Val Strang's Burn Boot Camps

In 1995 and 1996 I competed in the "Ms Galaxy" competition in Venice Beach, California, placing as one of the top finalists (out of 450 competitors). The competition obstacle course included a 45 feet cargo net, monkey bars, hurdles; jump staggered tires, and a 15 feet wall. Strenuous military style training was required for this competition in addition to studying for the written nutrition and fitness test. The crowd-leaser, swim suit competition was the moment to display all of our hard work.

During that time, I attained my AFAA certification for personal training. Since then, I have attained several certifications and attended many conferences to study specific areas of interest. I am currently certified by NFPT and ISSA, for personal training and obtained a Pilates certification. Presently, I teach Pilates and boot camps programs. I enjoy them very much because they are fun and very effective. You can also find me personal training and teaching group fitness at a local gym.

In my leisure time, I have been completing half marathons since 2001 and have collected four medals. I am also working towards a martial arts Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, currently a Blue Belt.

Professional Experience

Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for St. Louis Workout
Crestwood, Missouri

½ Marathon Runner - Runs 2 to 3 ½ Marathons Per Year

TaeKwonDo Blue Belt
Currently Pursuing a Black Belt to Become an Expert in Martial Arts

Ms. Galaxy - Venice, California
Fitness Contestant and Certified by AFFA and Free Style
Attained the 220th Rank With 550 Contestants From All Over the World

Professional Bodybuilder
Awarded More Than 40 Trophies and Medals While Competing In the USA and Mexico

Education

Degree in Psychology
School of Psychology In Mexico and University Of Missouri - Kansas City

Certifications

Certified by Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Certified by National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
Certified by International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

Other Fitness Education

Institute for Natural Resources (INR):
Weight Matters: Obesity, Hormones & Appetite

Organized by Fit in the City - St. Charles Community College:
Pilates w/Resist-A-Ball
Stretch w/Strength
Hard Core Training
Step up to the Mat

Midwest Mania / SCW Fitness Education:
Bosu Strength and Athletic Conditioning for Personal Trainers
Personal Training Fundamentals
Plyometric Power Training
Feed Me I’m Yours
Martial Fitness Kick Butt Choreography
Breakthrough Ball Training
Medicine Ball Workout
Deep Definition 2004
GRAVITY: Up close & Personal Training
Fact from Fiction: Designing Weight Training Programs
Interval Training & Weight Loss
Lower Body Program Designs

Television Appearances
Appeared In Several TV Commercials for New Lady Fitness
Appeared In Commercial for St. Louis Workout

Contact Artie Heizer:
Email: artie@burnbootcamps.com

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Artie Heizer
	Personal Trainer Born in Mexico City, and the daughter of a doctor, at an early age I had an interest in health and nutrition and was very active in sports. As a teenager I practiced the true Hatta Yoga for six years which taught me many interesting aspects of the Yoga philosophy and the vegetarian way of life. By 1982, I was already into competitive bodybuilding, representing "Venus Gym". I traveled all over Mexico and the United States competing, collecting 18 trophies. During this time I also attended The University of San Luis Potosi School Of Psychology. I graduated in 1984 and transferred to the University of Missouri Kansas City where I continued in the School of Psychology, never losing my interest in bodybuilding. I attended John Casablanca’s Modeling School in 1989 and signed several contracts with modeling agencies. I received exposure in many different magazines and an exclusive interview for Metro Singles Magazine in Kansas City. Additionally, I worked in advertising for Casual Corner, Karen Charles and other stores all over Kansas City.
In 1995 and 1996 I competed in the "Ms Galaxy" competition in Venice Beach, California, placing as one of the top finalists (out of 450 competitors). The competition obstacle course included a 45 feet cargo net, monkey bars, hurdles; jump staggered tires, and a 15 feet wall. Strenuous military style training was required for this competition in addition to studying for the written nutrition and fitness test. The crowd-leaser, swim suit competition was the moment to display all of our hard work. During that time, I attained my AFAA certification for personal training. Since then, I have attained several certifications and attended many conferences to study specific areas of interest. I am currently certified by NFPT and ISSA, for personal training and obtained a Pilates certification. Presently, I teach Pilates and boot camps programs. I enjoy them very much because they are fun and very effective. You can also find me personal training and teaching group fitness at a local gym. In my leisure time, I have been completing half marathons since 2001 and have collected four medals. I am also working towards a martial arts Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, currently a Blue Belt. Professional Experience Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for St. Louis Workout Crestwood, Missouri ½ Marathon Runner - Runs 2 to 3 ½ Marathons Per Year TaeKwonDo Blue Belt Currently Pursuing a Black Belt to Become an Expert in Martial Arts Ms. Galaxy - Venice, California Fitness Contestant and Certified by AFFA and Free Style Attained the 220th Rank With 550 Contestants From All Over the World Professional Bodybuilder Awarded More Than 40 Trophies and Medals While Competing In the USA and Mexico Education Degree in Psychology School of Psychology In Mexico and University Of Missouri - Kansas City Certifications Certified by Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified by National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) Certified by International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Other Fitness Education Institute for Natural Resources (INR): Weight Matters: Obesity, Hormones & Appetite Organized by Fit in the City - St. Charles Community College: Pilates w/Resist-A-Ball Stretch w/Strength Hard Core Training Step up to the Mat Midwest Mania / SCW Fitness Education: Bosu Strength and Athletic Conditioning for Personal Trainers Personal Training Fundamentals Plyometric Power Training Feed Me I’m Yours Martial Fitness Kick Butt Choreography Breakthrough Ball Training Medicine Ball Workout Deep Definition 2004 GRAVITY: Up close & Personal Training Fact from Fiction: Designing Weight Training Programs Interval Training & Weight Loss Lower Body Program Designs Television Appearances Appeared In Several TV Commercials for New Lady Fitness Appeared In Commercial for St. Louis Workout Contact Artie Heizer: Email: artie@burnbootcamps.com [ Close Window ] Copyright © Val Strang's Burn Boot Camps LLC.