Focus

Trainers . :

. : Michael Marasigan
. : Nick Beatty
. : Tiffanie Barton
. : Katherine Puddu
. : Meaghan Shea
. : Cat Maddox
. : Andrew Gladstone
. : Jason Bonder
. : Milian Gotovac
. : Mimi Peterson
. : Susan Holland
. : Sunny Frumkin
. : Brent Carter
. : Shaffali Miglani

Principals . :

. : Joe Masiello
. : Gabriel Valencia

. : Katherine Puddu, CPT

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Katherine Puddu, CPT . :

Education:

B.A. - Long Island University

Certifications:

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
American Council on Exercise (Life & Weight Management Consultant)
American Fitness Association of America - Pre/post natal
CPR

Additional Information:

A native New Yorker, Katherine graduated from Long Island University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She went on to study Exercise Physiology and received certifications through National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Fitness Association and the American Council on Exercise. She enjoys physical activities and practices Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Hatha yoga. Currently, she is looking to expand her career to work with patients with diabetes, arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Katherine is also an avid kick boxer and competitive runner.

Continuing Education:

Focus Integrated Fitness Journal Reviews: Monthly review of topics relating to current fitness trends, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology and medical journals.

Focus Integrated Fitness Exercise Workshops: Weekly practical training in Yoga, Pilates and Cross Training. All instruction is conducted by leading industry experts.

Advances In Core Training: (Gray Cook, MS, PT, OCS, CSCS)

Behavior Modification Techniques for Fitness & Weight Loss: (Dr. Charles Platkin)

Integrated Flexibility for the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex: (Dr. Len Kravitz)

Lactate Threshold Training : Cardio Prescription: (Dr. Len Kravitz)

Lateral Speed and Agility: (Walter Norton Jr.)

Movement Analysis and Exercise Implementation: (Juan Carlos Santana, M.Ed, CSCS)

Neuromuscular Stretching for the Fitness Professional: (Rodney Corn, MA, PES, CSCS)

Nutrition: Childhood Through Aging: (Dr. Jane Pentz)

Program Design for Special Populations: (Natania Goldberg, NASM PT)

Reaction-based Sports Training: (Gray Cook, MS, PT, OCS, CSC)

Post Rehabilitation of the Knee: (Will Smith,MS, MES)

Strength Training Research: Examining Exercise Variables: (Dr. Wayne Wescott)

Biomechanical Effects and Corrective Strategies for Forward Head and Shoulder Posture: (Rodney Corn, MA, PES, CSCS)

Post Rehab Guidelines for the Lower Extremity: (Dr. Michael Jones)

Exercise Guidelines and Precautions for the Diabetic Client: (Emily Spichal, MPH, CPT)

Interval Training and Obesity: (Steve Bannerot, MA, CSCS)

Patellofemoral Considerations for the Medical and Fitness Professional: (Christopher Johnson, MPT; Jack Mantione, DPT, CSCS)

Concepts in Stretching (Annette Lang, MS, NASM-CPT)