Cullen Martinez
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Cullen Martinez has been heavily involved in the fitness industry in Los Angeles for over 10 years. He has been a trainer at facilities such as Equinox, Bally's Total Fitness, Metro Fitness as well as training clients privately.
Cullen first discovered his love for sports and physical activities as a youth when we ran track and cross country for the Valley Raiders and the Northridge Pacers. He competed 2 years in a row in the Junior Olympics. During his teen years, he began focusing on weight training as well as strength and muscle development. He is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI). In order to further his Health and Fitness knowledge, he was certified as a California State Personal Trainer.
2015 to the Present day:
Cullen works privately training clients around the Los Angeles area while actively keeping up his own rigorous workout regimen. This allows him to learn new skills he can apply when helping others achieve their fitness goals.
Skills include: Creating individualized training programs, identifying the physical needs of each client, while adapting the instruction to bring maximum benefit to every session. In addition, he builds a rapport with each client, most of whom have stayed with Cullen as their trainer for many years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Fitness Trainer
Solid Personal Training
Manhattan Beach, CA
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Met with Clients to discuss their fitness goals and went through a complimentary fitness assessment to understand their bodies' strengths and weaknesses
- Trained clients in their homes and provided my own equipment that was necessary for each workout
- Developed personalized workout programs specific to the client's needs
- Recommended modifications of exercises to help participants avoid injuries.
- Provided instruction on proper technique for all exercises included in the program.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Assessed clients' progress every 4-6 weeks to see where they have improved and what they still need to work on
- Encouraged clients to reach their peak performance level while maintaining safety standards.
- Meticulously monitored clients and enforced policies for health and safety.
- Monitored class participants for appropriate techniques to prevent injuries.
- Took clients through 5-10 minute stretching sessions after every workout
- Influenced client purchases and membership renewals with friendly demeanor and in-depth understanding fitness goals.
Personal Fitness Trainer
Equinox Fitness
Pasadena, CA
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Developed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client needs and goals.
- Implemented new workout routines to keep things fresh and challenging for clients.
- Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
- Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual clients to avoid strain and injury.
- Demonstrated safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
- Built and established relationships with members and guests to help in pursuit of fitness goals.
- Conducted regular assessments of clients' strength, flexibility, posture and body composition.
- Enforced safe exercise equipment use, reminding members of rules and guiding techniques.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Evaluated existing medical conditions before designing an exercise program for each client.
- Maintained records of client progress including weight loss and gain, body measurements.
- Motivated clients by setting achievable short-term objectives within larger long-term goals.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Demonstrated proper breathing techniques and meditation exercises.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Attended different fitness workshops and events to develop new fitness training skills
Personal Fitness Trainer and Class Instructor
Metro Fitness LA
Atwater Village, CA
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Met with Clients to discuss their fitness goals and went through a complimentary fitness assessment to understand their bodies' strengths and weaknesses
- Developed personalized workout programs specific to the client's needs
- Recommended modifications of exercises to help participants avoid injuries.
- Provided instruction on proper technique for all exercises included in the program.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Assessed clients' progress every 4-6 weeks to see where they have improved and what they still need to work on
- Created cardiovascular training programs that the individuals could utilize on their own outside of our usual training sessions to keep up with their progress
- Implemented new workout routines to keep things fresh and challenging for clients.
- Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Fitness Training
National Personal Training Institute
Santa Monica, CA04-2010
High School Diploma -
LA County High School For The Art
Los Angeles, CA06-2008
Skills
- Developing personalized training programs
- Extensive knowledge on varied training programs, including helping clients with fat burning, weight loss, muscular development and rehabilitation
- Teaching Exercises as well as leading Exercise Classes (including Boot Camp Training)
- Project Management
- Equipment Set-up
- Client Consultations
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Strength Training
- Physical Conditioning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Fitness Trainer
Solid Personal Training
01.2015 - 05.2017
Personal Fitness Trainer and Class Instructor
Metro Fitness LA
05.2013 - 08.2015
Personal Fitness Trainer
Equinox Fitness
08.2011 - 05.2013
Fitness Training
National Personal Training Institute
High School Diploma -
LA County High School For The Art
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