Trainers

Few trainers have the level of experience and relatability with their clients and athletes as the Pulse team. Our staff possess unsurpassed knowledge of sports performance, personal training, nutrition, and overall physical development. We have the most efficient and effective tools possible, combined with an unrelenting passion, you will become the best version of yourself

 
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Personal Accolades

  • 1st Place & Best Lifter 2019 UPA Nationals

  • 1st Place & Best Lifter 2016 UPA Relentless Detroit

  • 2nd Place 2016 USPA Chicago Fit Expo

  • 4th Place 2016 Arnold Classic XPC Finals

  • Current Holder of APF National Deadlift/Illinois Bench, Squat, Deadlift, & Total Records

  • 1st Place 2015 APF Illinois Raw Powerlifting Challenge

  • 1st Place 2015 Detroit Barbell UPA Summer Bash Powerlifting Meet

  • 1st Place 2015 RPS Summer Slam Powerlifting Meet

  • 2nd Place 2014 UPA Illinois State Powerlifting Championship

  • Pro Level and Nationally Ranked Powerlifter (2,001lb total at 256lb BW)

  • NMU Team Records in 40yd Dash, 225lb Bench, Vertical, Squat, Powerclean, & Shuttle

  • Current Record Holder for Most Interceptions in a Single Game (3)

  • 2010 Most Valuable Player

  • 2010 GLIAC 1st Team All-Conference

  • 2010 Northern Michigan University Male Athlete of the Year

Ed Knoblock
Owner/ Head Coach

Ed Knoblock founded Pulse Performance Training is March of 2014. Ed is a Certified Special Strengths Coach through world renowned Westside Barbell, holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI) and currently a professional and nationally ranked powerlifter.

Coach K has a dynamic, results-oriented approach to training and program design by utilizing the Russian Conjugate Method, grounded in the fundamental principles of physics, mathematics, and bio-mechanics. Ed's ability to relate closely to his clients dates back to his collegiate football experience where he had a successful and decorated career - but also a couple derailments.

Early into his senior year, Ed suffered a season ending knee injury (a torn meniscus and partially, ~50%, torn ACL) and was granted a medical redshirt by the NCAA. This event gifted Ed a perspective on physical preparation that only an athlete suffering from a major injury can have. He proceeded to meet with athletic trainers, doctors, and physical therapists, leading to the decision of opting out of surgery. He decided to play with half an ACL in his right leg was made, and along with the decision to construct and take himself through the rehabilitation process on his own. Through vigorous research and application, this process proved successful as he tested well in front of NFL scouts that winter. He also returned the following season at full capacity, leading his team in tackles.

This path took another turn - in the second quarter of his final game he was blocked below the waist, rupturing what was left of his damaged ACL. This detoured his plans of preparing to play football at the next level into a plan of relentless education.

Consulting with the top professionals in this field, Coach K's passion for making himself the best athlete possible transformed seamlessly into making those around him reach their full potential. Both the pitfalls and successes he experienced were studied and compiled - and thus, in March of 2014, Pulse Performance Training was born to serve the fitness community with passion and integrity.