About Diane

It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to assist others in their quest to achieve better health and fitness.  Whatever your goal may be, whether you are seeking a fitter body…a healthier lifestyle…sports conditioning…fine-tune your nutrition…I am here to share my expertise with you. 

My mission is to share my enthusiasm and passion for health and fitness and to help you Breakout of the Box that may be holding you back from progressing and achieving your own personal goals.

Strength and Fitness = Confidence and Beauty. 
My goal is to help every woman achieve it!
 
 

Diane's Certifications and Training

International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certified Fitness Trainer
(nine years experience)

Female Chain Reaction - Gray Institute
(Understanding pregnancy issues, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence issues and how to utilize functional principles and strategies of the pelvic girdle/pelvic floor as it applies to women)

Heart Zones Training Certification

Paul Chek/C.H.E.K Institute – Swiss Ball Certification

Athletic Training Program (ATP)

Creatine Research Update 2005 - ISSA 

CPR Certification
 

Continuing Education

ISSA Specialist in Performance Nutrition Certification

The Matrix System - Gray Institute
The Pelvic Floor - Gray Institute
Running - Gray Institute
(encompassing the most up-to-date and proven information for functional analysis, injury prevention, training and conditioning, and performance enhancement.)

Affiliations

Professional Member of Personal Training on the Net

Folsom Wellness and Sports Conditioning Center

Fitness Background

I have been active in sports for most of my life.  My competitive athletic history:  softball, tennis, track and field, golf (tournament play), running (5k, 10k, ½ marathon and more), triathlon events, cycling (road racing), catamaran (sailboat) racing, and bodybuilding (3 wins, including the 1997 AAU Ms. California Bodybuilding Champion at age 40! 

Currently, at the age of 51, I feel better than ever.  I am proud to say that I have achieved podium finishes in most races I have participated in for my age group, including Eppie's Ironwoman.  My current passion is trail running.  Wanting to share this passion, I started a semi-annual trail run series, the Folsom Lake Trail Run Series.  You can find out about this fun event at www.breakoutracing.com  Since I converted to trail running, I love running more than ever...I'm totally and completely addicted!!

Hobbies

I enjoy being active outdoors more than anything.  In addition to all of the activities listed above, hiking is a passion because it gives me the opportunity to slow down and get reconnected with myself, with nature, with good friends and family.   Kayaking is wonderful, too because of the peacefulness I feel on the water.

Athletic Coaching and Training Experience

Eight years personal training experience
Assistant Folsom High School Track Coach
Triathlon and Duathlon Race Preparation
Figure Competition Preparation
Bodybuilding Competition Posing Coach
Bodybuilding Competition Posing Routine Choreographer

My Training Philosophy

My approach to training is to train the body as a whole; to include a variety of training methods that will ensure a well-balanced body.  Combining traditional Strength/Resistance Training, Functional Training (training the whole body with movement, including balance, agility, speed, power and plyometrics), Cardiovascular Training (including Heart Zones training), Core Training and Stability Training (including medicine balls, stability balls, Bosu, balance disks, mat pilates and more).  Training methods will be specific to your level of fitness and goals.  If you are an athlete, my sport specific training will improve your performance.  See my Fitness Programs to choose one that is right for you.

An important component of health and fitness is Nutrition.  Helping my clients achieve optimum health through nutrition is essential.  Please see my Nutrition Programs.

I am passionate about challenging my clients to be and do their very best and beyond. From the gym to the great outdoors, I provide opportunities and encourage my clients to try something new...a new sport, a new adventure…something they have not tried before.  Breakout Fitness is breaking out of the box!!

I look forward to hearing from you.

Train on!

Diane Cressey, CFT
916.532.9060