Debra Atkinson earned her B.S. in Exercise Science and M.S. in Exercise & Sports Psychology, from Iowa State University where she later served as a Senior Lecturer for 15 years. She taught core courses for Kinesiology majors that prepared students for leadership roles in fitness. Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and the Flipping 50 podcast, an AARP top podcast for 50+.
Debra is a TedX speaker and is a best-selling author of 5 books. She is a certified by the American Council on Exercise, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Debra has presented for the International Council On Active Aging, Athletic Business Conference, MedFit and FitnessFest for multiple years. She was honored as selection committee member for Personal Trainer of the Year award for IDEA, and a Subject Matter Expert and item writer for ACE’s Medical Exercise Specialist exam. When she is not presenting, she makes a point of attending to listen to her peer colleagues and in her words “is a life-long student”.
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