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Houston
Metabolic Testing
RMR, VO2 Max &
Anaerobic Threshold
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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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Harbinger
Workout Gloves Clearance Sale
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| Save
up to 50% on select Harbinger men's and women's weight
training and workout gloves. |
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| Inflatable
fitness balls from Harbinger, Theraband and TKO. Great for abdominal
and core body strengthening. |
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Weighted
Fitness Balls
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great alternative to traditional weights, these water-filled
rubber balls are great for training core body. |
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Foam
Rollers
Rehab Equipment
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rollers are hot and a great way to apply your own myofacial
massage. They can also be used for balance, stability and core
body training. Check our our full line of foam roller and rehab
equipment. |
Workout
Belts
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low back and trunk while performing those heavier lifts. We
offer a wide selection from Harbinger Fitness. |
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Harbinger
Big Grip
Workout Gloves |
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duty gloves for the serious lifter. Available in wrist wrap
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Outdoor
Strength
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Boot
camps are hot but Michael has been busy designing his own version
of outdoor exercise. No army fatigues and screaming in your
face while wallowing in the mud here. Just challenging and safe
workouts for all fitness levels that will make you fall in love
with playing outside again. Each workout involves resistance
training and cardio conditioning to get you in shape quick and
wondering why you haven't done this stuff since you were 8 years
old.
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Weight
Training
Wrist Straps |
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wrist support with our wide selection of weight lifting straps
from Harbinger and Grizzly. |
Nip
Guards
Abrasion Prevention
For Runners |
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from painful nipple abrasion. A must have product for male runners.
Don't run your next long run or race without them. |
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Run Fast by
Hal Higdon
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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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book reviews |
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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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about Christina
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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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