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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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Harbinger Training Balls

Fitness Latte
Michael's Fitness & Nutrition Blog

Houston Personal Fitness Trainer, Michael Merlino, serves up a fresh brew of fitness advice, thoughts and experiences. Michael shares the same information he preaches to his fitness clients and his marathon runners in hopes that this knowledge will help you get more from your own workouts. Take it for a test drive and if you like it bookmark it and tell a few friends to stop by.
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In Flight Running

Michael's Running & Marathon Training Blog

Houston Running & Marathon Coach, Michael Merlino, shares and discusses the sport of running. Every runner is welcome here as he offers training tips, discusses and reviews local and national races and provides other resources to help improve your running. The main focus is on running events in the Greater Houston Texas area but any runner or marathoner can benefit from his posts.
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