Rena Raso
Fitness & Yoga
| "I've been working with Rena for close to two years. She is an incredible trainer and cheerleader - she truly cares about each of her clients and works with them to develop an individual plan to meet their goals and needs - she knows when to push you, when to let you rest, and how to modify workouts and exercises to make sure you get the most out of your time. Rena also introduced me to the benefits of yoga - she's a fabulous teacher and I float out of each session feeling great! Most importantly, I have struggled with self-confidence issues for decades - after a year of working with Rena I found that my self-confidence had skyrocketed, inspiring me to work even harder. If you're willing to put in the time, Rena gets results!" Jill A. |
"If anyone had told me four years ago that I would be doing yoga, spinning, Zumba, and social dancing, I would not have believed it. Nor would I have imagined how good I would feel as I approach my 65th birthday. Personal training and practicing yoga with Rena, along with exercising on my own has allowed me to drop from a size 14 petite to a 10 petite. Rena has influenced me to become stronger, livelier, and more adventurous."
Ginger M.
Personal Training
Your body is as unique as your personality and accurately assessing your needs and style is vital to successfully achieving your health and fitness goals.
I work with men, women and teenagers at any level of fitness. Whether you have never exercised and are seeking motivation and basic information, or you are already exercising but wish to get more out of your workouts, I can provide guidance and a plan to optimize your health. For those recovering from an injury or illness, I will assist you in getting your body back into condition. Seniors who wish to recover or maintain their vitality are among those who can benefit significantly from personal fitness training.
Each personal training session is tailored to your individual needs and includes a variety of exercises and education to move you toward your goals. As your personal trainer I will track your progress and provide accountability. I use the Functional Movement Screening (FMS) to uncover patterns of movement where your mobility and/or motor control may not be optimal. We can then target specific exercises to correct those dysfunctions or asymmetries so you can get the most benefit from every workout.
There are several components that contribute to the overall health of your body:
Muscular strength refers to the muscle's ability to do work and muscular endurance is the ability to contract a muscle repeatedly. A strong body not only into lends itself to improved physical performance - it builds confidence and self-reliance.
Cardiorespiratory endurance involves the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their ability to adapt to and recover from physical activity. Healthy heart and lungs are vital to sustaining daily activities as well as sports performance.
Flexibility means the range of motion around a joint. With increased flexibility, you are able to work muscles over a greater range of motion, making everyday tasks such as reaching and bending easier.
Nutrition is the process by which we assimilate food and use it for growth and for replacement of tissues. Foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals fuel our bodies so we are physically and mentally on top of our game.
Lifestyle refers to the way one lives and reflects one’s attitudes and values. When our style of living supports what we value, we live with integrity, balancing body, mind and spirit.
