Fitness

• Nutrition Major, SJSU
• Apex Nutrition
• ACE (2001)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (2002)
• Chek Institute / Paul Chek
• Institute of Human Performance/ Juan Carlos Santana
• Supertraining/ Mel Siff
• Elite Fitness Training/ Dave Tate
• Athletes Performance Center/ Mark Versteegen

Professional Interest

• Public Speaking in fitness
• Business Venturing in fitness
• Mentoring kids with a career path in fitness

My Fitness Philosophy

Fitness reshaped my life, figuratively and literally, by providing me with health and a direction for a career. With over 20 years in the fitness arena, my passion is brighter than ever. I've managed a team of professional trainers, owned my own studio, and have worked with people from the ages of 8 to 80 with an array of fitness goals. What I have come to learn is that most people end up wanting the same thing: to look good, to feel good, and to be healthy -- for the rest of their lives. And, of course, to have fun. These form the premise for my exercise prescription.

How to improve the health and fitness of the whole nation:

Build more sidewalks and bike lanes.

• Dartmouth College - AB Computer Science
• University of Illinois – MS Computer Science
• Rowing – Dartmouth College, Varsity Heavyweight Crew
• Competed at the 1995 Henley Royal Regatta

Rowing Ergometer Over age 40 bests:

• 500M - 1:24.0
• 1000M - 3:03.8
• 2000M - 6:31.4 (ranked 56 of 1744 Concept 2 Worldwide ranking)
• 5000M - 17:44.4

My Fitness Philosophy

In an age of specialization in sport, I encourage participation in a variety of sports and athletic activities. Personally, I regularly row, swim, run, rollerblade, hike, bike, ski, play tennis, play golf, and lift weights. I am a strong proponent of interval training (bursts of high output lasting 30 seconds to 5 minutes followed by rest periods). While many people lift weights and do aerobic exercise (20+ minutes of continuous activity), which I also believe are important, I believe that the intensity of interval training has dramatic positive effects on the body. The intensity of interval training makes it more difficult to do without the presence of a coach or training partner, but the results are worth it. I believe that high output exercise 5 to 7 times per week keeps a person physically younger and may allow you to live a longer healthier life. A balanced diet of healthy nutrition is very important. Working out and being healthy can make all the fun activities in life more enjoyable and accessible.

How to improve the health and fitness of the whole nation:

Ignite a competitive fire, if not for competing against one another but for competing against ourselves to become healthier and fitter.

• B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise and Fitness Emphasis, SJSU
• Academy of Sports and Medicine, CPT
• Prenatal Clients NASM-OPT
• Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant (pending)

Professional Interest:

• Whole-body Conditioning
• Weight loss
• Pre/Postnatal Fitness
• High Intensity Interval Training
• Nutrition

My Fitness Philosophy

No matter what you do, put 100% into it. Everyone has what it takes to achieve his or her fitness goals, and I'm here to help. There are no shortcuts or quick fixes when it comes to getting fit and healthy. Thus, I don't believe in fad diets or fad exercise programs. I create challenging and fun individualized fitness programs, so clients always feel that they are accomplishing something meaningful and have something to work on. I believe that consistency, dedication and a positive attitude are the keys to achieving fitness goals. There is no better feeling than seeing people getting stronger, fitter and healthier.

How to improve the health and fitness of the whole nation:

Turn off your TV.

• B.S. Kinesiology, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 2001
• NASM CPT
• ACE Certification
• Axis Performace Center

Professional Interest:

• Strength and conditioning
• Mind-body health (Well being)
• Exercise and Weight loss
• Nutrition

My Fitness Philosophy

Efficient exercise programing starts with listening to and observing the client's wishes and needs; from there, design an exercise program in which effectiveness is not watered down by bells and whistles and senseless showmanship. Not everyone wants to be a bodybuilder, athlete or a circus act, and most people simply want to be decently lean and optimally healthy. Maximize each workout by prescribing the most meaningful and sensible exercises, while making the time exercising as enjoyable as possible. I aim to be an investment that should pay off for the client.

How to improve the health and fitness of the whole nation:

Give back Physical Education in schools, and take away television.

• Yale University - BA Psychology
• Captain of 2003 Yale Track & Field Team - Javelin and Hammer thrower
• 3rd overall in the 2011 Pacific Regional Indoor Rowing (PIRC) 2000 meter race.

Fitness Interest relating to Rowing Ergometer:

• Good communication
• Coach with positive instruction
• Lead by example
• Encourage others to have fun while becoming better

Rowing Ergometer Personal Bests:

• 500M - 1:24.2
• 1000M - 3:01.0
• 2000M - 6:23.7
• 5000M - 16:53.4
• 10000M - 35.18.2

My Fitness Philosophy

I've competed in sports of one kind or another since I was 5 years old.  In high school and college, I was a strength and power athlete.  In the past few years, thanks largely to indoor rowing, I've transitioned to be much more of an endurance athlete.  I started indoor rowing a year ago, and I love it for its low impact on the body, versatility to do vastly different types of workouts, and the fact that it is incredibly challenging!  Physical fitness is a pursuit, not a destination, and the way it fits into a person's life changes as demands on time evolve.  Maintaining a high level of fitness makes it much easier for us to meet those demands, and maybe even feel great and have a little fun while we're at it.

How to improve the health and fitness of the whole nation:

Find a physical activity that you love to do, and pursue it.  Eat vegetables as the main course.