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Wendy Larkin Personal Training
Customized Exercise for Continued Recovery
Wendy Larkin is dedicated to delivering personalized training by creating exercise programs customized to your individual needs. Whether you are recovering from an illness, working on strength deficits after an injury, or seeking holistic lifestyle coaching, Wendy will support you on a complete wellness journey.
Medical Exercise
Wendy Larkin is a Certified Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (MES-A) through the Medical Exercise Training Institute. She creates safe and effective exercise programs tailored for individuals with cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, and musculoskeletal disorders following their discharge from physical therapy or chiropractic care.
Cancer Exercise
One in two individuals will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. As a Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, Wendy will develop personalized exercise programs tailored to your specific needs and treatments. This approach aims to reduce treatment side effects, improve range of motion and muscle balance, alleviate pain, and boost your energy levels.
Arthritis Fitness
There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, sexes and races have arthritis, and it is the leading cause of disability in the United States. As an Arthritis Fitness Specialist through the Medfit Education Foundation, Wendy provides safe programming to prevent further joint damage and focuses on flexibility and strengthening the joints.
Stroke Recovery
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 795,000 people experience a stroke every year in the United States; 610,000 of which are first-time strokes. Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds and it is a leading cause of long-term disability (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).Certified through the Medfit Education Foundation, Wendy uses a neuro-centric (brain-based) approach to assess and train to further aid in the recovery after a stroke.
Personal Training
Wendy designs training programs customized to meet your individual goals. Whether you're looking to enhance strength, boost core stability, improve cardiovascular performance, or engage in activity-specific training, she offers exercises that are uniquely suited to you.
Nutrition
Wendy, a Master Nutrition Coach certified by Precision Nutrition and a coach with the Functional Nutrition Alliance, offers both education and lifestyle management coaching. By integrating a comprehensive nutrition assessment with your fitness or health objectives, you can enhance your results and overall wellness.
About
Wendy Larkin is a Certified Personal Trainer with a diverse array of specializations, including Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Stroke Recovery Fitness Specialist, Arthritis Fitness Specialist, Menopause Fitness Specialist, and Master Nutrition Coach.
After shifting from a successful career finance to prioritize her family, Wendy discovered her passion for fitness through martial arts. Utilizing her analytical skills and thorough knowledge of the musculoskeletal, she has built a reputation for recognizing imbalances and weaknesses to create tailored fitness programs.
In her work with clients facing medical challenges, Wendy identified the need for additional expertise to provide appropriate conditioning. With over 20 years of training experience and a dedication to continuous education, she effectively supports a wide range of clients.
Wendy's credentials include certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT, CES, PES, FNS, MMACS), Precision Nutrition (Level 2 Master Coach), Functional Nutrition Alliance (Functional Nutrition Coach), Medical Exercise Training Institute (Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist), CETI Cancer Exercise Training Institute (Cancer Exercise Specialist), Medfit Education Foundation (Stroke Recovery, Menopause, and Arthritis Fitness Specialist), and Evidenced Based Fitness Academy (Level 1 Barefoot Training and Level 2 BarefootRx Specialist).
