FORTIFY YOUR FRAMETM
"Fortify Your Frame" is an innovative exercise program geared towards the principles of stability before mobility.
EDUCATION:
University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sports Studies - May 1993
Broward Community College - Davie, Florida
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant - April 1990
Associate of Science in General Education - December 1989
Member of Phi Theta Kappa - Honors Fraternity
University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida
Associates of Arts - August 1988
Sigma Alpha Iota - Music Fraternity
LICENSURE and CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS); Certificate of Enhanced Qualifications for Exercise & the Older Adult
- American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT); Certified Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist (AHFS)
- American Council on Exercise
Elite Personal Fitness Trainer
- IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Florida
CPR, First Aid and AED Certified
What do my certifications mean? As per their perspective websites…
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention. Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate and distinct, CSCS's consult with and refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate. To be eligible to take the CSCS examination, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or currently be enrolled as a college senior from an institution that is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations.
The ACSM Certified Health Fitness SpecialistSM (HFS) is a health/fitness professional with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in exercise science. The HFS performs pre-exercise health risk assessments, conducts physical fitness assessments, interprets results, develops exercise prescriptions, and applies behavioral and motivational strategies to apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases and health conditions to support clients in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors. All of the following requirements must be met: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology from a regionally accredited college or university. (Candidates are eligible for the HFS certification exam if in the last term or semester of the degree program.) Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Adult CPR certification.
The ACE® Personal Trainer Certification is designed for fitness trainers providing one-on-one or small-group fitness instruction.
Upon successful completion of the ACE Advanced Health & Fitness
Specialist Certification Exam, you will have demonstrated the ability to apply
your knowledge of:
* Psychological aspects of working with clients with health challenges
* Biomechanical and physiological impact of many diseases, disorders and ailments
* Exercise programming and progression related to:
* Major cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and disorders
* Metabolic diseases and disorders
* Musculoskeletal disorders
* Older adults, youth, and pre-and post-natal clients.
I started my career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, after a life-altering automobile accident. I withdrew from college, rehabbed for long time before starting down a new path. I have been working in the fitness industry since graduating with my Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Studies in 1993. My personal training business was built by hosting numerous community lectures and workshops and just being involved in the community. I pride myself on my personalized, hands-on approach to working with my clients. Watching improvements over time is an amazing feeling; to know I am making a difference in someone's life is truly rewarding.
Fortify Your Frame was originally created out of frustration and concern for individuals with chronic back pain and other medical concerns. Many doctors tell their patients to exercise, but offer no direction in the "what type" and "how to" exercise. Rightfully so, as many physicians are not exercise specialists and may not have, or know the correct answers. I have your answers. I am your exercise expert. Fortify Your Frame is your exercise option. The philosophy is simple, stability before mobility - start with success and progress from there.
You never know what you can accomplish until you try.
I am here to help you be the very best you can be.
* I was an invited speaker for IDEA Personal Trainer Institute East held in Alexandria, VA February 28-March 3, 2013 AND West held in Seattle, WA May 3-5, 2013. I presented 2 sessions "Functional Posture and Core Exercises for the Aging Spine" and ** "I've Fallen Now What!"
** Session was recorded for home CEU.
* I was an invited speaker for HomeCEUConnection.com Rehab Rally Conference and Expo held in Rosemont, IL August 23-26 2012. I presented a 4 hour session on "Functional Strength Training for the Aging Spine". I was also part of their Virtual Rally, same weekend.
* I was an invited speaker for IDEA Personal Trainer Institute held in Alexandria, VA February 17-20, 2011. I presented 2 sessions: "Abdominal and Core for the Aging Spine"; "Practical Approach to Posture Re-Education".
* I was an invited speaker for IDEA World Fitness Convention held in Los Angeles, CA August 4-8, 2010. I presented 3 sessions: ** "Abdominal and Core for the Aging Spine"; ** "Practical Approach to Posture Re-Education"; and "Coordinated Movements for Aging Adults"
** Sessions were videoed for home CEU.
* I was an invited speaker for IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference held in Rosemont, IL April 23-26, 2009. Course titles are "Postural Re-Education for Older Adults" and Coordinated Movements for Aging Adults".
* I was the fitness consultant for Working Palms Radio Magazine, heard on James Crystal radio stations throughout South Florida.
It is with great pride and honor that my son, Daniel, has been selected for the
Karate Delegation for the 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel July 2013.
Fundraising is essential to help this amazing opportunity.
I am including an online fundraising page to help with his expenses.
If you have the financial means and are interested in helping please click here.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
