Carmela Lieras, B.A, CPT-NASM
Carmela received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science from Willamette University in 2002 and is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). During her collegiate education, she also served as a student athletic trainer for 3 years when she was not competing in cross-country and track and field. She is a Z Health Level 1 R-Phase Certified Trainer, and is also certified in TRX Suspension Training.
Being physically active and participating in sports at a young age inspired Carmela to always maintain a healthy lifestyle and to embrace her strength, rather than hide behind it. She came to the conclusion that fitness and athletics always had to be a part of her life, whether she was training or competing or coaching someone else. It wasn’t until she met and began working with the co-owner of Fitness Evolved, Andy Clower, and began attending a variety of informative seminars and mentorships, that she found her true passion for fitness and changing the standard of the fitness industry.
Carmela strongly believes that our bodies function properly only when they are free from restrictions, imbalances, and excessive loads that the joints and muscles are not prepared to handle. During the past year, she and Andy have restructured their training philosophy and have a firm grasp on the most effective and life-changing program design methods and are thrilled to be able to put them into action at Fitness Evolved.
As co-owner of Fitness Evolved, Carmela hopes to instill the same inspiration and motivation into her members as was instilled into her at a young age, but most importantly, seeing her members reach their goals and accomplish what may seem impossible or even unthinkable is the best part of her job!
Andy Clower, ATC
Andy Clower, ATC received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Athletic Training from Anderson University. He has been a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since 2001. During his time at Anderson, he worked with collegiate and high school athletes of all sports. On graduation, he took a job as a main clinical assistant for Anderson's team Orthopedic surgeon, and was also Head Athletic Trainer at a local high school.
Upon moving to the Bay Area, he switched his focus to rehab and functional training. He spent five years working at one of the Bay Area's top Physical Therapy clinics as Head Athletic Trainer.
He has an extensive knowledge of how the body functions and moves, and has worked with many patients and athletes of all levels to not only restore function, but to reach levels beyond their previous abilities. He is an expert in movement assessment and firmly believes that our bodies are amazing machines, well-designed, and capable of doing tremendous things. His approach is detailed, and he works closely with each client, teaching them safe and efficient ways to use their bodies and ensuring carryover to daily life or athletics.
Through his experiences in training and rehab he developed a passion for taking his clients to new levels. Through research, attending seminars, and working directly with some of the best trainers, coaches, and therapists in the world, Andy has developed his Fitness Training system. He is currently a Z Health Level Four R, I, S, and T Phase Certified Exercise Therapy Specialist, as well as a Results Fitness Program Design Expert.
He has become determined to change the standards of the fitness industry and to "bridge the gap" between the low-cost/low-quality high-volume commercial gyms and the high-priced, boutique one-on-one personal training studios that only few can afford. He and his Co-Owner, Carmela Lieras, believe that high quality fitness training should be available to everyone and subsequently founded Fitness Evolved.
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After nearly a decade in fitness and rehabilitation, we’ve become deeply concerned with the low standards of many gyms and trainers. Perhaps you've seen the same things we have: generic workouts foisted on everyone, regardless of ability or goals; haphazard workouts made up on the spot in hopes that increased sweat will equal increased fitness; and trainers of little experience and no ability to design a program that fits a client's goals. We have spent years rehabilitating "strains" and "overuse injuries" resulting from poorly designed, inappropriate "fitness programs." We believe there is a better way.
Instead of waiting for the mainstream fitness industry to catch up with the latest research, we sought out those who are already applying it well- the world leaders in fitness and performance training- and spent thousands of dollars and countless hours being mentored by and learning from them and applying their principles.
Fitness Evolved is the only gym in the Bay Area to be alligned with the world-class, brain-based training system of Z Health and the business and fitness programming system of Results Fitness- recognized world wide for their cuttinge edge business model and unmatched program design for fat loss.
We've created the most evolved training system available, allowing for instant feedback and results while guaranteeing safety and constant breakthroughs. We believe the foundation for any fitness endeavor is a solid, custom-designed fitness program that addresses each individual's needs and goals. We provide each of our members long term programs for guaranteed success -- road maps that take you from where you are to where you want to go. We use sound scientific principles to design programs that pinpoint each individual's desired effects and goals, streamlining the process and getting better results faster.
Some of Our Core Principles:
- Education is key. We promise to never stop learning and implementing the most advanced and evolved training techniques to get the safest and fastest results possible.
- Everyone's body is different and responds to exercise differently- a custom designed program tailored to each individual's needs and goals will bring about the best results.
- The Old Rules no longer apply. In other words, "No pain, no gain" is out the window!
- The Four Pillars of Fitness: Mobility, Stability, Strength, and Cardiovascular Efficiency (not necessarily what you see in a magazine!)
- Fitness by Design, not by Accident!
