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LaRue Cook

Alexandria, VA 22315
www.lecfitness.com
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Hi and welcome to my profile. My name is LaRue. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Performance coach. In addition to the basic personal training certification, I have studied and earned advanced certifications in Strength and Conditioning, Sports Performance and Injury Prevention. I work ... moreHi and welcome to my profile. My name is LaRue. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Performance coach. In addition to the basic personal training certification, I have studied and earned advanced certifications in Strength and Conditioning, Sports Performance and Injury Prevention. I work with a wide-variety of clients, Including general fitness clients, athletes of all ages, and post-rehab clients - each presenting with their own individual goals and needs. In addition to Personal Training and Sports Performance work for individuals and small groups, I also provide Corporate Wellness services to companies and employers of all sizes. I have served as Fitness Director to a larger Corporate Fitness facility, as well as Director of Wellness, Fitness and Recreation at a local College. In both capacities, I was responsible for programming safe and effective fitness and wellness programs for a wide-variety of employees. I believe in making fitness, wellness and health accessible to everyone, and in that regard, I am prepared to work with you in a variety of training locations. Whether we train at your home, outdoors, your office or one of the studios that I am affiliated with, convenience and flexibility in scheduling and location is the cornerstone of my practice. In addition to my reasonable training fees, I am a Participating Provider to over 20 health insurance companies, which translates to an immediate discount to you if you hold a valid insurance cards from the participating companies. You can contact me for details. I have dedicated my 17+ years of training, writing and research to helping females of all ages, sizes, shapes and fitness levels achieve their health and fitness goals, whether they be related to sports performance or to general health and wellness. I am PASSIONATE about helping you, my client achieve whatever fitness and health-related goals you have set for yourself. My work in the field of exercise, fitness and health has led to my authoring dozens of articles for several health and fitness publications. In 2004 I was selected for the distinct honor of being one of only two Certified Personal Trainers in the United States to sit on the Board of Examiners for the National Board of Fitness Examiners. In 2009 I authored a Continuing Education course for the International Sports Sciences Association. Authoring and publishing these types of pieces is my way of connecting and educating people that I might not otherwise reach. My style of training can be characterized as FUN but CHALLENGING. My client base is diverse - take a look at my "Success Story," and my uploaded Video to get a sense of the breadth of clients I work with. So, now you know a bit about me and my passion for what I do. What is your fitness goal? Your passion related to your health? Whatever it may be, my promise to you is that if we work together you will receive my undivided attention and best efforts in helping you get there! less
Profession
Club or Studio Owner, Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning Pro
Expertise
Activities:
Golf, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Personal Training, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field
Specialties:
Corporate Wellness, Executive Fitness, Family Fitness, Fat Loss, Fitness Assessment, Injury Prevention, Personal Training, Plyometrics, Senior Fitness, Speed and Agility Training, Sports Conditioning, Strength Training, Weight Management, Wellness/Preventive, Women's Fitness
Degrees
BSc. Health Science
JD Law
Years Experience
16-20 years
NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Verified
International Youth Conditioning Association - Youth Conditioning Specialist
Agency Unavailable
International Youth Conditioning Association - Speed and Agility Trainer
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USA Weightlifting - Sports Performance Coach, Level 1
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Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education F - Sports Performance and Injury Prevention Trainer
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AFAA - Personal Trainer Certification
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USA Track & Field - USATF Course Certification
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American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency

LaRue's Locations

LEC Fitness, LLC - Owner/Manager
Brookleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315
www.lecfitness.com | 703-217-2309
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LEC Fitness, LLC - Trainer/Instructor
Within 25 miles of 22315 (Mobile Training Radius)
www.lecfitness.com | 703-217-2309
LEC Fitness, LLC - Owner/Manager
Within 25 miles of 22315 (Mobile Training Radius)
www.lecfitness.com | 703-217-2309

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Cash, Credit Cards, Cashier's Check
Awards & Accomplishments
Adjunct Professor - Girls' and Women's Fitness and Exercise; Youth Training and Conditioning
Board of Examiners - National Board of Fitness Examiners
Published Author: You Throw Girl - A Guide to Stronger Shoulders and Core for Female Athletes (Amazon.com: http://tiny.cc/frjzo)
Author - Continuing Education (Deceleration Training for Female Athletes)
Exercise and Sports Conditioning Expert Commentator: ESPN.com, Tennis View Magazine, Women's Basketball Magazine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
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Angela M
On Aug 27, 2011
I have been obese my entire life, and was over 100+ overweight when I began working with LaRue. I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. I had always believed that a professional trainer was more interested in working with professional athletes than overweight women. Plus, I had seen personal trainers at work in local gyms, and they just seemed robotic and cookie cutter in their approach. I was very fortunate to find LaRue. He was very respectful and made me feel very comfortable, which was greatly appreciated as I was already extremely self-conscious about my body. He carefully evaluated my fitness level and created a program that considered both my capabilities and limitations. The routines and programs he developed for me changed many times over the course of our partnership, as I steadily improved my fitness level and lost 92 pounds. Best of all, I had a lot of fun in the process, as LaRue has a natural ability to relate to people of all ages and walks of life; loves helping others to achieve their goals; and has an infectious positive energy that makes you WANT to succeed. Stop reading the reviews and give him a call!

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    LaRue's Exercise Videos

    Female Athletes: Strong Bodies, Strong Minds

    February 16, 2012

    Sportsmetrics; ACL Injury Prevention Testing by LEC Fitness

    February 5, 2012

    We R Athletes

    August 26, 2011
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    LaRue's Success Stories

    Taking It One Day At A Time

    May 25, 2011
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    LaRue's Answers

    Obesity is officially a disease.

    Hi Joanne. Great question! I think that this further opens the door for the 'possibility' that we fitness professional... read more

    My Trapezius pain is so bad that the pain I feel at the base of my skull is so intense I cannot sleep. What can I do ?

    Highly recommend that you see your physician - IMMEDIATELY.

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    I need your feedback on starting semi-private personal training sessions.

    Hi Gwynn. This looks good. My only question would be do you really mean that the rate 'per person' would be HIGHER tha... read more

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