best in Sharon Heights, Sand hill rd.
Specialties
• Strength Building • Body Building • Weight Loss • Rehabilitation • Yoga • Pilates • Aerobics • Spin • Kick Boxing • Body Sculpting • low back |
Training Locations
• studio • outdoors |
Certifications
• YMCE • ACSM • ACE • |
Personal Trainer Overview
Training Philosophy
Education
Bio
Andre is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and he offers over 20 years of professional experience in health and fitness working with individuals and small groups from age 10 to age 87.
Andre graduated from the University of California at Davis with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. He is a national natural body building champion, nationally ranked track cyclist, 10 k runner, and triathlete.
Andre taught sports medicine for the San Mateo County and he developed an innovative and successful nutrition and fitness program for the homeless.
He has trained national champions, professional athletes, Silicon Valley executives, professionals, seniors, and weekend warriors.
Andre was the Personal Fitness Consultant for:
Sherri Leonard, national natural body building champion
David Scott, 6 time winner of the Ironman triathlon
Brian Grant, professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings
Along with individuals Andre has worked with several organizations including:
Chevron
CIBC
Comerica
Doll Capital
Deutsche Bank
Forsyth Group
Kaiser Family Foundation
NEA
SDG
The Boy Scouts of America
YMCA
Andre has been featured by:
Sacramento’s Channel 10 News
The Sacramento Bee
The San Jose Mercury News
Sacramento Weekly News and Review
Andre is a member of the IDEA Association for Heath and Fitness Professionals and has the following certifications:
IDEA Association for Heath and Fitness Professional
ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine Certification
ACE, American Council Exercise Certification
YMCA, Strength Coach Certification
Physiological Assessment Certification
“Working with Andre has increased my strength and endurance substantially!” L. Hartmann, Researcher, Stanford University
"Andre helped me stay in shape during my pregnancy, and he helped me get back to my pre-pregnancy body. He keeps the workouts fun and helps me stay motivated. He's a terrific trainer." Heather Cleary
“Andre is the best at motivating and focusing me to get to the next level. He has a keen sense for keeping everything unique and comfortable to my “current” personal fitness level; making it fun to stay on track!” Michael J. Anthony, CCIM
“Weight training with Andre allowed me to cut back on arthritis pain medication by two-thirds.” Audrey Ritchie, 71 year-old retiree
“Working with Andre has eliminated periodic leg cramps and general weakness; it has also removed 2 inches of fat from my waist.” Robert W. Ritchie, Ph.D., 72 year-old retiree
“He pushes me….he really knows how to press my buttons and get results!” Amateur tri-athlete
“Andre listens to my personal goals and customizes a program that helps me succeed.” Jill Layman
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