Jorge Merlos
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My journey as a Fitness Professional began as a 19-year-old sophomore in college as I observed how the University of Oregon’s Strength and Conditioning coaches worked with their athletes. By age 22, I had a Psychology degree, but I was heavily immersed in Martial Arts (Muay Thai, Boxing, and Jeet Kune Do). At this point, I successfully obtained my ACSM CPT certification, and taught my first fitness kickboxing class; quickly realizing that I had a talent for instructing one-on-one and group sessions. By age 23, I moved back to LA and continued to hone my skills as a fitness professional while at gyms like Equinox and Box N’ Burn, before ultimately transitioning to 34 Degrees North in Santa Monica.
My favorite part of the job: "I help guide others to healthier, more active, and pain free lifestyles by using a combination of martial arts, corrective exercise, and resistance training."
My workouts utilize a combination of the following:
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Martial Arts/Self Defense (Boxing and Muay Thai)
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Running/Sprinting technique
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Corrective Exercise (useful for general population and Pre/Post Natal women)
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Resistance Training (Kettlebells, Dumbbells, ViPR)
Traits of the “Perfect Client”:
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Punctual and communicative
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Pre/Post Natal women
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Desire to learn self defense in addition to primary goals
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Proactive regarding changing lifestyle habits
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Men and women ages: 13-70yrs old
BODIES FIT
Activities
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Martial Arts/Self Defense (Boxing and Muay Thai)
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Running/Sprinting technique
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Corrective Exercise (useful for general population
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Pre/Post Natal women)
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Resistance Training (Kettlebells, Dumbbells, ViPR)
Cities Served
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles County
Other Info
Session information:
Each session is one hour long
Package purchases will include a monthly plan for accountability tracking
Sessions scheduled ahead of time to secure time slots
24 hr cancellation policy in effect
Late cancels incurs a $40 fee or pulled session if client purchased a package; One time grace (OTG) offered
Self Defense Sessions: gloves/wraps provided for first session only
Location (s):
Gym: 34 Degrees North (in Santa Monica)
Client’s house
Hours:
M: 6am-8pm
T: 6am-8pm
W: 6am-8pm
Th: 6am-8pm
F: 6am-8pm
Sat: 8am-11am
Sun: 10am-1pm
Open/Office Hours:
1-5pm
8pm-10pm
