Lisa Certified Personal Trainer / Group Instructor SPECIALTY: Weight loss, muscle tone, flexibility, posture, reversing effects of deskwork, healthy eating and lifestyle EDUCATION: San Diego State University B.A. International Business Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Trainer Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Group Instructor American Heart Association CPR/AED certified Figure skating teacher Personal training since 2008 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Dancing jazz, modern, hip hop, bhangra, and belly dance, hiking, swimming, kickboxing, hatha and Bikram hot yoga, hula hoop, snowboarding, figure skating QUOTE: Never too old, never too sick, never too late to start from scratch once again.. Stop waiting for things to happen, go out and make them happen! TESTIMONY: "I love training at Sunnyvale Fitness!! I work with Lisa and she's so awesome; I've invited many of my friends and family to come train with her. I used to scoff at people who had a personal trainer because, "how hard could it be to workout by yourself??" but then I turned 30 and nothing works anymore :D I'd workout and at best, I wouldn't gain (much)(more) weight. So, being so done with that I happened across Sunnyvale Fitness. At first it was the great value that sold me (what can I say, it's a great $ deal) but then training with Lisa and seeing actual excellent results got me hooked. Lisa is great at targeting areas you need work, remembering and tracking your improvements, she's relentless in making sure you have good form and do all the exercises well. She's tough but chill, the training is hard and she pushes you each time so that there's noticeable improvement after every session. I have tons more energy and I'm able to do so much more than I was beforeeeee :) Also, I like that the gym is small and the sessions aren't crowded. Can't say enough good things about Sunnyvale Fitness, other folks already said that it's a great atmosphere, the people are nice, and the place is well-kept. If you're looking for an awesome personal trainer, Lisa is the best!" ... Lynn ~~~~~~ "I have been training with Lisa since January 2015 and I am very happy with the results. My posture and strength has improved dramatically and my muscles are more toned and defined. The workouts have been varied and challenging incorporating weight lifting, full body exercises, compound moves, TRX , kettle bells as well as stretching and balance type exercises. I always feel well "worked out" after the sessions. As a trainer, Lisa is very attentive to proper form and overall balance. She is organized and progresses you according to your level of fitness. I have noticed that my workouts have become more difficult and challenging as I have become more "fit" and stronger. Lisa has tailored to workouts to my goals - but they are always varied and employ different equipment. Always keeping me challenged and interested." ... Kirin ~~~~~~ "I train with Lisa, who is amazing! She has a variety of exercise routines designed for me that range from weights, cardio, stretching to yoga. She is very encouraging and helps me push harder in the workout. She also helps me with my diet plan and makes sure I work out on my own on days I am not training with her. My experience has been great and looking forward to many more training sessions !" ... Sarika ~~~~~~ "I've been training with Lisa since October '14, and have noticed a significant change in my body, almost entirely due to the quality of the training I've got. Lisa clearly explains exactly what each exercise will work, pushes hard but not to the extent that I'd want to quit and is really easy to talk to as well. I'm able to work according to my goals, and I can see that every session is carefully planned out beforehand, which I really appreciate." ... Anurag ~~~~~~ "I have been working out at Sunnyvale Fitness since March 2015 and my trainer is Lisa. I am very happy with the results so far and I am so motivated to work harder. Lisa is very pleasant, cheerful and always so ready to help and encourage. I have a weak neck and upper body so I was very worried about any causing any further injury. This is where Lisa's experience really helped me gain strength in my weak areas in a gradual manner. I feel totally safe about my form under her supervision. I feel so much more confident and at ease while doing the exercise routines that used to be very challenging for me initially. I am amazed by Lisa's knowledge and experience about when to push harder and when to give adequate rest to the body for recovery between sessions. I really like her yoga sessions and balancing routines. She ensures that I workout during vacations as well by recommending simple 15 minute routines for practice. Because my progress has been so consistent, I feel confident that all the positive results such as improved endurance, strength, posture and flexibility will stay with me. More than an exercise regime, Lisa helps me adopts a healthier lifestyle for permanent results." ... Neha