Personal Trainer Overview

As a personal trainer and fitness professional, my objectives are to provide the best possible instruction to help my clients achieve their goals in the safest way possible, to maintain an ongoing commitment to bettering the lives of others, and to stay current with the latest research and developments within the fitness industry.

Training Philosophy

Typically, society only concerns itself with health and fitness when it is in jeopardy. There is nothing more valuable to us then our health and physical well-being, yet we take it for granted. Sadly, we have grown accustomed to the quick fix and look for instant solutions to problems when they arise, rather than taking preventative steps to safeguard our health and fitness. In the end we blame ourselves for failing the diet or regimen that the infomercials promised us were the answer to all our ailments. But its not your fault - it never was. Diets don't work and crazy fitness regimens were designed to make you fail, period. Legacy Health & Fitness is committed to helping its clients live a legacy of health and fitness, developing a greater appreciation of what can be achieved in order to add years to one's life as well as life to one's years.

Education

To fulfill the Fitness Institute's requirements to be a Certified Personal Training Specialist. (CPTS), I have successfully completed 300 hours of comprehensive academic training including written and practical examinations in Exercise Physiology, Fitness Instruction, Fitness Testing, Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training, Nutritional Education and Weight Management.

Bio

"Coach Leo has been my trainer for over two years now and has worked my corner in several boxing shows. Not only has he completely transformed me to be an elite athlete but Florida State PAL Champion and future Olympian." -Jeff Souffrant, Florida Golden Gloves Champion (n), FL State PAL Champion (n) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I feel honored and privileged to have you as my trainer and friend. You keep me motivated and energized and I appreciate the creativity and planing that you put into every workout. Your dedication and commitment to the profession are what sets you apart from every other trainer out there." -Chris Hill, Realtor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "My name is Donato De Martiis, I am professional boxer, my conditioning trainer is Leo Tobares, he is the person that gets me ready for my fights. Leo Tobares is a very knowledgeable Trainer in terms of nutrition, conditioning and the science of boxing, he is a trainer who knows how to achieve the goals of an athlete, he is persistent and he knows how to adjust to the needs of every single athlete. I’d like to add that he has also knowledge in sport psychology; he knows how to keep an athlete mentally sharp and mentally take him to next level. My experience is extremely satisfactory, I would certainly refer him to any professional athlete of all kinds and also to any person who wants achieve personal objectives such as: getting back in shape, get stronger or simply be advised in what diet to follow." -Donato De Martiis, Professional Boxer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leo is a great trainer and coach! Since I started training with him I lost 40lbs to get in shape for boxing and he's coached me through four wins in the ring. His programs helped me gain conditioning, speed, and strength. he always finding new exercises and everything he incorporates into the workouts are there for a reason and it's not just a cut-and-paste routine used to get byry perceptive of what goes on in the ring and knows just the right moves to help you win. wonderful trainer to have at your side whether you're looking to compete or just get in shape!" -Pia Abraham, National Golden Gloves Champion (n), Florida Golden Gloves Champion (n), State PAL Champion (n)