Sandra Blackie

Owner of Freedom of Fitness, www.freedomoffitness.com, and www.sandrablackie.net, Fitness Celebrity, Speaker, Nutritionist, and Personal Trainer.

Sandra Blackie has over 25 years of experience in nutrition, athletics, personal training, lifestyle counseling and giving health & fitness seminars.

Sandra’s education includes a B.A. in Recreation & Leisure Studies from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, and certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, the National Association of Sports Nutrition, the Aerobic & Fitness Association of America (Advanced), and the American Heart Association. She has traveled the world, giving seminars on nutrition, the fitness lifestyle, as well as many other health-related topics.

She has competed as a Professional Bodybuilder with the International Federation of Bodybuilders until her retirement in 1996. Her highest competitive achievements include; being ranked as high as the top five in professional/international competition in l992, competing in the very prestigious Ms. Olympia three times, and winning the Canadian National Bodybuilding title in 1986. Throughout Sandra’s athletic career, she qualified, at the national level, in five different sports!

Today, as the owner of Freedom of Fitness, a personal training and nutrition counseling service, Sandra helps men and women enjoy the freedom of healthy weight management through proper nutrition and exercise. Sandra is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle for her clients based on their own personal health and fitness goals. Clients receive a Health & Wellness Manual, a “Lean For Life” Cookbook and an Exercise & Dietary Journal, all authored by Sandra, herself.

Sandra also offers a well-rounded seminar series to corporations. She is also available for special events, seminars and health fairs, all over the country. If you are interested in contacting Sandra, she can be reached at by e-mail at sandra@freedomoffitness.com.

Sandra’s formal education, coupled with a very full athletic career and her own personal experiences, gives her great insight into helping others. Allow her to touch your life!

Sandra Blackie is also a distributor for Nuskin Enterprises; pharmaceutical grade supplementation and high-quality skin care products.

I was 4 years old when my father took me to the local municipal pool and taught me how to swim. Since then, as far back as I can remember, I have been encouraged to be involved in sports by my family. Because of their support, I believe I developed a passion and appreciation for all things physical. At the age of 16, I got my first job as the assistant manager at our local pool. I developed Aqua Fitness Programs, Aqua-Baby Programs, and taught people of all ages to swim. I taught the courses that developed Lifeguards and Instructors, as well. I was teaching at the YWCA in Montreal, Canada in 1983, decided to pop in to a Bodybuilding class for women and I was hooked on the sport of Bodybuilding from there.

Initially, I fell in love with it because it was fun and lucrative. I feel fortunate that, after 25 years in the industry, I am still passionate about health & fitness. Today, I love it for the aesthetic and health benefits. I feel that health & fitness is my "calling". Most likely, I will continue working and helping others, in the fitness industry, well into my senior years!

I have surrounded myself with many fitness enthusiasts for many years. My clients are my greatest teachers and a huge support system for me to stay "in the action of fitness". I exercise regularly with a training partner. I do my CEUs annually, hungry for new and different info to continue motivating my clients, as well as myself. I really don't find it hard to stay motivated. Health & fitness has always been a priority in my life.

Summary

Professional Fitness Consultant and Celebrity Pro Athlete with over 25 years of experience in nutrition, athletic training, and consulting. Experienced in program design, seminar presentation, individualized exercise and nutrition counseling, health and fitness writing. Capable of managing any Fitness Facility. Excellent teaching skills. Staff management experience with particular emphasis on the training of exercise technicians and instructors. Adept at organizing special fitness events. Fluent in French. Completed all PSI Seminars in personal growth & leadership.

Professional Experience

• Owner of Freedom of Fitness as of Sept. 2008 - present
• Owner of Living Lean and livinglean.net as of Febuary 1, 2000 - present
• Bodyworks: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Counsellor from July 2006 – June 2007
• Fitness Manager for PSI Seminars: Corporate Staff from Jan. 19, 2005 – Oct. 2, 2005
• Owner of Fitness Concepts San Diego as of April 1, l997 which became Living Lean.
• Gives seminars on fitness-related subjects to businesses, athletic facilities and at special events.
• Trains competitive bodybuilders and figure competitors for competitions – all levels: pro – amateur.
• Provides one-on-one training services for clients in a variety of facilities in the San Diego area.
• Competed at the professional level for the International Federation of Bodybuilders (I.F.B.B.)
• Many guest appearances and seminars, as a pro bodybuilder, across the U.S.A. and internationally.
• Featured in many internationally known fitness & bodybuilding publications. (i.e. Muscle & Fitness)
• Appeared on television and in film. Member: Screen Actor's Guild (S.A.G)
• Authored several health & fitness articles published in Muscle Mag Int. and Flex Magazines.
• Provides one-on-one fitness training and nutrition counseling for clients. Self employed.
• Exercise and Nutrition Counselor, Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness Camps, (1988-1991)

Education/Certifications/Professional Associations

• Concordia University, Montreal, QUEBEC, 1984, B.A. Recreation and Leisure Studies. Major: Nutrition
• Champlain Regional College, St. Lambert, QUEBEC, 1977, Degree in Arts and Languages, D.E.C.
• IDEA, Professional member and liability insured. Attends annual conventions
• YMCA/YWCA, Certified Fitness Consultant and Swimming Instructor Certification
• N.A.S.M. 1999, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified
• N.A.S.N. 2000, National Association of Sports Nutrition, Certified
• AFAA, 2003, 2005 Fitness Counselor / Advanced Personal Trainer Certification
• American Heart Association, 2003, 2005 CPR & Heartsaver AED, Certified
• PSI Seminars: Basic: Oct. 03, PSI-7: Life Success Course: Oct. 03, PLD (Pacesetter Leadership
• Dynamics): Nov. 03- March 04, Woman’s Leadership Seminar: March 04, One-Year Coaching Program.
• “It Takes a Village”, 14 C.E.U.’S, March, 2006, Eating Disorder Seminar
  

BODYBUILDING TITLES & PLACINGS

• BORDER STATES 2004: Figure Competition: Master’s Over 45: 2^nd place, Open Class: 4^th place.
• PRO IRONMAN INVITATIONAL 2003 Figure/Model Search Tall Class 5^th place
• BORDER STATES MUSCLE CLASSIC 2002 Master’s Figure Division 1^st Place
• JAN TANA MUSCLE CLASSIC 1995. Participant
• JAN TANA MUSCLE CLASSIC 1992. Ms. Olympia qualifier. 4th Place
• CANADA PRO CUP 1994. 7th Place
• MS. OLYMPIA. Contender 1990, 1991, 1992
• AMATEUR WORLD BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Singapore 1986. 4th Place
• CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1986. 1st Place
• PRO-AM MIDWESTERN USA CHAMPIONSHIPS 1986. 1st Place
• MONTREAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1984. 1st Place
• GREAT LAKES MUSCLE CLASSIC, Toronto, 1983. 1st Place

MEDIA APPEARANCES

RADIO:

• KCBQ 1170 AM, Fitness Tip of the Day, from June – September, 2001,The Eagle 94.1 FM,
• Fitness & Nutrition Radio spot: Fitness Tip of the Week, Segment with Jayne Asher.

TELEVISION:

• Ch. 7/39 News in the Morning: Hint Water segment, Slim Coffee commercial, KFMB
• NewsCelebrity Health & Fitness with Victoria Johnson, Arsenio Hall, Rachael Gunn, R.N., Tales from
• the Crypt, Regis and Kathie Lee, American Muscle, Matlock, Magazine, Beverly Hills 90210, Montel
• Williams Show, Maury Povich, Various news interviews

FILM:

• Predator II
• The Wild Thing

MUSIC VIDEOS:

• David Lee Roth's, "A Little Ain't Enough," Glen Frey's, "Livin' Right"

PRINT:

• LaJolla Light Newspaper, NutriMag Magasine, Living Better Magasine, Muscle & Fitness,
• Ironman Magasine, Muscle Mag International, Flex Magasine, Women’s Physique World and various
• other fitness related magazines.

MEMBER:

• Screen Actors Guild (S.A.G.) Studied at the Tracey Roberts Studio.

SEMINARS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

• NATIONAL PHYSIQUE COMMITTEE (N.P.C): Judge, Sponsor NPC events in Southern California,and Master of Ceremonies for Amateur Bodybuilding Shows in California.

EDUCATIONAL DIPLOMAS & DEGREES

• PSI SEMINARS: Basic: 2/03, PSI 7: 10/03, PLD: 11/03-3/04, Women’s Leadership Seminar: 3/04.

• CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY: Montreal, Quebec, 1984 B.A. Recreation & Leisure Studies Major: Nutrition

• YMCA/YWCA CERTIFIED FITNESS CONSULTANT: Montreal, Quebec, 1987

  NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE: 1999

• NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS NUTRITION: 2000

• AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: 2003, 2005, Feb. 2008 Heartsaver AED

• AEROBIC & FITNESS ASSOCIATION of AMERICA: 2005, Advanced Certification, Recertified 2008.

• “IT TAKES A VILLAGE” 14 C.E.U’s, Seminar on Eating Disorders, March 2006

Besides a good multi-vitamin and a whey protein shake, most mornings, I pretty much focus on eating "foods I can see in nature" and being consistent in the gym. I have been a rep for Juice Plus and Pharmanex.

Squats (I am an ex-power lifter.)

None at the moment.