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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. 
-American Council on Exercise Elite Level Personal Trainer certified. 
-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."

    

  Debbie McMahon                           Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

-Exercise Science, B.S., Marquette University. 
-American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

"I believe that fitness should be an enjoyable, integrated part of your daily life, whether you dedicate a few minutes or a few hours.  Through personal experience in individual sports and working with organized sports teams, my knowledge in this field has greatly expanded, enabling me to assist clients of various levels and interests.  It is my goal to help people stay interested, motivated, and energized during their workout.  Having fun and reaching your goals can have tremendous benefits to your self-esteem, along with your physical and psychological health."
    

  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.