Profile:

Vanessa Laniawe

LA MESA, CA US 91942

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About Vanessa Laniawe: Unlike most personal trainers, I didn't start out loving fitness, health, or sports. Until the end of high school and early years of college, I was extremely overweight and unhealthy.  Then, like most people looking to make a proactive change in their health, I decided enough was enough, and that it was time to make a change.  I slowly started eating healthier, exercising, and I got into kickboxing in college.  From there, a passion was ignited.  I went on to study a couple of other martial arts, but had to put that on hiatus while I finished my degree at SDSU.  After I graduated, I realized I didn't want a career in the major I studied in, and went back to my martial arts training. At my previous job, I fell in love with educating others (especially kids), so when I got back into training, I realized that I wanted to share my knowledge and passion of martial arts by becoming a certified black belt/instructor.  Well, it turns out that a big part of martial arts is self-respect.  If I wanted my students to respect their bodies and their health, I would need to share with them the knowledge of how to do so.  Thus, I decided to become a personal trainer.  I have learned that leading a healthy life, much like studying a martial art, is a never-ending journey.  I am truly honored to be a part of my clients' journeys to their ideal, healthy lifestyles.

ACE Certifications: Personal Trainer

Years Certified with ACE: 3 years

Programs & Rates: Contact me

Years in the Industry: 1

Specialties: Group Fitness
Boot Camp
Functional Training
Group Strength
Kickboxing and Boxing
Martial Arts and MMA
Personal and Small Group Training
Bodyweight Training
Functional Training
Special Populations and Conditions
Overweight and Obesity
Youth
Specialized Equipment Training
Suspension Training

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