IZZO Strength & Performance

Facility

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Nestled on the border of Manchester and Vernon, CT, this training facility is 700 sq. ft. of space dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. The facility is adequate for private training sessions or small group semi- private sessions including bootcamp classes.We have an extensive selection of tools to help you reap the results you are seeking. We include everything from flipping tires, battling ropes, pushing sleds, and incorporating numerous free weight exercises into most of the exercise programs. Inside the facility is a conveniently 32 foot long artificial grass lane for movement drills, sled pushes, and locomotive exercises.

Why do we get you results and not your typical gym? Simple: we have tools that most gyms do not have or simply under-utilize. We teach you how to not be afraid to push yourself and we make exercise fun, challenging and safe! Most of all, you have an ally on your team that shows you support, guidance, and structure!

Should you accept to train here, you will come away learning more about the way your body gets stronger, leaner, and burn fat--as well, as learn more about yourself!

Meet John

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John Izzo is an accomplished fitness professional with over a decade of experience working with people to achieve things they never thought possible. He is a commensurate professional, motivator, and coach, that supports others achieve great levels of fat loss, sports performance, and optimal well-being. He is a listener and an opportunist that believes in working hard and meeting challenges with passion and tenacity.

In 1999, John entered the fitness industry as a part-time gym instructor at the local YMCA. His primary responsibility was to demonstrate to members how to correctly perform exercises and use the equipment. From there, he obtained his first of 4 certifications from theAmerican Council on Exercise (ACE). In 2000, he became a full-time personal trainer for Healthtrax, Inc. Two years later, John obtained his second personal training certificate from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) where he thrived working with clients at Gold's Gym. During his time at Gold's Gym, John earned the respect of his colleagues and became the Fitness Director and Supervisor.

In 2004, John joined the YMCA as a Wellness Director and supervised his fitness staff while developing many fitness programs for the community based membership. Two years later, John would become a Program Director for a corporate company and run the company owned fitness center. Here, John worked with many sedentary desk workers that suffered ailing back pain, neck pain, and were overweight. John designed ergonomic programs, walking programs, and exercise programs to facilitate a healthier lifestyle for their employees. In 2007, John obtained his fourth certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a performance enhancement specialist.

For the last 3 years, John has worked with the general population focusing on fat loss, gaining higher strength levels, and improving functionality and performance. His emphasis on corrective exercise, posture, core strength, flexibility, and heightening physical capabilities is only paralleled by his own fitness commitment.

Other accomplishments:

BSc - Public Health Promotion (2000) - SCSU, New Haven, CT
Secret Skills of Personal Training, - (2008) - Author (available on Amazon.com)
Introduction to Personal Fitness Training - NASM textbook - (2009) - Co-Author
Personal Trainer Business Development Skills - NASM Course (2009) - Contributor

Articles written for online publication including:
A 7-Phase to Protecting Your Shoulders - Muscle & Fitness online
How Gluteal Atrophy Effects Posture & Performance - WannaBeBig.com online
10 Reasons Why Young Athletes are Easier to Train Than Adults - EliteFTS.com online
Fascia Function : Building a Tough Trunk - EliteFTS.com online
5 Ways to Retain Clients - Personal Training on the Net - online
5 Teaching Anchors - Personal Training on the Net - online
Functional Training to Improve Human Movement - FitCommerce.net- online

Welcome to the Only Results-Oriented Private Strength and Performance Training Facility in Manchester, CT!

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Today's fitness centers don't ask for much...they only ask for $10 a month and a small processing fee. They welcome you upon your first few visits and lead you into a room with rows of useless machines. They ask that you don't work too hard, grunt, make noises, or drop weights. They ask that you keep yourself reserved and advocate that you only perform the bare minimum. They instruct you that a simple brisk walk on the treadmill is enough to change your body. They force you to perform countless repetitions on rows of big, bulky equipment that simply wastes your time. And you never change. You lose interest and begin to believe that reaching your goal is nothing but a stupid pipe dream!

Their trainers are young, inexperienced and always busy chatting it up with the females. Confused, lost, and unsure you scurry to find someone to help you and lead you in the right direction. And you never do. You simply watch others and copy them. Like an assembly line, you simply perform exercises without any rationale, reason, or direction.

Now, there is a facility complete with everything you need to become stronger, burn fat, and feel better! It begins with proper instruction, support, and structure. Take a minute to learn more about Izzo Strength & Performance Training in Manchester, CT. Click on the links to the right of this page and above. See everything there is to offer and what makes training here so much more different than anywhere else!

Lose Fat, Gain Strength, Look Good, Feel Good.

Serving residents of Manchester, Vernon, Tolland, South Windsor and surrounding towns.