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Jeff Bush Trainer Level : Master Personal Trainer
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• Aerobics & Fitness Association of America : Jeff is a Certification Specialist and travels the U.S. teaching 3-day personal training certification workshops. • ADD Centers of America : Jeff is the fitness and exercise consultant to this organization, which provides diagnostic, treatment, and support services to children and adults with Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder. Specialties:
Personal Motivations to Exercise: I exercise to maintain health and vitality throughout life. Current Fitness Regime: Favorite Activity:
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Dawn DavisExplain why you think exercise is important. MOVEMENT!!! It’s all about MOVEMENT! Having Type I diabetes for 38 years, I have witnessed miracles through nutrition and exercise. I have also witness ailments and breakdowns from non-use of the body. Let’s make life more stress free and sprightly together because this life should be “All About You”.
How do you motivate clients and keep them motivated? As human beings, we need motivation continuously throughout life. We need it in our careers, relationships, education and to further our mental capacities. We are all individuals with different strengths, different weaknesses and different goals. It’s important for me as your Personal Trainer to not only help you to achieve your goals, but to achieve them in a format that interests you. Such as a format that considers education, lifestyle, enjoyments and needs to help you learn how and what your body can achieve.
What are your areas of specialization? Weight Loss – Sports – Pre/Post Natal – Post Rehabilitation – Functional Training – Health Management
What are your personal motivations to exercise? My personal motivations for exercise are very specific in order:
Describe your current fitness regimen. What are your fitness goals? My fitness regime is one of vast variety. I train cardio fitness by running, the elliptical, biking, jump rope, burpees … basically through variety at least 4 days per week. My strength training technique is one of weight lifting, band resistance, body weight resistance, medicine ball techniques, cables and Pilates. I also engage in boxing which has a style and technique of its own.
What are your favorite activities? My favorite activities consist of running distance at a non-competitive pace – boxing – jump roping – biking
What are your hobbies or areas of interest? My hobbies and areas of interests are spiritual guidance - helping and educating others - cooking healthy - nutrition - horror movies - classic rock.
Education & Certifications National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
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Bettylynn KoulesTrainer Level : Master Personal Trainer Gender: Female Education:
Education: • Augustana College , B.A. Elementary Education, Concentration: Health Education & Nutrition • University of Illinois , Chicago, M.S. Health Education and Physical Education, Specialization: Exercise Physiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Certifications: • C.P.R. Affiliations with professional organizations: • IDEA Health and Fitness Association • National Association Sports Medicine (NASM) • American Heart Association Areas of specialization: • Designing programs for novice exercisers and older adults. • Sport specific training • Cardiac rehab • Nutrition and weigh management/loss Personal motivations to exercise: I have a passion regarding health and fitness. I exercise to be healthy and to better meet the challenges of daily living. How do I motivate clients? The emphasis is on “ personal” . I make a commitment to provide a service that focuses on the individual and his/her needs. Together, we develop a program that addresses their goals that can be adapted as progress is made. Current fitness regime: I enjoy many fitness activities: • Swimming & Running • Biking & Walking • Rollerblading & Skiing • Ice skating & Strength training To prevent injury, I cross train with the above depending on the season and the location. My goal is to do my very best. Favorite activities: • Cycling, walking, skating and skiing…especially with my husband and kids. • Boating • Sailing the islands • Going to my kids hockey games. Hobbies & interests: • Gardening • Sewing • Classic cars • Vintage motorcycles • Event planning • Reading Exercise philosophy: • Exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle makes you feel good about yourself. • Exercise clears your mind and helps to prepare you for your day. • Exercise helps you meet the challenges of daily life. • The key to exercise is F.I.F…Fitness Is Fun! • When time or circumstances limit your ability to exercise, it is important to do whatever you can whenever you can.
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Carol KrochmalGender: Female Education/Certifications:
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I have found exercises that I truly enjoy. I love the feeling of a strong body. Exercise gives me discipline, determination and dedication. How do I motivate clients? Most of my favorite activities involve being outdoors – running, biking, etc. Hobbies & interests: I enjoy cooking, especially with local and seasonal foods. I love to read, hang out with my children, and am a closet “I Love Lucy” rerun fan. Exercise philosophy: Exercise enhances every aspect of physical and mental well-being.
[ back to top ] Jerry MurphyTrainer Level : Staff Personal Trainer Education:
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Personal Motivations to Exercise: My personal motivation for maintaining a fitness regimen is the enjoyment which I gain from my workouts. If it isn't fun, why be there? I find fitness centers to be positive, stress-free environments. These facilities are great places to hang out--far better than most alternatives. The people whom I have encountered in the centers have been interesting and thought-provoking through their stories and anecdotes. All in all, these centers have proven to be enjoyable places. Current Fitness Regime:Currently, I'm involved in a strength training program for both my upper and lower body using free weights two or three times each week. On other days, I like to incorporate cardiovascular training through walking, biking or an elliptical machine. I always end every workout with extensive core work--principally, abdominals. Stretching is incorporated into the conclusion of each segment, e.g., upper body, before proceeding to the next segment. Besides strength and cardio development, flexibility and balance are important to me. All of this, I hope, allows me to keep pace with my four-year-old daughter. Favorite Activity:
Why I Think Exercise is Important and My Exercise Philosophy: Motivation Techniques: This noted self-improvement will be the best motivation for any client. Nothing reinforces one's efforts better than an awareness of progress. Every client will progress given the properly designed program. With repetition, consistency and frequency, success will follow. Through a clarity of goals and a specific time-line for attainment, a client will personally observe the positive results. At this point, success will be the motivating force. Of course, the regimen must be enjoyable for the client or it must be altered. Above all else, the time spent in the workout should be FUN. [ back to top ]
Patricia Olsson-PrescottEducation & Certification: Trainer Level : Master Personal Trainer Gender: Female Experience: 9 years Education:
Certification & Qualifications: • Contributing writer to NU FitRec • Adjunct Professor at Harper College • Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM • Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM • Certified Personal Trainer, ACE and NASM • Certified Yoga Instructor • Certified Pilates Instructor • Certified Zumba Instructor • PowerPlate Academy • BodyPump Instructor, Body Training Systems • Certified PADI Scuba Diver • Healthcare Provider CPR – American Heart Association Memberships and affiliations with Professional Organizations: • American Council on Exercise (ACE) • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) • American Academy of Sports Medicine (ACSM) • American Parkinson’s Disease Association • Arthritis Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter Areas of specialization: • Performance enhancement • Post rehab and corrective exercise • Arthritis • Cardiac/Pulmonary Exercise • Metabolic Syndrome • Type 2 Diabetes • Weight management/Nutrition • Menopause • Spinal stabilization • Parkinson's Disease, MS • Older adult How do I motivate clients and keep them motivated? I prescribe a fun and varied routine based on each client’s personal goals, needs and preferences. Their plan is tailored into their time schedule along with pointers on how to eat healthy even when time is tight. Together, we celebrate successes and set up new reasonable challenges. Motivation becomes personalized when I see the look on a client’s face as they master something they previously had said they couldn’t do. Confidence, accomplishment, feeling better, having less discomfort or pain, weight management and better check ups are all contributing factors to staying motivated. Personal motivations to exercise: I’ve learned about the phenomenal benefits exercise gives the mind, body and spirit and how it supports the aging process to help maintain the quality of life for as long as possible, there is no way I would not incorporate it into my daily lifestyle. My motivation is pinpointed to stave off type 2 diabetes, cardio vascular disease, dementia, as many cancers as possible, hair loss (just kidding!), keep my brain sharp, keep myself cheerful, maintain my weight, continue to increase my lean muscle mass, my cardio vascular fitness level, my flexibility, my strength and stay healthy. You can always improve, even if you have a great level. There’s no settling here. I enjoy the challenge and seeing what I can accomplish. Current fitness regime or fitness goals: I practice everything I teach: yoga, mat and reformer Pilates, strength training, Powerplate training, aerobic exercise like Zumba, and have a functional strength, core, stability, balance and flexibility program I challenge myself with regularly. I mix it up to keep me motivated and stimulated. I try to walk daily. My goal is to stay optimal and be as healthy as I am able to be. Favorite activities: Doing yoga at sunrise or taking an evening walk around the lake and through the forest preserve. Hobbies or Areas of interest: • Eco gardening • Reading • Healthy Cooking • Traveling • Kayaking • Scuba Why do you think exercise is important? Exercise or movement is necessary for good health. It is an integral factor in maintaining your quality of life. Proper movement is essential to build and maintain strength, endurance, flexibility coordination and balance while preventing or reducing pain and discomfort. When done properly it promotes power and confidence. As Joseph Pilates said, “movement heals” and I add - proper movement empowers.
Philosophy on Exercise Movement is essential to life and healing. Exercise is a stress reliever, therapeutic, energizing and should make you feel good. It should be: • Done regularly • Fun • Varied • Fit into your current lifestyle
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Dana RaymondEducation & Certifications:
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Importance and Philosophy of Exercise: Exercise is just one component of leading a healthy lifestyle; it not only makes you feel good, but improves your overall well-being. Incorporating exercise into your daily routine makes a difference- walking to work, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, biking to class- it all adds up. Motivating Clients and Keep Them Motivated: My motivation for working out is that feeling I get when I’m done. Pushing clines to challenge themselves and to reach that feeling of accomplishment is a real motivating force. Everyone has different goals in mind, and designing a program that a client really enjoys is key to self-motivation. Personal Motivations to Exercise: Exercise has become a part of my daily routine and is something that I truly love. It helps energize me and keeps me going throughout the day. I always feel great after a hard workout and knowing I pushed 100% is extremely rewarding. I lift and do some form of cardio everyday- usually I target 2-3 muscle groups and use free weights as well as dynamic exercises to work those muscles. I alternate between biking, walking, swimming, and using the elliptical. Someday I would love to be in a fitness competition and train for a triathalon. Favorite Activities:
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Why I Think Exercise is Important and My Exercise Philosophy: Motivation Techniques: I work my clients hard and push them to their limits. I believe my clients appreciate that. At the end of a session, my clients know that they got their money’s worth. There’s no doubt that my passion for them to achieve their goals rubs off on them. Areas Of Specialization: Endurance and speed-based training; Power Plate incorporation to exercise programs. Personal Motivations To Exercise: Exercise gives me the self-confidence to take on all that life throws at me. Through exercise, I gain the physical, mental, and spiritual strength to take on life’s many challenges. Current Fitness Regimen and Fitness Goals: I am all about calisthenics, the type of exercise that improves body strength and flexibility by using the weight of one’s own body for resistance. Currently, I’m trying to maximize my strength levels at 175 lbs. Favorite Activities: Basketball, football, golf, etc. When weather permits, I enjoy a brisk run along Lake Michigan. Hobbies or Areas Of Interest: Recreational sports, video games, and Biblical prophecy research. [ back to top ] Khashayar SarrafiTrainer Level : Master Personal Trainer Occupation: Firefighter, exercise and aquatics specialist. Experience: 15 years coaching, 20 years total including as Education:
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Personal Motivations to Exercise: I exercise to maintain health and be able to perform stronger during my duties on fire calls in fire service. I keep my exercise routine well rounded by combining swimming, endurance training, strength and Martial arts cardiovascular drills. Favorite Activity:
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Luis J. SolizTrainer Level : Staff Personal Trainer Education & Certifications:
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Personal Motivations to Exercise: Exercise gives me the self-confidence to take on all that life throws at me. Through exercise, I gain the physical, mental, and spiritual strength to take on life’s many challenges. I am all about calisthenics, the type of exercise that improves body strength and flexibility by using the weight of one’s own body for resistance. Currently, I’m trying to maximize my strength levels at 175 lbs. Favorite Activity:
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Why I Think Exercise is Important and My Exercise Philosophy: Motivation Techniques: I work my clients hard and push them to their limits. I believe my clients appreciate that. At the end of a session, my clients know that they got their money’s worth. There’s no doubt that my passion for them to achieve their goals rubs off on them. Areas Of Specialization: Endurance and speed-based training; Power Plate incorporation to exercise programs. Personal Motivations To Exercise: Exercise gives me the self-confidence to take on all that life throws at me. Through exercise, I gain the physical, mental, and spiritual strength to take on life’s many challenges. Current Fitness Regimen and Fitness Goals: I am all about calisthenics, the type of exercise that improves body strength and flexibility by using the weight of one’s own body for resistance. Currently, I’m trying to maximize my strength levels at 175 lbs. Favorite Activities: Basketball, football, golf, etc. When weather permits, I enjoy a brisk run along Lake Michigan. Hobbies or Areas Of Interest: Recreational sports, video games, and Biblical prophecy research. [ back to top ]
Roger WeirichTrainer Level: Master Personal Trainer
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Certifications: • C.P.R. • Certified Tool Engineer Affiliations with professional organizations: • IDEA Health & Fitness Association • American Council on Exercise • Society of Manufacturing Engineers Specialties:
Personal Motivations to Exercise: • Develop a fitness routine that prevents exercise-induced injuries. • In a word, exercise makes me feel “good.” How do I motivate clients? Current Fitness Regime: Favorite Activities: • Hiking • Traveling • Visiting National Parks • Cross-country skiing • Distance Swimming Hobbies/Interests: • Presidential Libraries • Earth Sciences • I cook terrific Baked Stuffed Trout ! Exercise Philosophy: [ back to top ]
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