BMA FAQ!

What is BMA?
BMA is a full-service fitness organization that offers the highest quality health and fitness services available in Los Angeles. BMA is like no other fitness company; it’s a no-fluff, straight-up, HONEST company that keeps it REAL. We offer one-on-one private training, personal training combos, group workouts, meal delivery, nutrition counseling, kids’ camps, performance conditioning for pro athletes and female-focused training services. We use creative and innovative conditioning methods to challenge our clients like never before, and optimize every minute of their workout. Our trainers teach more than exercise techniques—we promote commitment, persistence, and hard work. We strive to get you out of your comfort zone, show you what your body can do and inspire you to lead the healthiest life possible.

What does the name BMA mean?
BMA stands for Body Mind Architects—we believe that every individual is the architect of his/her own body/mind construction. On a basic level, when the two are working in unison, great results can be obtained. Yet on the BMA level (the deeper level), we know that there is something much greater, more powerful, more expansive to be discovered... it is one's purpose and will. In this space, there are no limitations... the wisdom to make good decisions about your health comes from connecting body and mind as well as practicing self-reliance, which is what BMA philosophies are embedded in. When you can get to this level, you no longer need us—you have learned to be the architect of a healthy life.

How is BMA different from other workouts?
What makes BMA different is the workout we offer and the long lasting results it produces. We are with you every moment—from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave and beyond. We guide and challenge you, but best of all, we practice non-dependency. When you discover your own truth of what does and doesn't work for you, then you have learned to be the architect of a healthy life. Your results will be long-lasting because you know how to use your tools effectively to their highest potential. We don’t believe in making our clients “lifers.” We strive to get you to a place where you no longer need us.

How quickly can one get in shape? 
It depends on your level of commitment. We will help you with every component of what you need to get in shape and live a healthy lifestyle. If you show up and participate with your best effort, you will see amazing results and will feel stronger and healthier. 

What are some of the more specific changes your body will have? 
Everyone’s goals are different—we design your workouts specifically to achieve the results you want. We are experts in areas such as gaining lean muscle mass, body fat reduction, increasing cardiovascular health, power, muscular and cardio endurance, as well as sport specific training.


Do participants have to be in good shape to attend? 
Absolutely not. We tailor the BMA workout to people of all fitness levels, age, and specific goals. Even our beach fitness group workouts include participants from every level and offer exercise conditioning techniques that anyone can do.


What does a session with BMA consist of?
A session with BMA is generally 60 minutes long, which includes a dynamic warm-up, specific training and a cool-down.


Where is BMA located?
BMA Headquarters are located in Venice Beach, California, but we also train with individuals and groups in Santa Monica, the South Bay, and all throughout Los Angeles. We have many locations that we train at, in addition to your private gym, home gym, favorite park or beach. We have the ability to come to you. Our website is www.bodymindarchitects.com.
We can be reached by calling 310.560.0098 or by emailing  info@bodymindarchitects.com


What is the cost of a BMA workout?
There are a variety of personal training and group workout packages available depending on the service you are interested in. Please call us at 310.560.0098 to find out more.

BMA Trainer Spotlight: Helen

Helen Estrada brings extensive fitness industry experience to BMA, where she oversees the day-to-day management of operations. Prior to joining BMA, Helen spent over three years as the Director of Expansion & Workshops for The S Factor. In this position, she spearheaded the growth and expansion of the company into key markets across the United States. She traveled nationwide to perform market research, evaluate and develop potential partnerships, and oversee the execution of marketing programs. In addition, Helen developed fitness workshops in their entirety, with the goal of attracting students to new locations. This required her to coordinate every aspect, ranging from teacher selection and site location to sales and merchandising.

Helen’s previous experience includes a position as Regional Director of the Children’s Guardian Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to prevent the death of children in traffic accidents. Helen received her B.A. in Organizational Management from Antioch University, where she received the Dean’s Merit scholarship and graduated with high honors. Whether she’s lifting weights, running on the beach, or surfing, Helen works out every day. Her passion for fitness attracted her to BMA, and once immersed in the program, she discovered that their philosophy of challenging individuals to meet and surpass their fitness goals had significantly impacted her life. Helen learned how to tap into her inner power and achieve fitness goals she never thought possible, and was able to take that practice and apply it to every aspect of her daily life. She quickly decided that she wanted to play an integral role in the continued growth of this organization.

 

"I NO LONGER NEED PERMISSION. The BMA workout and philosophy has taught me how to stand in my power.” - Helen

Combat holiday weight gain with personal training!

We offer great ways to save money and get fit with BMA. Now there are no excuses for getting in shape! Commit to one of the personal training session packages below and save BIG!


10=11 
Buy a package of 10 personal training sessions and receive 10% off or the 11th session free. Can be used for outdoor sessions, indoor sessions or both.

BUDDY PACKAGE
Share a personal training session with a friend or two and get up to 20% off!
1 friend= 10% off
2 friends= 20% off

BEACH PASS
Ditch the hassle of bringing cash and buy a BMA Beach Pass!
*Buy a half-season Beach Pass, good for 6 group beach workouts and get 5% off.
*Buy a full-season Beach Pass, good for 12 group beach workouts, and get 10% off.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 
Buy a 10-week nutrition package and receive 10% off or your sixth week free.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Get a full day of Meal Delivery from BMA. Three balanced, low-calorie, delicious meals, plus two snacks for the low cost of $50 per day.

Get a jumpstart on your fitness today!

BMA Kids

BMA KIDS is a soccer-specific conditioning program that helps strengthen individual and team skills mentally and physically. BMA’s Founder, Bing Dinh, brings highly skilled experience in training athletes of all levels and has worked with many professional athletes. Bing and other BMA trainers provide a fun and safe environment for kids to learn new skills and refine existing ones that will deliver success on the field and beyond. Teams who train with BMA achieve higher performance results and more wins! One hour sessions take place 1x per week at Temescal State Beach, in front of the main parking lot and lifeguard tower #8.           


Price varies depending on the size of the group. Please email info@bodymindarchitects.com for a quote.

Study finds exercise can offset obesity-linked genes!

Here is a great article by Jeannine Stein for The Los Angeles Times! It is another great reminder for why we should all continue to stay fit!

Even people with a strong genetic predisposition to obesity can offset their risk of being overweight by being physically active, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Medicine.

British researchers examined the effects of 12 genetic variants associated with a higher risk of obesity among 20,430 people in Britain. Researchers calculated a genetic predisposition score for each volunteer that ranged from 0 to 24, representing the number of obesity-related variants they had inherited. (Most of the scores were between 10 and 13.) The volunteers also reported their levels of physical activity.

Armed with that information, the researchers determined that each DNA variant carried a 16% increased risk of obesity among those who were sedentary. But for people who got at least one hour of physical activity per day, the increased risk per variant was only 10% — a reduction of 40%.

In terms of weight gain, each obesity-related gene variant in inactive volunteers was associated with an additional 1.3 pounds in body mass for someone about 5 1/2 feet tall. In people who exercised, the extra body mass was 0.8 pounds, according to the report.

Previous studies have shown that physical activity can offset the effect of genetics, but most have focused on a single gene known as FTO, also known as fat mass and obesity. But many more DNA variants have been linked to obesity in the last three years, said Ruth Loos, program leader at Cambridge University's Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit and the study's senior author.

"The more variants you carry, the more likely you are to be obese," she said.

Gil Atzmon, a geneticist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y., said the findings underscore that DNA doesn't necessarily mean destiny.

"The message from this is, if you have a genetic predisposition for some things, you can change your lifestyle and contribute to better health," he said.

Loos said she didn't advocate genetic testing for obesity at this point because not enough is known about how these and other variants affect weight.

"Knowing if your parents were obese is a better predictor than knowing your genome, since you not only share genes with your family, but lifestyle as well," she said. But in the future, being aware of one's genetic makeup may help tailor obesity treatments, she added.

jeannine.stein@latimes.com

Copyright © 2010, Los Angeles Times

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Step it up with a combo package!

We offer combination packages at amazing rates! These personal training combo packages are designed for those who’d like to maximize their workout program and see greater results.

BREATHE
Group Beach Workout of your choice and Nutrition Counseling for 10-weeks
$550 or $55 per week

CONNECT
Group Beach Workout of your choice and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$680-980 (depending on trainer)
or $68-98 per week

GO DEEP
Nutrition Counseling and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$980-1280 (depending on trainer)
or $98-128 per week

CHALLENGE
Nutrition Counseling, Group Beach Workout and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$1100-1400 (depending on trainer)
or $110-140 per week

Turn up the heat today!