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Dawn Leninger
Personal Trainer

-Physical Education, B.S., University of Illinois-Chicago.
-National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer certified.
-Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist certified. 
-Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Exercise Instructor certified.

"I have enjoyed being in the fitness field as a trainer for over 25 years. I'm enthusiastic about helping you reach your fitness goals. My expertise and passion lie with developing a program to help you attain muscular balance so you can achieve an active healthy lifestyle. It's great when you can incorporate the strength and endurance you have gained on the gym floor to your everyday activities. We should all be able to age gracefully and live an active full life. That is what life is all about...enjoying yourself and feeling good, so let me help you get there!"

Ben McGlathery
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Exercise Science, B.S., Ball State University.
-American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer certified.

"I gained valuable experience helping rehabilitate patients varying from young to elderly adults. I enjoy seeing clients achieve their goals through hard work. My focus will be to work with each client to improve their overall fitness and wellness."

Donnette Samuels
Personal Trainer

-Adult fitness specialist certification, University of Illinois-Chicago.
-National Academy of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer certified.

"I have fifteen years experience with group exercise and weight loss classes. I love teaching my clients to de-stress, get strong and feel their best. Functionality begins with fun."

Valerie Walkowiak
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Exercise Science, B.S., North Central College.  
-American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer certified.
-Cancer Exercise Specialist, Advanced Certification, Cancer Exercise Institute.
-Health Fitness Technician Certification, Moraine Valley Community College. 

"I have more than 10 years experience working with people of all ages and abilities.  I enjoy working with individuals who have physical limitations that may inhibit their daily function.  Although life can be challenging at times, we all possess the ability to overcome adversity by discovering the extraordinary force hidden within us.  My focus will be to help you discover your inner strength through exercise, education and support."
 

Vanessa Huaman
Personal Trainer

-Exercise Science, B.S., Southern Illinois University.
-American Council on Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Instructor certified.

"I have worked in the fitness industry for 12 years. In my role as Fitness Supervisor, one of my goals is to provide members with great customer service and excellent fitness advice.  I truly enjoy helping others reach their personal goals.  Remember to strive to do your best in whatever you do, that is what I hope to accomplish here at LCHF."

 

Laitham Haddad
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Science Exercise Physiology, B.S., University of Illinois-Chicago. 
-American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer certified.  

"I started exercising when I was 11 years old and engaging in physical activity has been an extremely important component to my life ever since.  While consistency, dedication and motivation are all important factors in reaching your health and fitness goals, the most important part to achieving what it is that you want involves the breaking of any mental barriers that are blocking you from success."

 

Loni Alwin
Personal Trainer

-Food Science and Physical Education, B.S., Illinois State University. 
-Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor certified.   

"Movement is natural to the body.  I believe lifestyle choices will either enhance or suppress this need.  My goal is to assist my clients to find their preferences as related to their needs and desires, and then to assist them achieve the goals they've set.  My background in corporate wellness and having raised four children allows me to relate to the desires and challenges of my client."

 

 

Cris Harder
Personal Trainer/Dietitian

-Dietetics, B.S., California State University at Sacramento.
-Exercise Science, M.S., Concordia University.
-American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Instructor certified.   

"My goal is to integrate my knowledge and experience as a dietitian along with my educational and personal philosophy concerning fitness/wellness to better serve my clients.  I feel there are no quick fixes in obtaining fitness goals and the key to living a healthy lifestyle is to find balance physically, emotionally and spiritually in one's life.  It is my desire to help my clients make total lifestyle changes."

 

Edna Madonia                                       Personal Trainer

-Dance, B.S. Columbia College
-American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certified
-TurboKick Certified
-Chicago Yoga Center Certified.

"Movement is the first learned form of communication.  I believe in a holistic approach to fitness that engages my clients in concepts of movement, stability/mobility, and core/distal, to enhance efficiency, self awareness and understanding.  The bottom line is that our work together needs to be positive and fun for all ages, needs, shapes, and sizes.

 

Suzie Bayles
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Exercise Science, B.S. Northern Illinois University

"Fitness has always been an important aspect of my life.  Being an athlete for 16 years has proved to me how hard it is to lose weight, stay fit and overall, be healthy.  Through experience and learning new skills I am motivated to take what I have learned and implement healthy living into your life.  My goal is to work with you to achieve your personal goals as well as breaking down the walls that can stand in the way of achieving optimal health and wellness."

 

Morgan Zaviska
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Community Health Education, B.S., Illinois State University
-National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training Certified

"My goal is to bring my passion of health, wellness, and fitness to my client's everyday through education and motivation.  I am to challenge my clients to help them discover their full fitness potential, keep their workouts fun, and help them overcome any obstacles, mental, or physical, that may stand in their way.  I hope to teach the importance of what doing even a little activity everyday can do for the body and the mind."

 

 
  Nicole Capone
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Fitness & Health Promotion, B.S. Aurora University with a Business Administration minor
-Y.M.C.A Senior Director certified.

"I strive to give 100% to my clients so they can get the most of their workout with me.  I am passionate about making members feel great about themselves by helping them reach their health and fitness goals.  My goal is to reach as many members as I can while assisting their life commitment to fitness.  Hard work along with a love for sports and recreation has led me to where I am today.  It's essential for me that my clients see results while having fun!

 

   
   Kevin Davis
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Physical Education, B.S., Western Illinois University
-International Fitness Association Certified Personal Trainer

"I believe that it is important to stay active and motivated to work toward your health and fitness goals and continually re-assess your progress.  If you push yourself and perform a variety of exercises, even the highest goals are attainable."