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Metabolic Testing
Merlino Fitness Studio
Available July 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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Ultima Replenisher

Hour and half hour personal training time slots that are available with Michael are shaded in red below. Home training sessions are also available on a limited basis. Michael splits time between the Houston Downtown YMCA and his private training studio so please note the location of each available time slot. Session availability changes weekly so feel free to check back often or call Michael at 713.523.2577 for current availability.

If you are interested in an open session time, would like to be added to his waiting list for another time slot, or be put on a stand-by basis and train as time slots are available each week, fill out the new client fitness and nutrition questionnaire. Even if your schedule conflicts with session availability, we can usually accommodate new clients. You will be contacted by Michael within 48 hours to schedule your initial fitness and nutrition consultation.

All web visitors and new clients are also welcome to join Michael for his free weekly fitness and nutrition web-chat every Thursday night from 6:00-6:30 PM central time. Michael also offers running coaching on most Saturday mornings from 6:00 to 9:00 AM at Memorial Park in Houston. Call us for more details on our running programs.

The Merlino Fitness studio is located close to Downtown Houston at 1408 Indiana. Check out the MapQuest links below to the Houston Downtown YMCA and the studio locations.

Merlino Fitness Training Studio - 1408 Indiana, Houston TX 77006
MapQuest Link

Houston Downtown YMCA - 1600 Louisiana, Houston TX 77002
MapQuest Link

 

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