Shannon Clark holds a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Alberta, where she specialized in Sports Performance and Psychology. In addition to her degree, she is an AFLCA certified personal trainer and has been working in the field for over nine years. She is a regular contributor to Bodybuilding.com and has been named 'Writer Of The Year' two times running. She has been featured in Iron Man magazine and has contributed well over four hundred articles dedicated towards muscle building and athletic performance.