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, I surfed, I 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. How could I pass on that? I want to be the fittest version of myself I can be and inspire others to do the same. Research from the National Institutes of Health consistently links regular physical activity to stronger long-term health outcomes, which is something I share with every client I train.
I work mostly with women because I want to empower them to feel comfortable in the weight room. However, 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 kinds of fitness levels. Finding a personal trainer who adapts programming to the individual is one of the most important factors in long-term results. My goal as a trainer is to help clients find a way to live a happier, healthier life, whatever that looks like for them. If you are also planning a life change and need logistics help, the top moving companies in San Mateo, CA are a good resource for local recommendations.
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