Our fitness center offers many features and benefits, but our staff is what makes our facility what it is. Our degreed and certified team members are here to help you reach all of your personal goals by supporting your efforts.
Certifications:
CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), Chicago Regional Director of Pro Football Regional Combines, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
Aurora University, B.S. Sports Medicine
Hobbies:
Spending time with my family, being outdoors and watching the Cubs and Bears
Specializations:
Working with all age groups on producing a workout that is challenging and one that helps improve strength, flexibility and everyday body movements. I also work with post-surgery patients on rehabilitation strengthening and range of motion. Another aspect of my specialty includes working with kids to improve their speed, agility and strength through specialty programs.
Certifications:
NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), United States Weightlifting Level 1, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
Eastern Illinois University, B.S. in Biology, M.S. in Exercise Science
Hobbies:
Outdoor sports, hunting, fishing, competitive bodybuilding and powerlifting
Specializations:
I have worked with diverse populations from athletes training for a national championship weightlifting competition to elderly clients gaining strength for everyday activities. I have also worked with post-rehab patients and law enforcement officers, designing programs for their specific exercise needs. I design my programs for clients that will not only focus on their fitness goals, but also focus on corrective exercises due to any muscular/skeletal imbalances he or she may have.
Certification:
ACSM Exercise Physiologist & NASM Barre Blend certified, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
B.S. in Preventive and Rehabilitative Exercise Science, Northern Illinois University
Hobbies:
Cooking, dancing, reading, family fun, and exercise
Specializations:
Aerobic training, weight loss, strength training, HIIT, and balance and stability
Certifications:
ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Exercise Physiologist, certified in CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
University of Iowa, B.S. in Health Promotion
Hobbies:
Running, hiking energy work, sound healing, reading, and playing with and training dogs
Specializations:
Fitness, nutrition, post-rehab, joint replacement, aging related fitness. I have been a trainer for 20 years. I enjoy training all types of individuals from the fit athlete to pre- and postnatal moms.
Certifications:
American College of Sports Medicine, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
Northern Illinois University, B.S. Kinesiology
Hobbies:
Volunteering, playing sports, and playing with my dog
Specializations:
Sports Performance, Weight loss, Muscle toning, Muscular Strength Building, Muscular Size Building
Certifications:
ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, 500 HR Certified Yoga Teacher, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
National Louis University, B.S. in Sport Management
Hobbies:
Yoga, hiking, tennis, working out, reading and walking
Specializations:
Functional fitness, strength training, and yoga
Certifications:
Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
Truman State University; B.S. in Exercise Science
Specializations:
Balance & Stability Training
Certifications:
American College of Sports Medicine, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
Aurora University, B.S. Exercise Science
Hobbies:
Traveling, Hiking, Soccer, Cooking, Mixology or anything outdoors
Specializations:
Experience with cardiac and orthopedic rehabilitation. College and Professional level sports specific rehabilitation and training. Functional fitness and strength training.
Certifications:
ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
B.S. in Exercise Science and Psychology, North Central College
Hobbies:
Running, home decorating, shopping, and baking
Specializations:
General health & fitness, weight loss, sports performance, race training from 5k-marathon
Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, FNS, CPR/First Aid/AED
Education:
B.A. in Psychology, minor in Kinesiology, MS Ed in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Hobbies:
Golf, Spartan races, watching any and all sports, cooking, and podcasting
Specializations:
Sport performance, balance and stability, HIIT, motivation, nutrition, strength and conditioning, functional movement
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