Company
At Functional Fitness our mission is to listen to and understand our clients’ goals, assess their current lifestyle, health and fitness levels, design a plan of action with measurable results, and enthusiastically coach our clients using techniques that are scientifically based, effective, and FUN.
Ken Dobberpuhl, owner and trainer
Born in Oakland, CA. and raised in Whittier, CA I spent my youth participating in a variety of athletic experiences from Little League to high school varsity Cross Country, Wrestling and Track. I was also active in Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout) and served as a student body officer in high school.
I attended Oregon State University, B.S. in Science Education (Biology) and lettered in Rugby. After college I spent three years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany and became semi-fluent in the German language. I also competed in Power Lifting during this time.
After receiving an Honorable Discharge, I attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR where I received my M.A.T. and my first teaching job in Klamath Falls, OR. I taught Jr. High and High School Biology for 9 years, coaching Varsity Volleyball and assistant Track Coach. I left education and became a manufacturers’ representative (17 years) and taught part-time at Los Medanos Jr. College in Pittsburg, CA (10 years, Volleyball & Triathlon).
I have been active in Masters sports since 1980 including three Hawaiian Ironman finishes, competitive cycling (USCF), road and trail running events, Ride & Tie, masters swimming, and martial arts.
I’m certified with NSCA & NASM as a Certified Personal Trainer and hold a certificate as a Golf Biomechanic and Triathlon Academy Coach. My wife Judy and I live in Concord with our dogs “Fizzgig” and “Nalu” and enjoy traveling, music (guitar), skiing/boarding, surfing in our “spare time.”
Philosophy: I want my clients to achieve their goals through conscious lifestyle choices and appropriate exercise programs that have a high degree carryover in both their daily activities and recreational sports.