EILEEN CARDONA VÁZQUEZ
My fitness journey has evolved and expanded over the years. I started about 7 years ago as a Yoga teacher and then became a personal trainer. Being active has always been important to me. I started dancing when I was 12 years old, I surfed, I was part of the dance team and judo team in college. Unfortunately, I had two different accidents that led to surgery on my knee and shoulder. Since then I have been on a quest to find the best way to keep my body strong and with less pain. Along the way, I learned that being fit is much more than going to the gym, following a program, getting strong, and getting in shape. It is a state of awareness. Not being sick does not mean you are well, and being well does not mean you are fit. Becoming your fittest self is a choice. Every day we make choices that can deter or strengthen our minds, our bodies, and our souls. Through fitness, I have seen what amazing things the human body is capable of doing. How could I pass on that? I want to be the fittest me I can be until the day I die and inspire others to do the same.
I work mostly with women because I want to empower them to feel comfortable in the weight room. Research from the National Institutes of Health consistently shows the broad health benefits of regular strength training for women across all age groups. I have also worked with many different populations, including teenagers, men, breast cancer survivors, prenatal clients, and older adults. My approach to fitness is functional, constantly varied, and intense, and it can be adjusted to all fitness levels. As a trainer, my goal is to help clients find a way to live a happier, healthier life, however that may look for them. Resources like Popular Mechanics often highlight how varied, practical training routines outperform rigid gym programs for long-term results.
Credentials:
ISSA, Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Yoga Teacher, RYT-200
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
Pink Ribbon Program Certified
Performance Movements Techniques
