Justin Levine
Kelly Montana
Becoming a Better Runner - Part 1
Justin has a reputation as one of the top fitness professionals in California. He is the owner and founder of California Fitness Academy in Visalia, CA. He has worked with hundreds of clients from all walks of life. From professional athletes, junior college athletic teams, high school athletes, endurance athletes, youth sport teams and the general fitness population, Justin’s approach is to increase an individual’s vitality of life through cutting edge exercise and nutrition prescription. Justin prides himself on learning the science behind exercise and his program is constantly researched and updated. He attends seminars and workshops throughout the year and is alwaysreading related material.
Along with training and fitness coaching, Justin is an author, motivational and public speaker and active community member. Justin is a free lance writer and his articles can be seen at www.strengthcoach.com, the world’s best online resource for strength and conditioning,www.trifuel.com, a triathlon resource, www.active.me, a triathlon resource and www.myfitnesschannel.com. He also writes a weekly column for the Visalia Times Delta Newspaper titled “Fitness Tips of the Week”. Justin is an active participant in the sport of triathlon. He founded and is the President of the Visalia Triathlon Club and has completed over 25 multi-sport events, including 3 Half Ironmans and 2 half-marathons.
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B.A. in Human Performance and Sport from New Mexico Highlands University
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Conducts strength and conditioning clinics/seminars for local high
school athletic departments
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Speaker and presenter to local service clubs, high school health
classes, the city of Visalia’s recreation division and local
businesses about health and fitness
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Regular contributor as an expert in strength and conditioning to these
forums: www.strengthcoach.com and www.trifuel.com
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Strength and conditioning coach to the College of Sequoias Softball and
the Women’s Basketball teams.
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Attends national fitness and business seminars throughout the year (www.performbetter.com)
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Actively competes in the sport of Triathlon. Completed over 25
endurance events over the past 5 years. PRs: 1 mile: 5:25, 5k:
19:03, 10k: 39:48, ½ Marathon: 1:34, 1/2 Ironman: 5:25, Olympic
Distance Triathlon: 2:18
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Played college football for New Mexico Highlands University. Was
named to all-conference and all-academic teams. Also played for
the Central Valley Coyotes arena football team as the place-kicker in
2004.
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California Fitness Academy
Kelly Montana resides in Springville and owns and
operates “Coach Kelly Mo” fitness center located across the street
from the River Island Golf Course-no affiliation. Besides a lifelong
passion for health and fitness, she has been involved in the industry
since 1980. Experience includes competing in various Triathlons, the LA
Marathon, and numerous other competitive events including the Napa Valley
College Women’s Golf Team, plus she has been very involved in Health
Club start ups, gym management and group exercise instruction.
Her credentials include the following;
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B.S.
Cal Poly Pomona, Microbiology, Chemistry Minor, Med Tech Option
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Certified
Personal Trainer (CPT), National Association of Sports Medicine
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Certified
Golf Fitness Instructor, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)
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Level
4 Yoga-working towards a 200 RYT
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Pilates
She also teaches Spin Classes and “Butts and Guts” class at McDermont Field House and other various corporate arrangements. Kelly also loves and teaches golf-specializing in beginners of all ages. See