Fitness Trainer
Crystal Elizondo
You wouldn't know it from my picture, but I once had a weight problem. It was years ago before I embraced fitness training. Besides the physical release it was the serenity of a workout that kept me coming back for more. The gym became an escape from my everyday problems.
Using a routine infused with cardio, boxing, strength training and diet I was able to transform myself. There’s an athlete inside of all of us and now I want to help as many people as possible release theirs. Alpha Fit Training isn’t about being the strongest person in the gym; it’s about being the best version of your self, right now. So don't put it off, it's time to find your Alpha.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer. American Red Cross CPR & AED Certified. NASM Nutritionist. New York Road Runner. NASM Golf Trainer. Two Time Marathon Runner. NASM Mixed Martial Arts Trainer.
Workouts
Alpha Fit Training offers a variety of workouts that help you build strength, improve endurance, and feel your best. From kettlebell and suspension training to boxing, barbell work, and focused core sessions, each workout is designed to challenge your body and support your goals. Whether you want to get stronger, burn fat, or increase mobility, you will find a class that fits your level and keeps you moving.
It's well-known that compound, whole body movements typical of kettlebell exercises are superior to machines that isolate muscles for improving muscle tone, body composition, and strength. Further, kettlebells strengthen the tendons and ligaments, making the joints tougher and less-susceptible to injury.
Total body Resistance eXercise (TRX), is a revolutionary workout method that uses your body weight and gravity as resistance to build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, core and joint stability.
Learn self-defense, increase your fitness levels and engage your entire body. The benefits of kickboxing are numerous; From your core, arms and shoulders to your legs and glutes. Kickboxing also strengthens your muscles while increasing your stamina and gives you a tough cardio workout to boot.
The number one benefit of boxing/kickboxing is that it is one of the best forms of exercise. Boxing is a very physically demanding sport which requires hard work and dedication. This will instill discipline at a young age that will progress into adulthood. Boxing will enable your child to defend themselves while providing stress Relief in a productive Hobby.
Lose body fat. Weight training builds muscle, as lean muscle increases so does your metabolism. Gain strength without bulking, decrease risk of osteoporosis, reduce risk of injury, burn more calories, improve posture and reduce back pain, enhance mood & reduce stress.
Nutrition is critical for weight loss.. As a Health Coach I place a strong emphasis on improving your overall wellness. ... I look at exercise, eating, wellness, and food not just as calories and weight loss, but also on emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual terms.
While core work does help produce toned abdominal muscles, core exercises include a lot more than just crunches. Functional core training is about power, strength and stabilization. Core muscles create a solid base for your body, allowing you to stay upright and stand strong on your two feet.
Nutrition
Health Coaching
Nutrition is critical for weight loss. As a Health Coach I place a strong emphasis on improving your overall wellness. I look at exercise, eating, wellness and food not just as calories and weight loss, but also on emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual terms.
Free BMI Calculator
Four activity levels:
- Low - couch potato
- Moderate - part time gym rat
- Active - move often and daily
- Extremely active - trainer or athlete
MEN: BMR = (Body Weight in lbs x 8-10)
WOMEN: BMR = (Body Weight in lbs x 7-9)
BMR x 1.2: Sedentary (You don’t move much. No exercise, desk job, lots of TV
BMR x 1.3-1.4: Lightly active (Active a few days a week, exercise 1-3 days)
BMR x 1.5-1.6: Moderately active (Where I would assume most people are at. Train 4-5 days a week and active lifestyle)
BMR x 1.7-1.8: Very Active (Training hard for a specific sport or purpose 5-6 hours a week. Typically one with a hard labor job as well)
BMR x 1.9-2.2: Extremely Active (Endurance training or hard charging athlete who spends 10 or more hours training a week and/or lots of activity outside of training. Can require more calories than this as well depending on ones metabolic capacity)