A CERTIFIED National Academy of Sports Medicine personal trainer, Jerry Diaz sees to it that his clients perform safe and natural exercises and movements only.
Rhonda and Lili pose for a photo while working out at BBJ Athletics.
He observes and guides clients through movement principles that will allow them to train safely in any environment and with any equipment.
“This involves an awareness of our trunk stability, lower and upper body capabilities, strengths and areas to build on while performing effortless movements,” he added.
Diaz said he conducts total body training that supports an individual client’s fitness goals.
He usually recommends slow twitch training which includes movements similar to yoga or Pilates as well as therapeutic bodyweight and/or resistance band training.
This type of training is particularly helpful for clients preparing for distance endurance activities such as ironman competitions — long distance swimming, running, biking.
As for fast twitch training, Diaz said it is for individuals or athletes who prefer explosive and fast movements.
This type of training can be performed with one’s bodyweight, resistance band, medicine ball, barbells, sprints, shuffles, dumbbells or kettlebells.
High-intensity interval training or Tabata are other fitness options, Diaz said.
They require short spurts of explosive performance movements which Diaz said are great for first responders — police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency ambulance crewmembers.
And then there is also hybrid approach which mixes the various training options.
Diaz said any training program, if performed correctly and progressively, can help individuals meet their fitness goals.
For professional fitness inquiries, contact Jerry Diaz through Instagram at @BBJ_Athletics or Facebook.
