Richard Sutherland – LifeStyle Fitness Personal Trainer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source="post_title" font_container="tag:h1|font_size:18|text_align:left" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text]NCSF Personal Trainer - My name is Heather Hernandez. I’m a boxing & fitness trainer, born & raised here in Las Vegas, Nevada. I grew up playing sports, basketball & softball and have always lived a very active, health conscious life. I went on to receive college scholarships in basketball, softball & track, where I studied psychology & exercise science while attending school in Oregon. I then moved back home to Vegas after I was done with college. This was the first time in my life I had no sports to participate in, my mother had unexpectedly passed away my freshmen year in college and so, again, for the first time in my life I felt extremely lost with no direction or purpose. I started working at my local gym and was recruited to join a women’s tackle football league and started boxing. Although I loved both of these post college sports, and being apart of a team again, boxing is where I really excelled the most. I was a natural and boxing really became my outlet to channel all the anger & depression I was still feeling from my mom’s passing.I got connected with an extremely high level coach who saw something in me and so he took me on. He was a national champion in Cuba, where he was from. He then came to America where he had a successful pro boxing career. He allowed me to join his team which was all guys, both amateur & professional. I was the only girl on the team but I held my own. I trained & conditioned with them six days a week for two hours a day throughout the years of my fighting career.At one of my fights a USA National Boxing Coach saw me & recruited me to come and train at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs! This was one of the happiest moments of my boxing career but unfortunately about six weeks later I blew my knee out playing football, fully torn ALC which required surgery and a long road to rehab. I had surgery and then returned to sport a bit too early, against my doctor’s recommendation but I was just so eager to get back to boxing and was also again being recruited for a Los Angeles women’s tackle football team. Due to returning back to my sports too early, I re-injured my newly operated on knee again and this time had to really sit my ass down for a while to properly recover.This was about a two year process but through it all I really grew my passion for coaching and passing all of this knowledge & experience onto others, whether it be athletes, former athletes and also your regular every day people just looking to lead a healthier life style and become their most happy confident selves! It’s been a hell of a journey but I wake up every day feeling blessed and happy for the opportunity to teach and help people as much as I can with these gifts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source="post_title" font_container="tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text]Certified Master Trainer  - Mike Schmitz is the driving force behind Dedication PT and he has been working with athletes of all levels for over 25 years in Wisconsin and Las Vegas Nevada! As a Sports Performance Specialist, Mike is skilled in increasing an athletes speed, agility, acceleration, and strength quickly and efficiently. Mike’s experience and ability does not stop there. Mike continued his education and has received certifications as a Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Genetics Based Programming Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and as a Transformation Specialist. Since spending much of his free time studying and learning, Mike became an Personal Trainer Instructor at a local Tech School in Las Vegas and taught advanced courses such in Performance Enhancement Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Exercise Physiology, Corrective Exercise, and Anatomy and Physiology. Mikes abilities extend beyond training athletes. He has had the pleasure of working with competitive fitness and bodybuilding athletes, collegiate and professional athletes, weight loss clients, lifestyle management clients, and has success in developing in person and online programs that get results. Corrective Exercise is one of Mike’s biggest passions. Working with those who have suffered injuries or have general mobility issues is something he takes very seriously. Pain during movement is not normal and not a sign of getting older. No one should dread walking up stairs, reaching above their heads, or getting up from a chair due to pain. As a compliment to any physical therapy or chiropractic care, Mikes ability to increase a client’s mobility through Corrective Exercise is unmatched. Mikes philosophy is ‘keep it simple’. Whether it be your nutrition plan or your training. Things don’t have to be mentally difficult or hard to understand. Let me worry about the science and you worry about being dedicated and committed. I’ll provide the road map to get you where you want to go!Education and Certifications • ISSA Certified: • Master Trainer • Corrective Exercise Specialist • Strength and Conditioning Specialist • Sports Performance Enhancement Specialist • Fitness Nutrition Specialist • Genetics Based Programming Specialist • Transformation Specialist • Fitness Trainer • Continuing Education (CEU’s) on a regular basis[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source="post_title" font_container="tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text]ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in Las Vegas - My name is Rayniqua, and for numerous years, I grappled with the challenge of losing weight, which significantly impacted my self-confidence. Despite attempts to engage in gym workouts, I found myself navigating the fitness landscape with a lack of guidance, leading to a frustrating yo-yo effect in my journey.The turning point occurred on August 29th, 2022, when I committed to a fitness challenge. Through this experience, I discovered a profound connection with fitness, igniting a passion within me. It wasn't merely about physical transformation; it became a source of purpose, granting me a sense of belonging that had eluded me before.My struggle with anxiety and depression found an unexpected savior in fitness, a beacon that ultimately saved my life. The gratitude I feel for this transformative power of fitness is immeasurable. For me, the impact extends beyond the physical realm; it delves into the intricacies of mental well-being. I've come to understand that we all possess the inherent power to achieve greatness; the challenge lies in unlocking that potential.In my journey, I've cultivated a personal mantra: we all have the power to be great, most just don’t know how to tap in. Motivated by this philosophy, my overarching goal is not only to assist others in reshaping their bodies but to facilitate a holistic transformation encompassing mind and soul. Through sharing my story, I aspire to inspire others to embark on their own transformative journeys, fostering a positive change that extends far beyond the confines of the physical self.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]