- 08 May, 2014
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Personal Trainer
Having grown up in the Los Angeles area, Robin was always active, she began seriously perusing riding while at Camelot Riding Club under the expert instruction of Raizy Goffman and Mike Hebert. After moving to San Diego as a young adult, she has continued her pursuit of riding as well as beginning a lifelong passion for nutrition and fitness.
Robin was accustomed to helping friends and co-workers to clean up their eating and get on track with their exercise. Though her career was in home-building, she was always everyone’s trainer on the side. When the housing market crashed it seemed the perfect opportunity to leave her old career behind and do fitness full time.
Now, with her husband Dionicio Martinez, they own Blackjack Farm a beautiful and secluded 5 acre ranch in Vista. Offering a very unique indoor/outdoor fitness facility, they have a well-equipped indoor gym, multiple permanent outdoor workout stations and a groomed running track. The fact that it’s also the home of their show horses makes it truly one of a kind. There is also a limited amount of room for people to board their horses, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of a horse facility and fitness facility all in one.
“Our desire was to create and maintain a place that would suit our two passions: horses and fitness. By starting from scratch 3 years ago, we’ve been able to build a place that is perfect for people to reach both their riding goals and their fitness goals. We have horse people who workout with us and fitness people who’ve started taking riding lessons. It’s such a great combination!” says Robin.
The main focus for Robin’s clients is on establishing core strength and building a foundation of fitness. As a competing rider herself, she uses that experience to create fitness programs geared specifically for equestrians, helping them gain the strength and mobility they need to be at the top of their game. Her style is positive, fun, encouraging and pleasantly tough.
For more information on Blackjack Fitness please visit her website at blackjackfarmsandiego.com or contact her directly at robin@blackjackfarmsandiego.com
Robin’s Video Topics:
Staying Fit On The Road
As a rider, fitness expert Robin Martinez, knows how hard it is to get to the gym during show season. You arrive at the show grounds at the break of dawn for the first class and can’t leave until the horses are snuggled in their stalls for the evening. Robin shows us how to maximize our down time in between classes and get in a great workout, whether it’s back at the hotel, in the RV or even in the barn aisle!
Also make sure to check out Robin’s introduction to her fitness series, The Essential Elements of Fitness, by clicking here.
Running Time: 8 minutes and 43 seconds
Exercises to Help Lower Back Pain
We all know that riding is physically challenging and can be particularly demanding on the lower back. Join fitness expert and rider, Robin Martinez, as she demonstrates simple exercises and stretches that will alleviate lower back pain.
Also make sure to check out Robin’s introduction to her fitness series, The Essential Elements of Fitness, by clicking here.
Running Time: 8 minutes and 2 seconds
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. The presenters in this video are not medical professionals and this video is not intended to override or supersede information or courses of treatment from your medical doctor. The information presented on this video site is not intended to take the place of your personal physician’s advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical emergency, seek help from your physician or from a medical specialist.
Riding Specific Exercises for the Gym
As a rider, you want your time in the gym to enhance your performance in the saddle. Join rider & fitness expert, Robin Martinez, as she shares exercises specifically designed for the unique requirements of an equestrian athlete.
Also make sure to check out Robin’s introduction to her fitness series, The Essential Elements of Fitness, by clicking here.
Running Time: 9 minutes 18 seconds
The Essential Elements of Fitness
Rider and Professional Fitness Trainer, Robin Martinez, outlines the essential elements of fitness that must be incorporated into your workout routine in order to achieve fitness for life.
Running Time: 2 minutes and 18 seconds