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"at your age..." doesn't need to be your limit

All too often....

someone hears from their doctor “Well, at your age…”. It’s true that certain age groups will have some physiological changes. Don’t believe the cliché. My message to you is: all is not lost. Stay positive. There is nothing to fear, and there is always a way. Restoring strength and practicing good nutrition will bring your body and mind back into wellness. You can choose to have fun and enjoy life to its fullest. I’m here to guide you there.

What is
Functional Training?

Functional Training is a term used to describe exercises that assist and enhance your ability to perform activities in daily life and achieve an optimal level of fitness. Utilizing a whole-body approach, Functional Training uses multiple muscles, emphasizes core strength and increased stability.

The 7 Basic Components of Functional Training

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Push & Pull

Provides improvement in overall strength and muscle development and balance.

Result: If you fall, you will be able to push up and pull to stand.

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Squat

Provides mobility, balance strength.

Result: Get yourself off and on that nice deep comfy couch!

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Lunge

Strengthens hips, back legs.

Result: Improves your mobility and stability. Forget the escalator. You can take the stairs!

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Hinge

Improves your ability to bend and straighten.

Result: Impress your neighbors when you can pick up the morning paper on one leg with style!

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Rotation

Improves your distance and speed for reaching and bending?

Result: Always prepared for any situation.

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Walk

Increases cardio vascular fitness, bone strength, boosts muscle power and reduces body fat.

Result: Improved mobility around your house and around town. Freedom!!

My Functional Training Program

My personalized training programs focus on the components of Functional Training. I target specific areas to improve your balance and coordination, strength, range of motion, and mobility. Optimizing these Functional Training components improves your overall fitness and increases your enjoyment of everyday life.

l see the body as a structure. I start with an assessment of your structure to ensure we avoid injury and keep your structure safe and sound throughout our process.
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Scoliosis Correction

Scoliosis is tricky and can sneak up on a person. When I noticed I was having difficulty with my own daily activities, such as standing, sweeping, vacuuming, laundry, etc, I sought treatment. I was subsequently diagnosed with Scoliosis. My back problems had been manifesting over a long period of time prior, I just didn’t know what caused them until receiving my medical diagnosis.

I was dissatisfied with the limited treatment choices offered in our medical system: “wait and see,” bracing, or surgery. I decided to seek out an expert. I found Dr. Ed Paget, who is a Scoliosis expert, Osteopath and Exercise Physiologist. I enrolled in his program which is an exercise based correction protocol for Scoliosis patients.

I became a Scoliosis Correction Practitioner under Dr. Paget’s tutelage. I have been trained to correct C curve, S curve, Reverse C and Reverse S. I continue to do my own program and have achieved great results. I can do the same for you!

After 50, Scoliosis accelerates to approximately 1 degree per year, or 7 to 10 degrees per decade. It’s important to take care of your back at this time and be able to continue and enjoy your daily activities.

If you have been diagnosed with Scoliosis, my personalized exercise program can help you with curve correction and pain relief. I can work with you in-person or remotely via Zoom. I can teach you how to perform your own self-care to optimize and maintain your own healthy, high-quality lifestyle.

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About Denise

I have been in athletics/fitness industry for over 40 years. I evolved with the industry and went from teaching aerobics in the 80s, to bootcamps and step of the 90’s, Kick Boxing in the 2000's and Spinning up into 2020. Those were wild times and really fun.

I am a personal trainer who likes to dabble in body building. I enjoy all aspects of fitness and try to make my personalized programs effective for my clients and most important, lots of fun!!

Testimonials

Denise and I have been doing strength training for almost 10 years, generally two or three times a week. She knows that exercising is really boring for me; and she inspires me, a septuagenerian who wants to remain healthy and to continue to be able to ski aggressively (snow and water), SCUBA, sail and work around my large property. Denise knows she will never be able to make me enjoy repetitive strength-training exercises, so she distracts by entertaining me. She tells me its good for me to train and chat. So we do!
John H.
John H.
Denise is a wonderful combination of knowledgeable trainer, innovative teacher and kind guide. I have worked with her for several years. We move between scoliosis correction and strength and flexibility exercises. The exercises are all tailored to address the scoliosis and an ACL injury. We have worked at the gym and at home during COVID. Whether at the gym or at home, the conditioning has me back enjoying swimming, tennis and golf!
Susan Y.
Susan Y.Menlo Park
In the 10 years that I have been training with Denise, I have admired her ability to create a workout that fits my pain level, my energy level and mood on any given day. I suffer from Scoliosis so this is really important to me. Denise emphasizes the importance of doing the Scoliosis exercises, stretching and strengthening. She keeps telling me that my spine needs to move to stay supple. We work on strength exercises as well but always keeping in mind which way the curve goes so we don’t move into it. My flexibility and strength have improved greatly. The Scoliosis is there but she helps me keep any pain under control. I always look forward to our spirited and fun sessions.
Sally K.
Sally K.
I started working with Denise as my personal trainer at Ladera Oaks Swim and Tennis Club early in 2020, just before the Covid outbreak. Once Covid hit we switched over to Zoom sessions, and this has worked really well for me. I am an active 74 year old who has played multiple sports from a young age, and currently tennis, swimming, and hiking. However a series of ailments such as herniated disk, tennis elbow etc convinced me I needed a regular and rigorous monitored exercise program to maintain my fitness and activity levels to prevent further injuries. Working with Denise has been very beneficial. She has a background knowledge, education and experience in things anatomical that many others I have worked with do not. She is able to design a program to maintain and build strength, but also recognizes personal limitations to avoid injury. In addition she is encouraging and fun to work with. I heartily recommend Denise to people of all ages who are looking for an excellent trainer, whatever your personal goals are.
Mark S.
Mark S.

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Exercise Correction Specialist – NASM

Scoliosis Correction Practitioner

Personal Trainer – AFAA

Certified Functional Aging Specialist – FAI

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