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  1. Meet the Team

    Lisa Wright

    Founder/Co-Owner
    Board Chair, L.G.W. Fitness, Inc.
    FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR
    E5Collective Coach
     

    Specializing In Sports Nutrition, Low Back Conditioning, Fitness and Pregnancy, Physiology and Exercise, Fitness and Fibromyalgia, Shoulder Complex: New Advances, Fitness, Posture, and the Aging Spine as business marketing to the aging population. E5Collective (aka Bootcamp with a Purpose)

    Email: lisa@ypbtrainingstudio.com 

    Lisa ran and taught aerobics classes in 1997-98 but struggled with “Skinny Fat.” She discovered resistance training and, more importantly, “Right Nutrition” in late 1998, which led her into the sport of Natural bodybuilding. She won awards in three shows and was privileged to judge several bodybuilding shows.

    Lisa continues to brisk walk/run, road cycle, mountain bike, lift weights 4 -5 times a week, jump rope, and lately, “Pickle Ball” to maintain a “toned” and functionally strong body at 62. Married to a retired pharmacist, John Wills, they recently purchased a home in Wimberley, TX, to spend more weekend time with grown daughters, Sarah Wright and Holly Maxwell.

    Lisa founded Your Personal Best Training Studio in 1999 and specializes in helping people over 50 achieve their personal best!

    Lisa’s Strengths:

    • Relator: enjoys close relationships with others; takes satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
    • Strategic: exceptionally talented in creating alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, she can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. 
    • Learner:  desires to learn and make continuous improvements; gets excited by the learning process.
    • Connectedness: has faith in the link among all things. Believes there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning. 
    • Arranger: can organize but also has a flexibility that complements this ability. She likes to determine how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity. 

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    Juan Guerrero

    Co-Owner/Director of Operations/ Fitness Professional YPB Training Studio
    TAMUCC Bachelors in Kinesiology 
    ACE – Certified Personal Trainer
    FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR 

    Specializing In: Group Training, Fascia Release, HIIT Training, Progressing Beginning Clients, Strength and Cardio Circuits, Fun and Functional Training

    Interests Are Sports Health and Fitness Nutrition How exercise can save lives Finding ways to motivate people Strength and agility exercises Dieting Neuromuscular training Fighting Obesity Juan says, even though most people do not like to exercise, just by doing a simple walk 30 mins a day can have positive changes in your life. People like to make excuses for not working out, but walking for 15 minutes around the block and 15 minutes back won’t kill or hurt anyone. Juan says he exercises because it helps him relieve stress, and he actually enjoys working out. Now that he is working at YPB, he realizes that the toughest part for people is actually getting to the gym, but we know that once you are here, we will do our best for you to achieve Your Personal Best!

    Juan’s Strengths:

    • Achiever:  works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
    • Analytical:  searches for reasons and causes; has the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.  
    • Competition:  measures his progress against the performance of others; strives to win first place and revels in contests.
    • Focus:  can take direction, follow through, and make corrections necessary to stay on track, then prioritize and act.
    • Futuristic:  is inspired by the future and what could be; energizes others with his visions of the future.  

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    Cathy Hart

    Elite Fitness Professional at Your Personal Best Training Studio
    Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Texas with Two Master’s Degrees from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR 

    Certified Tai Chi Instructor; Certified E5 Collective Trainer

    Specializing In: Group Training, HIIT Training, Progressing Beginning Clients, Strength and Cardio Circuits, Fun and Functional Training, Tai Chi

    Interests Are:  

    Away from YPB, I work on my Norwex business and spend time cooking, gardening, reading, walking, riding my bicycle, visiting with friends and book club members, and doing (beginning) yoga and various crafts, including mosaics, embroidery, and needlepoint.  I have many interests and like to keep my creative juices flowing.

    My husband and I love music and have been working our way through an (unwritten) “bucket list” of performers we want to see “live” before they stop touring.   Before COVID stopped our plans, we saw several of our ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s favorites, including America, John Mellencamp/Carlene Carter/Emmylou Harris, (my all-time fav) James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, K.D. Lang, Carole King’s show “Beautiful,” Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie (formerly of Fleetwood Mac), Alison Krauss, and Diana Krall.  In the last two years, we’ve seen James Taylor again (did I mention he’s my all-time favorite?) with Jackson Browne, Diana Krall (again), The Chicks, Patty Griffin, and Alison Krauss (again) with Robert Plant.

    In addition to the above, my life is focused on my husband, daughter, and son-in-law, who live in North Dakota with my two adorable grandbabies — Maggie, who is 2, and her brother Forrest, who was just born this past spring.  Unfortunately for me, my son-in-law’s military service keeps my babies WAY too far away for me to see them as often as I would like.  I am also actively involved in the care of my stepfather, and I love spending time with my three 4-legged babies (I think some people call them cats) and assisting with activities at my church.

    Cathy’s Strengths:

    • Intellection:  is introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions
    • Deliberative:  takes serious care in making decisions and choices; anticipates the obstacles
    • Responsibility:  takes psychological ownership of what she says she will do; values honesty and loyalty
    • Individualization:  is intrigued with the unique qualities of each person
    • Relator:  enjoys close relationships with others; takes satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal

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    Judith Cutright

    Elite Fitness Professional at Your Personal Best Training Studio
    FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR; Certified E5 Collective Trainer

    Specializing: Group Training, HIIT Training, Progressing Beginning Clients, Strength and Cardio Circuits, Fun and Functional Training.

    Interests Are:

    Away from YPB, Judith is the Founder and President of Cutright Communications, a video production and PR company for
    major corporations, educational institutions, and non-profits. She has produced medical information and CME-accredited programs for Global Healthcasts Network.

    She is a children’s author. Her first book in the Band of Angels series, “Wings of Different Colors,” is on sale now. Her first book in her marine wildlife series will be published soon.

    Judith believes in service above self and serves on several Community Boards, including the Food Bank Holding Committee, the Art Center of Corpus Christi Board of Governors, the Salvation Army Board of Governors, the Executive Women’s International Board, and the Rotary of Corpus Christi. She is a member of the Executive Book Review Faculty of San Antonio.

    Judith loves to be physically active and mentally alert and strives to inspire others to do the
    same. She especially enjoys the company of family and friends, reading, writing, and serving her
    community. She loves nature, dancing, and listening to music to feed the soul.  

    Judith’s Strengths:

    • Achiever:  works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
    • Learner:  desires to learn and make continuous improvements; gets excited by the learning process.
    • Input:  enjoys accumulating information, ideas, artifacts, or even relationships
    • Belief:  has certain unchanging core values that help define the purpose of her life
    • Intellection:  is introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions
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    Michele Howard

    CPT – Certified Personal Trainer with Expert Rating
    FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist
    AHA – CPR
    Certified E5 Collective Instructor

    Previous Career: Retired Certified Secondary Science Teacher, Principal, and Special Education Director in Texas.

     Interests Are:

    I have always been interested in a healthy lifestyle, including eating well and physical activity. As an educator in public school for 35 years, I now enjoy the opportunity to educate men and women over the age of 50 in the area of functional aging and physical fitness. 

    Outside the training studio, I enjoy cross-stitching,  quilting, studying my ancestry, and reading. However, my focus has always been on my family: my husband, four grown children, three grandchildren, an extended family, and two dogs who enjoy a long walk almost daily.


    Michele’s Strengths:

    • Learner:  desires to learn and make continuous improvements; gets excited by the learning process.
    • Achiever:  works hard and possesses great stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive.
    • Deliberative:  takes serious care in making decisions and choices; anticipates the obstacles.
    • Intellection:  is introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions.
    • Restorative:  is adept at dealing with problems and figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

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    Claire Arredondo-Lemons

    CPT – Certified Personal Trainer with Expert Rating
    FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist
    AHA – CPR

    I am so excited to be part of the YPB family!  I love meeting new people, being of service, and helping others!

    CPT – Certified Personal Trainer with Expert Rating
    FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR/ 

    Occupation: I have worked in Spanish Television (Univision) for the last 35 years and have been in Sales for 18 years.  I love meeting people, learning about their businesses, and helping small local businesses expand and grow!

    Interests:  I have always enjoyed exercising and doing some form of it my entire life.   I have always loved that “high” you get from exercise.  Through my job in sales, I get the opportunity to educate people about the best ways to grow their business by targeting their audience on Spanish TV.  And now, I can educate and help people with their fitness.  Outside YPB, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. I love reading a good book!  And getting together with friends.

    Strengths:

    • Achiever:  works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
    • Connectedness: Has faith in the link among all things. Believes there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning. I enjoy meeting new people.
    • Empathy:  can sense other people’s feelings by imagining herself in others’ lives or situations.
    • Strategic: Exceptionally talented in creating alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, she can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. 
    • Input:  enjoys accumulating information, ideas, artifacts, or even relationships.

    As a coach, I want to motivate people about exercise and nutrition and make it fun and exciting.

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    Maureen Charleston

    Maureen Charleston, AHA, CPT – FAS 
    YPB Certified Personal Trainer & Functional Aging Specialist
    56 years old 

    Attended Del Mar College and Our Lady of the Lake University

    Occupation:

    Montessori Educator Head of School @ MSCC for 31 years
    Doterra Wellness Advocate 
    Wedding Officiate

    My Interests Are:

    As the Queen of Crafting, I create windchimes, fiber art, scrapbooks, wreaths, and ornaments. I love to do Art in Journals and create junk journals. I also love to read and belong to several book clubs.

    Maureen’s Strengths:

    • Intellection:  is introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions
    • Deliberative:  takes serious care in making decisions and choices; anticipates the obstacles
    • Strategic: can create alternative ways to proceed. Quick to spot relevant patterns and issues. 
    • Consistency:  Is keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. Craves and creates stable routines and clear rules and procedures that everyone can follow.
    • Activator: Can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. She wants to do things now rather than simply talk about them. 

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    Charlie Garcia


    Occupation:  Client Happiness Specialist

    I am very excited to join this amazing team as the YPB Client Happiness Specialist!

    Although my career path has primarily focused on leadership development and (boring) administrative duties, I always incorporate fun and friendliness to ensure that everyone around me has the best possible experience. I believe that work does not have to be mundane, and we get back whatever we are willing to put into it. Therefore, I choose to put forth my best effort, have a positive attitude, and always respect others and their ideals. 

    My interests are:  Outside of work, my interests mainly consist of raising 3 (soon to be 4) fantastic children and spending time with my lovely wife. While my family’s individual interests are varied, we spend a lot of time together, sharing our interests and learning about ourselves through open communication and activity. I, personally, am a big NFL fan, comic book and pop culture enthusiast/nerd.
     
    Charlie’s Strengths:
    • Relator:  enjoys close relationships with others; takes satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal
    • Analytical:  searches for reasons and causes; has the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.  
    • Achiever:  works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
    • Strategic: can create alternative ways to proceed. Quick to spot relevant patterns and issues. 
    • Competition:  measures his progress against the performance of others; strives to win first place and revels in contests.

    Anica Gomez

    YPB Business Administration / Project Management

    Undergraduate at TAMUCC Business Administration

    20 years old

    When starting YPB, I was thrilled to work with a team dedicated to their client base and employees. They screamed community, and I aspired to work in that type of environment for myself. I came to YPB hoping to be an asset in their administrative area by breaking down and helping with any areas that needed to be filled. I also love helping in times of need because I love helping others, which is what YPB is all about. When starting YPB, I was very confident that I would love working here and all that it has to bring, such as our coaches. It is so awesome to be able to interact with our clients and get to know each and every one of them. 

    Starting my career has been the most exciting part of my journey; gaining the experience needed to be my best self is what I’m most proud of.

    As a person, I believe it’s essential to be proud of yourself in times of good and bad. We tend to be our worst enemies, and it’s important that we strive to be the best that we can for ourselves, no matter the challenges that lie ahead. I’m proud of myself for always pushing and seeing the light in times of cloudy days. Just as you should as well, it’s always a great day when you’re alive and breathing. 

    Remember that time is key when starting your fitness journey; everyone must start somewhere. Making the decision to start your fitness journey shows sacrifice and dedication, which never goes unnoticed. It’s never too late to start, so start now!

    Anica’s Strengths:

    • Learner: desires to learn and make continuous improvements; gets excited by the learning process.
    • Input:  enjoys accumulating information, ideas, artifacts, or even relationships.
    • Restorative:  is adept at dealing with problems and figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
    • Positivity:  has contagious enthusiasm; is upbeat and can excite others about what they will do.
    • Discipline:  enjoys routine and structure; her world is best described by the order she creates.
     


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