Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
Personal Trainer with over 19 years of experience.
Managed, trained and developed Personal Trainers for major fitness corporations.
In the years that I have been in the fitness industry, I believe my biggest contribution was inspiring individuals to make fitness part of their life. I have helped in the growth and development of some of the greatest trainers serving Northern California. Some of these trainers have matured and are now managing fitness facilities for major fitness corporations.
I was inspired by one of the most significant leader in the fitness industry by this saying a long time ago and to this day I still share this with anyone I meet who wants to be successful in anything, "Don't sing it, bring it".
"A person will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body - the wishbone" — Robert Frost
Certified Personal Trainer
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- International Fitness Professionals Association
Now 40 Chris has been passionate about fitness for over a quarter century. Chris obtained his first personal trainer certification at 18 which helped him succeed as a member of the ADFPA (American Drug Free Power-lifting Association) and the Drug Free ANBF (All Natural Bodybuilding Federation) as well as obtaining black belts in the martial arts Kenpo, Judo and Jiu Jitsu.
After Chris' initial ACE certification which he used as a knowledge builder, Chris developed a passion for helping normal everyday people accomplish their fitness goals. Chris obtained his current certifications (NASM & IFPA) in 1999 and has been personal training dedicated clients and managing fitness centers full time ever since.
"The gift that I receive out of training is showing someone the potential they have inside for a healthier lifestyle & seeing the smile on their face when they achieve it." — Chris Bettencourt
www.fitsf.com
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor
As a Personal Fitness Trainer for the past eighteen years, I've had lots of experience in helping my clients reach their fitness goals. I started out as a place kicker for two semi-professional football teams in the Bay Area, and I was lucky enough to be trained by an exceptionally respected football coach, Ben Parks. He helped me get into the best shape of my life and inspired me to follow my passion of fitness.
Since training with him, I have always been a big proponent of mixing resistance training with both aerobic and anaerobic exercises. So, rope jumping, football pass catching, plyometrics, boxing, and various other modes of exercises can easily be included in my workouts. It makes for an interesting, fast-paced workout that will get both the novice and the experienced exerciser in top shape.
No matter your age or current fitness level, I can help you reach your goals in weight loss, muscle sculpting, muscle building, power, core health, cardiovascular fitness, and general conditioning.
"The greatest wealth is health." — Virgil
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
- TRX Certified Instructor; Kettlebell Instructor
I have been a full-time independent trainer for 14 years, after a successful career as a copy editor. I came to fitness later in life and pursued my new passion with gusto. As a cancer survivor, I have taught workshops on fitness during and after cancer. In 2008, I presented a seminar on Body Dysmorphic Disorder at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco. I now teach a monthly workshop on form and function to the staff trainers at Gold's Gym Castro.
The most important element in my training routines is FUN. I'm a tough taskmaster, but I make my clients laugh while whipping them into shape. My goal is to help people achieve a healthy, joyous lifestyle through the practice of the maxim "mens sana in corpore sano" (a sound mind in a sound body).
"The lovely endorphin rush of exercise calms the mind as well as the body, opens up the heart and the soul, makes one a better person; it's a key to joie de vivre." — Cecilia Joyce
www.barbelle.com
Certified Personal Trainer
-National Personal Trainer Institute
-American Council on Exercise
Having grown up in the country with a life of work on the farm, the importance of exercise was instilled in me as a youth. After 4 years in the United States Air Force stationed in Japan and Germany and a follow-on of 5 years of project management throughout the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia, I returned to the United States bringing my spirit for adventure, organizational skills, and passion for fitness.
Having continued my own strength training and then, a frequent competitor in many half marathons in the over 200-pound weight class, I began my study of kinesiology which led me to greater understandings of exercise. My approach to fitness is very simple: “Movement heals and empowers!” Fitness regimens, like any project, needs direction to keep energies focused and maximize effectiveness. By taking a deeper look at motivating factors, as well as lifestyle patterns and nutritional needs combined with physical assessments, we can create a program that is customized to meet your goals and take your health to the next level.
I bring to every session well organized workouts utilizing traditional exercise techniques, functional movement and an overall holistic approach that leads to results. Whatever your fitness level, I am ready to educate you towards better health and your goals.
"Life has a way of taking us places we never thought we would go, so we need to be ready to keep up with the pace of the adventure." — Michael McClain
Maggie is a group fitness instructor and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Her objective is to help you be fierce-in-your-own-skin on many levels, and building a strong foundation is the first step. She specializes in weight loss, muscle building, flexibility, core, balance and strength endurance. Maggie emphasizes a functional approach to training that will improve your overall quality of life. From novice to star athlete, she will work with you carefully and effectively to reach your fitness goals (and perhaps even have some fun getting there). She firmly believes that form is everything and sweat is the new black.
www.maggiepowers.com
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic-West
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic:
-California 1995
-Hawaii 1997
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist 1994, NSCA
At the young age of 16 he went to work as a fitness trainer to help others achieve their health and fitness goals, and has continued to do so for the last 25 years. He wanted to provide more than just fitness and nutrition, and expanded his skill set to offer chiropractic, active rehabilitation, and ergonomics which he has done for the last 17 years. His clients learn to maintain their active lifestyles in a safe, fun, and efficient manner to achieve optimal results.
This integrated approach of chiropractic, fitness, and ergonomics offers individuals with known neuromusculoskeletal problems, those with multiple risk factors, and the healthy individual an opportunity to decrease their risk of injury, increase their perfomance, and have a rapid improvement of their health and fitness status.
"From Prevention to Optimal Health and Elite Athletic Performance" — Louis Valencia
www.louisvalencia.com
Peggy's approach teaches real fitness for your real life, combining a background in yoga and Pilates with old-school weight training and cutting edge advances in technique. Kinesetically intuitive, detail oriented and with a sensible, non-gimmicky approach to nutrition, she provides caring and fun workouts for a diverse population of clients, including cancer survivors, amputees, world-class athletes and new moms. Originally certified with National Personal Training Institute and National Strength and Conditionaing Association, she aquired her National Academy of Sports Medicine credential last year.
At 44 Peggy's own fitness goals are simple: maintaining lots of energy, strength and flexibility well into old age...What's your strategy?