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Dennis holds a B.S. in Exercise Science with an Emphasis in Human Performance and Sport from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Before joining ACE, Dennis spent more than 6 years working as a health coach for a major national insurance company. Prior to working as a health coach, he spent 5 years working as an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and a boot camp instructor. Dennis loves helping others find their way to wellbeing.

Reasons to Focus on Building Rapport

April 17, 2020 | by Dennis Sanchez in Client Consultations

This blog features four reasons to focus on rapport building with your clients.

What is Health Coach Live Class?

October 22, 2019 | by Dennis Sanchez in Professional Behaviors

ACE is proud to introduce Health Coach Live Class, an interactive, virtual classroom where health coach exam candidates can engage with a knowledgeable ACE Certified Health Coach while preparing for their exam. Using ACE’s science-based behavior change curriculum as the backbone of this program, Health Coach Live Class provides you the opportunity to practice health coaching skills, get valuable feedback, interact with peers, and gain the confidence needed to meet with your very first client!

The Unique Power of Behavior-Change Coaching

March 15, 2019 | by Dennis Sanchez in Behavior Change

What makes behavior-change coaching so powerful?

Basics of Behavior Change Coaching

January 16, 2019 | by Dennis Sanchez in Behavior Change

Behavior change specialists help individuals navigate the obstacle-laden change process. Read more about the top 3 traits of successful behavior change coaches.

What is the Kinetic Chain?

January 08, 2019 | by Dennis Sanchez in Exercise Science

Anatomically, the kinetic chain describes the interrelated groups of body segments, connecting joints, and muscles working together to perform movements and the portion of the spine to which they connect. This idea proposed that movements occurring within each body segment would be capable of “closed-chain” or “open-chain” movement patterns. As an exercise and health professional, it is important to recognize that good program design includes open-chain and closed-chain exercises.