"We know more today about total body fitness and mental health than ever before. We are much more efficient and safer when working towards our fitness goals. Utilizing scientifically valid, evidence-based applications is how we achieve remarkable results with top professionals and weekend warriors alike. The body is only as strong as its weakest link. A well balanced training regime incorporates whole living in all aspects of one’s life – Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Each one of these aspects affects the other and therefore works with each other. When the body is in imbalance it will massively slow down progress or make it stop all together due to injury. When it comes to training the body- nutrition, cardiovascular training, stretching, balance, stabilization, core, functional abilities, resistance training, how we manage stress and our own personal commitment needs to be taken into account. I believe in thinking positive and engaging in healthy ways of living to make up a totally sound life."

Specializations:

• Integrated Stabilization Training (w) Balance and clients suffering from musculoskeletal impairments, imbalances or post-rehabilitation concerns.
• Stabilization Equivalent Training
• Weight Management
• Muscular Development
• Power Lifing
• Strength Training
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Plyometrics
• Sport Specific & Corrective Exercise Program Design

Certifications: NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

• Performance Enhancement Specialist
• Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Personal Trainer

Other Certifications:

• APEX
• BODYBUGG
• CPR/AED/First Aid

Delfin Ignacio, A.A. Ashmead College - CPT
Personal Trainer

"If you believe in yourself, you can achieve any goal. You first have to have a plan, second an action plan and third, the right kind of motivation. My goal is to reach out and help educate as many people as possible on making fitness a lifestyle, and how important it is to maintain proper health."

Specialization-

• Bodybuilding
• Strength and Conditioning
• Meal Plan Programming
• Lifestyle Trainer
• Functional/Rehab

Education & Certifications-

• A.A. Ashmead College - Personal Training Program
• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED/First Aid

Experience-

• 1994-2010 Competitive Bodybuilder
• Over 5 years in the industry as a Personal Trainer
• 1994 Mr. Fort Carson Overall Championship Winner
• 1994 NPC “Mile High” Body Building Championship- 1st Place: Light weight- Open class
• 2007 Washington State Ironman Body Building Championships- 4th Place: Middle weight
• 2009 Washington State Ironman Bodybuilding Championships-1st Place Middleweight
• 2010 USA National Bodybuilding Championships-8th Place Lightweight

Amber Arndt, NSCA - CSCS
Premier Trainer

"I believe we all deserve the opportunity to enjoy life and live it to the fullest. Eating well and exercising gives us the fuel, energy, strength, endurance and the focus necessary to accomplish our goals. By helping you to achieve a healthy diet, understand the fundamentals of exercise safety, technique and design, you will amaze yourself with your ability to reach a potential you never imagined! I look forward to teaching you a new, integrative way to approach health and fitness!"

Specialization-

• Outdoor Sports (Climb, Hike, Trail Run, etc)
• Balance and Stabilization
• Strength and Conditioning
• Plyometrics
• Calisthenics

Education & Certifications-

• NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association)
• B.S. Exercise Science
• B.A. Spanish with DELE Certification
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• 200 hours Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance
• CPR/AED/First Aid

Aaron Anderson, NFPT - CPT
Premier Trainer

"Do the best with what you have, we have a lot of potential as human beings, with a little bit of help and motivation the possibilities are endless. No one is perfect we all have things to work for. Keep working for what you want, even small efforts can lead to big results."

Specialization-

• Strength and Conditioning
• Weight Loss
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Balance and Coordination
• Speed, Agility, and Quickness
• Sport/Recreation Specific Training
• Olympic Lifting
• Circuit Training

Certifications- NFPT (National Federation of Personal Trainers)

• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED/First Aid

Experience

• 3 years of personal training
• USSF,FIFA Soccer Referee 13 years

Lauren Aprile, ACE - CPT, Black Belt Kung Fu
Premier Trainer

"In 2005 I decided to learn martial arts and began training in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu. In an effort to improve my martial arts performance I began studying for the American Council on Exercise Personal Training Certification.

I earned my black belt in September of 2008, followed by my personal trainer certification through A.C.E. Since then, I have found that training and motivating others to improve their quality of life motivates me to do the same.

Whether you are trying to earn your black belt, loose a few pounds, or get more out your current workout routine, I look forward to helping you reach your goals!"

Specialization-

• Balance Training
• Core Stability & Reactivity
• Flexibility
• Functional Strength Training
• Kickboxing & Martial Arts
• Postural Alignment

Education & Certifications- A.C.E. – American Council on Exercise

• American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) Certified Personal Trainer
• Associates in Arts and Sciences, Tacoma Community College
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
• Kung Fu Back Belt

Liz Ciolek, A.C.E – CPT, 200 RYT
Premier Trainer

"I believe that anyone can be fit and healthy. With healthy eating and proper exercise it’s amazing what our bodies can do! To live to the fullest we must take care of our most valuable possession- our bodies. Whether that means setting a high goal, or just getting to the gym a few days a week- we all start somewhere. I’m here to help you find the right place for you. I’ll work with you to decide what your goals are and what’s best for your life right now. Through cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and meal programs we can achieve your goals together and make every day more enjoyable!"

Specialization-

• Strength and Conditioning
• Yoga Training
• Pilates Training
• Plyometrics
• Balance Training
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Healthy Lifestyle Integration

Education & Certifications- A.C.E. – American Council on Exercise

• Certified Personal Trainer
• B.A. Cedarville University
• Safax Pilates Certification
• 200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)
• CPR/AED
• 12 years of playing & Coaching Volleyball

Nick Lewis, NCSF - CPT
Premier Trainer

"First and fore most I want to meet you where you are. From there, my objective is to help educate people to the point of being competent physically educated individuals. Giving you the tools to achieve your goals and sustain them over time through your newly developed life long knowledge. I will provide you with the tools for success, but not just the basic resistance program, cardio respiratory program and nutrition. I will help provide you with cognitive and behavioral strategies to achieve success at a higher rate. Help systematically build intrinsic motivation to keep physically active and make achieving your goals fun and not a chore. The essentials that I feel lead to success in an environment that you can independently sustain for a lifetime."

Specialization-

• Strength and Conditioning
• Weight Management
• Adaptive Exercise
• Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Sport Performance Enhancement (traditional and alternative sports)

Certifications- NCSF (National Council on Strength & Fitness)

• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED/First Aid

Education & Experience-

• Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
• Minor in Sport Psychology
• Played soccer at Bobby Charlton Academy in Preston, England
• 3 Years Personal Training
• 2 years private soccer coaching
• 1 year volunteer coach at motocross academy
• Volunteer with youth adapted sports for special needs