About
Smart Bodies is an independent company that provides clients with comprehensive health and fitness programming. A certified and credentialed trainer, my primary goal is to empower individuals with the tools necessary to meet their health and fitness goals.
By utilizing the principles of Applied Functional Science AFS there are no limits and endless successful avenues to condition, lose weight, improve posture and or prevent injury. My passion is to share this miracle with as many who are willing. My specialties include: women over forty, injury prevention, athletic performance, corrective exercise, the mature adult and .
I have an extensive background in exercise science, including a Baccalaureate of Science in exercise physiology from the University of California, Berkeley, and Master of Science degree in kinesiology (science of movement) from California State University, Long Beach. In addition, I hold nationally recognized certification (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association,, have completed a year fellowship with the Gray Institute in Applied Functional Science (AFS) and hold a Level I & II FMS certification. However, I believe the two most important components of a SUCCESSFUL, lifelong wellness plan are CONSISTENCY and keeping it FUN. I am dedicated to providing my clients with fitness programming that incorporates the latest research and best practice methods while keeping it fun.
In order to remain competitive and to improve my own physical preparedness, I utilize a personal trainer as well. What I do in the gym prepares me for the rigors and demands of competition, work, and commuting in the elements. Conditioning and strength training are the minimal prerequisites of successful performance and continued health. In addition to being a personal trainer, I run, swim, rock climb, kayak, and mountain bike in national athletic competitions.
PERSONAL ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Big Blue 24 hour Adventure Race Solo 1st Female
Mt Diablo 50-Mile Endurance Run 1st Place Overall
Holcombe Valley 33-Mile Trail Run 1st Place Female
Cal Eco Adventure Race 2nd Place Team
12 Hour Summit Mountain Bike Race 1st Place Female
Lost Boys 50-Mile Ultra Trail Run 1st Place Female
New Zealand Ironman 8th Place Female
Bull Dog 50K Ultra Trail Run 2nd Place Female
Catalina Adventure Race 3rd Place Team
Walkabout 40-hour Adventure Race 2nd Place Team
Navy Seal Fitness Challenge 1st Place Female
LECTURE/CURRICULAR TOPICS:
IDEA Health and Fitness Association: Exercise and the Heat: What you need to Know
IDEA Health and Fitness Association: Aging and Balance Training: What Does the Research Say?
American Stroke Association Orange County: Flexibility Training for Running
U.S. Masters Swimming: Strength Training & Injury Prevention
Bicycling Club of Irvine: CA-Strength Training for Cycling
National Council on Teacher Retirement: Exercise and Aging
Santa Ana Community College Fire Academy: Strength Training for Fire Fighters
Conquer Adventurers Training School: Adventure Racing Nutrition
Nature Conservancy, Irvine Company, Irvine: Beat the Heat: Hydration and Nutritional Practices
American College Sports Medicine: Personal Trainer 3-day Certification Workshop
Back Bay Fitness Trainers: Improving Personal Training Business Practices
CSULB: Securing the Client
PROFESSOR: CSULB- FItness for Living
ARTICLES: “Renovating the Status of the Personal Trainer,” Club Industry, November, 2003
“Beat the Heat: Understanding Heat Illnesses”, IDEA Personal Training Summit, 2005
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