Andersen Fitness Academy
Don't TRY... Do your BEST!
Nothing is HARD... but just a challenge to overcome!
We are here to help you achieve and succeed at your fitness goals!
On one end of the spectrum of post physical therapy to the other spectrum of helping you succeed in better endurance, speed, strength, and fitness!
Nationally certified Exercise Therapy Specialist/Coach, Nutrition Specialist, Elite Personal Trainer
Se Habla Espanol
Welcome to andersen fitness academy!
The goal at AFA is to help you reach all your fitness goals. It's not about joining a gym... it's about learning a new lifestyle. I educate my students on the best way to achieve a healthy lifestyle with post physical therapy techniques, personal training techniques, and nutritional counseling.
the heart of andersen fitness academy...
fernando andersen
OWNER
After 25 years in the fitness industry, I decided to take a leap of faith and create my own studio where I am able to work with and educate my students the way they deserve to be taught, not the way a gym dictates it should be.
Fernando's credentials:
ISSA - International Sports Science Association
NASM - National Academy of Science Medicine
CURRENT:
*2020 ISSA Exercise Therapy Specialist - Coach
*2020 ISSA Elite Personal Trainer
*2020 ISSA Nationally Certified Personal Trainer
*2020 ISSA Nutrition Specialist
*2020 American Safety & Health Institute CPR and AED Certified
PAST CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
*NASM Corrective Exercise Training
Specialist
*NASM Nationally Certified Personal Trainer
*Exercise Science Alliance: Personal Training and Strength Training Certificate
*Aerobic Pipeline International: Personal Training & Strength Training
*Team Cybex Education: Resistance Training
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Specialist in exercise therapy
certified personal trainer
trx suspension training
specialist in fitness nutrition
elite trainer
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Experience...
I have 25+ years of experience in the fitness industry. I have done it all, from being an Elite Personal Trainer to being the General Manager of large health clubs in the Central Valley. I have taught classes and given lectures on proper form and technique on machines and free weights, and cardiovascular work-outs.
As an Exercise Therapy Specialist, I pride myself on modifying exercises to meet my student's needs... From the athlete, the elderly, people with disabilities and/or injuries, and the average person who wants to tone and firm, and lose weight.
I speak fluent Spanish and English.
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why i became a personal trainer...
I had to wear braces like Forest Gump when I was a child, to help me walk. I was born with a paralysis similar to that of a stroke victim. I could no move my left arm away from my side. My left leg in 1/2 of an inch shorter than my right leg. My disabilities could have happened during my Mother's pregnancy. When she was 3 months pregnant she almost bled to death and at 5 months she fell down a flight of stairs.
During my childhood I endured years of physical therapy and chiropractic care to correct my disabilities. They did little for me, so when I reached college age I started to learn how the human body works. It became my life's passion to not only help myself but to also help others overcome their disabilities and their obstacles.
I started modifying exercises to help me overcome my disabilities and obstacles. I went from not being able to do a push up to now being able to bench press 360 lbs. My parents and doctors thought it was a miracle. What was once a curse is now a blessing because I have empathy from my life experience for others with their obstacles.
My passion became my profession. I thrive on the challenge of building programs for my students to develop muscles, strength, endurance, flexibility, tone, firm, and lose inches. I include nutritional counseling as part of their program.
The concept of "No Pain, No Gain" is ridiculous to me. We'll work together to help you overcome your personal obstacles and achieve your goals in a "Smarter, Not Harder" way! Utilizing the science behind body mechanics and ultimate range of motion, along with a lot of laughs and motivation!
Let me help you get started!!
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Student testimonials
Here are a few testimonials and recommendations from current and past students... Enjoy!
melanie steele
Dear Fernando,
I'd like to thank you for your expertise in helping me get physically ready for the Full Vineman Triathlon.
Your knowledge of the equipment is excellent and the proper way to use it is explained very well.
You presented me with a program to follow and explained how often to do cardio, weight training, how important stretching is, how to keep track of my work outs and progress, and how nutrition plays such an important role in my strength.
Any questions I have (nutrition or exercise) you answer and give explanations so I understand why.
Because of my schedule, making appointments were a little hard but you have worked with me on that and all appointments have been kept by you.
I absolutely love working out with Fernando. I know he will kick my butt and push me to my limits.
I would recommend Fernando to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of execise and nutrition.
Thank you so much. I feel better at 46 years old than I ever have.
Caren burhans
I want to commend a trainer for the excellence and knowledge he possesses. I just finished a course of training with Fernando after coming off major skeletal surgery and he listened to my restrictions in movement and worked with me modifying exercises to help me regain full use of my arm. So many trainers at gyms are young, healthy specimens without any knowledge of the problems people may have with movement. Fernando know, listens, and adapts exercises to promote healing and good health. Thank-you. Caren.
melissa alvarado
When I joined they gym, I has absolutely no interest in personal training. I had been a regular gym member for five years at another gym and felt that personal training was extra money on something I didn't need. I was persuaded and then paired up with Fernando Andersen, who happened to be walking by as I was signing my contract. I have since felt that it was absolutely providential that Fernando walked by at that moment because I truly believe he is the best and most qualified trainer I could have.
To start, Fernando has the best attitude a trainer can have. When I first met him, he was not only friendly, but incredibly outgoing, humorous, and positive. His encouraging and positive attitude help keep me motivated. Whenever I say something is hard, he corrects me and says nothing is "hard", only challenging. Challenges can be overcome. It's all about attitude. I never felt embarrassed at my initial abilities because Fernando was so professional and optimistic.
Because I had been going to a gym regularly, I felt I had a good idea of how to work most gym equipment and felt knowledgeable about what exercises and how many reps I needed to do. I felt this way because I had watched other people at the gym and just copied what they did. Fernando took his time and explained the proper way to set up and use the machines. What an eye opener! I learned that a lot of people misuse equipment because, like me, they had never been shown the proper technique. His understanding of the machines, and which machines best matched my fitness goals, made me feel confident. I felt confident in his expertise, confident that I would not injure myself, and confident that my time at the gym was now the most productive it could be.
In addition to exercises and equipment, Fernando is knowledgeable in nutrition. Soon after I began my personal training, Fernando gave a nutrition seminar. While I'm already a healthy eater, I learned new information. Fernando knows that a healthy body and lifestyle is more important than just exercise alone, and that pairs perfectly with my mentality. Both exercise and nutrition are important to me; Fernando not only understands that, he has made a profession of it. He also has developed a system to help his clients keep track of both their nutrition/eating habits and their exercise routine. He makes it easy to stick to a healthy plan.
Lastly, one of the things I really appreciate about Fernando is his reliability. Not only does he keep his appointment times, but even if it's not my scheduled appointment time, I know that I can ask him a question or clarify a new exercise. If I'm on a machine and he sees me execute incorrect form, he will come over and correct me, reminding me that I could possibly injure myself. He also reminds me to stretch both between sets and after my workout.
Fernando is more than a trainer. He has become a mentor and friend. I am making better use of my time at the gym because of him. He keeps me challenged and motivated. I have seen a difference in my body and my confidence. I hope to work with Fernando for a very long time.
howard sarver
The past 4 months training under Fernando Andersen has opened my eyes to a new healthy way of living. With his help I have changed my way of eating. The results speak for themselves. I have lowered my cholesterol from 180 to 138 LDL. I reduced my body weight from 170 to 156 and back to a 31 inch waist line. No longer take blood pressure meds, I am currently at 120/64. The main change is with my back. When I first started workouts, I was only able to walk and stand until about noon because of the 5 bulging discs. Today I have a regular day being able to last all day at whatever I am doing.
The training has strengthened all parts of my body. At all times Fernando keeps in mind all of my weaknesses and protect my back from further injury. His knowledge of nutrition and proper exercise training really excel. Each time I work out with him he increases my knowledge allowing me to pass on helpful hints to my friends and family.
Results are what is important but having someone you can trust is even more. Thank you for being my trainer and friend.
anna pagonis-pitts
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation in behalf of my trainer Fernando Andersen. Fernando is a well trained and certified professional fitness trainer who has worded intensively with me, two to three times a week for the past year. Within this time, Fernando has taken me to a new level of understanding the necessary seps in balancing strength training, cardio workouts, and basic nutrition and at the same time taking into consideration my person health history. He has helped me to develop a regime of exercises to fit my needs and regularly assess my progress and improve my workout based upon health and ability.
Fernando is very professional and at the same time is he very personable. His cheerful, yet gentle manner is positive and encouraging. With a fitness plan designed for my personal needs, Fernando is always very attentive during workouts, adjusting equipment, modeling, monitoring, and teaching me how to do my exercises with the correct body form. Through Fernando's guidance, I have been able to reach many fitness goals. I have gained strength, flexibility, built muscle and toned specific body parts. My physical and mental well being has improved greatly.
Working together with Fernando is very motivating. He is accountable and holds me accountable as well. I find myself pushing to do better and at the same time never compromising myself to injury. I have learned why I do each exercise as well as learned body stretches to accompany each exercise I do. With Fernando's instruction and guidance, I am motivated to go to the gym and do my cardio warm-ups, back stretches and ab workouts independently as well as put in workout time with him. He has taught me skills which I will maintain for my lifetime.
Fernando Andersen is passionate about his work and leading his clients to good health and fitness. I highly recommend Fernando to anyone who is seriously interested in making fitness improvement in their life.
j michael boyd dds
Dear Fernando,
First and foremost I want to thank you for accepting me as a client for these past few training sessions. I can honestly say that I have learned more from you in our few sessions than I have experienced in numerous session in the past. Working with two previous personal trainers, I never had the feeling of confidence that you gave me.
I really appreciate your knowledge and expertise and that you explain thoroughly as to why and how we do the specific exercises. You are very professional, and pleasant to work with. You listened to my physical limitations regarding my knee and shoulder injuries and successfully modified the exercises and my work out routine to protect and yet work these areas.
The emphasis that you place on properly stretching specific muscle groups both during the warm up period as well as the work out itself, was new to me and was logical as it promoted proper blood flow to the muscle. I feel better after the work out when I follow your advice.
Fernando, your customer service, and pleasant, positive attitude are invaluable. It is apparent that you enjoy your profession and really want to help your clients. I appreciate the written schedule and personal guideline you have provided me. You were always very adaptable and flexible in making our busy schedules coincide.
My only regret is not meeting you sooner, and you being my personal trainer in a timely manner. Once again, thank you Fernando!
services available at afa:
what to EXPECT:
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20 sessions:
1. Proper form and technique instruction on how to work out safely
2. Upper Body/Lower Body Work Outs
3. Cardiovascular Work Out
4. Stretching/Core Program
5. Circuit Training
6. Weight, Measurements, Body Fat Test
7. Nutritional Guidelines and Meal Planning
8. TRX Work Out
9. Continuing Education
a. Alternative work out programs to utilize while traveling or away from the studio
b. Burn Out Work Out
c. Light Day Heavy Day Work Out
d. Push Pull Work Out
e. Band Work Out
10. Monthly progress reports
11. Accountability