SSF Front Desk staff member Christine Bertram competed in the INBF Connecticut Natural Bodybuilding Competition on June 19th in New Haven, CT. Christine prepared for over six months with SSF Trainers Tommy Florio. This was Christine’s first competitive bodybuilding experience and she placed 4th in the Women’t Open Class! Christine lost over 20 pounds and three dress sizes and credits her trainer Tommy Florio for her success!

South Shore Fitness Medical Exercise Specialist, Lauren Renda, was interviewed by the American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehab Professionals.  The following link is the interview in it’s entirety.

“Spotlight Member for this edition is Lauren Renda, MFA, MES of Oceanside, NY. Lauren followed a very unique journey to become a Medical Exercise Specialist. She recently completed our Medical Exercise Specialist workshop and certification and currently works at South Shore Fitness Center on Long Island specializing in post rehab fitness.  Click the link below to listen to my interview with Lauren.” – Dr. Mike Jones, AAHRFP

http://medfit.audioacrobat.com/download/Interview_Lauren_Renda.mp3

Michele Pome

Michele Pome

Congratulations to South Shore Fitness Small Group Training Instructor Michele Pome for placing first in the womens bodybuilding 2009 NPC Team Universe Competition.

Michele also earned her Pro Card, an outstanding acheivement in the sport of bodybuilding!

We are proud to have Michele as part of the South Shore Fitness Team.  Her hard work and dedication to the challenging sport of bodybuilding have really paid off!