About
My approach is some what "out of the box" when compared to others, due to the fact that I've recognized the fact that once you truly understand exercise, it's not as black and white as people make it out to be. It's mostly gray area, or rules that can bent to suit the needs of the client. This is why I can work with normal everyday people that just want to look good for the Summer, Physique Competitors getting ready for a show, or even athletes from various sports, and actually get all of them results.
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Alyissa W.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I will get all the basic information from the client, weight, body fat, workout history, current eating habits, and talk about where they are in relation to their goals. Then we talk about our strategy to get the client where they want to be, and then I put the programs together to get them there. I do a lot of teaching proper form and technique in the beginning so that I have to do less later.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bahcelor's in Kinesiology
Master's Degree in Exercise Science
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
USA Weightlifting L1 Sports Performance Coach
Female Physique Competitors Certification
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Sports Nutrition Coach
How did you get started teaching?
It was actually by accident. I had a girlfriend that had a troubled homelife, so she came to the gym with me just so she could hangout. She started to get into good shape, and the current fitness manager saw that, and offered me a job.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with all types of people. People that wanted to look as great and they possibly could, athletes from various types of sports, people that had to battle their self-esteem in order to find that they're worthy of having happiness, people who've needed extra corrective exercise work because their physical therapy treatments weren't effective... If they're willing to do the work, I'll put them on the right path.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I helped a may in his 60's lose 40 lbs., while reducing his blood pressure, and getting him off of diabetes medication. I helped a woman that was also in her 60's go from her flexibility being so bad that she could pick a barbell up off the floor, to later being able to keep up with her son while hiking the Grand Tetons, and at the same time acheiving an 170 lb deadlift for reps. I helped a mother in her 30's transform herself into a Natural Figure competitor who won her first show
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Transformations are big money in fitness, and with technological advances, and everyone having access to experts on social media, make sure your fitness professional has actually done what they claim they're going to do for you. Look for successful transformations (make sure they have more than one, anyone can get lucky), or even look through their social media profiles. Any trainer that's worth a grain of salt is going to have a client that's going to tag them in a post thanking them. So their profile should be more than just selfies, or videos of themselves working out. They should be able to tell you about it, if they're not faking it by saying what's currently popular.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Where they really want to be to find happiness. Their goals have to be relevant to them, and they should think deeply about why they really want to change. And they have to take an honest look at themselves, and figure out what their "Why" is. That's where their motivation will come from.