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, surfed, and 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. I want to be the fittest me I can be until the day I die, and inspire others to do the same. Research from NIH consistently links regular physical activity to longer, healthier lives, which reinforces why that daily choice matters so much.
I work mostly with women because I want to empower them to feel comfortable in the weight room. That said, I have worked with many different populations: 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. According to the American Council on Exercise, functional training that mirrors everyday movements produces the most lasting results, which is exactly the philosophy I bring to each session. My goal as a trainer is to help clients find a way to live a happier, healthier life, however that looks for them.
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