Training Locations
Merlino Fitness Private Studio
Houston Downtown YMCA Your Home or Office
Michael trains clients at his private fitness studio,
the Houston Downtown YMCA or in the privacy of client's homes and offices.
In order to train at the YMCA, all clients must have an active Houston
Downtown, or Houston Citywide YMCA membership. Please contact Merlino
Fitness at 713-523-2577 for more information on our studio or the Downtown
YMCA.
Fitness & Nutrition Consultation
$60.00
Whether you live in Houston, Texas or the other side of
the globe, we can help you start or improve your fitness plan. This 1
1/2 hour consultation will arm you with the basics you need to jump start
or modify your exercise and nutrition program. After analyzing your initial
fitness & nutrition questionnaire, certified personal fitness trainer,
Michael Merlino, will come up with a recommended plan for you. Here is
what is included.
Recommended weekly workout schedule
Cardiovascular fitness recommendations
Weight training basics and recommended workout exercises
Basic nutriitonal guidance
Recommended nutriitonal supplement plan
Free starter kit with informative articles
& tips to get you on track
Free nutritional supplement sampler of some
of our most popular products
If you purchase this consultation, fill out the fitness
& nutrition questionnaire in its entirety as your starting point. The
questionnaire gives Michael the necessary information he needs to design
your customized plan and allows more time during your session to ask questions.
Please make sure to check the boxes for the most convenient time for your
consultation and Michael will get back with you to schedule your appointment.
All long distance phone fees are the responsibility of the client. Other
forms may need to be submitted based on the client's medical history and
current fitness level.
Out of town phone consultation clients will also be charged
for shipping fees to send out the starter kit packet and the nutritional
supplement sampler.
Fitness Assessment
$60.00
Includes the following. Allow 1 hour for testing.
9 site body composition to determine your body fat
percentage
16 site circumference measurements to determine your
total inches
Postural assessment
Range of motion & flexibility testing
Cardiovascular fitness testing
Muscular strength & endurance testing
Fitness assessment report reviewing results and highlighting
target training goals
Body composition spreadsheet with measurements, body
fat calculation, and total inches
Body Composition Measurements
$35.00
Includes the following. Allow 30 minutes.
9 site body composition to determine your body fat
percentage
16 site circumference measurements to determine your
total inches
Body composition spreadsheet with measurements, body
fat calculation, and total inches
Personal
Training Sessions
Merlino Fitness Studio or Houston Downtown YMCA
A training session is basically 1 hour of anything you
want it to be whether it is a personal weight training session or run
coaching at Memorial Park. Buy sessions on an as needed basis or commit
to a 12 week program and save. Current session rates are as follows. For
two people training at the same time multiply rates by 1 1/2 times.
SESSION COST
MONTHLY COST
PER SESSION/PER MONTH
QUARTERLY COST
PER SESSION/PER QTR
DISCOUNT FOR 3 MONTHS
1 hour sessions
1 time per week
4 sessions per month
12 sessions per quarter
$60.00 per session
$240.00 per month
$60.00 per session
$720.00 per quarter
no discount
1 hour sessions
2 times per week
9 sessions per month
27 sessions per quarter
$60.00 per session
$540.00 per month
$55.00 per session
$1485.00 per quarter get 2 1/2 sessions free!
1 hour sessions
3 times per week
13 sessions per month
39 sessions per quarter
$60.00 per session
$780.00 per month
$52.00 per session
$2028.00 per quarter get 6 sessions free!
1 hour sessions
4 times per week
17 sessions per month
51 sessions per quarter
$60.00 per session
$1020.00 per month
$50.00 per session
$2550.00 per quarter get 10 sessions free!
1/2 hour sessions
1 time per week
4 sessions per month
12 sessions per quarter
$35.00 per session
$140.00 per month
$35.00 per session
$420.00 per quarter
no discount
1/2 hour sessions
2 times per week
9 sessions per month
27 sessions per quarter
$35.00 per session
$315.00 per month
$32.00 per session
$864.00 per quarter get 2 1/2 sessions free!
1/2 hour sessions
3 times per week
13 sessions per month
39 sessions per quarter
$35.00 per session
$455.00 per month
$30.00 per session
$1170.00 per quarter get 6 1/2 sessions free!
1/2 hour sessions
4 times per week
17 sessions per month
51 sessions per quarter
$35.00 per session
$595.00 per month
$29.00 per session
$1479.00 per quarter get 10 1/2 sessions free!
** For two people training at the same time multiply
rates by 1 1/2 times.
Other session plans are always available to fit your budget and busy schedule.
The client may also incur additional YMCA facility costs such as parking,
membership fees, locker fees, etc.
Personal
Training - Mini Package
5 - 1 Hour Instructional Sessions
Personalized Workout Program
$360.00 - Merlino Fitness Studio or Houston Downtown YMCA
(1 person)
$540.00 - Merlino Fitness Studio or Houston Downtown YMCA
(2 persons)
Who says you can't afford your own personal trainer? This
5 session seminar package will arm you with all of the information you
need to learn safe and effective weight training techniques to get the
most out of your own workouts. The program is designed to break the body
into parts and show you step by step how to train each muscle group and
develop a written program that will work for you. We will cover everything;
weights, reps, sets, breathing, body alignment, stabilization and more.
The last session is spent walking through your written program and making
necessary adjustments for your finalized program. Your final program is
written in a Microsoft Word document so you can update your exercises,
weights and reps on your own as your strength improves.
I'll supply the information and instruction and you be
the sponge. When you are done soaking up knowledge, you will have a great
starting point and get improved results from your own workouts.
Bowflex Training -
New! You
may have seen the Bowflex infomercials on television and wondered if this
training machine is any different than the many other contraptions on
the market. The Bowflex is the best home piece of home fitness equipment
available and is endorsed by many biomechanics experts. The machine is
easy on the joints and can mimic most movements done on high-priced commercial
equipment like Cybex or Hammer Strength. If you don't own a Bowflex and
want to learn first hand what a great workout it is, Merlino Fitness offers
Bowflex demonstration sessions so you can try before you buy. If you are
already a proud owner of a Bowflex we can show you how to maximixe your
results with this great machine. We offer demos using the top-of-the-line
Bowflex Ultimate in our fitness studio. If you already own a Bowflex,
we can travel to your home or office and show you how to get a great workout.
For more information on Bowflex training, please e-mail or call us in Houston at 713-523-2577.
SESSION TYPE OR PACKAGE
TRAINING LOCATION
COST SESSION
PACKAGE
1 hour workout session or demonstration For those thinking of purchasing a Bowflex and want to see what
this machine can do.
Merlino Fitness office
$60.00
1 hour workout session
For those that already have a Bowflex and want to learn how to
get the most out of it.
Home/office
inside 610 Loop
$75.00
per session
Home/office
outside 610 Loop
$90.00
per session
Bowflex fast track package 3 training sessions and a free written workout plan ($60.00
value) This package arms you with a variety of exercises to
Home/office
inside 610
$225.00
package
Home/office
outside 610 Loop
$270.00
package
Bowflex Training Programs & Schedules
$60.00
You tell us how much time you have to workout and your
fitness goals and we design a written blueprint for success. Each program
is designed specifically for you by certified professional fitness trainer,
Michael Merlino. Here is what you get for $60.00:
A written Bowflex workout routine with recommended
exercises, sets and reps that is designed for easy transition between
exercises for quick and effective workouts.
A recommended weekly schedule of what muscle groups
to work on each day of the week.
Our Bowflex exercise summary guide which gives details
on how to perform each Bowflex exercise.
Exercise Rehabilitation $60.00 per 1 hour session $35.00 per 1/2 hour session
Following Rehabilitation with a physical therapist
or treatment of and injury by your physician, additional exercise rehabilitation
and strengthening is usually necessary to successfully rebound from an
injury and to regain postural balance, muscular strength and joint stability.
Following your initial rehab work, I will coordinate with your physical
therapist or healthcare provider to design a personalized exercise rehabilitation
program to get you back on your feet at full function. Rates for exercise
rehab are the same cost as personal training sessions above.
Running Sessions $60.00 per 1 hour session $35.00 per 1/2 hour session
Whether you are a beginner runner, want to improve your
5K or 10K time or prepare for your first marathon, Merlino Fitness can
help! Learn proper running techniques, training strategies and nutritional
tips that will help you become a stronger, faster and more efficient runner.
Michael runs with his clients and makes each session a free-wheeling and
fun seminar "on the run".
A workout plan with recommended exercises and guidelines
on sets & reps
Exercise summary sheet explaining how to do each exercise
A weekly schedule highlighting weight training, cardiovascular
training and cross recommendations
Fitness Consulting $90.00 an hour
General fitness consulting is also available including home
and commercial gym layout and design, corporate wellness consulting and
other fitness services taylored to your personal or business needs.
Client Referral Bonus
Do you know someone who could benefit from any of
our services? Refer a new client to us who purchases any personal training
services and your reward is cash, free supplements or a free training session.
Reward values depend on the dollar amount of the total purchase from the
referred client. Refer multiple clients and other bonuses are available
including t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, caps and more. It's my gift to you
for helping our business grow and helping someone else make fitness a more
active part of their life.
You
may have seen the Bowflex infomercials on television and wondered if this
training machine is any different than the many other contraptions on
the market. The Bowflex is the best home piece of home fitness equipment
available and is endorsed by many biomechanics experts. The machine is
easy on the joints and can mimic most movements done on high-priced commercial
equipment like Cybex or Hammer Strength. If you don't own a Bowflex and
want to learn first hand what a great workout it is, Merlino Fitness offers
Bowflex demonstration sessions so you can try before you buy. If you are
already a proud owner of a Bowflex we can show you how to maximixe your
results with this great machine. We offer demos using the top-of-the-line
Bowflex Ultimate in our fitness studio. If you already own a Bowflex,
we can travel to your home or office and show you how to get a great workout.
For more information on Bowflex training, please 