Our philosophy is based strongly on origin and intent. God created man as the pinnacle of His handywork so it is man's right to be strong and sound in body, mind and spirit. That state of wholeness is what we call Majestic Balance. All of our programs focus on purposeful movement and proper technique to restore the natural power of balance. We achieve this by integrating the tenants of Massage Therapy, Personal Training, Active Isolated Stretching, Biomechanics of Resistance Training and the latest advances in Bodyweight Training, the TRX. This has enabled us to lead our clients through the successful transformations of their bodies while simultaneously building and protecting the body. Resultantly, we are immensely proud of our "Ups" and "Downs;" namely the increases in flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, core strength and stability accompanied by the decreases in bodyfat and risk of injury. We like to think of the caterpillar and the butterfly. Although the former is mobile it is limited in its physical dexterity. We skillfully direct the struggle within the "Cocoon" so that the client emerges functionally sound with the added benefit of a healthier and happier self Image.
Karlton has a combined total of more than 27 years of international experience in the Fitness and Wellness Industries. He has been successfully engaged in the industries longer than many of the local trainers have been alive. Simply put, he is the resident expert! He is Tampa's TRX Technician and Premier Body Engineer!
Karlton has been taught by the Best:
Phil Tyne - Former San Diego Chargers Strength and Conditioning Coach. Inventor of various cutting edge fitness related products.
Dr. Ann de Wees Allen - Nutritionist to former Super Bowl athletes and Director of Sports Science Research for Human Sports Performance.
Jonathan Ross - Discovery Health's National Body Challenge Fitness Expert, TRX Master Trainer and Award-Winning Trainer of the Year.
Karlton has worked with the Best:
Anne Marie Letko - Former American distance running standout and two time Olympian.
Salvador Convento - Tang Soo Do World Champion and Chief Instructor for Boot Camp San Diego.
Karlton has been selected by the Best:
Jeff Krushell - President of Human Sports Performance
While developing and implementing programs for the U. S. Navy's Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) he achieved a 90% success rate for the program's participants and earned two Navy - Marine Corps Achievement Medals awarded by the Secretary of the Navy in 2002 and 2006. He was selected as a sponsored Triathlete with Injinji Footwear in 2002 and was the Male Athlete of the Year Nominee for 2001 in Rota, Spain. His international competition in a myriad of events including Power Lifting, Body Building, Strong Man Competitions, Track & Field, Rugby, Jiu Jitsu, Swimming and Diving contributed heavily in him securing an election to the Human Sports Performance Committee in 2007. His knowledge is not merely theoretical, he has applied and lived it! In May 2010 Karlton received a distinguished appointment as an Executive Director for Human Sports Performance. So it is with great confidence that we offer his expertise to the sports professionals and residents of Tampa Bay.