Ingrid Williams, MS has 12 years of experience in the health promotion / wellness / fitness industry. Ms. Williams has presented and written on health promotion topics for a variety of groups and ages. She has been a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for 9 years. She has conducted training and classes for: US military personnel and their families in Okinawa & Iwakuni, Japan, retirees, City of Chicago and San Diego residents, health clubs, schools (preschool through high school), Boys and Girls Clubs of America, community organizations and general public exercisers of all ages and levels. Ms. Williams' enjoys working with all fitness levels, including those with chronic conditions.  However, her specialty is working with those interested in bodybuilding and other athletic sporting events.  She enjoys sharing health education with children of all ages.

Ms. Williams holds a MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, with a concentration in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement and a BS in Health Administration and Program Planning. She has earned professional certifications from the American Council on Exercise, National Academy of Sports Medicine, National Endurance & Sports Training Association, Nautilus Academy, Powder Blue Productions, FiTOUR and the American Red Cross.

Ms. Williams has been a fitness performer with the Chicago Bally Performance Team and has competed in amateur Body Building, Figure & Power Lifting competitions, earning 1st through 6th place awards. She also serves as a Pro-Trainer for FiTOUR Fitness Certifications and workshops and provides certification and CEU workshops in Pilates Mat, Aqua Fitness and basic Group Fitness.

Highlights of Qualifications

• Designed and implemented health and fitness curriculum for preschool & school-aged children.

• Taught health education topics to preschool through high school aged children, such as, but not limited to the following: nutrition, self esteem, sexual health, anger/stress management, domestic violence, physical activity, hygiene, hydration, alcohol and drug awareness, chronic diseases.

• Coordinated youth sport programs, events and tournaments, developed rules, created teams, supervised coaches and worked with referees.

• Initiated, planned and implemented fitness challenges, events, aerobathons and health fairs,

for pre-school through high school aged children, adults, including seniors, like calisthenics,

games, exercises and presentations.

• Nominated for a variety of customer service awards.

Professional Certifications

• Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

• Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor - American Council on Exercise (ACE)

• Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist and Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant – ACE

• Certified Sport Yoga Instructor - National Endurance Sports Training Association (NESTA)

• Certified CPR/First Aid & Safety, including Sport Safety Instructor - American Red Cross

• Certified Babysitting, HIV/AIDS and STD Instructor - American Red Cross

• Certified Indoor Cycling Coach - Nautilus Academy

• Certified Turbo Kick and PiYo (Pilates & Yoga Blend) Instructor - Powder Blue Productions

• Certified Youth Sports Coach Instructor - National Youth Sports & Coaches Association (NYSCA)

• Certified Pilates, Aqua, Kickboxing, Group-X Instructor - FiTOUR

Professional Memberships

IDEA Health and Fitness Association + National Strength and Conditioning Association

National Recreation and Parks Association + National Youth Sports & Coaches Association