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| About LaRue LaRue has been involved in fitness and health his entire life. He considers being selected to help you improve your health and fitness a PRIVILEGE. It's an opportunity to help you help yourself, no matter what your fitness goals are, and to make a positive change in your life. His training philosophy is that "the trainer and the client are a team," and his goal is to make each session challenging, yet fun, as you progress towards the goal(s) you've set for yourself. He began his competitive sports career playing little league baseball. His participation in this sport led to consecutive All-City honors, and an offer to play professionally. As a young adult, he started playing competitive tennis. LaRue currently competes in both sanctioned tournament and league tennis sponsored by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). He has competed in tournaments throughout the United States, and has successfully competed in, and won, dozens of tournaments and league championships. LaRue has received the following Rankings Honors from the USTA for his tournament play in the Mid-Atlantic (VA, MD, DC, and WV) Section, and the State of Virginia:
LaRue has been a certified personal trainer since 1993. During that time, he has successfully trained a wide variety of clients, including many overweight or obese clients looking to reduce body fat and inches, the elderly looking to maintain or improve their strength for everyday activities, women looking to regain their former shape and fitness level after pregnancy, children needing to add exercise to their daily way of life to stave-off childhood obesity, and "normal people" who need to establish a healthier lifestyle by including regular enhance in their daily lives. LaRue continues to work with a variety of athletes (both male and female) as well. He has worked extensively with female athletes, and that part of his practice is particularly satisfying to him. LaRue has trained some of the nation's top USTA ranked junior players, adult tournament and league tennis players, beginners new to tennis, and athletes from a myriad of other sports, including volleyball, running, football, baseball, hockey, fast-pitch softball, basketball, and fencing . Although LaRue gets particular satisfaction from working with those new to exercise and fitness, he enjoys working with each of his clients, no matter their current fitness level or goals. He treats each client individually, and understands that each client's personality and motivations makes them a unique individual, deserving of a unique fitness program designed specifically for them. LaRue clients come with a variety of health and fitness goals, and his enthusiasm and motivational skills in working with his clients help them enjoy working with him. LaRue writes on the subject of health and fitness. His articles have appeared in several publications including Tennis Life Magazine, The Mid-Atlantic Sports Digest, South Carolina Tennis Online, Tennis Mates, The Netly News, The Tennis Server, and Natural Physiques. Reprints of many of his articles can be purchased online and received by email, for one dollar ($1) by clicking on the article's "Buy Now" button below. All reprints are delivered to you via email, so please include your Email Address for prompt delivery of the purchased article! LaRue's first fitness Special Report on Shoulder Strengthening and Core Exercises for Tennis Players and other Racquet Athletes is also now available for purchase online! Fit for Tennis, Fit for Life You've Got the Power! Pounds versus Inches: You Be the Judge Don't Let the Heat Get You Down! Disclaimer LEC Fitness, LLC Copyright 2003-2008 LaRue E. Cook All Rights Reserved |