About Christy Dalton

Professional Training Experience:

Business Owner/Personal Trainer : Fit Chix Personal Training Orinda 

• Owned and operated personal training business.  Conducted  boot camps to encourage strength gains through specified exercise movements.  Planned  training sessions and tracked and monitored results by performing regular assessments. Developed weight training and nutrition plans for figure athletes to help them reach optimal condition for competition.

Running Coach : Running Club 26.2 Bay Area                                                                 

•  Coached & scheduled training runs for multi-level running group from beginning of training to marathon/half marathon completion. Mentored and motivated to ensure milestones were met and ultimate goal was achieved.

Track Coach/Strength Leader : Orinda Intermediate School/Miramonte HS                

• Designed strength routines to increase core strength which resulted in stronger athletic performances. Ran with team and provided functional training feedback.

Personal Trainer :  Fitness Together Lafayette                                                                  

• Developed unique and individualized programs that enabled clients to achieve satisfaction and reach their personal fitness goals.

PT & Fitness Instructor: 24 Hr Fitness, YMCA, Lafayette Health Club                               

• Taught strength training classes to all fitness levels and modified movements for individuals based on specific need or to aid in injury prevention.
• Ensured effective and safe use of equipment & implemented specialized new fitness programs for members to attain their fitness goals.

Skills:

• Advanced weight lifting experience and knowledge of working weight lighting principles, proper use of weight equipment, & ability to instruct by example.
• Skilled in developing exercise programs based on individual assessments and needs.
• Experienced in performing fitness assessments including body fat composition, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular functioning.
• Established ability in maintaining effective working relationships & giving concise verbal and written instruction.

Certifications: CPR & First Aid, ACE Certification

Continuing Education:   

• Sports Specific & Functional Training – DSW 2013
• Winning Sports Nutrition – DSW Fitness 2010
• Personal Trainer Practical Training – ACE 2009
• Sports Conditioning – YMCA 2007
• Balance, Stability & Coordination – Exercise Etc. 2006
• Training & Conditioning for Sport Performance – ACE 2005
• Active Flexibility – Exercise Etc. 2004

Athletic Achievements:      

• ‘09-Present ~ National Figure Athlete (Placed top three in all competitions & placed fifth at Nationals).
• May 2013 ~ Won two classes at Contra Costa Figure Show
• TBD – TBD ~ Won divisions in 5k Races:Lafayette Reservoir Run/Primos Danville

Marathons:

• Honolulu – ’94,’96 (9^th in age group)
• Boston – ’94, Napa, San Diego-Rock n Roll (8^th in age group with finishing time of 3:12)