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Metabolic Testing
Merlino Fitness Studio
Available July 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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Angele Marino, ACSW, LMSW-ACP., LMFT
Psychotherapist
Co-founder, Expressive Therapies Inc.

Angele Marino, LMSW-ACP, LMFT has over 30 years experience in education, counseling, social work and consulting. Ms. Marino is Co-Founder of the Expressive Therapies Center, Houston, Texas, where she serves as Program Director, Therapist and Supervisor of Interns from the local universities. In her private practice with individuals, couples, groups and families, she specializes in the treatment of anxiety and panic and uses reality-based thinking to help her clients manage their living more successfully. She especially assists parents and children stay connected to themselves and to each other, thus enhancing their communication and problem-solving skills which promote healthier families and reduce the possibility of their using addictive behaviors now and in the future.

Ms. Marino is a Practicum Supervisor and Instructor for the National Certification Program in Reality Therapy, the Glasser Institute and the University of Houston School of Social Work. A member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Social Workers, she received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University and her MSW from Louisiana State University.

She conducts workshops and seminars for churches, schools and businesses on such timely topics as: E.Q., Becoming an Effective Coach, Growth and Transformation, Effective Parenting, The Grieving Process, Managing Change, Self-Motivation, Assertiveness, Problem Solving for Teens, Team Building, Managing Anger, and Self-Esteem. Participants leave her workshops with ideas and tools to help them move forward in their lives.

Angele Marino, LMSW-ACP, LMFT is a psychotherapist in private practice and co-founder of the Expressive Therapies Center (ETC). She is a faculty member for the William Glasser Institute providing courses in Reality Therapy/Choice Theory. Promoting Healthy Sexuality/Healthy Relationships is one of her favorite things to do. Her clients are families, couples, singles, adolescents and children. Working as a family enhances the journey toward greater well-being. She can be reached by e-mail at mangele@ix.netcom.com or visit ETC' s website at www.expressivetherapies.com.

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