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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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Smart Exercise: Burning Fat, Getting Fit
by Covert Bailey



If you have seen those health rider infomercials then you probably recognize Covert. You will be pleasantly surprised with his knowledge of exercise physiology and his great analogies and explanations of how your body burns fat and what it takes to keep it off. Covert has a knack for taking the most complex, scientific subjects and breaking them down so anyone can understand them. Whether you are ready to get back on track, a weekend warrior or a hard core fitness enthusiast you can learn something from Covert. This video version of his best selling book tends to include more basic information so if you are looking for more comprehensive or are not a novice at fitness and nutrition you may want to buy the book.

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

Balance Ball: Fitness for Abs
by Suzanne Deason

Instructor Suzanne Deason takes you through 45 minutes of ab burning exercises using the lates exercise craze, the stability or exercise ball. Deason is a yoga and Pilates expert who coaches you on some great moves to tighten your stomach. Great for home workouts targeting that area that all of us are desperately trying to improve.

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

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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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