FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Here are the 9 specific steps involved in the process: First, I do a complete evaluation on your current health and fitness levels by conducting various questionnaires, request a blood chemistry test, and fitness assessement tests. The goal is to find out what factors are causing you to feel lousy and any underlying health conditions you may be unaware of. Step 2, I coach you to create your own life vision, goals, and action plan to attain the results you desire. Step 3, I design, coach, and train you on strength workout routines which focus on creating lean muscle with toning and shaping, core development, injury prevention, and efficient movement. All workouts are changed every 2 weeks to avoid plateaus and enhance progressive results. Step 4, I design, coach, and train you on various cardiovascular workout routines which focus on cross-training, high intensity with low impact, and maximum calorie burning and fat burning. Step 5, I design, coach, and train you on various flexibility routines to strengthen ligaments/tendons, prevent injury, increase range of motion, and move better in your daily life. Step 6: I teach you healthy eating habits and provide you with sample meal plans according to your specific metabolic rate designed to fuel your workouts, and at the same time, delicious and tasty. Step 7: I provide recommendations for nutrition supplements for healthy, energetic living, and vitality. Step 8: I provide coaching tips to live a healthy lifestyle, such as stress management, sleep, and leisure. Step 9: Periodic formative evaluations to hold you accountable.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Louis holds a M.S.Ed. in Physical Education and a B.S. in Recreation and Park Management from Old Dominion University. He has the following specialty certifications: certified personal trainer, International Fitness & Professionals Association (IFPA) certified strength and sports conditioning specialist (soccer), IFPA certified senior fitness specialist, IFPA certified sports medicine specialist, IFPA certified lifestyle fitness coach (Levels I & II), IFPA certified high-intensity interval training specialist, IFPA certified nutrition fitness coach, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) certified holistic life coach, NESTA certified aquatic fitness professional, Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) certified aquatic rehab specialist, Huey Athletic Network certified aquatic fitness trainer, NESTA certified instructor, IMPACT Method Intense Group Fitness, NESTA certified learn to swim instructor, Swim Lessons University certified park and recreation professional, National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) certified soccer coach “E” License, United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
With more than 25 years experience in fitness, recreation and sports as an administrator, personal trainer, coach, and athlete, Louis Moore is recognized as a leading authority on fitness and parks and recreation management. Louis designs and coaches fitness, sports, and aquatics programs for youth, adults, seniors and persons with disabilities. Louis and his wife, Cida, own and operate Cida Fitness in Sugar Land, TX specializing in personal training, group fitness classes, and nutrition coaching. He works as division manager with the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department for over 20 years managing various fitness/sports/aquatics programs and park facilities. He also coaches and trains individuals privately, coaches youth club soccer and basketball, and leads group fitness classes with Cida Fitness.