OUR PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS!
Every day people are motivated to join the Y and live healthier. But sometimes we all need advice from an expert, or a little extra help and support. Whatever your goals are, our Certified Personal Trainers will motivate you and help you reach them safely.
For your convenience we offer One-On-One Training (as low as $43 a session) & Partner Training (as low as $32 per person, per session); please contact Tenille Thornton, Senior Director at 654-9622 ext. 235 for more information or to schedule a FREE consultation with a trainer.
Our Certified Personal Trainers
Meet Katie
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA), Zumba Instructor, Penalty Box Instructor, and CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Sports Performance, Strength & Conditioning, Functional Movements, and Running.
EXPERIENCE:
Health and fitness have always been a huge part of my life, from sports, to running marathons, to being a rehab aide. As a Personal Trainer, I utilize my experience, knowledge of human anatomy, concepts of functional exercise, and basic nutrition to design individual and group exercise programs tailored to my clients’ specific needs and goals.
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
Athletics was the core reason as to why I became involved in health and fitness. Unfortunately, I knew I could not compete as an athlete forever. Towards the end of my collegiate soccer career, I became more involved with running, weight training and group fitness classes. I was very passionate about seeking optimal health in my own life, and decided I would love to walk through the process with future clients.
MY FAVORITE QUOTE OR MOTIVATIONAL SAYING:
“The only thing stopping you from doing something is yourself.”
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
Bachelors in Athletic Training & Women’s Collegiate Soccer Player at Trinity International University
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Meet Q
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Meet Elizabeth
EDUCATION:
Exercise Science Degree with a minor in Fitness Instruction
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA), Group Exercise Instruction (AFAA), Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), IM=X Pilates, Yoga Fit Level 1, Training in Wellness Coaching
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Sports Performance, Strength & Conditioning, Body Building/Physique Competitions, Wellness Coaching and Nutrition Guidance
EXPERIENCE:
I have a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Fitness Instruction. I have always been passionate in Health and Fitness and have worked in the Fitness industry for over 16 years in a variety of roles. I have run corporate fitness and wellness programs for 5 different Chicagoland corporations and have personal trained numerous individuals. My personal training experience ranges from children’s strength and conditioning training, body building/physique competitions, weight loss, muscle mass, and functional movement training.
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
I honestly love all aspects of Health and Fitness. I grew up playing soccer and got a scholarship to play in college, so athletes are probably my number one passion followed by wellness coaching, weight loss and nutrition guidance as well as competition training.
MY FAVORITE QUOTE OR MOTIVATIONIAL SAYING:
“Life is 10 percent what happens to you, and 90 percent how you react to it!”
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
I have two children; Jackson and Emily. My husband is a teacher and coaches three sports; swimming, track and cross country. I competed in two body building competitions in college. I LOVE antiques and anything vintage.
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Meet Beth
EDUCATION:
Ferris State University, Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer, ACE, Certified Les Mills GRIT Instructor
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Overall health and fitness, strength and conditioning
EXPERIENCE:
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructors for 5 years
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
Fitness has always been a huge part of my life and a passion of mine. It just made sense for me to make this a career. I enjoy helping others achieve results that they didn’t think were possible.
MY PROUDEST MOMENT WITH A CLIENT:
Watching the progression of clients and the confidence they build.
MY FAVORITE EXERCISE/ TRAINING TOOL:
The hammer curl and my favorite training tool is the kettlebell!
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Meet Ashley
EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin – Parkside, Bachelors of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy with a minor in Business
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA)
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Functional Movements, overall health and wellness, strength & conditioning
EXPERIENCE:
Health and wellness of individuals have always been a huge aspect of my life. In my future I am planning to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy and currently have been a rehab aide and a physical therapy intern. I utilize my knowledge of human anatomy, functional movements, and the wellness of all ages to design individual plans for all clients.
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
It honestly has come from my passion of physical therapy, how the human body moves, and how we can alter and fix movements to ease pain. I have always been a pretty active individual and have recently gotten into weight lifting for my workouts.
MY FAVORITE OR MOTIVATIONAL SAYING:
“You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.”
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Meet Kay
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer / Group Fitness Instructor / Bodypump / BodyCombat / Active Aging / Core / Enhance Fitness (Artritis prevention) / Virtual Lifestyle Coach (Pre-diabetes diagnosis program) CPR/AED
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Functional movement, Muscle conditioning and performance, Speed and Power, Balance, Core & Stability, Stretch and Flexibility
EXPERIENCE:
I have been working in the fitness industry for over eight years, worked with all different ranges from teenagers to mature muscles. My goal is to help my clients adopt a healthy lifestyle making small changes with big progression and motivate them to celebrate each small achievement.
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
The body is a tool that we use everyday, without maintenance this tool can become weak and hard to get us to places. This is where I have learned that our body is our home and we must care for it the same way we care for others, exercise is key to a better mind, body and spirit.
MY FAVORITE OR MOTIVATIONAL SAYING:
“Action is the foundational key to All Success”
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
My kids and husband love to join my classes, I love pushups and dark chocolate! I speak fluent Spanish.
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Meet Natoia
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Holistic Health Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, Zumba, Zumba Kids, Strong by Zumba, Yoga, Revelation Wellness
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Hormone Balancing For Women, Youth Fitness, Strength and Conditioning, High Intensity Interval Training
EXPERIENCE:
I started my fitness journey in 2011 when I was told by my doctor that I needed to lose at least 20 pounds. I started doing Zumba® in my basement to lose weight and soon discovered that I loved the way it made me feel exhilarated, free, and fit! I thought to myself, “I could teach this!” I became a licensed instructor in October 2011 and started teaching at an elementary school in Waukegan. After watching my sister lose 165 pounds by attending my Zumba® classes, I was encouraged by my husband to pursue my wellness career like never before. I have acquired over 10 different certifications including a Master Trainer for Beach Body, where I certified other Trainers.
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
Helping people become well is a passion of mine. I believe I am called to do this work, and I am committed to making a difference in the lives of people (especially women and children) and believe in uplifting the mind, body, soul, and spirit. Educating others about fitness, nutrition, and wellness is how I do that! I am gifted at pulling out the best in others, and it is my goal to help you THRIVE so that you can be your best.
MY FAVORITE OR MOTIVATIONAL SAYING:
“Never stop learning and growing. Growth happens when you are faced with an obstacle, and make the choice to overcome.”
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
I own two businesses, I was a teacher in schools for 12 years, I am an Award winning author, I am also a wife and mom of 4, but most of all, I am a woman of faith.
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Meet Chris
CERTIFICATIONS:
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Nutritionist
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Cognitive fitness, functional movements, and sports performance
EXPERIENCE:
I have worked in the fitness industry for 16 years, instructing varies types of training to all ages. My goal is to help everyone, from youth to seniors, improve their quality of life.
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
I am passionate about seeing growth in people and helping them achieve their goals.
MY FAVORITE OR MOTIVATIONAL SAYING:
“Always be yourself, because everybody else is already taken!”
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
I like to go hiking on trails and I love trying new vegan food!
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