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About Us
Jake and Lisa have been working as fitness professionals in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Scottsdale, AZ respectively since September of 2005. In August, 2008 Lisa relocated back to Scottsdale, AZ and is continuing her fitness training and coaching there. Meanwhile Jake has continued to grow the Albuquerque base and has expanded to Placitas, NM in the northern sandia foothills.
Jake Lawrence:
- Bachelor of Science, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.
- National Academy of Sports Medicine:
- Certified Personal Trainer.
- Performance Enhancement Specialist.
- Lifelong athlete, mentor and coach.
- Specializes in athlete, functional and lifestyle training.
- Experience training athletes (of all ages and abilities) in wrestling, football, basketball, golf, soccer, running, cycling, volleyball and tennis.
Watching a client progress and begin to achieve their goals is what makes it all worthwhile. Throughout my life I have been coaching, teaching or mentoring people. The spectrum of my clients has been broad; from athletes training intensely for weekly competition to seniors working hard to maximize their health.
My passion for health and fitness began very early on in life. While competing and preparing to compete as an amateur wrestler I learned the benefits of strength and cardiovascular training as well as proper nutrition. The benefits were immediate: faster recovery, less injuries, better sleep and the virtual elimination of illness. The decision after college to keep these things a priority was an easy one. Upon finishing my 16 years as a wrestler I’ve taken up and competed in many lifestyle sports: bodybuilding, climbing, running (trail and road) and road biking. In this state, which is full of sunshine and natural beauty, there really is a lifestyle activity for everyone!
I have a deep passion and belief in health and fitness; connecting the body, mind and spirit. It is so important and worth your time and energy. As a fitness professional I am here to motivate and provide intensity to your workouts and be a driving force in your fitness. If you believe it, we will achieve it!
Lisa Templeton:
- Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse, University of Iowa.
- National Academy of Sports Medicine:
- Certified Personal Trainer.
- Performance Enhancement Specialist.
- Specializes in core, functional and endurance athlete training.
I have always worked in the health field. As a Registered Nurse, I was in charge of a large oncology unit for many years. I saw up close what it means to not have your health. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work as a nurse was teaching patients how to live as healthy and active a life as possible within the limitations of their illness/treatments. The belief in the transforming power of functional physical exercise and healthy nutrition has driven me to become a fitness professional.
My personal experience as a competitive marathon runner has taught me what it means to be able to draw deep and pull something out of yourself that you did not know was even possible. I believe that we all have that potential within us at whatever level of fitness we start at.
I believe deeply in the balance between body, mind and spirit. As your fitness professional I will help you to increase your energy, optimize your health, improve your personal performance, reduce stress, eliminate wasted time in the gym, make your body strong and fully functional!
