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announcements
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3/21 - first day of spring
3/25 - new website launch
5/30 - memorial day is here are you ready?
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Gina Pona, M.A.T., N.C.P.T Personal Trainer, Fitness Consultant |
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I have a Bachelors Degree in Education, with emphasis in Science and a Masters Degree in Specialized Education and Learning Disabilities. For seven years I was an elementary educator. I became a Certified Personal Trainer in 1992 and continue to upgrade my education and certifications in this field. As your Personal Trainer, I will create a workout program specifically for you, according to your needs, wants and goals. By making exercise a part of your lifestyle, I will help you become self-motivated and independent in your exercise future. I can help you bring Yoga and Pilates' theories into your workout sessions, which will help you enjoy your training much more. My Mission is to help you reach your goals by developing healthy lifestyle habits to become mentally and physically fit.
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Education |
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- Bachelors, Emphasis in Science - Webster University
- Masters, Emphasis in Learning Disabilities, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- National Science Teacher - University of Missouri-St. Louis / University of Hawaii
- National Elementary Education Religion Teacher St. Louis University High School
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Fitness Certifications |
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- National Fitness Certifications: Personal Training, Strength Training, Advanced Personalized Training, Nutrition and Exercise for Weight Management, Fitness Exercise, Program Director for Active Old Adults, Healthy Back, Gymnastic Coaching, Fitness Leadership - YMCA
- Personal Training - International Fitness Professional Association (I.F.P.A.)
- Yoga - Yoga-Fit level 1 and 2
- Pilates - Level 1-4 - Sara City Workout, Behind The Scene Fitness
- American Red Cross, Life Saving, CPR, CPR for Professional Rescuer, A.E.D. / O2
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Continuing Education, Specialty Workshops, Seminar and Conferences |
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- A.C.E., Personal Trainer - A.F.F.A. Personal Fitness Trainer - I.F.P.A., Strength and Conditioning Trainer
- Studied Yoga at the Big Bend Yoga Center since 1992.
- Hatha Yoga, Ramamari Iyenger Yoga, Pilates' Mat Based Workouts, Core Training, Core Balance, Healthy Back, Sculpting, Sports Specific Training, Free Weight Training, Cybex Circuit Training, Aqua Personal Training, Youth Strength Training, Personal Training people with special needs.
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Awards and Recognitions |
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- Health and Fitness Consultant for The St. Louis Post Dispatch, Channel 5 NBC News, Charter Cable Network and The YMCA of Greater St. Louis - Ongoing since 2000
- Leadership Commitment for The Christian Service Homeless Shelter - 1996
- Mathematics and Anthropology Teaching for High School Grant - 1999
- Operation Brightside - South St. Louis - 1999
- National Publication of my programs, W.O.W. (Women on Weights) and S.O.W. (Senior On Weights)
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