Health, fitness evangelist & expert! Christian, wife, dog lover, scifi geek, vegan, optimist, Zumba instructor & more. Love sharing health & fitness tips and connecting with fellow instructors!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
AFAA Apex 2007 - Get Your Primary Certification
Register before December 15, 2006, and you will be eligible to purchase AFAA's new textbook Personal Fitness Training: Theory and Practice for the discounted price of $39 ($59 value), This book is used to prepare for the National Boards, AFAA's National Board Review Course, and AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification.
In addition, if you register before December 15, 2006, you will also be eligible to recieve one of the following FREE:
**Two AFAA Continuing Education Corners (November/December 2006 and January/February 2007) Worth 4 CEUs, valued at $50.
OR
**Music Essentials for Group Exercise, an online continuing education course sponsored by Power Music®. Learn how to successfully use music as a tool to enhance your teaching style and motivate your class. Worth 3 CEUs, valued at $45.
OR
**Resistance to the Core, an online continuing education course sponsored by Resistance Wear®. Learn how to use advanced technology weighted vest during exercise. Worth 3 CEUs, valued at $35.
Learn more at their link: APEX 2007
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Start Teaching Now! Learn How!

Ever wonder how to start your fitness career?
Here are some pointers...
First, follow your passion and a really good instructor. If you love yoga, Pilates, an athletic blend like PiYo™... find an instructor that you can mentor with. This is a great opportunity to teach part of a class with them there for help while you are getting your feet wet.
Second, depending on where you want to teach. You may need to get a general group exercise certification. A certification that prepares you to teach a safe, well rounded class to the general population. Whether you are required or not, it is a good idea to get this type of certification. It teaches you how to modify and teach a safe, effective class format. The 2 most popular on the west coast are AFAA, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, or ACE, American Council on Excercise.
Third, get a specialty certification in the area you feel passionate about. Love kickboxing? Get a Turbo Kick™ Certification. Love a challenging, athletic, sweaty, hard core,
mind/body format? Get a PiYo™ Cerification.
Fourth, put the ego away. Never, ever, ever stop learning. Never stop pursuing knowledge. Never think you have it all.
Now... You are ready. Ready, set, pursue your fitness career.
Have questions? Please.... Contact me at lana@turbokick.com
Friday, July 07, 2006
PiYo™ Certifications Coming Up!
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PiYo™ Certification
Custom Bodies Fitness
4880 Irvine Blvd, Ste 102
Irvine, CA 92620
Directions: 714.544.4010
8/20/2006 Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PiYo™ Certification
Gold's Gym
31941 Dove Canyon Dr
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Directions: 949.888.2722
I look forward to seeing you there!
Call me for more info.... 800.315.2505
Lana
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Get Excited - It's Finally Time - PiYo™ Time!
Hello everyone!
If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late! We are going to have a blast! Here are the details you need to find the certification and be prepared.
I'm so excited about this weekend! I can't wait to see everyone on Saturday Afternoon!
Here is some important info you will need...
Number 1.... Directions, directions, directions.
Locations/Directions Anteater Recreation Center (ARC)
680 California Ave
Irvine, CA 92697-4515
949.824.5346 for Directions to the ARC
The ARC is located on the UC Irvine campus near the intersection of Campus Drive and California Ave.
A. Traveling North on the 405 freeway: Take the Culver exit. Turn left onto Culver and continue down Culver Ave until Campus Drive. Turn right on Campus and drive one block to California Ave. Left on California Ave and then turn left into the ARC parking lot.
B. Traveling South on the 405 freeway: Take the Jamboree exit and turn right on Jamboree. Turn left on Campus and then right on California Ave. Turn left into the ARC parking lot .
Number 2.... Here is the lowdown. Each PiYo™ Lesson is usually $45 but we offer a one time special deal at the PiYo™ training. You get PiYo™ Lessons 2 - 7 for only $99, that's 6 Lessons for $99. This is an unreal opportunity. Each Lesson is only $16.50 each. Let's see, that is less than the cost of a CD, but actually you get a DVD with form n technique and a CD with awesome music. (If you already have 1 of these Lessons, but are interested, I may be able to make a substitute, email me). This is a one time offer only at the instructor training. Unfortunately, they only give me a limited amount and we have over 25 people registered. If you are interested, let me know now! I really need to reserve yours ahead of time. I know some of you have already reserved your sets! Reply anyway! Let me know you want to reserve a PiYo™ Six Pack now! I'll put your name on it, so you can pick it up at the training. There will be other items to purchase if you are interested, but the PiYo™ Six Pack is the best buy. This is the best deal you will find at the event, forgo the Turbo Wear™ and invest in some great music and choreography.
Number 3... Get some rest and chill. This is going to be a fun day, but a fast-paced one. Grab your tote bag, backpack, or duffel and start packing for Saturday. Lay aside 2 comfy outfits that you are going to wear that day right now or tonight. Pick some layers in case it is very hot or very cold. Put 1 or 2 workout towels in your bag. Put a pad of paper, pencil, pen, and highlighter in your bag. Plan what you will eat and snack on that day, try to visit the store this week and stock up on your favorite energy snack. See if you can pack your snacks or food before Saturday morning, label them and let the family know they are off limits. =] Think... what will I need to be comfortable and stress free... lay it aside ahead of time.
To receive information on SALES and upcoming Turbo Kick™ or PiYo™ workshops, please visit: http://www.turbokick.com
Thanks for your commitment to fitness!
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
PiYo™ Certification - May 20th - UC Irvine - Sign Up NOW
as: Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Sports Conditioning, and more. Gain the ability to
format a flowing, challenging class for any fitness level, add to your toolbox
of choreography, learn more cueing techniques, start your mind/body journey.
There is something for everyone!
I look forward to seeing you there. Get special pricing directly from me.
Call me or email me. (lana@turbokick.com or 800.315.2505)
5/20/06
SATURDAY
3PM - 8PM
EVOLUTION FITNESS CONFERENCE UCI
Anteater Recreation Center
680 California Avenue
Irvine, CA 92697
Directions: 888.275.3488
SIGN UP ONLINE AT: https://rs289.securehostserver.com/~turbokic/index.php?content=register&event_id=716
Not sure? Come to one of my sample classes:
Saturday
May 06
11am
Total Woman Spa
14280 Culver Dr. Suite B
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-0478
Saturday
May 13
11:15am
Total Woman Spa
24021-B Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 455-9808
Try it out and see what all the buzz is about.
Lana