Arrival...

Insanity arrived today! Scheduled to begin: Monday 10.5.2009!!! Stay tuned for updates all along the adventure!

INSANITY

Go ahead, commit me now...I must be certifiably INSANE! =) This past Thursday I ordered the below, video represented, workout DVD set: 60 days of intense insanity.....I CAN'T WAIT. I'll let the video I've embedded do the talking. Get ready to see many, many, vlogs (video blogs) posted here to track my progress from October 1st to November 29. Exciting! Also, check out this articles' review of the program: http://60dayworkout.us/

About Kayla the C.P.T.

I thought ya'll may be interested in my first official BIO as a personal trainer!!! This doesn't include all the nifty formatting I did for my portfolio at the gym, but its the verbiage at least. Let me know you opinions/critiques!

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My interest and passion for Health, Wellness and Fitness were culminated at the beginning of 2009, sitting alone in a Manhattan apartment one cold February evening. For my story, February 2009 marked the end of a 2 year adventure in the Modeling, High Fashion, and Entertainment industries. Jet-setting nationally from the West to the East and back, I was in the business of fulfilling more dreams, goals, and aspirations than I was aware I had dreamt. It was upon attaining these goals for my modeling career that I decided to return to my home in California, settling in to pursue my education and health—I’ve lived a dream and now my lifestyle is the best I could dream of!

My athletic background includes 4 years of Martial Arts training and competing to earn nationally respected titles, while simultaneously dedicating 14 years to disciplines of: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, and some Ballroom dance. My background provides an ideal mind/body connection applicable to that required of a fitness authority. I pride myself on my integrity, professionalism, application, forward business thinking, and communication.

I am currently CPR/AED certified and am certified by the well respected International Sports Science Association (ISSA). I look forward to continuing my education with many more certifications in specialized areas including but not limited to: Nutrition, Kettle Bells, Pilates, Group Instruction, Pre & Post Natal Fitness as well as Youth Fitness. Life is a journey of learning and I intend to always continue seeking knowledge.

“Pain is weakness leaving the body.” As my fitness philosophy, this may seem a bit “hard-core” or military-like, but I assure you it is not masochistic in the least! Your routines will prove addictive because you will see and feel results. My focus when training a client lie in the areas of Core Stability/Development, Kettle Bell Training, Flexibility, Functional Training, Workout Efficiency and MUSCLE INTEGRATION

My job is not only to motivate you in our sessions together (I DO and I WILL!) it is also to motivate you to continue motivating yourself! There en lies a most powerful weapon … YOU! You and I working together as a team ensures your success. As your Personal Trainer, your journey to successfully fulfilling your fitness dreams, goals and aspirations is what I am all about.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts!”

I would be honored to be a part of your success story.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life—let’s get started!

Fitness grows on ya

Check out this article discussing why the fitness/personal training industry is one of the fastest growing occupational businesses, even in this economy!

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xoxo <3 Kay

I Miss Her...

Jillian Michaels abruptly notified regular KFI AM-640 listeners that she is taking a break from her radio broadcasting every Sunday morning. I am having withdrawals...I sure hope she is planning on returning soon. I NEED MY JILLIAN WISDOM!

Blessed Beyond Belief

I had a FUNtabulous photo shoot last weekend with my good friend Ms. Dana! Here are some of the final proofs. She's even using me for her card! She has also shot with Chris, so I've included a few of my favs from his shoot with her too. Enjoy!

Get In Shape!

Hullo all!

Good news =) I just was hired as a Personal Trainer by In-Shape City (formerly 24hr fitness) here in town! I am sooo so excited at this opportunity and am feeling incredibly blessed. A second job!? In this economy? Our Lord is good. I am currently tackling my C.P.T. final - I need about a 6hr block of time to completely concentrate on it till completion. So far the warm-ups are enjoyable and worry-free.

I owe a big thanks to Matt! (Melody's hubby) for lining up my interview at In-Shape ... I so appreciate the leg up my friend! Looking forward to working with you as a part of the In-Shape/Custom Builts team!