exercise and nutrition services
Wildcat personal trainers can develop an exercise program specifically for you. Certified trainers and our fitness coaches have the knowledge, skills, and experience to help you achieve your goals. All Wildcat personal trainers have completed a semester long in-house training and either hold or are working towards holding a nationally recognized personal trainer certification. Each trainer can tailor a program to meet your individual needs. Wildcat trainers will follow industry standards and guidelines put forth by nationally recognized fitness organizations.
meet our wildcat personal trainers and fitness coaches
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Catherine Metzgar Year in school: Senior Major: Nutrition and exercise science, dietetics Fitness certifications: ACE, CPR, AED, first aid Fitness philosophy: Fitness is a journey, not a destination. There is always an area you can improve. You must continue your fitness throughout your life. Special fitness interests: general fitness & education, toning, BOSU, tubing, stability ball. |
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Tommy May Year in school: Junior Major: Psychology Fitness certifications: ACE PT as of Sep 10, 2009 Fitness philosophy: Balanced fitness, constantly challenging your body in new ways. Special fitness interests: Distance running, cycling, and swimming. |
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Carlos Arana Year in school: Senior Major: Kinesiology Fitness certifications: ACE, AED, CPR, BBP Fitness philosophy: Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. Special fitness: Helping clients firm up and build muscle mass. |
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Leslie Graves Year in school: 5th year senior Major: NUEX and dietetics Fitness certifications: ACE, CPR, first aid, BBP Fitness philosophy: Find something you enjoy to keep yourself physicall active. Special fitness interests: General physical fitness. |
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Brett Ziegler Year in school: Senior Major: NUEX, dietetics, gerentology Fitness certifications: ACE, CPR/AED, first aid Fitness philosophy: To help people reach their individual goals and help them think positively and engage in a healthy way of living. There needs to be consistency, endurance, and perseverance with eating healthy and exercising. I help educate, motivate, and inspire each person to do their very best and engage in a healthy lifestyle. Special fitness interests: Strength training, speed/agility, toning. |
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Melissa Wood Year in school: Senior Major: Nutrition and kinesiology with minor in leadership studies Fitness certifications: ACE, CPR, first aid, AED, BBP Fitness philosophy: Reaching your goals requires hard work, not excuses. Go fot it! Special fitness interests: Training for specific fitness challenges/tests. |
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Chelsi Thissen Year in school: 5th year senior Major: Public health, nutrition & dietetics Fitness certifications: AFAA group fitness instructor, YogaFit Level 1 Fitness philosophy: Attitude is everything. Believing in oneself is the first step to success. Special fitness interests: Working with individuals who not only wish to enhance their fitness, but those who also want to attain healthier lifestyles. |
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Adam Burkiewicz Year in school: senior Major: Kinesiology Fitness certifications: ACE, BBP, CPR, first aid Fitness philosophy: What you put in is what you should expect to get out. Special fitness interests: Body building/strength training. |
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Hunter Morgan Year in school: senior Major: Kinesiology, business, pre-physical therapy Fitness certifications: ACE Fitness philosophy: I believe an active lifestyle is a major component to not just a healthy life, but also a better sense of well being. Special fitness interests: Body building/strength training. |
Certification Key
AAHPERD = American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
AAPAR = American Association of Physical Activity & Recreation
ACE = American Council on Exercise
AED = Automated external defibrillator
AFFA = Aerobics & Fitness Association of America
BBP = bloodborne pathogens
CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation