Walax.com's "Fit for Lax" by Michael Dixon
Submitted by walax on Mon, 2006-04-10 03:54.
Welcome to the original Walax series - Fit for Lax. We are very lucky to have one of the NW leading fitness professionals partner with us to bring this series to you.
Mike Dixon has been involved in Lacrosse since The late 80’s. He played high school lacrosse for Lake Washington (now eastside) and Overlake. Mike attended and played at Utah State University where he was nominated Captain and field coach for two years. Mike was also a member of the Intermountain Lacrosse League all-star team. Since college Mike has spent his lacrosse seasons with Microsoft, Lucky 7’s and now Tentawon. Not only that, but he is also a student of the game who honors and respects the game.
Lacrosse opened doors into the fitness arena where Mike spent 13 years as a Personal Trainer, Group exercise instructor and educator. Mike was also a key partner in the opening of 7 gyms in the Seattle, Tacoma Area. As a personal trainer Mike worked with many high level athletes including members of the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Sonics, US Olympic Team as well as professional triatheletes and Mountain Bikers.
Mike was voted the top trainer in the Pacific Northwest, two years in a row and was chosen to be an educator for multiple group exercise and fitness programs.