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Women's Fitness, Nutrition & Exercise
Shannen Johnson, A.C.E., CPT
Creative Fitness of Tampa Bay
Location: Clearwater, Florida
Rates: Vary but average between $35 - $50 per Session
Specialty: General fitness and nutrition
Gym Affiliation: Open
Methodology: Fitness is part of my every day life. And I encourage my clients as their first step to make a commitment to make fitness a part of their everyday life. Living a healthy lifestyle should never be a fad. And it doesn't happen overnight. It takes work and dedication. With the right attitude and lots of motivation you can strive to reach your goals to feel better about yourself. Working out does not have to be complicated or boring. It's as simple as taking a walk in the park with your dog or playing on the monkey bars with your kids. Together, we will set goals and work at achieving them one baby step at a time. With a combination of cardio, strength training and help with your daily eating habits we can build a solid foundation for improved health and your overall appearance.
Out look of the fitness industry: These days people are becoming more aware of how important it is to take care of their bodies. Today looking good is important at any age. Fitness is everywhere. Everywhere you look someone has a new way to "get fit." With all the gadgets and contraptions out there it can be a little overwhelming. I have friends who buy the latest fitness gadgets on t.v. only to find it sitting in the corner collecting dust. Without the motivation and drive these things can turn into a waste of money. Knowledge and guidance are important for a trainer to get their clients on the right track to what is a safe and effective workout. Also developing healthy eating habits, getting adequate rest and tuning in to how your body feels on each given day will help you will reach your long term goals.
Training Philosophy: Getting to know each and every client is a way to understand what they enjoy about exercising. Fitness has to be fun and stimulating or else boredom and lack of motivation starts setting in. We will work together to accomplish your goals and strive to create a lifestyle with fitness being an important part of everyday. Nutrition is an important key to how you look and feel, so I will evaluate the clients current diet and give examples of healthier food choices. Strength training with proper form and cardio are the two other major factors for overall health, and I will include both into my programs.
Lee Ann Urban
Location: Austin, Texas
Rates: $85.00 per session
Specialty: Motivation & Inspiration
Gym Affiliation: Absolutely Fit
LINK: www.LeeAnnUrban.com
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Supplements: LeeAnn's Supplements
Methodology: I believe in “doing whatever it takes to reach a certain goal”. This belief comes from years of training with amateur and professional athletes as well as having participated in competitive bodybuilding. This kind of experience has taught me the drive and discipline that it takes to reach a desired goal. I feel very fortunate to have been blessed with some great trainers and it is the knowledge that I have gained from them that has launched my personal training business and allowed me to successfully compete.
Outlook on the fitness industry: We are talking about a lifestyle , not a gadget or fad. A commitment to a healthy lifestyle is just that: a Commitment. A “get fit quick” program may get quick results, but the results will surely fade. Hard work and dedication, commitment, will get the results that you are looking for.
Training Philosophy: There are three basic ingredients: Cardio, Weight Training and proper Nutrition. Leave out any one of these and the journey to being fit will be much longer and more difficult. I work with clients who train at all levels and they each recognize the importance of balancing all three. We begin by evaluating where you are and where you want to be, eating habits, how active you’ve been in the last year, any medical conditions, etc. A release from a family physician is also required to begin the training process.
I have designed a Cardio Conference ProgramÔ to motivate my clients to get their cardio work done first thing in the morning, and also, to give individuals that work out at home access to a personal trainer. This program is offered to in-studio clients free of charge. Please visit www.LeeAnnUrban.com for registration information. I want to encourage you, whatever level you are at, to begin being good to yourself. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll get there.
"We can do whatever it takes to get you where you want to be." Lee Ann
Fawnia Mondey Dietrich
Location: Las Vegas, NV. USA
Rates: $60. per session, Online training available: $200. month
Specialty: General Fitness, Competition, Nutrition & Supplementation
Gym Affiliation: The Rock Spa - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Methodology: Fitness is a lifestyle for me and when working with clients I educate and encourage them to bring some form of fitness into their life every day. From weight training, to walking with a friend in the fresh outdoors, everyone does have the equipment they need to be fit and healthy. This equipment is your mind. Together, with our mental strength we'll set goals and work at achieving them one step at a time. Staying fit is about more then your appearance, it's also about cardio health, and I will work with you to improve both so you get the most out of life.
Out look of the fitness industry: Being consistent with your eating plan, workouts and getting adequate rest is when you will reach your long term goals. Many people are committed to watching 3 hours of television a day, or making a stop for fast food, and wonder why they have no energy and can't loose weight. Those who want to improve their health and appearance, are committed to a lifestyle that will result in having a greater appreciation for life.
Training Philosophy: I start by getting to know the clients health history, and what their goals are. We set attainable mini goals which will keep the client motivated. Nutrition accounts for about 80% of how we look and feel so I evaluate the clients current diet, and include what I can from their food choices into an eating plan they will enjoy. Weight training and cardio are the two other major elements for overall health, and I include both into my programs.
Tamara Forsyth and LIFE FORCE Fitness!
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Rates:
Specialty: Corporate Health Promotion, General Fitness
Gym Affiliation: Life Force Personal Fitness
LINK: www.lifeforce-fitness.net Methodology coming soon!
Mindy's Site!
Location: Philladelphia, PA
Rates: Negotiable
Specialty: Varies by Subject and Client
Gym Affiliation: Open
Lance's Note: Mindy has been a friend for a long time. I wanted to invite everyone to go and visit her site. Not only is she one heck of a fitness advocate, but she is also an incredible web designer. Please, go and visit her at her site and see if there is anything that you guys can work out together! Tell her Lance Austin sent you!
Lance Austin
Location: Austin, Texas
Rates: $95 per session (internet programs available)
Specialty: Definition, Abs - Beginners/Advanced/Competing
Special Programs: Corporate Wellness Consulting/Speaking
Gym Affiliation: Open
Link: www.AbsForLife.Com
AbsForLife e-Book: Click Here for info
Methodology: Basically, my methodology is this: I believe that I know what works to create a lean and defined body; what it takes to help guide a body that is out of shape to a more fit and healthy physique. I have created programs for many, many individuals over the years and seen amazing transformations. We all may not compete in fitness contests down the road, but we all CAN achieve the best body that God has given us. If you want motivation and direction in that regard, I am your man.
Outlook on the Fitness Industry: I have utmost respect for those in the profession who have gone through the process of certifications. I intend at this junction in my career to attain these certifications. However, I have always been a "doer". I have not gotten certifications thus for because of the same reasoning that I have not taken formal art classes: I have not wanted someone else's subjective reasoning placed on me. Self-study has been my schooling. I have created programs over the years that WORK. My body and those that I have helped 'create' are testaments to that. I usually point to an out of shape person carrying a clipboard with "ABC Training" stamped on the trainer's tee shirt. All I ask is this: do you want to have someone show you how to create a better body who lives the life... or do you want to work with someone who has gone to school and does not practice what they preach? If you are going to be in the profession, at least live the part. How can a trainer encourage someone to lose weight if that trainer is overweight him/herself? How can one train another if that individual won't train him/herself? To reiterate, however, I am going through the process to attain various certifications now; I BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE INVALUABLE. If you find a trainer who is very fit, lives the healthy lifestyle and has certifications of expertise behind him or her, you have indeed found a wonderful 'teacher' who is willing to not only study the profession, but also live and lead by example.
Training Philosophy: All-inclusive. I believe in balance of aerobic, weight training and nutrition. Consulting your family practitioner would be a requirement to train with me. I also will create fitness profiles and regimens for those across the nation on a consulting basis. Training for a better body is for EVERYONE. If you are obese, or overweight, or chubby, or chunky, or a little flabby, or lean but need work, or CUT... you can achieve more. Do not be intimidated to just START, at whatever level you are now. That is the most difficult step in any process. Starting. Once you are committed to starting a fitness cycle, then you must have the dedication and desire to follow it through. Start slow. Work towards the goals you set for yourself (make them realistic) to achieve a better body, a better 'you' and a better outlook on yourself and your life. But, you cannot "DO" it... unless you START.
Jimmy Thomas
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Rates: $60/hr (internet diet-workout plans)
Specialty: Beginners/Advanced/Competing
Gym Affiliation: Open
Link: http://www.jimmythomas.com
Methodology: Teaching the understanding of how the body builds, grows, loses and develops is the key to getting clients to meet their health & fitness goals. If you are just told or shown what to do, you may not be as taken to continue since it may seem like just work to you, but if you yourself know why you eat certain foods and know what they do for you, and you understand the necessity for proper form in your workouts, as well as how long to exercise and why each exercise is so important, then you will continue to follow your diet and workout. Making sure you have and easily understand all the information in a most "non-technical" way is my initial objective. To love your meals and your workouts is most important, that is what will give you the incentive to have drive and inspiration to quickly see your progression into a healthier you.
Outlook on the Fitness Industry: In general, the Fitness Industry has two intentions, one; to make money, and two; to help people reach their health & fitness goals. Bottles of this and bottles of that will only empty your pocket and give you false hope, you will think those pills will convert you to Superman or Wonder Woman and you will starve yourself of needed nutrients from natural foods. Late night "Buy now, limited time offer" sales on fitness equipment is in itself outright lying to you, those ads are up everyday, every month, every year, and they usually end up as clothes hangers, dust collectors, and yard sale items, unless you understand the process it takes to make those band-pulling, bow-flexing, cable-stretching pieces of equipment work for you. Of course they don't explain to you that you won't get your results if you're not eating properly, they are just in it for the quick sale. It are those who train hard for years, who study their own body as well as others more advanced than them, and who learn all that they can about exercise physiology and proper nutrition who are the ones that can provide you with the results you are looking for. I find a lot of my clients to say "but my last trainer told me this", and I ask "did he/she tell you why?".
Training Philosophy: Don't just do what you are told, don't just follow someone else, ask why and understand the reasoning, otherwise you will fall short of your accomplishments by not addressing all points that are needed and that will easily and effectively give you your desired goals in the reasonable time you want them in. If you know why something happens then you know whether you want to do it or not, if you are just told it then you will have uncertainties. Eating healthy and working out is not tasteless and boring, you are able to eat the foods you like and you are able to enjoy your workouts, you just have to learn how much and when by professionals who really want you to meet your goals.
Frank Sopors - OnLineFit.ComLocation: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Specialty: Certified - Professional Fitness/Lifestyle Consultant (PFLC)
Frank is well known for his personable style and his ability to deliver the kind but firm kick-in-the- pants that some of his clients seek for motivation toward better health. Frank has a great respect for his client's "personal commitment to make a change" in their lives and he enjoys "motivating them to make positive lifestyle changes and to keep track of their progress."
Frank is the Dad of two and enjoys his role as a father above anything else. He takes pride in his role in the larger community and has 8 years of experience in public and private fitness consulting. Frank considers the best thing about Online Fitness Consulting is the ability to provide professional fitness advice without being restricted by geography.
Frank was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada and completed his degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He can be reached directly at frank@citadelhealth.com. Tell him Lance Austin sent you!
BONNIE LUKE
Focus Sports Exercise Rehab and Personal Training
Location: Victoia B.C.
Rates: $40/hr. at gym, $50/hr. remote (your home, outside, et al)
Specialty: Injury prevention and rehab (have worked with numerous athletes and motor vehicle accident claimants). Functional fitness (balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, cardio conditioning)
Gym Affiliation: Gorge Fitness Centre
Link: www.FocusSportsRehab.com
Methodology: Injuries don't heal on their own, you need to get up off your "fanny" and actively rebuild your injured area with functional, effective exercises. The more educated you are as to what is happening with your body, the more likely you will put the work into it! With rehab or functional training each individual is assessed then has a program designed that will help them reach their goal. Goal setting, nutrition and training are all important aspects to your successful. Lay a solid foundation then build from there! All aspects for smart effective training that produce results are covered!
Outlook on the Fitness Industry: The fitness industry is definitely a business and there are effective training tools and information as well as information and tools that waste both your time and money! Take the good, leave the bad. If you don't know which is what, ask someone qualified.
Training Philosophy: You need to evaluate what you want out of life, what your goals are and go for it! Your mind can be your biggest asset or your greatest limiting factor. Make your choice. There are many people out there who could have excuses for not exercising such as a B.C. cyclist with only one leg who did a 4 hour, very technical, mountain bike race and placed far ahead of many able bodied athletes! Now that's motivation. Train for fun, function, and to feel great! Focus Sports is dedicated to guiding you safely and effectively to whatever level you decide you want to reach!
