Master Fitness Trainer

A Master Fitness Trainer (MFT) is a soldier who has completed the U.S. Military Academy’s Master Fitness Trainer Course. Although called “masters,” MFTs are soldiers who know about all aspects of physical fitness training and how soldiers’ bodies function. Most importantly, MFTs are taught to design individual and large group physical readiness programs.
Experience:

1. 27 years in training Martial Artist in combat fitness
2. 18years in leading large group exercise for the U.S. Army
3. 6 years as a Drill Sergeant developing the initial soldier in basic training
4. 2 years as the Ass. Commandant of a Drill Sergeant Academy developing Drill Sergeants
5. 16 years as a Master Fitness Trainer.
6. 3 years as hand to hand combatant instructor 

 Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the highest level of quality in a health fitness program utilizing aggressive workout routines, current nutrition, and fitness information.
We commit to offer a friendly atmosphere by a team of enthusiastic fitness trainers and assistants in a clean, well-maintained environment.
We pledge to provide a unique service to our members by providing them with tools for fitness success.  

 Physical Readiness Training
Q. What are the components of physical readiness?                                                                  
A. Muscle strength, muscle endurance and cardio respiratory endurance.
Q. What are the (4) components of physical fitness.                                                          
A. Agility, coordination, endurance and strength.
Q. What are the principles of physical readiness?                                                              
A. Progression, overload, balance, variety, regularity, recovery and specificity.
Q. Name the stages of physical conditioning?                                                                             A. Preparatory, conditioning and maintenance phases.
Q. What is the objective of physical readiness training?                                                    
A. To develop individuals who are physically capable, making him/her physically ready to endure challenges that are normally difficult to overcome making success easier mentally and physically.

Healthy Eating Plan    
The best way to help lower your blood cholesterol level is to eat less saturated fat and cholesterol, control your weight and walk or do another physical activity for at least 30 minutes each day. Our plan is based on these simple steps:

• Use up at least as many calories as you take in.
• Be physically active.
• Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week, if not all.
• Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
• Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
• Choose whole-grain, high-fiber foods.
• Eat fish at least twice a week.
• Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods.
• Limit how much saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol you eat.
• Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.
• Select fat-free, 1 percent fat, and low-fat dairy products.
• Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.
• Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol.
• Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars.
• Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt.
• If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.
• Follow the American Heart Association recommendations when you eat out.
• Read the nutrition facts label and ingredients list.
  
• Avoid use of and exposure to tobacco products