Brandi Dockett

A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer

Brandi Dockett has been an AFAA certified group fitness instructor for the past 12 years, an A.C.E. certified personal trainer for the past 8 years, and is Pre and Post Natal Certified. Brandi calls on a variety of experiences to help our clients achieve their many goals. Her group fitness certification has given her a background in body sculpting, circuit training, sports conditioning, and kickboxing. Additionally, Brandi has experience in Tae Kwon Do, as well as competitive tennis, and has competed in the Marine Corps marathon. These experiences allow her to vary her training style to fit the client, rather than the other way around.

Brandi has experienced the fitness highs and lows of pregnancy. She has taken this experience to develop a program that can tailor specifically to pre-natal and post-natal moms. This program will allow new mothers to remain as active as possible while doing it safely and effectively.

Additionally, Brandi will be heading up our brand new tennis program this spring. Having played tennis competitively, and worked previously as a tennis counselor, she will be heading up a free program designed to teach all our clients the basics of the sport, as well as a structure to play the game.

Brandi feels that fitness should be fun. Her goal is to help her clients find healthy activities that fit their personality, and then teach them safe and effective ways to excel. This attitude should allow clients to stick with a program while constantly pushing themselves in an enjoyable way!

  • Tip of the Month

    August 2010

    Alcohol Eats Away at Muscle Mass

     If increasing muscle mass is one of your goals, then think twice before you go out for a night of heavy drinking. Consuming alcohol in large quantities has a direct effect on your metabolism, causing fat to be stored instead of being utilized as an energy source. Alcohol contains seven “empty” calories per gram, meaning that these calories don’t provide you with any of the essential nutrients you need to build that muscle mass you desire.

    Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption on Your Body
    Muscles—Reduces blood flow to the muscles, causing weakness and deterioration
    Hormones—Reduces testosterone in your blood and increases conversion of testosterone to estrogen, causing increased fat depositing and fluid retention
    Liver—Creates imbalances that can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), fatty liver and hyperlipidemia (build-up of fats in the bloodstream)
    Brain—Cuts off the supply of oxygen to the brain, resulting in a “blackout” caused by a lack of oxygen supply to the brain that can kill tens of thousands of brain cells

    Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption on Physical Performance
    Alcohol is a known depressant that suppresses the brain’s ability to function. Even though you may feel a “high” after several cocktails, the truth is that your reaction time, accuracy, balance, hand-eye coordination and endurance all decrease dramatically. Furthermore, the after-effects of a night of excessive drinking can be detrimental to your fitness goals. Alcohol is a diuretic that may result in dehydration. This dehydration is known to decrease physical performance, so that previous night of drinking will continue to affect you the following day.

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  • Recipe of the Month

    August 2010

    Pepperoni Pizza

     

    Pepperoni pizza gets a healthful makeover with whole-wheat pizza dough and a flavorful tomato sauce that, thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree, provides extra beta carotene and fiber. We’ve topped the pie with low-fat turkey pepperoni, but if you like, use your favorite sliced vegetables instead.

     

    INGREDIENTS

    1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, (see Shopping Tip), thawed if frozen

    1 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree

    1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce

    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

    1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, (1/2 cup)

     

    COOKING DIRECTIONS

    Step 1- Place oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Step 2- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to the size of the baking sheet. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until puffed and lightly crisped on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes.

    Step 3- Whisk pumpkin puree, tomato sauce and garlic powder in a small bowl until combined.

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