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Ligia Regina de Araujo Lino Petinatti

Orlando,FL

Summary

Physical Trainer offers 24 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. In addition, being recognized where I worked for the ability to develop and implement social projects for needy children and adolescents, using sport as a means of formation and transformation. Multi-talented fitness leader with a successful history helping individuals of all backgrounds improve health, fitness, and overall well-being. Knowledgeable about healthy eating, exercise programs and good lifestyle choices. Enthusiastic Wellness Coach experienced in personal fitness support, group instruction and fitness floor monitoring. Hardworking and dedicated team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Known for personable demeanor and determined attitude. Communicative, dynamic, good-humored, with ease in interpersonal relationships, organized, always mapping the strategies adopted with everyone. Innate characteristics and improved with experiences acquired during all these years working as a teacher / coach.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Trainer

UNYK PERSONAL TRAINER
01.2002 - Current
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
  • Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
  • 4 hours volunteering per week to teach kids until 14 years old about health habits and physical activities importance.

Anatomy and Physiology Tutor

Prakriti Yoga School
03.2011 - 05.2016
  • Taught anatomy and physiology classes for 5 years in the teacher training course at the renowned Prakriti Yoga School.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of the subject. Including the study of the body's systems, organs, tissues, cells and their functions.
  • Interactive teaching approach, it engaged students in discussions, hands-on laboratory activities, and demonstrations to make learning more engaging.

Gymnastics Coach Instructor

Casas Bahia
09.2009 - 12.2013
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help employees safely build strength and prevent labor injuries.
  • Instructed employees group to their needs and emphasize proper technique and safety for working.
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Assisted clients with developing strategies to reduce stress and increase productivity.
  • Successfully reduced annual injury rate from 24% to 8%. Which which increased productivity by more than 35% and reduced costs for company by approximately 20%.

Fitness Manager

BIO RITMO FITNESS CENTER
06.2004 - 08.2009
  • Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.
  • Designed and implemented variety of fitness instruction classes.
  • Promoted fitness center youth and adult fitness sports team programs.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
  • Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
  • Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.

JULY 2005 - PROMOTED to - FITNESS CENTER MANAGER

  • Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
  • Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
  • Monitored and evaluated employees performance to determine value and quality.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Increased membership by 30% over 6 months through targeted marketing campaigns and referral programs. And Improved member retention rates by 25%.

Physical Education Teacher

ECP - Esporte Clube Pinheiros
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.

Volunteer Fitness Trainer

Dona Helena Village
05.2006 - 11.2008
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.
  • Monitored clients' progress and modified programs.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.


Physical Evaluator

Academia Eizens Sport Center
01.2005 - 03.2007
  • Conduct initial and periodic physical assessment of all members of the gym
  • Carrying out cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility, agility tests.
  • Anthropometric measurements, fat percentage measurements.
  • Investigating health and physical activity history.
  • Helping to prescribe appropriate training for customer.

Spinning Coach and Personal Trainer

Academia Triathlon
02.2003 - 09.2004
  • JG Spinning coach (Black Card - BR 7106)
  • Personal Trainer
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance

Physical Coach for Youth

Academia Topp II
04.2002 - 12.2004
  • Developed physical preparation programs that included specific exercises to improving physical skills necessary for tennis, such as strength, agility, speed, stretching, balance, resistance and explosiveness.
  • Taking into account the tournament calendar, balancing physical training with technical and tactical training.
  • Tracking athlete progress and adjusting as needed
  • Educated on health and wellness education to help athletes develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.

Exercise Physiologist

Laboratório De Fisiologia Do Exercício Da Fefisa
02.1999 - 05.2004
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
  • Delivered exercise guidance to patients recovering from heart attack, lung cancer, stroke and other major health crises to rebuild strength and endurance.
  • Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health.
  • Physical Evaluation for Soccer, Basketball, Handball, Boxing, Volleyball and tennis athletes.
  • Monitored patient blood pressure, ECG and distress levels during exercise.
  • Worked with cardiac patients to develop exercise recovery plans, deliver education on exercise and nutrition and monitored physical endurance and progress.
  • Tested patients using various exercise and physical testing protocols for cardiac and pulmonary evaluation.
  • Carried out non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests with respiratory gas measurements (VO2, VCO2, VE) to cardiac patients post-event.

Youth Tennis and Physical Coach

Tenis & Cia
02.1999 - 12.2002
  • Volunteered to coach disadvantaged inner-city youth in basics of tennis. Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Spoke to youth athletes about impact of proper nutrition and adequate sleep on overall performance.
  • Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Guided outstanding players toward best tennis scholarship prospects.
  • Spearheaded and organized 2 regional tennis tournaments every year.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize youth success.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.


Education

No Degree - Physical Fitness Technician

Ale Burani Institute
Sao Paulo - BR
09.2021

No Degree - Functional Training

Ale Burani Institute
Sao Paulo - BR
08.2016

No Degree - Head Coach

Ale Burani Institute
Sao Paulo - BR
04.2016

No Degree - Functional Training

Fitness Mais
Sao Paulo - BR
03.2013

Certification - PILATES

GRUPO POSTURE
São Paulo, SP
02.2011

No Degree - Business Management

AMPLA BRASIL EVENTOS
São Paulo, SP
03.2009

No Degree - Sport And Fitness Management

Body System Latin America
Sao Paulo - BR
09.2008

No Degree - Motivation And Service

ANTHROPOS
São Caetano do Sul, SP
06.2008

Postgraduate Diploma - PERSONAL TRAINER

Paulista Medical Scholl - UNIFESP
São Paulo, SP
02.2008

No Degree - Sports Studies

JG Spinning
São Paulo, SP
02.2004

No Degree - Summer Training And Spinning Conference

JG Spinning
São Paulo, SP
02.2004

Postgraduate Diploma - Exercise Physiology

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas De Sto André
Santo André, SP
01.2004

No Degree - Sports Studies

Celafiscs
Celafiscs
10.2003

Certification - Sports Studies

Runner Fitness University
São Paulo, SP
08.2003

Certification - Physical Fitness Technician

JG Spinning
São Paulo, SP
08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas De Sto André
Santo André, SP
12.2002

No Degree - Kinesiology Mentoring

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas
Santo Andre - BR
12.2001

No Degree - Sports Studies

GSSI - GATORADE SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE
São Paulo, SP
10.2001

No Degree - Anatomy Mentoring

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas
Santo Andre - BR
12.2000

Certification - Sports Medicine

Tennis Federation of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, SP
10.1999

No Degree - Tennis Coaching

Meyer Tennis Academy
Sao Paulo - BR
09.1999

Skills

  • Obesity Prevention
  • Health Promotion
  • Individualized Coaching
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Health and Wellness Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Sports Management
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Personal training and coaching
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Physical and endurance training

Accomplishments

  • Working with clients who were looking for significant weight loss, obese clients, she managed to get approximately 80% of them to reduce their body fat percentage by 40%, reaching the ideal weight level and improving their general health status. What made her known for working with this audience.
  • Together with her team, she carried out work with Casas Bahia, a company with more than 100 thousand employees, to reduce the level of stress, work-related injuries (from 24% to 8%), reduce absenteeism and turnover in more than 15 %, leading to increased productivity. Her main focus was posture and strengthening exercises, all within a very lively and motivated class, which made her the only teacher in the company who stayed for more than 4 years.
  • In just 6 months, new clients enrollment increased by 30% and customer retention by 25% at the Bio Ritmo Gym (a reference gym in Sao Paulo - BR) with her style of management, leadership and focus on results.
  • Best tennis teacher at the Tenis & CIA academy, elected by parents and co-workers.
  • Invited by the city of Santo Andre to lead a social project with needy children, as she became known for developing projects involving children, as she has always been a professional active in social causes.
  • She became a reference in Sao Paulo - BR when it came to reducing obesity. She was invited several times to give lectures on the subject in schools and published some articles talking about it, trying to help people and spreading knowledge about the harms of obesity.

Publications

  • Fefisa – Faculdades Integradas, May/2006, Corpoconsciência Journal Vol. 9 nº2. Article: “Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in High School Students at a State School in the Municipality of São Caetano do Sul”.
  • Celafiscs, Oct/2003, XXVI International Sports Science Symposium. Presenting: “Physical Profile of Male Youth Tennis Players”.

Affiliations

  • Regional Physical Education Council - CREF
  • JG Spinning
  • Paulista Tennis Federation - FPT


Certification

  • CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
  • Licensed JG Spinnig coach
  • Certified Functional Training Coach

Additional Information

Ligia Petinatti, born on July 23, 1981, in São Paulo, is an inspiring individual whose life and career have been marked by dedication and achievement. She has shown a remarkable commitment to the field of physical education and continuous learning, earning a degree in Physical Education and two postgraduate degrees in Exercise Physiology and Personal Training. Her extensive knowledge and dedication span over two decades, making her a highly accomplished professional in her field.

Ligia has made significant contributions to the corporate world, lending her expertise to well-known companies such as Casas Bahia, Clube Pinheiros, Bio Ritmo, and Atitude de Vida. Her work has consistently earned her recognition and respect within the industry, highlighting her exceptional skills and dedication.

Beyond her professional success, Ligia's ability to motivate and inspire others to lead healthier and more active lives is truly commendable. She not only excels in the boardroom but also in her work's impact on individuals seeking improved fitness and well-being.

In addition to her career achievements, Ligia is a strong advocate for health and well-being. She leads by example, embodying the principles of an active and balanced lifestyle. Her commitment to fitness and her dedication to helping others achieve their fitness goals have made her a role model in her community.

Ligia's multifaceted personality and zest for life are reflected in her personal interests, which include playing tennis, attending concerts, studying, and traveling. These hobbies demonstrate her well-rounded nature and enthusiasm for life.

In conclusion, Ligia Petinatti's life journey is one of perseverance, accomplishment, and an unwavering passion for physical education. Her contributions to society and her dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle serve as an inspiration to many. As she continues to make a positive impact in her field and beyond, Ligia's legacy of excellence and dedication will undoubtedly endure for years to come.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Anatomy and Physiology Tutor

Prakriti Yoga School
03.2011 - 05.2016

Gymnastics Coach Instructor

Casas Bahia
09.2009 - 12.2013

Physical Education Teacher

ECP - Esporte Clube Pinheiros
01.2008 - 12.2008

Volunteer Fitness Trainer

Dona Helena Village
05.2006 - 11.2008

Physical Evaluator

Academia Eizens Sport Center
01.2005 - 03.2007

Fitness Manager

BIO RITMO FITNESS CENTER
06.2004 - 08.2009

Spinning Coach and Personal Trainer

Academia Triathlon
02.2003 - 09.2004

Physical Coach for Youth

Academia Topp II
04.2002 - 12.2004

Personal Trainer

UNYK PERSONAL TRAINER
01.2002 - Current

Exercise Physiologist

Laboratório De Fisiologia Do Exercício Da Fefisa
02.1999 - 05.2004

Youth Tennis and Physical Coach

Tenis & Cia
02.1999 - 12.2002

No Degree - Physical Fitness Technician

Ale Burani Institute

No Degree - Functional Training

Ale Burani Institute

No Degree - Head Coach

Ale Burani Institute

No Degree - Functional Training

Fitness Mais

Certification - PILATES

GRUPO POSTURE

No Degree - Business Management

AMPLA BRASIL EVENTOS

No Degree - Sport And Fitness Management

Body System Latin America

No Degree - Motivation And Service

ANTHROPOS

Postgraduate Diploma - PERSONAL TRAINER

Paulista Medical Scholl - UNIFESP

No Degree - Sports Studies

JG Spinning

No Degree - Summer Training And Spinning Conference

JG Spinning

Postgraduate Diploma - Exercise Physiology

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas De Sto André

No Degree - Sports Studies

Celafiscs

Certification - Sports Studies

Runner Fitness University

Certification - Physical Fitness Technician

JG Spinning

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas De Sto André

No Degree - Kinesiology Mentoring

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas

No Degree - Sports Studies

GSSI - GATORADE SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE

No Degree - Anatomy Mentoring

Fefisa - Faculdades Integradas

Certification - Sports Medicine

Tennis Federation of Sao Paulo

No Degree - Tennis Coaching

Meyer Tennis Academy
Ligia Regina de Araujo Lino Petinatti