Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul
Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul

Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul

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Introduction
My commitment to my profession goes deeper than just being an average personal trainer or fitness instructor. I am proud of my accomplishments in a field that many think is just simple exercise or working out. I am certified in 3 specialties, with one of the very first sports medicine organizations in the world, ISSA International Sports Science Association, holding a certification in Specialist in Sports Nutrition, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Specialist in Strength and Conditioning Coaching, as well as other intensive specialties (Strength Training Older Adults, Five Step Back Solution, Winning Sports Nutrition, Specific Nutrition, Women's Reshaping Your Body, Reshaping Your Mind Body Image, Functional Fitness Training, ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model for Exercise Success Program Design, ACE Practical Pointers For Group Training, ACE Cancer and Exercise, ACE Finding Success in The Corporate World, Work Place Wellness, HUNA Is Life, Philosophy of Healing the mind, body and soul, Harry Kealohalani Hale Makua, Prenatal & Postpartum Women's Fitness, Kinetic Anatomy and soon to be Elite Trainer with a Certification in Exercise Therapy. So as you can see I'm more than qualified and dedicated in giving each of my clients the very best. This kind of dedication comes from years of mentorship, physical training and running a family owned business. It takes a certain kind of person to have a vision, hold it, and make it happen, I'm that kind of person, and my clients know that about me. I take pride in who I am as a human being, I expect a lot from myself, and I give a lot to my personal clients as well as my group fitness clients. I make sure everyone in my classes leave happy. If they have questions I make the time to answer their questions, I get to know my clients as people, not just a person in my class, or a person I train every week. Because I listened to the needs of my clients, I've made HOME PERSONAL training a priority, but whether a client prefers the gym, workplace or other locations, I make sure they get the customized fitness and nutritional program to meet their personal goals. Some clients have medical concerns and prefer a more personal home space, or just don't feel secure in a public place, and for those moms, and dads, who just don't have the luxury of time, the home is a better alternative to their busy schedules. I also cater to corporate businesses in our community, which I offer weekly and monthly fitness programs, which include group exercise, healthy eating and nutrition in the workplace, and staying injury free. My services help local small and corporate businesses keep their employees fit, helps them learn stress management, and to work as a team. Those who know my style of coaching knows, I've never been about trends, and in this field of health & wellness trends can be overwhelming. I've learned early on that staying true to my beliefs and honoring the soul of a person, makes what I do a sharing, committing to ongoing academic study to better engage my clients on all levels as much as I can, is what matters to me. I don't want them leaving feeling that I didn't care about who they are. EVERYONE OF MY CLIENTS MATTER TO ME. I love what I do, that being the case, it's not a JOB! What I do is my passion, sharing aloha through health, wellness, and fitness for a thriving life, is more important to me than just showing my students and clients how to lose weight, or how to burn fat. I believe like the true meanings in life, when I create a comfortable rapport with the person who wants me to help them, I than can really do what I love to do, and that's to empower them to HELP THEMSELVES. When I see the smile on the face of a student that comes up to me and says, "Can I give you a hug, you've really changed my life?" I say sure, I know there's more going on there, mind, body & soul. So yes, LIFE IS REAL GOOD!
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Hired 4 times

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13 years in business

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Lusia C.
Dec 14, 2014
PK is not only an amazing instructor who continuously adds new exercises to her routine so that her students never get bored or complacent, but she is also a wonderful human being who truly cares about her students and their goals to improve themselves in mind, body and soul. She doesn't push her students; instead she encourages everyone with a "can do" attitude. There is no ego in her coaching as she really is totally focused on helping her students to achieve their personal goals. The only regret that I have with PK is that I can't work out with her every day of the week (due to my schedule, not hers). If you want to see results and you want to feel supported in getting there, then PK is the trainer for you.
Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul's reply
It's my pleasure to work with an amazingly wonderful woman like you. You never stop moving forward on all levels, your determination, and conviction not to mention your dedication to what you believe in, sets you a part from all the rest. Mahalo for allowing me to serve you. PK http://www.soulfitnesshawaii.weebly.com
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Joel P.
Oct 12, 2015
Describing a workout with PK Soares-Mercado is like trying to capture a fly with chopsticks....nearly impossible....but I'll try. It's resistance training, cardio (taken to new levels of creativity and fun), yoga, Pilates, athletic training (soccer, Bball and boxing come immediately to mind), and plain, good, old fashioned stretching....all rolled up into a blast of fresh air, pulsating positive energy and fun and laughter....what a kick in the pants.... After training on my own for about 15 years, then trying and quitting a young woman trainer/body builder, then an older, traditionally-based weight trainer.....I decided to ask PK if she felt it would fit....a vivacious and energetic kick up your heels 21st century certified trainer and a 60 something, even keeled, ostensibly boring gym rat....and I have to say....,it's been fantastic..,,just GREAT!!! I get text messages reminding me about my appointments, AND to not forget to hydrate and eat (or bring) my snacks!!!!! Mahalo nui, PK, for showing me the path to the next level. The hike is exhilarating!!!!
Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul's reply
Aloha and Mahalo Joel, your dedication, work ethic, passion and desire to live a healthy thriving life, is why I do what I do. Yes, in the beginning it was a little hard to understand why we had to take the long route to conditioning and building strength and endurance but LOOK AT YOU NOW..... #superman. Thank you for trusting me with your health and wellness, and most of all allowing me to be your friend. Blessed PK
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Robynne L.
Jun 2, 2014
PK is honest, straight forward, easy to work with and l LOTS of aloha!
Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul's reply
Aloha & Mahalo Robynne for supporting what I do, putting the word out, and showing up to class always ready to bring it hard. Miss you! Puakea Soul Fitness Hawaii, for your Mind, Body and Soul
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Catherine M.
Jun 2, 2014
PK is an excellent fitness instructor. Her enthusiasm is infectious and it's what keeps the class motivated to continue through the session despite being weak and weary. She's very knowledgeable and always advises the class to use proper form so as to avoid injury. She truly cares for her students and will spend time before and after class giving individual advice. I always look forward to her class on Wednesday and wish I could also take her Thursday class. She is outstanding!
Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul's reply
Mahalo Catherine for always showing up with that beautiful smile and desire to push past everything I set for you to do. It's people like you that fuels my passion for health and fitness, not to mention ALOHA. Love ya ~ Puakea Soul Fitness Hawaii, for your mind, body and soul
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Natalie J.
Jun 3, 2014
I've known Puakea for years as an artist, but was pleasantly surprised to find out that she was also a certified personal trainer. For years, I've been trying to find a fitness program and personal trainer that not only worked for me and my lifestyle, but was something I was comfortable doing and would stick with it as well. Enter PK Soares-Mercado!!! Beautiful, energetic, encouraging, knowledgeable, passionate and strong...PK is a GODDESS-send...she definitely knows what she's talking about and what she's doing!!! And I, for one, couldn't be happier or more thankful:)!!!
Soul Fitness Hawaii for your Mind, Body & Soul's reply
Mahalo Natalie, it's such a pleasure working with you. Your positive vitality shows through in everything you do. There's no doubt in my mind and heart that you will reach and surpass every and any goal you set your heart and mind to beating. YES BEATING, because you are that AMAZING. Love you lots Puakea ~ Soul Fitness Hawaii, for your mind, body and soul