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Metabolic Testing
Merlino Fitness Studio
May 2008
Call Us @ 713-523-2577 To Book Your Test
Whether you are looking to loose weight or increase peformance, metabolic testing can help you reach your goals. Our resting metabolic rate tests rates your metabolism and gives you a gauge of how many calories per day that you need to maintain or lose weight. Our VO2 - anaerobic threshold tests let you know your true heart rate zones to get the most out of your fat burning ability while you do your cardio workouts. Runners and cyclists can also take their sport and racing to the next level by getting heart rate zones to help with realistic heart rate training goals. Check out the links below for more info about both tests and call us at 713-523-2577 if you have questions about testing and how it can benefit your fitness goals.

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DeFeet Clearance Sale
Save 50% Off

Save 50% on the entire line of DeFeet sportwear while supplies last.

Inflatable Fitness Balls

Inflatable fitness balls and weighted balls from Harbinger and Theraband. Great for abdominal and core body strengthening.

Weighted Fitness Balls
A great alternative to traditional weights, these water-filled rubber balls are great for training core body.
Clif Shot Bloks
A great alternative to power bars and carb gels for runners, cyclists and endurance athletes. Available in variouos flavors. Some flavors include caffeine or added sodium. Purchase our Clif Blok sampler and try 4 of our most popular flavors.
Sugar-Free Protein
Sport Cookies
A quick high-protein snack with no sugar. Available in 5 delicious flavors: chocolate chip, trail mix, banana nut, peanut butter and lemon.

Harbinger Big Grip
Workout Gloves
Heavy duty gloves for the serious lifter. Available in wrist wrap and non wrist wrap styles.
Ultima Sports Drink
Sugar-free, low calorie sports drink with More elecrolytes than Gatorade. Hydrate well without all of the sugar. Great for long distance athletes, everyday exercisers, diabetics and children. Available in 4 great flavors: raspbery, orange, kiwi strawberry and banana berry.
Weight Training
Wrist Straps
Increase wrist support with our wide selection of weight lifting straps from Harbinger and Grizzly.
Nip Guards
Abrasion Prevention
For Runners
Protect from painful nipple abrasion. A must have product for male runners. Don't run your next long run or race without them.

Run Fast by
Hal Higdon
Whether you are a beginner road racer or shooting for a new personal best, this book does a great job of breaking down training schedules and drills to run smarter and prepare for race day.
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Ultima Replenisher
Merlino Fitness was created in September 1997. The company is owned and operated by Michael J. Merlino in Houston, Texas, USA. Michael has been a freelance Certified Professional Fitness Trainer for nine years after 10 years of work as a corporate human resources professional. He trains his clients at his private studio and the Houston Downtown YMCA. On August 1st, 1999, Michael launched MerlinoFitness.com and teamed up with with various fitness, health, wellness and nutrition professionals in the Houston area to share their wealth of knowledge with web visitors around the world. Since then Merlino Fitness has also added two e-commerce stores offering a wide selection of fitness services, exercise equipment, sportswear and nutritonal supplements. Feel free to sign up for our free fitness and nutrition newsletter by entering your e-mail address in the "Join Newsletter" box at the top right hand corner of any page on this website.

Fitness & Running Services
For more information on the Michael's personal fitness training and run coaching services check out his fitness web sites below:

Merlino Fitness - Personal Fitness Training & Fitness Education


In Flight Running - Run Coaching & Marathon Training Program in Houston, Texas

Fitness E-Stores
To shop on-line check out our fitness & nutriton e-commerce stores below:

Merlino Fitness Store Front - Training Services, Fitness Equipment, Sportswear & More

Merlino Fitness - Michael Recommended Line of Nutritional Supplements From Advocare


Fitness Blogs
Get into Michael's head and get involved in a fitness discussion on the latest fitness, running and nutrition thoughts. This project is still in it's infancy and we need material to talk about so visit us soon.


Fitness Latte - Michael serves up a fresh brew of fitness advice, thoughts and experiences


MerlinoFitness.com
"Train For Life" SM


MerlinoFitness.com was created to simply help people stay fit in all areas of their lives with the primary focus on educating others on the life-long powers and benefits of weight training, cardiovascular exercise and proper nutrition. This site will arm you with practical knowledge and tips from professionals on losing weight, gaining muscle, increasing energy, feeling great and living longer. Our on-line fitness and nutrition store now provides you with some of the most practical and high quality products available.

MerlinoFitness.com shows you how to take command of your own exercise program, nutritional habits and personal growth. Reality is a theme throughout as we tell it like it is and try to do our best to separate fact from fiction so you can do a better job of making your own health choices.

Check us out and let us know what you think by sending us an e-mail from the feedback link at the very top of each page. Merlino Fitness will continue to roll out more content including some fun and interactive ways to learn about health, fitness, nutrition and anything else that we can think of that will help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Good health to you!
"Train smart...exercise often...build momentum...stay focused...train for life."tm
Thanks again for visiting Merlino Fitness!

Sincerely,



Michael J. Merlino
Owner, Merlino Fitness, MerlinoFitness.com
Certified Professional Fitness Trainer
Houston, Texas, USA

MerlinoFitness.com
"Train for life"

 

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