Helen Lawson, Sole Proprietor, Home Fitness Trainers, Rotterdam NY
After spending over 17 years at my 'grown up job' I couldn't stand sitting at a desk anymore. I was weak, tight, in pain, and sick all the time! I felt old! Then, I figured out for myself that the more exercise I got the better I felt.
Once I learned the secret to feeling good, being healthy, strong and fit I wanted to share it with everyone that would listen! In 2006 I got my first Personal Training certification and started taking clients.
I look back at those first clients and I'm sure I helped them, however I've learned so much since that time.
During 2008 & 2009 I've been learning more about strength training (Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe),
Olympic Weightlifting (Greg Everettes books and coach Keith), and constantly varied functional movements (CrossFit). I just finished the CrossFit level 1 certification in January and I'm taking the CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting certification in spring 2010.
I still have a part-time desk job (because I like money) but fitness training is my passion! I love teaching others how to improve their bodies, their health and their lives.
Fitness Certification and Education:
| Date | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 1/17/2010 | CrossFit 2-day (Level 1) Certification |
| 3/29/2009 | CrossFit 2-day POSE Running & Endurance Certification |
| 12/7/2008 | CrossFit 2-day Gymnastics Certification |
| 11/22/2008 | Advanced Functional Movement Screening |
| 11/1/2008 | PIYO (Pilates/Yoga) Instructor Training |
| 3/7/2008 | Screening and Assessment for Exercise Programming |
| 2/13/2008 | Understanding and Motivating Midlife and Older Adults |
| 1/13/2008 | CPR, AED & First Aid |
| 10/17/2007 | Implementing a Weight Management Program |
| 9/29/2007 | Zumba 1-day instructor training |
| 5/31/2007 | American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor Certification |
| 4/30/2007 | American Council on Exercise Personal Fitness Trainer Certification |
| 10/1/2006 | FiTour Personal Fitness Trainer Certification |
