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 $39 a session) & Partner Training (as low as $29 per person, per session); please contact Tenille Fick, Member Engagement Director at 654-9622 ext. 235 for complete details.
Meet our Certified Personal Trainers
Katie Plowman, CPT
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
Tammy DeVilbiss, CPT
EDUCATION:
Ambassador University, Bachelor of Science
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer, NASM; Certified Nutrition Coach, NASM, Yoga Certification through AFAA; YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise; Certified Silver Sneaker Instructor, LiveSTRONG at the YMCA Instructor, BPSMP Healthy Heart Ambassador
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Overall health and fitness, running.
EXPERIENCE:
I’ve taught group fitness classes for over four years at the Kenosha YMCA, focusing on running, Yoga, and the Silver Sneakers program.
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY:
Age is just a number. You are never too old to accomplish fitness goals and take that first step toward becoming a healthier you! I also am a believer in making fitness fun! If it’s not fun, it becomes a chore—and not something to look forward to.
MY PASSION FOR FITNESS COMES FROM:
My fitness journey started over 10 years ago as a member of Kenosha YMCA and working out in Group Fitness classes. This led to finding a joy in running. To date, I’ve run over 12 marathons, many half marathons, and shorter distance races, and I’ve completed a number of triathlons. My love of cardio, combined with my love of strength training, inspired me to pass on my passion for fitness to others through personal training.
MY PROUDEST MOMENT WITH A CLIENT:
When a client notices that activities of daily living become easier due to working out. I love to see clients discover their inner athlete they never knew existed. Humans are all athletes in one degree or another!
MY FAVORITE EXERCISE/ TRAINING TOOL:
Combining both cardio and strength training in a workout to get the heart rate up and build strength and power.
Quintell Pratcher, CPT
Elizabeth Brumund-Smith, CPT
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.
