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

Madison

Certifications:
Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine

Education:
B.A. Exercise Science from North Central College

Hobbies:
Watching sports, playing soccer, working out

Specializations:
Strength Training, Functional Fitness, Weight Management, Special Populations

Mark

Certifications:
Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) level 1 and 2, Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) level 1 and 2, Neuromuscular stretching, Be Activated Practitioner

Education:
Iowa State University, B.S. Kinesiology and Health

Hobbies:
Exercising, sports, music, and movies

Specializations:
Functional training, Corrective exercises, Strength training, Flexibility and mobility training, Injury prevention, Muscular pain management, Weight loss, Sport performance

Alex

Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine

Education:
North Central College, B.S. Exercise Science

Specializations:
Special populations, Weight loss, Sports performance, and Strength training

Fernando

Certifications:
Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certified

Education:
M.S. Exercise Science Aurora University

Hobbies:
Hiking, exploring new destinations, running, soccer, watching films, going to concerts, trying new restaurants

Specializations:
Strength performance, functional fitness, weight loss, weight gain, general fitness

Melissa

Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine
Neuromuscular Taping Certification from HDC.

Education:
B.S. Kinesiology from Northern Illinois University

Hobbies:
I enjoy running, spending time in nature, reading, meditating and spending time with friends.

Specializations:
Strength training, weight management, stress reduction, sports-specific training and balance improvement