Fitness to Go

Helen Long, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CES

• Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Experienced in training individuals and small groups of all ages and abilities - from high school athletes to senior citizens
• Massachusetts certified secondary education teacher with experience in special education; former special olympics coach
• Trained and competed in the 2002 Pineman Ironman Triathlon (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run); second place female, age 40-44

My Story
After spending my twenties as a smoker / couch potato, I completed my first triathlon at thirty-three, and celebrated turning forty by completing my first ironman. Getting in shape changed my life, and since I’ve always been a teacher at heart (I’ve taught everything from bartending to high school English), it seemed only natural to start teaching others about fitness. I enjoy educating people about their bodies and helping them discover how strong they really are.

Specialities
Corrective Exercise, Strength Training for Cyclists and Triathletes, Functional Integrated Strength Training, Pilates, Flexibility Training, Balance Training, Core Training, Sport Specific Training (esp. triathlon), Older adults, and Special Populations

I am Currently Training at the Weymouth Club

Client comments

"Helen has such a fun, engaging and motivating personality; working out under her instruction is actually fun!"  Lisa, 42

"I always look forward to her instruction; she has a great sense for pushing us at just the right level--never easy, yet never overwhelming us or making us feel defeated; and, lastly, she is just such a good person." Bob, 33

"Since training with Helen, my core is stronger than ever, and my climbing has improved exponentially!" Mike, 38 (Cat. 2 Cyclist, Cyclocross competitor)

When I first met Helen, I was 250 lbs and had never done anything even remotely athletic; next thing I knew, she had me training for my first triathlon!"  Mary, 49 (see Mary's story here)