Personal Trainers

The Spring 2008 Group Personal Training schedule is now posted (CLICK HERE) !

Ames Racquet and Fitness Center offers certified personal trainers to motivate and inspire you. You will get greater enjoyment and personal satisfaction using the latest technology with a personal trainer. Personal training packages are available.

What can you expect from Ames Racquet & Fitness Center Personal Trainers?

Cutting edge information. That’s not to say based on a trend or fad, but education and knowledge regarding current research so we can always offer something new to our clients.

Nationally recognized certifications, college degrees in exercise sciences, advanced degrees, registered nurse, strength and conditioning specialist, post-rehabilitative certifications, and many collective years of experience of success as trainers. In addition, they attend conferences and workshops, read a number of fitness trade journals and network with registered dieticians, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors and orthopedic specialists. We want you to know that we have the answers to your questions and if we don’t, we’ll know where to find them.

Expect your trainer to show up for sessions on time and prepared, expect regular motivational phone calls or emails and expect your trainer to put a lot of effort into designing a personalized fitness program. We want to exceed your expectations.

We are not here just to sell you a personal training package- we want to service your needs. We want you to get results, to see them and feel them. We’ll take into account your interests, needs and goals with any recommendation we make.

Making changes means making changes– and that’s hard. Your personal trainer is there to provide you with unconditional support along the way. Even small positive changes in your lifestyle or workout can have a big impact

Motivation. If you’ve ever started an exercise program and quit, the problem may not be you but the method. Most people attempt to do too much too soon, or don’t have any idea how to monitor their progress. We want to get you emotionally excited about your fitness goals. This way when obstacles come up, and they do, it makes it easier to stick with your fitness program.

Options. Ames Racquet & Fitness Center is committed to offering an extensive cutting edge personal training program that includes one-on-one training, small group and large group training as well as educational lectures. Our goal is that everyone benefit from a personalized fitness program and have a variety of options to choose from.

Personal Training sessions are all about YOU! One size does not fit all, each personal training program is different. You can train in a variety of different ways based on a variety of different goals. Perhaps you want to run your first 10k, gain flexibility for your back swing, train for RAGBRAI, complete a triathlon. It’s your session and we want to accommodate your goals, needs, and interests.

We welcome the opportunity to assist you in achieving your personal best! Our trainers get a great deal of satisfaction from knowing they play a small part in assisting someone in making positive changes in their health! Call 663-5099 and get started today!

Meet the personal trainers:

• Deb Atkinson
• Karen Clark
• Karen Philips
• Bea Smith
• Jonathon Barton
• Jenn Rigby
• Tami Meyer
• Jake Belitz
• Mario Iniguez
• Jessica Sporaa
• Ben Waynar
• Emily Cohea
   

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Ace Continuing Education Courses:

Ames Racquet & Fitness offers ACE Continuing Education Courses. Find out more by clicking the links below:

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Testimonials:

"Personal Training provides a level of focus, intensity and commitment that cannot be achieved on your own. It incorporates variety and expertise into every workout. You will find yourself pushed to new levels. The bottom line is, personal training produced noticeable results and taught me how to get the most out of each workout."

- Katie Swalla

"Having a personal trainer has assisted me in meeting many of my goals - from gaining strength and definition to reducing body fat, and gaining confidence in the weight room. In addition, it has provided a structured environment to keep me motivated and committed. I've been working with my trainer for nearly 3 years and I will continue to do so, as it has had a positive effect on every aspect of my life."

- Sue Dodge

"I have been working out for some time now. For me the most important benefit is the way I feel. I have more energy, I am stronger and I know that I am much healthier. There is nothing like the feeling you have after a good workout."

- Tanya Anderson