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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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Run Fast: How to Train for a 5K or 10K Race
 by Hal Higdon

The only book I have found on how to train for the short distance races. The 10K race has now become the most popular road race in a America with the 5K quickly gaining in popularity. 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. Hal also covers nutrition for runners and pre-race rituals that have helped him compete over the years.

- Michael J. Merlino
  BBA, ACE, BSMI (CPFT,RES,SCS), Cooper Institute


Knowledge Is Powerful!

Michael is always trying to keep pace with the latest health, fitness, and nutrition information. Here is a list of books he recommends as a fitness professional that may help you jumpstart your fitness plan, improve your workouts, or get a brand new prospective. Be prepared because some of these books may change your life! Click on the book cover or the Amazon.com "order now" graphic to purchase from Amazon.com. Enjoy!

Nutrition Book Reviews - I have found that many people are confused out of their minds about what to eat and how to eat. Check out some great nutrition books that cut through the myths and give you realistic approaches that you can live with. Sorry, you won't find any fad diet books here.



Weight Training Book Reviews - Read Shape magazine or Muscle & "Fiction" magazine and you would think that all of us are destined to be body builders and runway models. The truth is that 99.99% of us never will be. Check out some great books with practical and safe weight training approaches that work for almost anyone.


Running Book Reviews - Running is the one of the fastest growing sports in America. As a marathoner, I have learned some hard lessons of my own about proper form, training and injury prevention over the last few years. Check out some great books on where to start if you are a beginner or some great fine-tuning tips for the seasoned runner.



General Fitness Book Reviews - Check out some great books to keep you motivated and give you more knowledge about exercise and fitness.







Personal Growth Book Reviews - There is a lot more to staying fit than physical activity. The mind-body connection is alive and well and being fueled by research showing how stress adversely affects the body in many ways. Check out books that help you maintain control of your life, strike a balance and appreciate the simple things.



 

 
Polar A5
This heart rate monitor is great for beginners and athletes.
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Smart Exercise
by Covert Bailey
A refreshing, common sense approach to exercise physiology. Learn how to get fit, burn fat and build muscle.
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The Path
by Mary Beth Jones
Learn how to create your mission statement for work and life. Warning! This book may change your life.
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Runners World
Why we think this is one of the best running and fitness mags on your newsstand.
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Smart Exercise
by Covert Bailey
In this video version of his best seller, Covert shares his thoughts to a live audience on what it really takes to get fit.
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