For nearly two decades, Michael S. Parker has worked as a fitness professional and executive-level manager. He has earned multiple credentials from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, and the Spencer Institute. He is a Certified Master Personal Trainer, Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach, and Functional Movement Specialist. He also holds a business degree from the University of Phoenix. Michael is a former college instructor and consultant to the Advanced Personal Training and Exercise Science program offered by Bryan University. Further, he is an advisor, author, and consultant to multiple fitness companies and publications in the United States.Since 2019, Michael has been ranked as one of the top online personal trainers and habit coaches in the world by Consumers Advocate.

He is an avid outdoors person and spends much of his time backpacking, mountaineering, snowboarding, motorcycling, and traveling. Michael is the Founder and CEO of Forge Fitness and Nutrition Coaching. Forge provides highly custom online fitness and nutrition coaching services designed to accommodate all fitness levels. Forge works with individuals and corporations to improve habit-based wellness strategies in over 30 countries around the world and counting.