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Debby McKnight |
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Biography
Larry has over 8 years
of experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and
competitive bodybuilder. In college, Larry studied kinesiology.
Larry is also a certified kickboxing instructor and has extensive
knowledge about biomechanics applying to the knees, ankles, neck,
and lower back.
Larry has been trained
in the correction of all major postural distortions. Larry can use a
combination of exercise, stretching, and massage to improve your
posture and reduce aches and pains. Larry's experience as an amateur
light-heavyweight bodybuilder has also made him an expert in weight
loss, muscle gain, and shaping specific areas of the body. When
Larry competed in 2007 and 2008 he weighed between 190-198 pounds
with a bodyfat percentage of 4%(caliper test). Larry also works with
athletes to improve power, agility, coordination, speed, strength,
and balance. Larry has also worked with children, elderly, and large
groups.
Follow his lead and your path to success will be a straight line.
There is absolutely NO REASON TO FEEL CONFUSED AND FRUSTRATED any
longer. Larry's program will be both informative and disciplinary.
There are no if's and's or but's, you WILL emerge from your training
skilled and confident.
Larry has been weight training since the age of
eleven. Over time, a hobby evolved into a passion. Larry
considers himself very lucky to be working doing what he loves. Not
only has he enriched the lives of his individual clientele, Larry spent
two and a half years managing and mentoring neophyte trainers as a PT
Director for a global fitness chain.
Larry's training studio is in Tarzana on Ventura
Boulevard and is convenient to all of the West Valley.
Testimonials:
Hey Jason,
Just wanted to take a few minutes to say what an amazing trainer Larry
has been. He has an incredible knowledge of exercises, stretches and
diet, and has a very clear and easily understood manner in communicating
them. His attention to correct and proper form was particularly strong,
and I know I carry that over when I exercise on my own. I feel I have
made tremendous progress since I have started with him, and I would ,and
do, highly recommend him to everyone I meet that is looking for a
trainer.
Thanks to you and to Larry! --------Doug Wolf
I have rheumatoid arthritis and Larry has been able to push me
without aggravating my condition. He has been truly
wonderful.-------Karen Antonelli
Larry has been excellent at retraining my muscles groups to work
properly and has reduced my low back and shoulder pain. Larry is great
at working
on my form and getting great functional as well as visual
results.---------------Sandy Chandler
Larry has made me enjoy exercising. He made me work hard and I
appreciate the results. He is the best trainer I ever had.------------Liza
Chandra
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Biography
Debby McKnight has over 20
years experience as a personal trainer. She is skilled and experienced
in working with clients of all levels of fitness - from beginners and
geriatrics to competitive athletes and bodybuilders, fitness and figure
competitors. As a mother and grandmother, Debbie is a great example of
how to live the fitness lifestyle.
Debbie is available for personal
training in Woodland Hills, California.
Debby is also a well-known former competitive
bodybuilder.
Brief Competitive History:
Jr.
USA Champion
USA
Champion (winning the heavyweight, overall and mixed pairs divisions)
Finalist in:
Ms.
Olympia
Ms.
International
Jan
Tana Classic
IFBB
European Grand Prix
Certifications:
ProPTA - Private Trainers Association - Examiner
PFIT
(Baylor) - Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist
ISSA
AFAA
To schedule training call (310) 772-5105
or email
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For years I
have used the Stairmaster which has allowed me to eat basically what I want
and not gain weight. Yet, as a mother of two and closing in on my 44th
birthday, I noticed that my body had lost much of its tone. So, as a special
gift to myself, I decided to jumpstart my body by losing a little weight
while firming it up, yet I knew I needed help. Through a Google search I
found Jason. After our first meeting, I felt I could put my health and
fitness goals into his hands, his enthusiasm and professionalism had me
sold. He put me on a rigorous program that included nutrition, cardio and
weights. He explained how all three are essential ingredients in achieving a
higher and healthier state of fitness.
Because weight
training is one important part of this program, he put me in touch with an
excellent trainer, Debby McKnight, who works out of a gym closer to my
home. She has a background in professional bodybuilding. She’s extremely
knowledgeable and dedicated. She is also hands on which I truly
appreciated. She made sure I was using proper body form while working out,
not only to avoid injury, but to also give the targeted muscles the best
workout possible.
Their support
and expertise was invaluable in helping me not only achieve my short term
goals but also create healthy lifestyle changes that will benefit me for the
rest of my life. Thanks you two!
Sophia
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Over the years, I've tried a lot of
different activities in the name of
health and challenging myself
(including becoming a vegan for 2
years and running a marathon), but I
secretly always hoped it would give
me that cover of Runners World
physique. It didn't! Eventually, I
had accepted that no matter how hard
I worked, my body was naturally just
oddly shaped and that I was fit and
that's just good enough considering
I was still in much better shape
than most of the people I knew.
I
honestly was blown away by the
results that I saw in just the first
3 weeks of training with Larry! In
addition to helping me get rid of my
butt, Larry has been helping me
correct posture issues that I wasn't
even aware of eliminating knee pain
I had occasionally gotten from
running for the past 4 years.
He
has a very in-depth knowledge of
kinesiology and nutrition and has
explained away many of the myths
from those bizarre fad diets and
exercise routines we try to ignore
but that somehow get into our heads
anyway. Probably the most valuable
thing I've learned from Larry and
Jason is
that staying in great shape isn't
nearly as time consuming as I had
imagined it would be. I only wish
I'd known this 10 years ago when I
was working so hard for half of the
results. Julie
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Krista

I've trained with Larry for over 3 years and
initially my goal was to lose 20 lbs and tone certain areas of my body.
Larry made that challenge fun and attainable. But the true testament to
Larry's skills is teaching me how to keep it off and still be able to
enjoy my life. Anybody can lose weight; the challenge is keeping it off.
I've been able to keep the
20 lbs off ever since and continue to train with Larry to stay healthy
and fit. Larry has taught me how to eat properly so that I can stay at
my goal weight while still enjoying the finer things in life (that would
be ice cream).
Krista
Melanie: 8 weeks age 38 / height 5'6"
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2/12
weight 130 lbs.
body fat 15%
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Now
4/14
weight 117 lbs.
body fat 10.6%
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Before
2/12
weight 130 lbs.
body fat 15%
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Now
4/14
weight 117 lbs.
body fat 10.6%
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Larry takes that dreaded workout and
turns it into an eagerly anticipated experience. He mixes up
each session keeping it exciting yet challenging. He knows how
to push you both mentally and physically to achieve maximum
results and his customized program has included an easily
adaptable nutrition plan, full body resistance routine and
flexible cardio sessions. All I can say is results, results,
results.... Thanks Larry! |
Will

I have worked with a number of trainers over
the years so I have a good basis for comparison. I was happy with my
other trainers at the time but Larry has proven to be the best. He has
an excellent knowledge of physiology, and a keen awareness of how each
exercise looks when done properly. He explains each exercise in simple
terms that I understand easily. He is able to tell me exactly where I
should feel each exercise, allowing me to know whether I’m doing it
correctly. His feedback gives each of my work-outs optimum efficiency.
I have obtained incredible results, and learned a lot in a short time.
Larry is very professional. I never feel intimidated or embarrassed
even if I can’t do something right away. He always puts me at ease,
interjecting encouragement and humor. He makes the work-outs as much
fun as they are effective. Will
I am over 50 and had
never worked with a personal trainer before coming to Larry. I have
only been working with him for a few months but am very happy with
the results so far and plan to continue working with him. Larry is
extremely knowledgeable. He is also kind, caring and patient. I
appreciate his thoughtfulness and creativity in designing exercises
for me that accommodate my specific workout goals and physical
limitations. He makes working out fun and challenging without being
intimidating.
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