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Black History Month Salute |
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Black History Month Salute
Profiling some of Houston’s best African American personal trainers
By Rod Evans
Antonio Armstrong
1st Class Training
How long have you been a personal trainer?
11 years
Where do you train clients?
Bellaire, southwest Houston and northwest Houston
What sports did you play growing up?
Football and track
What sports do you still participate in?
Flag football and basketball
What was the primary reason you became a personal trainer?
I became a personal trainer because so many of my friends and family members were overweight and diagnosed with lifestyle related illnesses (high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.). I wanted to help them make a lifestyle change that could benefit them for years to come.
What training methods do you utilize?
On the physical side, I use the metabolic workout, but take into account the client’s limitations. I try to keep the client in an anaerobic state during the course of the workout. On the mental side, I try to instill the idea that healthy eating and a joyous mindset are key ingredients to success.
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On the Cover: Samir Bacic |
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On the cover: Samir Becic
by Lana c. maciel
A revolution has begun in Houston, and it’s all about making a positive change in your daily routine.
Samir Becic, internationally renowned fitness trainer and founder of ReSync Fitness, has created a movement called Health and Fitness Revolution, which focuses on encouraging a healthy lifestyle in American society in order to combat the obesity pattern.
To begin his nationwide “revolution,” Becic is starting right here in Texas with the 2012 Health and Fitness Challenge, which will include many of Houston’s biggest corporations and businesses. In fact, Lakewood Church, which has a congregation of about 40,000 people, has announced that it will take part in an eight-week Health and Fitness Challenge. Local celebrities Deborah Duncan, Dominique Sachse and former NFL player JJ Moses will join the activities, as well.
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A comprehensive guide of Houston
area gyms and fitness centers
Compiled and updated by Allison Stephan
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Grab your copy of Health & Fitness Sports Magazine or click on the online
version of the mag at the top of this page to read these stories
and more from the May issue:
• Go “In The Gym” with Iraq War veteran Marine Sgt. Eddie Wright,
who despite being seriously injured in battle, continues
to make staying fit a priority
H&FSM is available at more than 500 locations around the Houston area,
including select Spec’s Liquor Stores, H-E-B and Kroger stores. |
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Scared Fit
By Amanda De La Paz
My body was telling me things I did not want to hear. In February 2010, my doctor confirmed what my body was telling me. My not feeling well was a result of years of neglecting my body and diet.
At 62, I had developed high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and my cholesterol was going through the roof. At 4’ 10” and weighing 227 pounds, the problem was in the mirror looking back at me. My doctor said, “lose weight, start eating healthy, and start exercising if you want to live to a ripe old age.” Needless to say, I was scared I wouldn’t see my grandkids and great-grandkids grow up.
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