Currently, I specialize in Small Group Personal Training.  In addition to personal training, I thrive with Boot Camp and Functional Training formats as well as Aqua Fitness.  I am qualified to teach or train almost all of the popular formats except for dance based movement. 

Teaching AAAI/ISMA certificatins at their national conferences allows give me be a CEC provider for AFAA, ACE, and AAAI/ISMA.

The highlights of my resume are listed below.

Education                              Master of Science:    May 1993

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Major:                                     Health Sciences

Concentration:                      Exercise Physiology             GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Science: May 1991

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Major:                                      Health Sciences

Concentration:                         Fitness and Health Promotion

Professional Experience      National Presenter/Faculty Trainer for AAAI/ISMA (May 1993-present)

Perform presentations and lectures on various health and fitness topics at AAAI hosted National Conferences.

Instruct Certification Workshops in Group Exercise, Personal Fitness Training, Step, Kickboxing, Pilates, Sports Nutrition, Weight Management, Strength Training, Cycle, Older Adult, Pre/Post Natal, and Aquatics.

Fitness Dynamics – Owner (June 1992-present)

Provide fitness consulting and personal training services on a contractual basis.

Provide lifestyle management and motivational presentations.

Provide programming and training for groups and for special populations.

Creator of G.O.T. – Goal Oriented Training program.

Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor

Valley Fitness (formally Gold’s Gym), Harrisonburg, Virginia (January 2012 – present)

Provide group and private personal training services for members.

Instruct a variety of group exercise formats.

Group Exercise Director/Program Director/Instructor/Personal Trainer

Sport and Health Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, Virginia (August 2004 – December 2011)

Manage and direct all group exercise classes and staff for land and water formats.

Instruct a variety of group exercise formats.

Provide staff training and development and all related tasks.

Provide personal training services for members.

Manage payroll, club operations, and related duties.

Group Exercise Instructor

Sport and Health Central Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia

(September 2000-August 2004)

Instruct a variety of group exercise classes to a diverse population.

Manager/Fitness Director/Group Exercise Director

Nautilus Fitness Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia (currently Gold’s Gym)

(July 1993-March 2000)

Performed management duties to include membership sales, daily business operations, and conflict resolution.

Supervised and evaluated all fitness staff including group exercise and personal trainers.

Designed and implemented continuing education and staff development programs.

Provided community outreach programs.

Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Director

Iron World Gym and Fitness, Harrisonburg, Virginia

(October 1990-July 1993)

Group Exercise Director (Graduate Assistantship)

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

(August 1991-1993)

Exercise Physiologist/Facility Manager

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

(May 1992-August 1992)

Graduate Practicum in Health Sciences

Godwin Wellness Center

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

(January 1992-May 1992)

Field Work in Health and Fitness

Valley Wellness Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia

(March 1991-May 1991)

Intramural Supervisor

Recreational Activities, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

(December 1988-May 1991)

Assistant Manager

Secrets Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey

(May 1988-January 1990)

Other Related Experiences 100% RAW Powerlifting June 2011

VA, National, and World Champion Bench Press Champion

Certified Jungshin Instructor (June 2011)

TRX Instructor (April 2012)

Youth Soccer Coach for ORA ((2001-2010)

Competitive Natural Power Lifter (1990- present)

Competitive Natural Body Builder (1990-1993)

References                      

Valerie Holmes

Owner - Gold’s Gym (formerly Nautilus Fitness Center)

Harrisonburg, Virginia

(540) 433-3434

Nora Anderson

Owner and President of AAAI/ISMA

New Hope, Pennsylvania

(609) 397-2139

Dennis Overton

Former General Manager – Sport and Health Clubs

(619) 218-8654