Partners in Your Health
Michael Hintz; Absolute Fitness
Mike's personal experience includes directing strength and conditioning programs for athletes at the collegiate level, patients in the physical rehabilitation field and with the general public in group and individual settings. He has completed a Masters degree in Exercise Science at the University of South Dakota and is currently working towards a Doctor of Naturopathy degree from Trinity College of Natural Health. He has been certified as a Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor and Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and MedX Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist by the College of Medicine, Health, and Human Performance at the University of Florida. Mike is also a certified SuperSlow Exercise Instructor from the SuperSlow Exercise Guild and a certified U.S. weightlifting coach by the U.S. Weightlifting Association. He has received additional certifications as a Health Minister and a Biblical Health Coach. Mike also earned multiple NCAA All-American honors as a collegiate Track & Field athlete.
Mike founded Absolute Fitness in 1998 and is the fulfillment of his vision to increase awareness and access to this revolutionary personal training approach. Over the years, this vision has expanded to educating people about achieving optimal health - a lifestyle of total well-being: physical, emotional and spiritual. He presently resides in Trivoli with his wife Dawn and family
Running Central Peoria
Mission: Through the highest level of customer service and expertise, we strive to provide our customers with the proper footwear and apparel allowing each individual to experience the highest level of comfort and enjoyment in this journey called life. Our vision is to continue to provide the highest quality footwear, apparel, and accessories to meet the needs of runners and walkers and everyone in between. Whether you are a runner in quest of a state championship, a mother or father who just wants to get out and exercise, or someone who just wants to get from point A to point B, we want the community of Central Illinois to count on Running Central to fulfill your needs in this journey called life, one step at a time.
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm * Saturday 9am-4pm * Sunday 12-4pm
Location: Running Central is located in Peoria, IL at the corner of Main and Sheridan. Parking is located on Sheridan along the east side of the building or one block west in the public parking lot on Main Street.
Directions from the east or west: From 74, take exit 91 for University Street. Turn south (toward Bradley University) and continue for .5 miles. Turn left on Main Street. Continue for .5 miles. Running Central will be on your right. If you have gone down the big hill into downtown you have gone too far!
Directions from the north or south: Take IL-29/US-24 to downtown Peoria. Turn NW on Main Street (away from the river). Continue for one mile. The store will be located on your left at the intersection of Main and Sheridan.
American Chiropractic Association - The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional association in the world representing Doctors of Chiropractic.
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians - The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians promotes the highest standards of excellence and clinical competence for chiropractors specializing in sports medicine and physical fitness.
American Chiropractic Association Sports Council - Members include chiropractors and allied health professionals who demonstrate scientific leadership, involvement and dedication in the daily practice of sports chiropractic in their offices and on the field.
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