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Certified Fitness Trainer in the Austin/Houston, Texas area. Specialty in sport-specific training for athletes and general fitness and strength, core, balance and flexibility training for adults and teens.

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How adequate sleep acts as a health and fitness tool: 4 of 10
It is almost held as a badge of courage, "I am too busy to sleep." Well, if you are not getting enough beauty rest, it could be costing you your health and fitness. Research from the National Sleep Foundation showed that women sleep about 90 minutes less than the required 8 hours recommended by most experts. What are the effe... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues The health dangers of obesity: 4 of 10
I'm sure you have heard about the results of the new study done on obesity. It is true that you can make numbers say whatever you want them to say. Mathematically, the numbers are correct according to the way the research was performed. But, they did not reveal the whole truth about obesity and its effects on your health. So,... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Training the body for everyday functions: 1 of 2
Integrated training is based on basic science, current research and empirical evidence. Functional training is the key component of integrated training. Training for "function" simply means that the individual's training should prepare him for the demands of every day living. Also, the exercises should closely mimic the indiv... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to get better results with abdominal ball exercises: 1 of 1
The stability ball is one of the most versatile and cost effective pieces of exercise equipment. You can take it with you and do exercises at home, work or on vacation. Doing your ab crunches on the stability ball is superior to the traditional floor crunches. According to researchers in the Department of Kinesiology at Occid... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Dynamic flexibility exercises for athletes: 1 of 1
Athletes should perform flexibility exercises everyday. Flexibility training integrates various stretches in all three planes of motion to produce maximum extensibility of tissues. The primary focus for an athlete is dynamic functional flexibility which is multiplanar soft tissue extensibility with efficiency throughout the f... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips On training & motivation: 6 of 9
It's safe to say that Men'sHealth magazine is one of my all-time favorites. I pretty much read every article. And, Women'sHealth mag ain't half bad either (men should read this mag for reliable information about women). Anyway.......I saw an article in MH that had information I already knew about-but it attached some technica... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The Body Core: Stengthening: 5 of 6
What is The Core? Your body's core consists of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, thoracic spine and cervical spine. THE CORE is your body's center of gravity. A person may have sufficient EXTREMITY STRENGTH (limbs), but few people display sufficient CORE STRENGTH. A stronger and more stable CORE, will maximize your EXTREMITY STRE... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Understanding the Glycemic Index: 18 of 20
The Glycemic Index (GI) is a numerical index that ranks carbohydrates based on their rate of glycemic response, or their conversion to glucose within the human body. The Index uses a scale of 0 to 100, with higher values given to foods that cause the most rapid rise in blood sugar. Pure glucose is the reference point and has ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Are your workouts 'working out' for you?: 9 of 10
Have you started an exercise program but are unsure whether it is working effectively? If your exercise goals are "LEAN and TONE" with improved cardiovascular health, then there are some "markers" to look for during your training. Cardio TrainingIf you started training using a 65%-75% target heart rate zone during your daily ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Fat-burning, muscle-toning and heart-healthy workout: 14 of 14
Do you need a good workout that will improve cardiorespiratory capacity/health, muscle strength, muscle endurance, bone density and body composition (more lean, less fat)? Then try this proven circuit workout! You should warm up for 5-10 minutes (jump rope, treadmill, etc) before you begin and do static stretches for 5-10 min... More..