Pilates HIIT

• I grew up in northern Indiana.
• I enjoy spending time with my canine friends as well as volunteering at the local animal shelter.
• Exercising went from a hobby, to a passion and then a career.

Here at The Rec, I teach proper form and instruct my clients in how they can not only increase their numbers on the fitness floor, but reach the “Next Level.”

 Background/Experience:

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
• Functional Movement Screen Level 1 (FMS)
• Experience with middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes, as well as the general population of all ages and abilities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University
• Master’s of Science degree in Kinesiology with a focus in Strength, Conditioning, and Fitness from The University of Georgia.

• HIIT
• HIIT & Run
• Greatest HIITs

• I’m a native Texan from Littlefield.
• I love spending time with my wife Katie and our three kids: Lilani, Kelsea, and Zander.
• I enjoy working out, listening to music, reading/writing, hunting/fishing, riding horses and motorcycles, etc.

Here at The Rec, I am the Executive Director, I oversee every department. And I offer specialty training.

Dr. Geff Purdy has trained and taught for 30+ years in Mixed Martial Arts and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Black Belt in Krav Maga, and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo. Dr. Purdy has also worked closely with Special Forces, Navy Seals, Delta Force, and Devgru personnel in performance, nutrition, rehabilitation, and close-combat training. Dr. Purdy incorporates the principals of Warriorship, duty, and honor within all his training activities and classes. 

Background/Experience:

• Over 25 years of significant and vast experience in the industry.
• Pioneer of the integrated health model.
• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - Emeritus (CSCS*E)
• NSCA Certified Personal Trainer - Emeritus (CPT*E)
• NSCA Certified Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator - Emeritus (TSAC-F*E)
• EXOS Certified Performance Specialist (XPS)
• EXOS Certified Fitness Specialist (XFS)
• ISSA Certified Nutritionist (PN-Level 1)
• Active Isolate Stretching Specialist (AIS)
• Whole Body Vibration (WBV) 
• Training Specialist
• TRX Training Specialist
• FMS Certified (Level 2)
• Black Belt 5th Dan in Krav Maga
• 2nd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Black Belt in Judo

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science and Nutrition
• Master of Sports Science (MSS) in Sports, Fitness, & Health
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Sports Management

• Salute to Veterans
• Recovery and Regeneration
• Tactical Martial Arts
• HITT