Lance Keys Personal Trainer at Dave Fischer’s Powerhouse Gym in Torrance, CA Photos by Godoy Body Building Competitor Health and Fitness Expert Fitness has been a passion of mine since I was a child. I played many sports growing up from basketball to long distance running, wrestling, and swimming. Inju- ries side lined my college career, which at the time was devastating, but that is what led me where I am today. I soon, after, transitioned into learning more about body building and making connections with the right people to receive the education that I needed to exceed in the industry. I consider myself a “Power Bodybuilder,” which is a combination of Powerlifting and Bodybuilding. This type of lifting is designed to build a strong physique while still maintaining a symmetrical atheistically pleasing appearance. I mean come on… what women doesn’t like a strong man that is also good to look at? Men trust me on this, the girls love it. As one might assume, I do consume a large amount of calories to support my workouts and maintain energy. My meals consist of mostly chicken, egg whites, beef, oatmeal, yams, black beans, fish, potatoes and a lot of healthy fats (nuts, nut butters, avocado, coconut oil, and olive oil). During the “building phase” I do allow myself to enjoy the occasional “cheat meal” to help with recovery and growth, which is usually a hamburger and fries, pasta or pizza. Once I being the preparation for the classic physique competition my caloric intake will steadily drop and the focus will shift to getting as lean as possible while still maintaining the strength component I worked so hard for. My goal is to place top 3 in both a Powerlift- ing and a Bodybuilding competition within the same year. One might not be surprise to learn that all of this ex- perience has led me to a career in personal training. I believe strongly that if I am to train and coach others to achieve their desired weight loss goals and or physique goals, I myself, must reflect and practice what I preach. I train and coach a full spec- trum of individuals (both men and women) based on their individual needs and desires. This includes weight loss, nutrition plans, building muscle, and increasing cardiovascular condition. I expanded my expertise into coaching fitness com- petitors, primarily bikini competitors. Changing the lives of people who feel “stuck in a rut,” and simply lack the education or motivation to make a change is what I live for. My passion for this profession is endless and I feel blessed to wake up every day with the life that I have created. 51
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Team Biography Fernando Torres had a vision of one day becoming a successful Realtor helping people achieve the“American Dream.” He always had the desire of helping people, and he knew this was the career path for him.He started his career in real estate in 1997. He had always been a successful Realtor but felt there was somethingmissing and that was the help of a great administrative assistant. He met Bernadine Torres at a sales event in 2000.He noticed that she had the sales and people skills that would help his business greatly. She was also working as anExecutive Assistant for a very reputable company and with several years’ experience in administration she decidedto take a part time job as an Admin. Assistant to Fernando Torres. The real estate experience gave her the opportu-nity to learn more about the industry. Fernando was her mentor and taught her everything he knew about real estateand sales. He encouraged Bernadine to study for her Real Estate License and soon after she passed the real estateexam! Together they became a successful real estate team! They call themselves “Fernie & Bernie”“The Torres Team.” Her love of the industry and of that agent, who eventually became her husband, blossomed from there. Thecouple built a successful husband and wife real estate team. Yet the one piece that was missing from their perfectequation was a trustworthy lender. “The lenders we worked with were dropping the ball for our client’s,” sharesFernando and Bernadine. “It ultimately reflected negatively on us and our reputation so we had to make a change.”That change was having Bernadine learn the mortgage business which she believed was the perfect niche for her.Three years later she transitioned from being a Realtor to a full time Loan Officer. Fernando and Bernadine have won several awards together as a husband and wife team. From the Rook-ie Award, Ruby Award to the Centurion Award, 5 consecutive years. Fernando specializes in Luxury High End,Standard Home Sales, Short Sales, Foreclosures and REO’s. Bernadine specializes in all types loan programs, suchas Free Grant down payment assistance program, FHA, Conventional, VA, Jumbo Financing and Refinancing. TheTorres Team has a combined experience of 35 yrs. in the Industry. They pride themselves in what they do best andthat’s make sure that every transaction has a successful closing! Because they share the same career and passion ofthe business they work very well together. Providing highly personalized and attentive service to their client’s helped them survive the recession andhas been a key factor in their success. Not many Realtor’s and Loan Officer’s take the time to work with theirclient’s and are willing to do whatever it takes to get them in a home according to the Torres Team. “We putourselves in their shoes because we’ve been there before and guide them through the entire process,” they explain.“If they can’t qualify we don’t dismiss them. We educate them on how to rebuild their credit. Many of those client’sthat we’ve helped come back to us eventually to buy a home.” The Torres Team has the strong desire to open up their own real estate firm and grow their business andhave Bernadine act as the Preferred Lender. Whatever the future holds for the Torres Team, their plans are tocontinue to help other people achieve their goal of homeownership! “This is more than a business, says Fernie &Bernie. “We are dealing with people’s futures. We love what we do. It’s never a burden it’s a joy. Everything else likerecognition and money are secondary. It’s all about Adding Value and Changing Lives” That’s are motto. We’re TheTeam That Takes Action and Delivers Results!” Fernie Torres Bernie Torres Realtor Loan Officer/Realtor BRE #01520838 NMLS #242990 / BRE #01337559 (909) 325-9302 Cell (909) 568-5805 Cell60 [email protected] [email protected]
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