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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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Michael Merlino

Certified Professional Fitness Trainer
BBA, ACE, BSMI (CPFT,RES,SCS), Cooper Institute
Owner, Merlino Fitness, MerlinoFitness.com
Houston, Texas

After moving to the great state of Texas from Buffalo, New York at the age of 14, Michael grew up in Houston and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State in 1988 with a Bachelor' s degree in Business Administration. Following college, he spent 10 years as a Human Resources and Employee Benefits corporate executive with The Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Lighting & Power (now Relient Energy).  Although he enjoyed his corporate work and picked up some invaluable business and management skills along the way, Michael was searching for something more.

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Christina Merlino

Health and Wellness Director
Registered Nurse

Raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Christina relocated to Houston Texas in 1999. Christina is a graduate of Indiana University with a minor in accounting and a major in nursing. Christina works as a registered nurse specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, general women’s healthcare, as well as Neonatology of premature and critically ill infants. Outside the parameter of bedside nursing, Christina is also certified as a Clinical Research Coordinator. She has set up several pharmaceutical clinical trials with companies including Pfizer, Merck, Quintiles, Eli-Lilly and others.

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Chris Lahiri

Web Consultant
BBA
Owner, Lahiri Studios
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Chris is a nationally renouned, award-winning interactive director. He possesses a phenomenal ability to merge the creative and technical sides of media development. In his words: "Communication mediums are converging and constantly evolving both artistically and in technical sophistication. To be a survivor, you have to work smart and hard, be versatile. You have to quickly learn and quickly forget."

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Amy Carlson

Registered, Licensed Dietitian
MS, RD, LD
Owner, Carlson Nutrition
Clear Lake City, Texas

A native of Windom, Minnesota, received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. She left the cold to come to Houston where she did her internship at the VA Hospital and completed her Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman's University. She has a passion for health and sharing her knowledge with others to help them meet their goals. She currently sees patients individually or in a group setting in private practice at her home office or in client's homes or offices.

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