Gernard Labaco
Personal Trainer
Oakland,CA
Summary
Energetic and skilled Personal Trainer with over 4 years of professional experience, complemented by hands-on involvement as a volunteer assistant high school wrestling coach. Expert in crafting personalized training regimens that promote health, fitness, and athletic performance. Proficient in mentorship and educational roles, leveraging a passion for sports and fitness to develop and motivate individuals and teams. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities in diverse settings, with a keen ability to integrate sport-specific strength and conditioning practices into broader training programs. Committed to applying this expertise to enhance educational frameworks for personal trainers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence in fitness education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Master Trainer/Group Class Fitness Instructor
Fitness SF
1 2023 - Current
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 30 members.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
- Monitored participant progress and provided positive reinforcement to support goal achievement.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
Personal Trainer
Body Mechanix Fitness
2020.08 - 2022.12
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach
California Highschool
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Created daily and weekly workout plans
- Teaching individuals and individuals in group setting proper techniques and fundamentals of wrestling
- Helped wrestlers create goals for weight management and performance
- Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.
- Individually coached struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.
Physical Therapy Aid Intern
South Valley Physical Therapy
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Assisted PT & PT aids with exercises
- Help apply heat and cold packs during treatments
- Spectate initial and final assessments
Education
B.S - Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Science
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 2017.08 - 2019.05
Skills
Instructional Delivery
undefinedCertification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Body Mechanix Fitness
2020.08 - 2022.12
Physical Therapy Aid Intern
South Valley Physical Therapy
2019.08 - 2019.12
B.S - Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Science
San Jose State University
2017.08 - 2019.05
Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach
California Highschool
2015.01 - 2020.01
Master Trainer/Group Class Fitness Instructor
Fitness SF
1 2023 - Current
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Glue Specialist
ISSA Nutritionist
ISSA Weight Management Specialist
ISSA Elite Trainer
ISSA Fitness Coach
NASM Woman Fitness Specialist
Precision Nutrition Level 1
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