Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer
There are reasons movie stars and financial moguls use personal trainers. There are many benefits of working with a personal trainer and it’s one of the fastest, easiest, most successful ways to improve your health and fitness. Today, personal trainers are used by people of all fitness, age and economic levels to help make lifestyle changes those people could not achieve by themselves.
Consider the following benefits of hiring a personal trainer:
- Improve your overall fitness – a personal trainer will monitor your progress and fine-tune your program as you go to help you achieve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, endurance, posture, balance and coordination.
- Reach or maintain a healthy weight – a personal trainer will help you set realistic goals and safe strategies for body fat reduction, weight reduction and management, body shaping and toning, all while providing the encouragement you need.
- Learn to stick to it – a personal trainer can provide the motivation and tools to help you overcome your biggest obstacles to exercise while helping develop a lifestyle that places a high priority on health and activity.
- Focus on your unique health concerns – a personal trainer can work with your physician, physical therapist or other healthcare providers to develop a safe and efficient program that will speed your recovery and reach your health goals, no matter what your medical needs may be.
- Find the right way to work out – a personal trainer will teach you the correct way to use equipment and develop appropriate form and techniques for cardiovascular work and free weight training.
- Stop wasting time – a personal trainer will design an effective and efficient program specifically for you to achieve maximum results in minimum time.
- Learn new skills – a personal trainer can improve your overall conditioning and develop the specific skills you need to try something new like learning to ski, playing golf, improving your tennis game or getting ready for a wilderness adventure vacation!
- Enhance your body, mind, and spirit – many personal trainers can provide mind-body activities such as yoga or tai chi sessions to help you uncover new insights about yourself or find potential you didn’t realize you had.
- Benefit from the buddy system – a personal trainer becomes your partner and is committed to meet regularly to provide you with individualized attention and support.
- Take charge of your program, do it your way – with the right personal trainer, you can find the exercise program that works best for you. Whether it be a demanding program or a gentler approach, we have a trainer that can meet your needs. You can decide where you train, how often and for how long.
Personal Training Pricing
Personal trainers can be hired for 30 or 60 minutes and training sessions can be done with two or more people.
| Member Private Training | Non-Member Private Training |
|---|---|
| 1-30 minute Session – $35 | 1-30 minute Session – $50 |
| 1-60 minute Session – $55 | 1-60 minute Session- $75 |
Package pricing available upon request. Semi-Private (2) & Group (3) Training also available.
Meet Our Trainers
AVAILABILITY: Flexible
EDUCATION: Beth is certified as a Personal Trainer, a Water Instructor, and a Spinning Instructor. She is also a Cancer Exercise Specialist.
SPECIALTIES: Cancer exercise
BETH’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “Feel better through exercise!”
ABOUT ME: I have spent the last 28 years working in law enforcement as a 911 operator and police dispatcher. I have personally seen a close family member fight cancer and witnessed the debilitating effects of cancer and its treatments on the body. As a result, I have begun a new career as a cancer exercise specialist.
AVAILABILITY: Late mornings, midday and afternoons
EDUCATION: Carolyn is a registered 500 hr. Yoga Instructor (RYT), certified as a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), certified as a Group Fitness Instructor through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), certified as a Spinning Instructor and an Instructor for Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson's patients.
SPECIALTIES: Yoga and spinning.
CAROLYN’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “Fitness is more than looking good, it’s about feeling healthy and balanced…body, mind, and spirit.”
ABOUT ME: I love animals, kayaking, the beach, and cooking.
AVAILABILITY: Cheryl is the Fitness Supervisor. Her main focus is overseeing the personal trainers and pairing clients up with the right person for the best optimal results.
EDUCATION: Cheryl has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Human Movement from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. She is also certified as a Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
CHERYL’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “Everything in moderation is a good way to go about life.”
AVAILABILITY: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
EDUCATION: Elijah earned his Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Delaware Technical Community College. He is certified as a Personal Trainer through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
SPECIALTIES: Sports medicine, rehabilitation, physical therapy, geriatric fitness and rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation and Parkinson’s disease.
ELIJAH’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “Exercise is crucial in avoiding deconditioning and managing/slowing down the progression of diseases.”
ABOUT ME: I have 10 years of training experience and I am a personal trainer for physical therapy rehab patients by day.
AVAILABILITY: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 8:30 pm
EDUCATION: Gigi is certified as a Personal Trainer through (WITS) the World Instructor Training School and is CPR/AED and First Aid Certified. She has a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Leuven in Belgium.
SPECIALTIES: Core conditioning and endurance, triathlon injury prevention and older adult fitness specialist.
GIGI’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “By making exercise fun, exciting, challenging and unpredictable, it will work miracles every single time!”
ABOUT ME: Personal training is my passion and calling. It is very rewarding to see my clients lose weight, increase muscle tone, boost energy levels, eliminate knee, shoulder and back pain, and attain an overall healthier lifestyle.
AVAILABILITY: Flexible
EDUCATION: Jen holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. She is a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Health Coach, Medical Exercise Specialist, and Weight Loss Specialist all certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). In addition, she is a certified Yogafit Level 5 Instructor and a Rocksteady Boxing Coach, a program designed for people with Parkinson’s disease.
SPECIALTIES: Cycling, yoga, strength training, and healthy lifestyle coaching.
JEN’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “I believe fitness and good nutrition are the keys to health and longevity. Strength training should incorporate functional movements which help to maintain balance, coordination, muscle strength and ultimately independence throughout the lifespan. Independence allows one to experience a full and enjoyable life well into your 80’s, 90’s and beyond!”
ABOUT ME: I develop programs for my individual and group clients that promote increased cardiovascular fitness, stronger muscles, and increased flexibility. I stay up-to-date on all the latest research in the fields of health, fitness, and nutrition and share relevant information with my clients to assist them in meeting and maintaining their health-related goals.
AVAILABILITY: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
EDUCATION: Jim has a BS in Exercise Science. He is also certified as a Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and certified as an Exercise Therapist through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).
SPECIALTIES: Functional training, exercise therapy, strength and conditioning training.
JIM’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “Good fitness in life promotes a balanced life.”
ABOUT ME: I am CPR and AED certified.
AVAILABILITY: Justin is the Wellness Coordinator and a Personal Trainer at the Lambertville Wellness Center. See Lambertville Hours for availability.
EDUCATION: Justin has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and a Minor in Public Health. He is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF).
JUSTIN'S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: "I love helping others reach their goals through hard work and determination."
AVAILABILITY: Flexible
EDUCATION: Kate holds two certifications as a Personal Trainer, one through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the other through the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She is a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Additionally, she has completed her 200 hr. Yoga Teacher Certification through Sierra Bender Holistic Yoga Therapy, which is a unique integration of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body. She is also certified in Wellness Yoga through AFAA as a Sunrise Yoga Fitness Instructor. Always looking for new and interesting ways to keep fit, she became a Zumba Instructor in 2010 and obtained her Stroller Fitness Instructor Certification in 2009. Kate earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
SPECIALTIES: Zumba, Lifestyle and Weight Management, group and private yoga sessions.
KATE’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “I believe you have the power to change your life, for the better, from the inside out.”
ABOUT ME: I work with clients of all fitness levels. I find great satisfaction in training clients who want to increase their energy, tone their bodies and improve their health. I truly believe through daily exercise and proper nutrition, everything is possible and that fitness can be fun, rewarding and energizing.
AVAILABILITY: Flexible
EDUCATION: Michèle is a former nurse and has a Bachelor of Science from the Universitè de Montrèal. She is a Fitness Specialist having completed a Certificate of Completion at Raritan Valley Community College. She is also certified as a Personal Trainer and a Senior Fitness Specialist through the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
SPECIALTIES: Senior fitness, beginner fitness, and general fitness.
MICHÈLE’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “I believe that being physically active promotes physical and mental well-being. Set realistic goals and commit to a lifestyle that includes physical activities that you enjoy!”
ABOUT ME: I am CPR and AED trained and fluent in English and French.
AVAILABILITY: Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
EDUCATION: Mona is certified as a Primary/Personal Trainer and a Senior Exercise Trainer by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She also teaches LesMills Body Step, Body Pump, and Body Flow.
SPECIALTIES: All fitness levels.
MONA’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “Exercise should be fun!”
ABOUT ME: I have been in the fitness industry for over 30 years.
AVAILABILITY: Days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Days and evenings: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
EDUCATION: Rita is certified as a Personal Trainer and a Group Fitness Instructor. She is also certified to teach Indoor Cycling, Les Mills Body Step, Sh’Bam, CXworx, TRX, Aquatics and Strong by Zumba.
SPECIALTIES: Outdoor Cycling, running, weight training and balance training.
RITA’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “Do something every day that makes you sweat! Fitness is more than looking good, it’s about feeling good!”
ABOUT ME: I absolutely love what I do. I walk the walk of fitness. I eat healthy, I train hard, and I practice what I teach. I also love helping others reach their goals and am happy to cheer them on!
AVAILABILITY: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
EDUCATION: Sharon is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Senior Trainer, and a Lifestyle Fitness Coach.
SPECIALTIES: Beginners, seniors, aquatic personal training and transitioning from land to water exercise.
SHARON’S FITNESS PHILOSOPHY: “My goal is to help you find what works for you, make you comfortable as you exercise, and take the confusion out of getting fit!”
ABOUT ME: I believe water adds another dimension to fitness. We have a beautiful pool area at your fingertips so whether you want to mix it up, get started slowly, or rehab from surgery or injury, let me show you how the pool can help!