Meet our Team
Bob Budai
Bob has been involved in fitness and sports for over 25 years, and has been a certified personal trainer since 1993. His educational/practical background includes
Masters of Physical Therapy - University of Michigan
B.S. Exercise Science - Michigan State University
B.S. Health Science - University of Michigan
Certifications/Credentials:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Orthopedic Certified Specialist
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Certified Personal Trainer
Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC)
- Certified Kettlebell Instructor
- Assistant Instructor
American Institute of Fitness Educators (AIFE)
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Kickboxing Instructor
Program for Athletic Coaches Education (PACE)
- Certified Coach
Jump Stretch
- Flex Band Certified Instructor
International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF)
- Functional Movement Specialist Advisor
World MooDukWan Tang Soo Do Association Black Belt
Additionally, Bob has had more extensive study with many of top experts in the fitness industry, including:
J.C. Santana, Mike Boyle, Steve Cotter, Mike Clark, Gray Cook, Gary Gray, Alwyn Cosgrove, Pavel Tsatsouline, Jason Soncrant, Diane Vives, and Stuart McGill; as well as others within the field of health and rehabilitation.
As an athlete, Bob has practical experience competing in numerous sports, including:
Martial Arts (Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Kendo, and Kickboxing), Endurance Sports (Adventure Racing, Marathon, Triathlon, Kettlebell/Girevoy Sport), Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Wrestling, Powerlifting, Golf, Baseball (Coach)
Bob has a strong passion for teaching, and has instructed/presented at various levels and on numerous subjects; taught various fitness and health classes; served as consultant for multiple organizations - including sports teams, law enforcement/SWAT, personal trainers and strength coaches, and gyms/health clubs; and currently contributes a monthly fitness column for a local magazine.
Email Bob at: bob@functional-strength-training.com
Eric Budai
Eric is our endurance sports guru. His accomplishments include:
- 1ST place Three Rivers triathlon 15-19 year old age group
- Age group Nationals Olympic distance triathlons for 3 years
- 2nd team all conference swimming in high school
- Outdoor Adventure Series- Adventure Race Finisher
- 2nd place Interlochen Olympic Distance Triathlon 15-19 year old age group
- 3rd place Ann Arbor triathlon
- 3 Consecutive 1st places Coldwater Triathlon
In addition to his background in endurance sports, Eric also offers experience in soccer, wrestling, martial arts, golf, strength training, and kettlebell training. Eric is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and currently attends Michigan Technological University - pursuing a degree in Exercise Science.
Email Eric at: eric@functional-strength-training.com
Amanda Chisholm
Amanda brings her experience as a competitive athlete and coach to Functional Strength Training. Having competed in marathons/half marathons, volleyball, and gymnastics; as well as coaching gymnastics, volleyball, and swimming - she can offer practical knowledge to any athlete looking to better themselves physically. Amanda is a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, and has completed additional courses in Kettlebell training, and Functional Evaluation and Exercise. Additionally, Amanda currently attends Oakland University's Physical Therapy Doctorate Program.
Email Amanda at: amanda@functional-strength-training.com
Johanna Funk
Johanna has been living the "Functional Strength" lifestyle since February 2007. Beginning as a client, Johanna showed an early interest in kettlebell training as it produced significant results in her fitness beyond other programs she had used. Her interest grew to kettlebell sport (GS) competition and she placed first in the 2007 Great Lakes and Cross World Meets respectively; impressively snatching the 12 kg (26 lb) bell 178 times at the Great Lakes, and 148 times with the 16 kg (35 lb) bell at the Cross World! She then achieved the "Iron Woman Award" at the 2008 Cross World Meet by lasting 10 minutes in all events (Jerk, Snatch, and Long Cycle). Johanna became a certified kettlebell instructor through the Russian Kettlebell Challenge in October 2007, and maintains her interest in using kettlebells as her primary training source. Additionally, Johanna has a special interest in nutrition and diet, is a certified flex band instructor (Jump Stretch), and is currently attaining certification as an NSCA personal trainer.
Email Johanna at: johanna@functional-strength-training.com
Detroit Seminoles Youth Football Camp
Michigan Healthy Lifestyle Expo
International Women's Expo
YMCA Happy Trails Triathlon
Michigan Vitality Expo
Detroit Strength and Conditioning Clinic
