Paul graduated from Western State College of Colorado with a B.A. in Kinesiology and emphasis in Health and Wellness promotion. During that time he also worked in a physical therapy clinic at the Gunnison Valley Hospital.After college he moved to Dallas to work for the world renowned Cooper Aerobics Center as a personal trainer. His current certification are: American Council of Exercise certified Trainer, Cooper Biomechanics of strength training, and Cooper Masters Fitness Specialist. In 2001 he also became certified as a specialist in Muscle Activation Techniques which is a new dynamic approach to treating muscular imbalances. He is still currently employed at the Cooper Aerobics Center as a personal trainer and a muscle activation techniques specalist.