FORTIFY YOUR FRAMETM
"Fortify Your Frame" is an innovative exercise program geared towards the principles of stability before mobility.
About the Instructor
Shari Kalkstein
EDUCATION:
University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sports Studies - May 1993
Broward Community College - Davie, Florida
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant - April 1990
Associate of Science in General Education - December 1989
Member of Phi Theta Kappa - Honors Fraternity
University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida
Associates of Arts - August 1988
Sigma Alpha Iota - Music Fraternity
LICENSURE and CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certified Health Fitness Specialist; Certificate of Enhanced Qualifications for Exercise & the Older Adult
- American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist
- American Council on Exercise
Elite Personal Fitness Trainer
- IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Florida
CPR, First Aid and AED Certified
I started my career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, after a life-altering automobile accident. I withdrew from college, rehabbed for long time before starting down a new path. I have been working in the fitness industry since graduating with my Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Studies in 1993. My personal training business was built by hosting numerous community lectures and workshops and just being involved in the community. I pride myself on my personalized, hands-on approach to working with my clients. Watching improvements over time is an amazing feeling; to know I am making a difference in someone's life is truly rewarding.
Fortify Your Frame was originally created out of frustration and concern for individuals with chronic back pain and other medical concerns. Many doctors tell their patients to exercise, but offer no direction in the "what type" and "how to" exercise. Rightfully so, as many physicians are not exercise specialists and may not have the know the correct answers. I have your answers. I am your exercise expert. Fortify Your Frame is your exercise option. The philosophy is simple, stability before mobility - start with success and progress from there.
I look forward to seeing you in one of my classes. You never know what you can accomplish until you try. I am here to help you be the very best you can be.
Public Speaking Events
* I
offer an ongoing seminar affiliated with Cross Country Education
providing continued education credits for allied health and fitness
professionals titled "Functional Strength Training for the Aging
Spine". CEU's Awarded for OT/OTA; PT/PTA; ACE; ACSM; CSCS; NATA; and
Other Health Care Professionals.
Please visit their website for a course location near you www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/index.jsp .
* I was an invited speaker for IDEA Personal Trainer Institute held in Alexandria, VA February 17-20, 2011. I presented 2 sessions: "Abdominal and Core for the Aging Spine"; "Practical Approach to Posture Re-Education".
* I was an invited speaker for IDEA World Fitness Convention held in Los Angeles, CA August 4-8, 2010. I presented 3 sessions: ** "Abdominal and Core for the Aging Spine"; ** "Practical Approach to Posture Re-Education"; and "Coordinated Movements for Aging Adults"
** Sessions were videoed for home CEU.
* I was an invited speaker for IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference held in Rosemont, IL April 23-26, 2009. Course titles are "Postural Re-Education for Older Adults" and Coordinated Movements for Aging Adults".
* I was an invited speaker for Club Industry 2008 held in Chicago October 16-18, 2008. Course title is "Abdominal and Core Exercises for the Aging Population".
* I was the fitness consultant for Working Palms Radio Magazine, heard on James Crystal radio stations throughout South Florida.
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