 Alex Dotte
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 Alex Dotte | Years in the Business: 2.5
Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer since 2008; BA Computer Science/Philosophy UT-Austin 2006
Specialties/Focus in Training: Free weights, balance, strength-endurance, calisthenics, nutrition, working with individuals of all levels |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Introduced to weight training by grandfather Warren Tetting (of Thor Strength Equipment) at age 15; competed in powerlifting in high school; currently practicing yoga, Pilates and Olympic-style weightlifting with multiple teachers
Favorites: Hiking, biking, cooking, working on my house & car, programming, spending time with friends & family |
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 Amid Archibald
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 Amid Archibald | Years in the Business: 19 years Taekwondo, 2 years Personal Training
Certifications: ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer; 4th Dan Black Belt World Taekwondo Federation; 1st Dan Black Belt Hap Ki Do (self-defense)
Specialties/Focus in Training: I can train individuals of all levels, Athletes, sport-specific conditioning, strength and conditioning training, martial arts training, basic plyometrics training |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Master Instructor Taekwondo, '05 Assistant Coach Texas A&M University Collegiate @ UC Berkley; '05 World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year
Favorites: BMX riding, eating good food, nature, custom cars, music and keepin' it chill |
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 Cory Laurel
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 Cory Laurel | Years in the Business: Personal training: 4
Swim coaching: 12
Certifications: BA Biology UT Austin 1993, ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, ISSA Specialist in Performance Nutrition, Certified Eating Coach
Specialties/Focus in Training: Men and women all ages. Specialize in injury rehabilitation, sports specific training, strength conditioning and nutritional counseling. |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Cory was a competitive swimmer for 14 years and has coached swimming Masters Swimming for 2 years. Cory quit her corporate job as a research chemist to focus on her own rehab and health after suffering a labral tear in her hip and having hip surgery in 2005. This injury changed the way she trains herself and how she approaches her clients' training as well.
Favorites: Poodles and blue jeans. |
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 Ellis Montet
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 Ellis Montet | Years in the Business: 10 yrs as a collegiate level strength & conditioning coach. 20+ years of training professional & non-professional athletes
Certifications: Cooper Certified Personal Trainer
Power Plate Certified
Specialties/Focus in Training: I have a firm belief that motivation comes from finding a workout style/protocol that is fun, effective and unique to you. My toolbox includes: Medicine Ball, Kettle Bell, Swiss Ball ( inflatable balls ) for balance and core, Sledge Hammer for Everyday Strength, Restorative Strength Works, Power Plate and a sensitive and effective approach to chronic and recent injuries. |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Collegiate level coaching experiences and helping everyday people reach their health and fitness goals.
Favorites: Colors: Orange and Light Blue; Dogs: Working dogs are a favorite, watching a dog totally immersed into his job and enjoying it. Socializing with friends and people and hearing unique perspectives on life. Functional Exercise is the BOMB. Healthy people RULE. An open mind ROCKS. A helping hand LOVES. |
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 George Centeno
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 George Centeno | Years in the Business: 11
Certifications: I.S.S.A.
Specialties/Focus in Training: Beginners to collegiate and professional athletes. Strength Conditioning. |
Highlights/Accomplishments: George has been passionate about health and fitness for much of his life. He has a successful history of competitive Body Building, Weight Lifting, Strength Training and Power Lifting. George is known for his functional and focused style of training and has experience with injuries. He is absolutely committed to assisting his clients achieve their health & fitness goals.
Favorites: Cooking, Food, Riding my Bike, Movies and More! |
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 Hilary Handley
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 Hilary Handley | Years in the Business: Running Coach, 5; Personal Training, 2
Certifications: ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, USA Track and Field Certified Coach, CPR Certified
Specialties/Focus in Training: Runners, all athletes, or sports specific workouts, endurance training, strength training. Love working with new and longtime athletes. |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Qualifying and placing in nationals all four years in college. Going from sprinter to running/qualifying for Boston Marathon
Favorites: Sport: Running, Swimming, Mountain Biking, Beach Volleyball, Live Music, my dog, Bigsby! |
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 Jerry Gerlich
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 Jerry Gerlich | Years in the Business: 6+
Certifications: BS in Kinesiology UT Austin, American Council on Exercise (ACE), Power Plate Certified through Power Plate USA
Specialties/Focus in Training: I do well with Baby Boomers looking to stay or become active. I also do the Lion's share of Bike Fits and Cycling testing. Also help clients gain flexibility via Power Plate and assisted stretching |
Highlights/Accomplishments: I've been cycling for 23 years and working at bike shops for 21 years. I graduated from UT after a 12 year career as a professional drummer. I raced mountain bikes for 6 years on the West coast. I completed the Sally Edwards "Heart Zones" Blue Jersey level heart rate monitor training seminar.
Favorites: Color: Color: Green; Sport: Cycling (Road and ATB); Food: anything Italian; Exercise: Cycling with Yoga as a close second; Movie: Napoleon Dynamite; TV Show: American's Funniest Home Videos. Number: 8; Beverage: Coffee; Game: Anything I can play with my two boys, Charles and Jackson; Best friend: My wife, Kelly |
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 Minna Miller
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 Minna Miller | Years in the Business: 7
Certifications: National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF-CPT). MS Occupational Safety and Health, Murray State University, KY (Focus on biomechanics and ergonomics)
Specialties/Focus in Training: Biomechanics, Long term fitness and wellness, Injury prevention. Kickboxing, rock climbing and body composition improvement. Custom designing a fitness program for the individual, Develop training plans (triathlon, running, weight training), Analysis of running gait, Performance improvement, Core and Functional training. |
Highlights/Accomplishments: 1st at 2009 Central TX Regional Cup W4 Bicycle Road Racing (8 events), Aerial Silks (acrobatics) performer, placing in top 3 in numerous local outdoor rock climbing competitions from 2002 to present. - Minna has experience in triathlons, running (5k to marathon), winter sports (nordic skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, downhill skiing), equation, swimming, kayaking, wakeboarding, rollerblading, and more!
Favorites: Making life fun, new challenges, mind and body connection. Hobbies: Aerial silks, road cycling and racing, mountainbiking, rock climbing, chess, reading, tennis, golf. |
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 Rob Smith
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 Rob Smith | Years in the Business: 2
Certifications: A.C.E. Certified PT, currently in process for C.S.C.S.
Specialties/Focus in Training: I love to train athletes, especially basketball players, but I want to bring functional movements to all people in order to help them in the game of life! |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Getting my degree from UT in Kinesiology, marrying my wife Rachel and getting to be an older brother
Favorites: I love basketball, football, wakeboarding, and golf. I love Mexican food and being at the lake listening to country music. I love growing in the Lord and meeting new people! |
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 Robert Reed
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 Robert Reed | Years in the Business: 13
Certifications: ACE certified personal trainer, 5th generation third degree black belt in Kajukenbo self defense system, first degree black belt in American Kenpo.
Completed two strength and conditioning internships – one with UT Austin and one with the New Orleans Saints
Specialties/Focus in Training: General and sports specific conditioning. Martial arts training and conditioning |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Four year letterman and three year starter for the UT Longhorns. Voted several time AP player of the week and finished his career as a CFA all american. Was ranked as the 7th best linebacker in the nation by draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. Had professional playing stops in Philidelphia with the Eagles and in the CFL with the Hamilton Tigercats.
Favorites: Black is my favorite color. It's so regal. I could watch baseball from sun up to sun down. Married a former runway model (aren't I lucky). I'm a Phi Beta Sigma man. If I won the lottery I'd move next door to my aunt in a blink of an eye. Baton Rouge is truely home. |
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Tara Penawell
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 Tara Penawell | Years in the Business: 5
Certifications: NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer, Masters in Kinesiology from UT Austin, Certified Eating Coach
Specialties/Focus in Training: I like to work with everyone, but I like older adults, beginners and people trying to make a lifestyle change the most |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Splash Sprint Triathlon '05, Helping one of my clients lose 45 pounds last year!
Favorites: Color: Blue, Exercise: Lunges of any kind; TV Show: Lost or Smallville; Sport: Baseball |
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 Tatum Rebelle
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 Tatum Rebelle | Years in the Business: 9
Certifications: BS in Communication and Kinesiology from TCU
Personal Training; Pre- and Postnatal Fitness - ACE
Moms and Kids in Motion - SWA Fitness Education
Biomechanics of Resistance Training - Cooper Institute Dallas, TX
Complete Personal Training Certification - APEX Fitness Group
Counseling for Health and Fitness; Maternal and Infant Nutrition - Nutrition Dimension
Specialties/Focus in Training: Pre- and post-natal fitness, Incorporating children into exercise, Functional training, Eating assessments, Grocery shopping educational trips |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Served as a Drill Sgt in the Army, receiving many awards in physical fitness. Featured Fit Pregnancy magazine, and chosen as one of "Austin's Fittest" by Austin Fit magazine. Actively involved with the Mayor's Fitness Council.
Favorites: Mountain biking, hiking, kayaking or jogging at Lady Bird Lake with my pups |
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 Tom Krausz
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 Tom Krausz | Years in the Business: 8
Certifications: ACE, ISSA (PT), ISSA (SPT)
Specialties/Focus in Training: Everyone - as a qualified trainer I can train everyone. |
Highlights/Accomplishments: Ran 3M 1/2 Marathon (twice), Motorola Marathon (once), Pikes Peak (once), Army Marine Corp Triathlon (once), Fairtex Muay Thai Instructor featured on ESPN2 Strikeforce
Favorites: Color: Black; Movie: Rockie |
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