Our trainers

Lori Bicek

Education:

• Licensed & Registered Dietitian
• B.S. Dietetics, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
• M.S. Exercise Physiology: Benedictine University

Certifications:

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Orthopedic Exercise Specialist
• TRX Suspension Group Training
• Functional Movement Screen Training
• American Heart Association: CPR/AED & First Aid
• Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics: Certified Adult Weight Management

Specialties:

• Clinical Nutrition Education: Weight Loss /Diabetes / Heart Disease
• Body Transformation via: Diet, Strength, Circuit & HIIT Training

Fitness Philosophy: "Change how we feel by daily prayer, what we eat, and how we exercise."

Carla Day

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts: University of Iowa

Certifications:

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• TRX Suspension Trainer Certified Instructor
• American Heart Association: CPR/AED Certified
• Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach (PN-1)

Specialties/Experience:

• Strength Training
• General Population
• Circuit Training
• Healthy Habit Building
• Nutrition

Fitness Philosophy: "You are never too old to start strength training!"

Jill Galovic

Education:

• B.A. Exercise Science: North Central College

Certifications:

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• National Academy of Sports Medicine
• American Heart Association: CPR/AED & First Aid Certified

Specialties:

• Strength Training
• Sport Performance
• Functional Training
• Pre & Post-Rehabilitation
• Special Populations
• Senior Populations
• Sports Specific Training: Volleyball

Heather Grier

Education:

• B.S. Exercise Science & Fitness, Illinois State University

Certifications:

• ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

Specialties/Experience:

• General & Special Population
• Sport-specific Training
• Sports Conditioning
• Pre & Post-Natal
• Senior Populations

Fitness Philosophy: "Nothing good comes easily."

Kyle Heindl

Education:

• M.S. in Exercise Science: Aurora University

Certifications:

• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning
• Precision Nutrition: Level 1
• American Red Cross Basic Life Support

Specialties/Experience:

• Sports Performance
• Tactical Strength & Conditioning
• Weight Loss & Body Transformation
• Speed, Agility & Quickness
• General & Functional Fitness
• Senior Population

Fitness Philosophy: "Do or do not, there is no try"

Tricia Hutton

Education:

• B.A. Journalism & Psychology: Indiana University
• Associate’s Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant

Certifications:

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• RRCA Certified Run Coach
• Healthy Mom's Certificate of Pre & Post Natal Fitness

Specialties/Experience:

• General Fitness - All Age Groups
• Senior Fitness
• Sport Specific Training: Running

Fitness Philosophy: "Movement is good! Don’t be afraid to push yourself, be smart & see what you can do!"

Courtney Kuenn

Education:

• B.A. Exercise & Sports Studies: Benedictine University
• M.S. Ed Kinesiology & Physical Education: Northern Illinois University

Certifications:

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• ACE Certified Health Coach
• ACE Weight Management Specialist

Specialties/Experience:

• General & Functional Fitness
• Women’s Fitness
• Weight Management
• Behavior & Lifestyle Changes
• Inclusive Fitness

Fitness Philosophy: "Fitness is for EVERY BODY!"

Laurie Lasseter

Education:

• Bachelors of Science: Northwestern University
• Masters of Science: Cornell University

Certifications:

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Myokinematic Restoration Certified
• PRI Pelvis Restoration
• RRCA Certified Distance Running Coach

Specialties:

• Distance Runners
• Marathoners
• Triathletes
• Injury Prevention

Fitness Philosophy: "Consistent, targeted, progressive strength training protects clients from injuries common in repetitive sports such as running."

Solomon Lewis

Education:

• B.S. Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Illinois at Chicago; Minor: Psychology

 

Certifications:

• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
• USA Weightlifting Level 1
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

 

Specialties/Experience:

• Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Performance
• Longevity & Gernal Fitness
• Special Populations

 

Fitness Philosophy: "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today."

Georgia McDaniel

Education:

• B.S. Education/Physical Education, University of Pittsburgh
• MED Education/Physical Education, University of Pittsburgh

Certifications:

• ACE Personal Trainer
• SCW Personal Trainer

Specialties:

• Aquatics
• General Fitness & Strength
• Senior Populations

Fitness Philosophy: "Use the tools available to maximize your physical, mental and emotional fitness regardless of your age or fitness level."

Sharon McGuire

Education:

• Associates Degree: NAIT Canada
• Anatomy & Physiology Coursework: College of DuPage

Certifications:

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Titleist Performance Institute: Level 1 Golf Fitness Specialist
• TRX Certified Instructor
• Power Plate Master Trainer

Specialties:

• General Fitness - All Age Groups
• Golf Conditioning
• Senior Populations
• Small Group Training
• Pickleball Conditioning
• Water Rowing

Fitness Philosophy: "Strive for Mind Muscle Connection within your training program. Always remember: You’re stronger than you think!"

Tim Murphy

Education:

• B.S. Community Health: University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

Certifications:

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Titleist Performance Institute: Level 1 Golf Fitness Specialist
• Senior Fitness Specialist & Golf Fitness Specialist

Specialties:

• Health Coaching & Lifestyle Change
• Nutrition
• Senior Populations
• Golf Conditioning
• Core & Bodyweight Training
• Mobility & Stability Training

Adam Schulz

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts: University of Iowa
• National Personal Training Institute - Certified Personal Trainer (NPTICPT)

Certifications:

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• American Heart Association - CPR/AED First Aid

Specialties:

• Strength Training
• Weight Loss
• Boxing

Connie Truesdale

Education:

• Bachelor of Science: Illinois State University

Certifications:

• ACE Personal Trainer
• ACE Certified Orthopedic Exercise Specialist
• Z-Health Certified Joint Mobility Specialist
• Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s Instructor
• Delay the Disease for Parkinson’s Instructor
• Free Motion & Keiser Cycle Certified Instructor

Specialties:

• Pre & Post-Rehabilitation for Joint Replacement or Injury
• Movement Disorders & Special Populations
• General Exercise & Strength Training
• Senior Populations

Fitness Philosophy: "Adding fitness into our daily lives increases our ability to live longer, be healthier and accomplish goals in all aspects of our lives"

Karen Wick

Education:

• B.S. Physical Education: Western Illinois University
• Professional Cyclist

Certifications:

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Integrated Nutrition Health Coach
• Precision Nutrition Health Coach
• Johnny G Spin Certification
• United States Cycling Federation Coach

Specialties/Experience:

• Clinical Nutrition
• Health Coaching
• Quality of Life Coaching

Fitness Philosophy: "Balance your life with consistent cardio and strength training exercises. Good nutrition can make a person healthy and powerful!"