Background
Keats Snideman, a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico, has lived in the Phoenix area since 1992. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. From 1998-2002 Keats owned and operated Total Balanced Fitness Inc. located in Tempe. During this time, Keats trained a variety of clients, including athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLBA as well as athletes from the college and high school levels.
As a competitive sub-masters sprinter (100 & 200m dashes), Keats specializes in the enhancement of athletic fitness, including improvements in speed, explosive-strength and dynamic flexibility. In the interest of injury prevention, Keats also holds a massage license and performs Neuromuscular (NMT) and sports massage therapy.
Keats certifications include:
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
500 hr. Massage Diploma, Bio-Link Therapeutic Massage Institute, Tempe, AZ
Neuromuscular Therapist, St. Johns Method
Licensed Massage Therapist, City of Phoenix
Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiologist -C.H.E.K. Level 2 practitioner
Club Coach USA Weightlifting
Education Provider/Lecturer:
As a continuous learner, Keats also has a passion for teaching and sharing his knowledge with others. He has provided educational presentations for trainers, massage therapists, doctors, nurses, police officers, firemen, and countless others.
He can be contacted at ksnideman@lycos.com.
Vital Stats
Occupation: Work with athletes from the NFL and NBA, student
Certifications: CPT, LMT, NMT
Hobbies: Sprinting (100M dash)
Bodybuilding Influences: Charles Staley, Paul
Check, Ian King, Charles Poliquin, Mel Siff
Articles :: Sorted By Date
Periodization For Bodybuilders
Are you interested in long term results and effectiveness in your training? Then you better have at least a basic understanding of 'periodization.'
Section: Training :: Sep 26, 2002
Periodization For Bodybuilders Part 2
Are you interested in long term results and effectiveness in your training? Then you better have at least a basic understanding of 'periodization.'
Section: Training :: Oct 31, 2002
Exercise Performance Specialist Keats Snideman
Learn about Keats background, who he has learned from and what advice he has to give to others!
Section: Mind :: Dec 12, 2002
Machines Or Free Weights: Structure Vs. Function!
One of the most heated debates in the world of fitness today is the battle of free-weights (low-tech apparatus) versus machines (high-tech apparatus). Each side has an argument with both sides having some merit to their claims.
Section: Training :: Jun 24, 2003
Current Trends In Athletic Conditioning: Balance Training.
The following article will use a little scientific reasoning to analyze this latest fitness boom and will end with some suggestions on how to incorporate sensible balance training into a healthy athletes training regime.
Section: Sports :: Dec 11, 2003
The Imperfect Training Program!
What if I told you that I had the perfect training program? Would you be interested? Conversely, what if I told you that I had the imperfect, less than ideal training program. Which of the two would you be interested in? The former of course! Learn all about the IMPERFECT TRAINING PROGRAM.
Section: Training :: Jan 06, 2004
5 Key Tips On Designing Effective Sprint Programs!
No one program is going to work for every athlete. Even a program that works well for an athlete today may lose its' effectiveness in a week, a month or a year. It all depends on the individual and what level he or she is at in training.
Section: Sports :: Mar 28, 2005
