About Me
My name is Noel Mercedes , I am a NASM nationally certified Personal trainer . I have spent the last 10 years educating , practicing and coaching 100’s of people to hit 1000’s of their fitness goals. I played sports my whole life and have always been into health and fitness from a young age. I started working in the industry professionally after leaving Pennsylvania state University where I studied Exercise science. I got my chance to start coaching with a high end fitness company. I spent 4 yrs training high end clientele in New York City before deciding to venture out and start my own business. Fitness is my passion and with the launch of The Mercedes Method I hope to share my knowledge and expertise with those who need help and are ready to make a change in their lives.
Certifications
The NASM-CPT program is designed with you in mind. Their systematic, evidence-based approach for designing exercise programs prepared me to help anyone reach their fitness goals - from beginners to professional athletes.
This and all other NASM programs are founded on principles contained in NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) model shown below. The OPT model is the industry’s premier science-based training model.
The Neuromuscular Stretching course provided me with the knowledge and rationale for the use of neuromuscular stretching as a muscle lengthening technique within a corrective exercise program. Presented to me by Dr. Mike Clark it detailed how to perform multiple neuromuscular stretches. For me to preform on you my clients.
After completion of this course, i am able to:
•Describe the scientific rationale supporting the use of lengthening techniques in a comprehensive corrective exercise program
•Properly apply neuromuscular stretching to improve range of motion and lengthen overactive, tight structures as part of a comprehensive corrective exercise program
With the versatility of TRX Suspension Training® i have a portable fitness solution to train clients in any setting. I have learned how to properly perform and cue foundation Suspension Training exercises as well as the benefits and target muscles of the exercises , modifications and progressions to adapt the exercises to every fitness level.
Upon completion of this course, i am now able to:
Properly perform a variety of Suspension Training exercises
Progress and regress exercises for all fitness levels
Adjust resistance and stability for all exercises
Cue and correct common faults
Correctly set up and use the TRX Suspension Trainer
CPR / AED
This is one certification i hope i never have to use but sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time. With Red Cross AED and CPR training, i learned when – and how – to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
CPR/AED courses are developed and taught by experts with decades of combined experience
LVL 1 & 2
Taught to me by Jason Brown
i learned to
• Correctly use kettlebell training modalities, in various environments
• Use the kettlebell to get a dynamic full body workout
• Safely and effectively instruct others on kettlebell training exercises
• Clearly articulate the science and benefits behind kettlebell training
This program was the enhanced version of one of Annette's most requested workshops in the last 14 years.
This live workshop started by presenting me the latest recommendations from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
I was taught the rationale of the current guidelines, and how to communicate that to a pregnant client. I then learn how to assess a pregnant client, and design a program, adapting it according to the changes throughout the forty weeks of pregnancy. I then learned the important considerations for helping her get back into shape postpartum.
As the worldwide leaders in indoor cycling education and programs, Spinning® is the most recognized certification program on the planet. I was provided with the comprehensive foundation and innovative continuing education needed to promote long term success.
