Meet the Trainers

 

Walter

Walter F.

“Balance, equilibrium, peace of mind and poise. Achieving these things can be hard; but stopping to smell the roses along with exercise is a great way to achieve it.”

Major: Special Education,
Minor in Outdoor Education

Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer

Areas of Expertise: Weight loss, Cardiovascular training, Strength training, Muscle hypertrophy,
Sport-specific training

Hobbies: Playing sports, hiking, camping, snowboarding, rafting, and watching spots
 Hometown: Castle Rock, CO

 

Dan

Dan S.

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing.  Motivation determines what you do.  Attitude determines how well you do it."  – Lou Holtz

Major:PhD (In progress): Exercise Physiology

Areas of Expertise:High-intensity strength training and cardio training, Balance and core conditioning, Rehabilitation

Certifications:
Bachelor of Science: Sport and Exercise Science
Master of Science: Exercise Physiology
PhD (In Progress): Exercise Physiology
ACE Personal Trainer
Cancer Exercise Specialist

Outside Interests: Basketball, Football, Cancer Rehabilitation

Hometown: Colorado Springs


Ben

Ben G.

“The only poor workout is the one that didn’t happen.”

Major: Physical Education Liberal Studies, Minor: Outdoor Education, Coaching

Certifications: A.C.E., Associates of Occupational Studies in Personal Training

Areas of Expertise: Weight loss, strength & endurance, core strength and endurance, hypertrophy training (bodybuilding), strongman training

Outside Interests: Mountain biking, snowboarding, rock climbing, volleyball, soccer, basketball, salsa dancing, strongmen competitions
Hometown: Kersey, CO

Jordan

Jordan R.

“Exercise does not always have to be done in a gym or with weights. Most things that people think are fun can also give you a great workout. Take a hike. Climb a rock. Ride your bike. Play a game of Frisbee.”

Major: Sport and Exercise Science

Certifications: American Council of Exericse Personal Trainer

Areas of Expertise: Strength Training, Muscle Toning and Endurance Training, Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Endurance Training and Conditioning, Core Strength and Conditioning

Outside Interests: Hiking, Camping, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Hunting, Fishing, Team Sports (Hockey, Baseball, Rugby, Lacrosse), Racquetball, Live Music, Travel

Hometown: Greenwood Village, CO

Johnny

Johnny S.

“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.” - Lance Armstrong

Major: Sports and Exercise Science. Minor: Nutrition

Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine, CPR/AED, First Aid

Areas of Expertise: Weight loss, Muscle Mass Training, Sport Specific Training, High Intensity Interval Training

Outside Interests: cooking, hiking, camping, snowboarding, music, golf.

Hometown: Fort Collins, CO

JT

JT O.

"No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping
everybody on the couch."

Major: Sports and Exercise Science
Certifcations: American Council on Exercise Personal  Trainer

Areas of Expertise: Muscle
toning, Weight loss, Core Strength and Conditioning, Power and Strength training, Cardiovascular endurance, Sport-specific training,

Hobbies: Wrestling, Judo, Running Swimming, Biking, and Surfing 
Hometown: Pearl City, HI

Marc

Marc O.


"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi. You'll Never Walk Alone.

Major:
Bachelor of Health Science: Athletic Training (in progress)

Certifications: Bachelor of Health Science: Sports Conditioning and Training.
AFAA Certified Personal Training since 02/2010

Areas of Expertise: Sport Specific Training, Strength and Cardiovascular Training, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation.

Outside Interests: Soccer, Hiking, Hockey, Frisbee Golf, and Swimming

Hometown: Honolulu, HI

Robert

Bobby P.

”Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”

Major: Sport and Exercise Science

Certifications: National Council on Strength and Fitness Certified Personal Trainer, CPR AED Certified, Various Martial Art Certifications, Silver Sneaker Fitness Instructor (In progress), American Council of Exercise (In progress)

Areas of Expertise: Health and Wellness, Weight Loss, Balance and Core Conditioning, Strength Training

Outside Interests: Martial arts, Colorado 5ks, hiking, biking, shooting

Hometown: Granbury, TX by way of Longmont, CO