Biographies

ACE Certified Trainer Since 1994
Personal Fitness Instructor Since 1991
Kinesiology and Psychology
University of Colorado at Boulder, 1988 ~ 1993
310 890 6783
24 hour phone messages
jeff@boldfitness.com

In the winter of 1991, while a full-time student at CU Boulder and skiing weekends in Vail, I also started working part-time as a fitness instructor at The PULSE Fitness Center. By 1992 I was working full-time as a personal trainer with quite a diverse range of clientele. In October of 1993 I moved to Vail, CO to ski, hike, and bike the magnificent Rocky Mountains. By 1994 I was again working full-time as a personal trainer in two health clubs. I also developed and trained clients in several home gyms throughout the Vail Valley.

The Pulse Fitness Center in Boulder was a wonderful experience. Our 5,000 cumulative members included several professional bodybuilders, cyclists, tri-athletes, rock climbers, alpinists, and skiers. Many of their trainers also coached me (a few of them were ex-professional athletes of a wide variety). As trainers and fitness instructors we were all required to attend seminars and pass exams on physical therapy and injury prevention. However, there is no substitute for learning the hard way. I am, unfortunately, referring to my own physical therapy/recovery from a variety of mogul skiing and mountain biking injuries.

I specialize in post-physical therapy exercise.

My personal education of recovery includes a compression fractures of the thoracic spine in '88, dozens of lower lumbar sprains from '88 to '99, fractured/dislocated shoulder in '95 which lead to surgery in 2000, a full ACL reconstruction of the right knee in '96, and an assortment of broken ribs, pulled muscles, bruises, and joint sprains all together with a hundred plus stitches from head to toe. I have had hundreds of hours of physical therapy over the years. In addition, I have also worked as a physical therapy aide; which may explain why I do not want to be a physical therapist... recovering therapy patients complain even more than healthy training clients (I know I did!). I am happy to report that I am 95% recovered.


Exercise is 'rehabilitation' if performed properly.

Proper training includes
joint & spine stabilization, postural correction, core conditioning,
and
most importantly….

MOTIVATION!

With the help of numerous professionals and thousands of hours of cross-training, I am now durable enough to compete at the expert level of mountain biking. Other recreational activities (for self and those who volunteer) include trail running, rock climbing, weight lifting, stairs, and occasional yoga & swimming.

A majority of my past and present clientele have been in the ages of 40 to 60. Most have had sports injuries, bursitis, and/or arthritis to work through. There is nothing better than proving MD's don't know much about exercise. I love working with serious athletes also; I have been one most of my life and I know what it takes to excel.

Please Note:
For most people, indoor cardiovascular exercise kills the spirit as it barely conditions the body.
It is my personal pet peeve of the fitness world.



I have an extensive knowledge of trails for biking, running, hiking, and just plain walking
in the rather perfect outdoor environment of southern CA: Including Santa Barbara,
Big Bear, and Yosemite (only a six hour drive).

Scott Amiss

has been practicing Massage Therapy since 1998. He trained locally at IPSB
(Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing) and was certified in April 1998. His technique
is a combination of Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, and stretching. For the rest of the week he
has a private work-space in Brentwood with shower facilities, parking, and beverages.

 

Shana Meyerson

has taught privately for three years and holds yoga certifications from Mark Blanchard and
Next Generation Yoga for Kids in New York City. Her power yoga practice is intense and
challenging yet accessible and extremely spiritual. She has practiced with a wide variety
of instructors from numerous yoga disciplines and amalgamates elements from each of the
styles into one cohesive whole.   Shana thrives on helping others to live more loving, peaceful,
and accepting lives. She teaches adult power yoga classes at Bryan Kest's Santa Monica Power
Yoga West and at Mark Blanchard's Power Yoga Westwood. She is also the founder of
Mini Yogis ® yoga for kids. Her goal in life is to introduce as many people as possible
to the gifts and magic of yoga.