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Debby McKnight |
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Biography
James became certified as a
trainer when he was eighteen years old after moving to Los Angeles from
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the years, he has designed and implemented
creative nutritional and exercise programs for clients with various
capabilities and limitations. He works with people of all ages, from
high school students and college athletes to senior citizens.
James recently graduated from California
State University Northridge with a Master's in exercise physiology. He
also works at the university teaching strength training to many
collegiate athletes and co-eds.
James has over ten years of experience as a
certified personal trainer with a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology.
He also brings his unique skills as a professional natural bodybuilder
to help his clients build muscle, gain definition and re-shape their
bodies. He can help anyone achieve their fitness goals.
When James was eighteen years old, he became certified as a personal
trainer. Over the years, he has designed and implemented creative
nutritional and exercise programs for clients with various capabilities
and limitations. He works with people of all ages, from high school
students and college athletes to senior citizens.
James draws from his years of experience to provide individuals with a
functional fitness plan; fitness that takes into account the unique
health and fitness issues of each client and functions in the real world
of busy, stressful lives. He creates customized programs for each client
to help achieve maximum results. He recognizes no two people are the
same, and no two people have the same fitness needs and goals.
James is also a professional natural bodybuilder through two
organizations, the NGA and Musclemania. He recently won the title of Mr.
Natural California. James first started bodybuilding to gain size and
strength for Tae Kwon Do tournaments, and became the Wisconsin State
Champion in 1994. He has been bodybuilding ever since and has been very
successful at making a living out of his passion.
James recently graduated from California State University Northridge
with a Master's in exercise physiology. He also works at the university
teaching strength training to many collegiate athletes and co-eds.
Whatever your interest is: Improving strength, endurance and energy
levels while losing body fat - James is focused on helping you achieve
maximum results in the least amount of time. James provides personal
training services at gyms or clients' private homes located within
Southern California including: Calabasas, Malibu, Woodland Hills,
Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks.
Credentials:
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B.S. in
Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through NSCA
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Certified Personal Trainer through NASM
Competition History:
2007 1st
and overall NGA Natural California
2005 1st
Musclemania World
2004 3rd
Musclemania Superbody
2004 1st
NPC Wisconsin
2004 1st
NPC Junior Wisconsin
2003 1st
AAU Summerfest
2001 2nd
Musclemania Chicago
2000 4th
NPC Ohio Natural
1999 3rd
NPC Wisconsin
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Biography
Debby McKnight has over 20
years experience as a personal trainer. She is skilled and experienced
in working with clients of all levels of fitness - from beginners and
geriatrics to competitive athletes and bodybuilders, fitness and figure
competitors. As a mother and grandmother, Debbie is a great example of
how to live the fitness lifestyle.
Debbie is available for personal
training in Woodland Hills, California.
Debby is also a well-known former competitive
bodybuilder.
Brief Competitive History:
Jr.
USA Champion
USA
Champion (winning the heavyweight, overall and mixed pairs divisions)
Finalist in:
Ms.
Olympia
Ms.
International
Jan
Tana Classic
IFBB
European Grand Prix
Certifications:
ProPTA - Private Trainers Association - Examiner
PFIT
(Baylor) - Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist
ISSA
AFAA
To sign up call (310) 772-5105
or email
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Client testimonials |
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Sophia
before and now - time: 4 weeks |
For years I have used the Stairmaster
which has allowed me to eat basically what I want and not gain
weight. Yet, as a mother of two and closing in on my 44th
birthday, I noticed that my body had lost much of its tone. So, as a
special gift to myself, I decided to jumpstart my body by losing a
little weight while firming it up, yet I knew I needed help.
Through a Google search I found Jason. After our first
meeting, I felt I could put my health and fitness goals into his
hands, his enthusiasm and professionalism had me sold. He put
me on a rigorous program that included nutrition, cardio and
weights. He explained how all three are essential ingredients in
achieving a higher and healthier state of fitness.
Because weight
training is one important part of this program, he put me in touch with an
excellent trainer, Debby McKnight, who works out of a gym closer to my home.
She has a background in professional bodybuilding. She’s extremely
knowledgeable and dedicated. She is also hands on which I truly
appreciated. She made sure I was using proper body form while working out,
not only to avoid injury, but to also give the targeted muscles the best
workout possible.
Their support
and expertise was invaluable in helping me not only achieve my short term
goals but also create healthy lifestyle changes that will benefit me for the
rest of my life. Thanks you two!
Sophia
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I decided to invest in a personal trainer to
help me lose the weight I gained in college. I chose James because he has
the complete package as a personal trainer. I didn't want someone that
was just going to help me lose the fat temporarily. James taught me how
to improve my current body and how to maintain it for life. He was
realistic about my goals and so motivating with regards to healthy
living. It truly was an investment because I understand what I was doing
wrong and now I know what is correct. Now I am very fit the happiest I
have been with my image which to me is priceless!
~Krystal Hutcheson |
"After working with several trainers
prior to James, I was discouraged with the lack of results. When a
friend referred me to James I decided to give it one more try. I
was surprised to find that after working with him for only a
couple weeks that I was already seeing progress and that I was actually
enjoying working out again. James and I have been working out on a
regular basis now for over a year and the results are amazing. Just like
my friend recommended that I use James as my trainer, I am recommending
to anyone else who is in need of a new routine to give him a call."
-Shawn Preisler, COO, Cedar Creek Securities
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known James for a few years now and his Knowledge of bodybuilding as
well as nutrition and Fitness is superior because of his real life
experience of trial and error as a competitive top natural bodybuilder.
No one would be better in helping you achieve your fitness goals.
Dan Decker NPC Bodybuilding national
competitor & Fitness model
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My
relationship with James has been very positive and beneficial. His
passion for health and fitness shines through while he is instructing
others and it motivates his clients to do their best. James is very
approachable and personable, not intimidating in the slightest way. I
consider him an unsurpassed expert in the field of fitness and strength
training. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind-hearted and
safety-oriented. He is also intellectually curious; we discuss nutrition
and fitness topics on a physician's level on a regular basis. James has
an outstanding willingness to learn and then to pass that knowledge onto
others.
-Dr.
Edward Young, M.D. |
In the first four months
I worked with James, I made significant progress.
My body fat declined by
over 4%, while my lean body mass and overall weight increased from 165 to
170 pounds.
Aside from improving my
lifts and cardiovascular endurance, my clothes fit better. People on an
unsolicited basis commented about the change in my appearance. James is
personable, dependable, and motivating.
-Mark Chaplin, Encino |
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