Teresa Carpenter International Sports and Fitness Trainers Association Certified Personal Trainer Peak Pilates Certified Mat Instructor Personal Trainer for 11 years Soccer and volleyball coach for 20 years Licensed Massage Therapist for 20 years Written an exercise manual with one minute exercises each using only body weight Include fun drills and exercises from sports background into a workout program Mechanics of the body, working each muscle group focusing on correct form As a lifelong athlete, she has always been interested in helping others learn to love exercise and sports. Teresa enjoys working with people who want or need some incentive to design and start a workout program, or to take their fitness to the next level. Teresa enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, and racquetball, training in Tae Kwon Do, competing in power lifting, running, and cycling.
Karla Castellanos NASM- Certified Personal Trainer CPR- First Aid Group Fitness Instructor for 5 years Work with YMCA Program Services emphasis on team building skills and drills with kids ages 5-10 Programs specializing in weight loss, muscle hypertrophy, balance/stability training, and body fat reduction Karla takes pride in the development of a personalized program that speaks to an individual s needs. She determines what the clients goals are physically, emotionally and nutritionally and provides tools to help the client keep track of their progress. Maintains a professional and compassionate outlook at all times. Karla is an eager open minded professional that believes a healthy lifestyle begins with a healthy mind. Favorite hobbies include walking/running outdoors, Bikram yoga, roller skating, cycling, cardio, cardio, and more cardio! She is a firm believer of daily positive affirmations and giving yourself the attention you deserve.
Kris Goldman National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association Certified Personal Trainer Outdoor Boot Camp Instructor for over a year Played soccer for over 15 years, both recreationally and competitively Competed on high school cross country and track teams and continue to participate in recreational races Sports Specific Training Weight-loss Programs Kris believes that physical activity is an important way to keep a balanced life. A healthy diet and regular exercise are the key to overall physical and mental health. Exercise can be individualized for any level and should never feel like an obligation. The key element in maintaining a healthy fitness regimen is finding something you enjoy and have fun with it. Kris has been active her whole life. She loves playing soccer and doing anything outdoors. She was born and raised in California so she also loves any activity in the ocean or mountains. Kris has been in Austin for 3 years and loving everything Texas has to offer.
Seymour Guenther American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Physical Fitness Specialist, Cooper Institute Yoga Teacher Certification Additional training in wellness coaching, Kinesis, and older adult fitness Personal trainer and yoga instructor at the YMCA for 8 years Yoga instructor for 12 years Adept at tailoring fitness to the individual, whatever the level or fitness background to challenge each person, which means something different for each body. Rely mostly on dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and cables (including Kinesis) for compound and combination movements. Focus on the continual and ever-changing path of wellness rather than on end results. Keep showing up and positive outcomes tend to ensue. Seymour s life-long interests include music, culture, spirituality, politics, and sports. Seymour loves to prepare and consume food and beverages. He has been married for 18 years and has 4 dogs.
Rick Moreno Personal Trainer Certificate Program, Austin Community College American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Personal Trainer at the YMCA for 2 years Working with health seekers who are trying to improve their well-being through exercise and developing a new lifestyle Helping older adults develop exercise programs that will increase strength, flexibility and balance to assist in daily living activities Exercise is Medicine- Most of today s medical problems can be prevented by a regular exercise program and a healthier lifestyle. It is never too late to start or to restart an exercise program. It is very important that we be role models to our children that age is only a number and not a deterrent to an active lifestyle. Rick has lived in Austin his entire life and been a member of the YMCA since the late 80 s. He has been married forty years with two children and five grandchildren. He is an active tennis player and enjoys outings with his grandchildren.
Jared Munday National Academy of Sports Medicine- Certified Personal Trainer National Federation of Professional Trainers- Certified Personal Trainer B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science/ Pre-Physical Therapy (in progress) Personal Trainer for over 5 years Boot camp Instructor for 3 years Exercise programs specializing in weight loss, toning, and lean muscle gain Circuit Training Programs Group Fitness/Boot-camp Classes Adventure Race Preparation Physique Modeling/Competition Prep Jared is believer in the idea that the mind controls the body and that anyone can accomplish their goals if they put their mind to it. Being fit is a journey that never ends and when you begin to enjoy the process nothing will stand in your way of your dreams. Jared was involved in basketball, football, and track & field growing up. After high school, he joined the military where he fell in love with traveling, the gym, and training others. He spends his free time working on developing himself as a fitness model as well as enjoying his time with family and friends.
Lloyd Poku Bachelors in Exercise Sports and Science National Association of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Personal Trainer for 4 years Strength Class instructor Played competitive/college sports including 15 years of soccer and 7 years of basketball Overall strength training for improvement in sport or everyday life Training with clients ages 10-70 Exercising is specific for each individual and should always reflect your goals. Lloyd approaches training depending on each client s personal lifestyle, career, and most importantly, eating habits. He also believes every person s time is valuable and he will always administer fast and efficient workouts catered to the client s needs. Lloyd is an advocate of consistency.
Brian Tighe National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Personal Trainer, Coach, and Educator for 16 years Former UCLA Linebacker '90-'94, Pac 10 Champions '93, Rose Bowl Texas High school All State Linebacker, Shot Put, and Discus Youth Sports Training including strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and movement training Non sport specific general fitness training for all ages As a trainer, Brian is an educator. He takes pride in individualizing workout plans to safely and effectively help people succeed in reaching THEIR fitness goals! He also believes the knowledge exchanged is a valuable foundation for a life time of safe and fun fitness. Brian and his wife share most of their free time together. They enjoy nature, flora/fauna, landscapes, sunrises and sunsets. Actively they love hiking, swimming, gardening, and birding...and some Frisbee!!!
Devlin Watson National Academy of Sports Medicine- Certified Personal Trainer P90X Certified Instructor National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (in progress) Personal Trainer Team BeachBody Coach for 3 years, completing numerous rounds of P90X and P90X2 Exercise programs specializing in functional fitness, weight loss, and lean muscle gain Circuit Training Programs Group Fitness/Boot-camp Classes Marathon/Distance Running Preparation Devlin enjoys helping others fulfill their goals whether that s losing the last 10 pounds, training for a first-time athletic competition, or improving current fitness performance. He helps keep people accountable and motivated to bring it in order to achieve their goals and complete what they once thought impossible. Devlin is a minister, dad, and runner. After struggling with how own weight loss for several years, he changed his diet and found his passion for physical fitness. He has successfully lost and kept off 70 pounds; finished marathons and halfmarathons; and completed numerous rounds of P90X and P90X2 all while balancing life and family.