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Vincent Vergara

Vincent earned his degree Kinesiology through the Fitness Specialist program at Indiana University Bloomington.  The program focused on applying research to practice.  He had a focused interest on motor pattern development for sport performance, general fitness and rehabilitation.  He used this knowledge to explore his own limitations; reaching within a minute from the Olympic qualifying time for the 5000 meter distance, achieving a top three national ranking in road cycling, and placing top in the state in Autocross- a form of sports car racing.  Vincent evaluates new clients with biomechanical analysis software to identify the compensation patterns responsible for injuries and limitations in performance; whether it's for daily activities or for world-class sports performance.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • | B.S. Kinesiology (Indiana University Bloomington) 2011
  • | ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • | ACE Certified Sports Conditioning Specialist
  • | ACE Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist
  • | ACE Certified Functional Training Specialist
  • | ACE Certified Weight Management Specialist
  • | CPR & AED Certified (American Heart Association)

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