Adam

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.

Brandon

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.

Cassie

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

Christina

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.

Fetim

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

Mary Clare

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

Nathalia

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

Meredith

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

Dawn

Certifications:
American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer; CPR/AED/First Aid

Education:
BA in Exercise Science, North Central College

Hobbies:
Running, volunteering, baking, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Specializations:
Running races (marathons, half marathons, 5K’s), overall health and fitness, nutrition, strength and flexibility