Laura Murphy

As an enthusiastic, fitness fanatic I desire to make a different in people’s lives.  Educating and motivating others so that they have the ability and knowledge to live a healthy life. I grew up playing any sport my parents would allow and loving all of them.  My main focus was soccer, as I was the member of the first travel/club team for Team Chicago at the age of 5, later moving to Eclipse Select Soccer Club.  Since a young age, I has been extremely passionate about soccer, playing all year round and as much as I could.  I was a four year Varsity player at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, IL and went on to play four years of Division I Collegiate soccer at Valparaiso University.  I helped lead my team to a Conference Tournament and the opportunity to play Norte Dame in the NCAA Tournament my freshman year.  I was also awarded Academic Honors all four years as I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science.  As you can tell fitness has always been a part of my life,  I now take my passion, drive and competitiveness into health and fitness as she hopes to change people’s lives.

Prior to LifeStart, I managed Southlake Fitness and Martial Arts in Valparaiso, Indiana after graduating in May.  Then moved on to LA Fitness in Naperville, where I was a personal trainer.  I am certified through Aerobic and Fitness Association of America.  I gained great relationships with all of my clients as they loved my excitement and enthusiasm.  My knowledge and ability to educate her clients allows them to make healthy choices.  My training style will vary depending on the client’s needs; I have a wide range of experience varying from weight loss to muscle gain to sports performance and more.

I still play soccer recreationally as much as she can and enjoys running outside.  After doing a few 5Ks, I hope to finish a couple of 10Ks this year and possibly a half marathon.