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Brenda Canning: Brenda, a graduate from the University of New Hampshire, is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer with over 12 years experience. She trained for 3 years with the US Olympic Field Hockey Tam, where she competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and competed and traveled all over the world. Since athletics have always been part of her life, she has learned to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle, combining strength, cardiovascular exercise, flexibility and nutrition to her everyday routine.

Brenda's specialties include: Sport Specific Training, Active Isolated Stretching, Nutritional and Weight Management Programming, Boot Camp, Balance and Functional Training, and Training individuals with lower back, knee and hip problems. Brenda can help individualize a program that work for you, along with motivation and meal management, she can help you reach your short-term and long-term fitness goals for a happier, healthier life.

 

John Belsito, MBA: John is the President of Florida Acceleration & Speed Training (F.A.S.T.). He has a Masters Degree in Healthcare and is a Licensed Healthcare Risk Manager. He is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Professional, is certified by IFA, and is a former collegiate basketball coach and certified USA hockey coach.

 

Tammy Bryant:Personal Trainer certified by the International Sports Science Association, ISSA.  With 12 years of experience under her belt, Tammy has helped many clients achieve their fitness goals.

Tammy was an athlete who has participated in gymnastics, softball, volleyball, track and fitness training.  She currently coaches softball in the local area for youth, high school and traveling levels.  Tammy specialize in Strength Training, Youth Fitness, Senior Fitness, Injury Prevention, Sports Specific Training, PNF Stretching, Boot Camp, Plyometric Training, Speed Training, Bosu Integrated Balance Training, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition and Weight Management Programs.

Tammy is currently studying Alternative Health and Wellness Programs

Tammy believes that exercise enhances every aspect of physical and mental well being.  That is why she works hard to encourage her clients through their tough challenges, as they achieve a more positive life style change to meet there fitness goals.

 

Ellen Jaffe Jones:

  • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certified personal trainer -Accomplished endurance runner for 30 years: Frequently Wins Bradenton/Sarasota 5K Age Group Awards
  • 5th Oldest woman to finish Palm Beaches Marathon 2010 (1st Marathon–26.2 miles)
  • 2 Gold Medals, Manatee/Sarasota FL Senior Games 2011 - 1500 & 800 Meters
  • Road Runners Club of America certified running coach
  • Assistant Volunteer Coach: Manatee High School Girls Cross Country & Track Teams
  • Food For Life Cooking Instructor & Cookbook Author
  • The Cancer Project, Kids Nutrition and Cooking Classes, Diabetes Nutrition
  • Weekly & Monthly Columnist -“Feasting on Fitness” Anna Maria Island Sun, “Running Fitness” Running Journal
  • 2 Emmys, 1st Place National Press Club Award–18 yrs. former TV investigative reporter

Ellen’s clients appreciate custom workouts to accomplish goals ranging from improving muscle tone, losing body fat and/or weight. Ellen’s deep nutrition knowledge has helped many lose weight with an effective long-term program. Once 25 pounds overweight, Ellen has overcome life-threatening medical issues. One client lost 120 pounds in 8 months, another 26 pounds in 3 months after following programs designed for them.

Ellen designs programs that help prevent injury and avoid aggravating existing conditions. She teaches “Core is Key” programs and helps clients with safe abdominal and back-strengthening exercises. More than any certification, she is the role model of many athletic accomplishments without injury. At races, when asked how she did, she answers, “finished without injury!” More than 20 national and local articles have been written about her accomplishments

 


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