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Leigh Ann YeagerEducation, Certifications and Background:BA-Exercise and Sports Science The University of North Carolina MS- Clinical Exercise Physiology University of North Carolina at Charlotte Scirion Institute of Exercise Physiology Personal Training, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Exercise, Schwinn Cycling, Keiser Cyclings, International Fitness Association Sports Nutrition *Top 5 level NPC National Fitness Competitor Leigh Ann’s Training Philosophy: The first rule in being a successful trainer is “train yourself first”. By keeping the bar set high for myself, I am better able to understand my clients and assist them in achieving difficult goals. There is heavy emphasis placed on tailoring the training to suit the needs of each client. More importantly, I believe you must make your clients accountable to you by clearly communicating expectations and guidelines for workouts outside of the regularly scheduled appointment. Even though it means more work for the trainer, it ensures success for the client. Why did Leigh Ann choose the fitness industry? I was an overweight teenager and, at the insistence of my doctor, began eating healthy foods and exercising to lose weight. Once I experienced first-hand what exercise can do for a person’s self esteem and well-being, I decided to pursue a degree in exercise science and turn my passion into my livelihood. SEE the positive results Leigh Ann has helped others just like you achieve on our Testimonials page! Session Pricing with Leigh Ann
In addition to Personal Training, Leigh Ann also offers Sports Nutrition Coaching through SYNCSTUDIO. Schedule a consultation with Leigh Ann! Email your name, contact info, goals and availability to LA@syncstudio.net |
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Chris EricksonEducation, Certifications and Background:B.A. Pre-Medical Biology and Pre-Medical Chemistry, 2001 Certified Defensive Tactics/Use of Force Instructor, 2004 Certified American Counsel on Exercise Personal Trainer, 2006 Certified Russian Kettlebell Challenge Instructor (R.K.C), 2008 Certified Level 2 R.K.C. Instructor, 2010 Continuing education and training: Functional Movement Screening for injury prevention, active North American Strongman Open Competitor. Chris’ Training Philosophy:Physical change requires physical work. Chris guides his clients towards their goals utilizing traditional and non-traditional (kettelbells, clubs, sledgehammers, tires, etc…) techniques, while maximizing intensity, and guiding nutrition. Intensity and simplicity are keys to his training techniques. The “fitness” information available can easily overwhelm an individual. Chris believes in going back the basics, building a foundation of strength that translates outside the gym. He believes everyone can and should enjoy a healthy and physical well being. Why did Chris choose the fitness industry?Chris believes most individuals are full of hidden potential. He is in the fitness industry to help individuals surpass pre-conceived limits and accomplish goals never thought possible. See positive results Chris has helped others just like you achieve! Session Pricing with Chris
Schedule a consultation with Chris! Email your name, contact info, goals and availability to chris@syncstudio.net |
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Carolina HurantCarolina has been a dedicated fitness professional for 7 years. She holds a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science & Nutrition as well as a NASM Personal Training Certification. Carolina is also an active group exercise coach leading students through cycle, Pilates, Yoga, TRX, boot camp, strength & conditioning and sports conditioning classes weekly. When it comes to personal training Carolina, prides herself on her ability to pull together knowledge and experience from these disciplines providing her clients with the most innovative and individually tailored programs guaranteeing results. Carolina specializes in training women and combines nutrition, Pilates core training, functional strength training, anaerobic intervals & Yoga for an all around fitness program tailored to the female body. If you’re training with Carolina, you’ll get a challenging program that teaches you new skills bringing you closer to realizing your inner athlete and reaching your goals. Carolina’s programs are fun and challenging and she is a great motivator. She has helped brides, moms, working women and retirees get the results they want and maintain those results. She believes that fitness is a lifestyle and making the right choices today will help improve your life tomorrow. Carolina maintains an active lifestyle putting her training philosophy into practice everyday. When she isn’t teaching or training, you’ll find Carolina running, dead lifting or working on her power cleans. She has dedicated her life to fitness and helping other realize their fitness goals. Session Pricing with Carolina
Schedule a consultation with Carolina! Email your name, contact info, goals and availability to carolina@syncstudio.net. |
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Jason Van SantJason got his start in the fitness industry as a trainer in 1998 while attending a local community college in Northern Virginia. After moving south to Charlottesville, Virginia to continue his studies at the University of Virginia, Jason was introduced to the arena of training athletes through an internship with the university’s Strength and Conditioning staff, working primarily with the football program. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in business, Jason made a change in career focus and went to work for a financial publication firm as an Accounting and Client Services Analyst where he found himself creeping into the very unhealthy lifestyle he had once helped others to overcome. “The sedentary nature of today’s working world often leads people to adopt the unhealthy habits of eating poorly and skipping regular physical activity.” Proving his own theory, Jason eventually packed on an extra 30 pounds of weight, which also added 60 points to his total cholesterol. The encounter with this unhealthy lifestyle is the very thing that drives Jason to be the most effective teacher, trainer, and coach that he can possibly be while living in a country where exercise and nutrition have become an afterthought. “Being that today’s society is becoming more and more fast paced, we not only find ourselves too busy to engage in physical activity or eat natural and healthy foods, but we have also grown to be impatient with our attempts to positively change the way we look and feel, which often leads to unhealthy, yet popular, dieting and/or over-training.” This belief leaves Jason with the aspiration to coach people through the obstacles that stand between them and their goals while also setting honest and realistic expectations in regards to the amount of time and effort it may take clients to achieve their desired results. “I am very excited to be a part of the SYNCStudio personal training team and look forward to the opportunity to coach members of the community through individualized exercise programs that are purposefully designed to help them successfully reach their health and fitness goals.” Education and Certifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Business – University of Virginia Session Pricing with Jason
Schedule a consultation with Jason! Email your name, contact info, goals and availability to jason@syncstudio.net. |
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Cathy DwyerCathy is a personal trainer certified through the National Personal Training Institute. She played team sports from second grade through college and loves teaching others about sports and fitness. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2005 with degrees in psychology and exercise & sports science. After spending almost four years in the banking industry, she returned to her love of health and fitness in early 2009. As a personal trainer, Cathy focuses on functional training that can be applied at home, while adding in some other fun equipment training. In her free time, she enjoys arts & crafts, cooking, traveling, local music, and hanging out with Pepper the dog. Session Pricing with Cathy
Schedule a consultation with Cathy! Email your name, contact info, goals and availability to cathy@syncstudio.net |