Personal Trainer Certified–ACE (American Council on Exercise) Hard Style Kettlebell Certification
Posture Analysis and Correction Certification –the National Posture Institute
ACE Functional Body and Assessment Certification
I believe the way to a long thriving life is to keep active. If I can make someone excited about moving their whole outlook on life will change – besides, I absolutely love making people feel great! Where else can you play all day and change people’s lives?
30+ years of experience, numerous certifications and my love for coaching and helping others translates to a workout that is thorough, safe and fun – my clients experience amazing results.
Interesting Fact: Gretchen is the head coach for the Forest Park High School Crew Team and
was selected Coach of the Year for 2010 for Prince William County High School Crew. She started her career in the health field as a nurse.
Additional Certifications:
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Instructor Certification
Step Reebok Certification, Les Mills Body Pump Certification
Reebok Core Training, ESA Slide Certification
BOSU Integrated Balance Training Specialty Certification
A.A.A.I. I.S.A.M. Group Stationary Cycling,
Functional Movement Screening Certification
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Erin Mulhern, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist
NTP – Personal Trainer, ACE
Graduated from the Nutritional Therapy Association as an NTP (Nutritional Therapist Practitioner) Personal Trainer Certified – ACE (American Council on Exercise)
As both a personal trainer and nutritional therapist practitioner, I am able to create a unique exercise program that compliments and enhances a client's nutritional profile. This integrated approach to personal well-being strengthens my clients inside and out. My nutritional and fitness specialties are child and adult weight loss, corporate wellness and athletic performance enhancement. As a former college athlete, I also enjoy training athletes and teaching them how to increase performance on the field through sports nutrition.
Before joining the MTVAC team, Erin focused on combating childhood obesity at Just Fitness, LLC. As her facility's Wellness Director, she worked with entire families on proper nutrition, fitness, and family behavior modification.
Helpful guidance and motivation are the key components I provide to help you achieve your weight loss success, improved strength and overall better health that contributes to a happy life.
Lauren Milner, Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) 3+ years.
Additional Certifications:
Pregnancy and Post-Partum FitnessSpecialist
Cardiovascular Training for Athletes
My Personal Motto: Life is too short just to survive…you need to THRIVE!
I absolutely love what I do: I help others live happier, healthier lives through fitness and better nutrition! I started as a college athlete playing both softball and volleyball and Iam now an avid runner, an experienced personal trainerand general fitness junkie. I love learning and trying new exercise methods so I can offer you interesting and effective techniques.
I especially cherish the work I do with my Mom’s Fit Club program because I truly believe that if you want to have the most impact in the fight against obesity and the general state of un-health in our country, moms are the key! A mom is typically the one who plans the meals, shops for the food, and also more importantly, the most important role model for the children. If you can help a mom be healthier, you can have a generational ripple effect that is immeasurable!
Interesting Fact: I have my MBA in Finance, a Bachelor of Science International
Business and French, an Associate Arts in Persian Farsi Studies and I am a Defense Language Institute Graduate. I put all this education to work in service to the US Army for 5 years as a Persian Farsi Linguist, before having my two children.
Leslie Fajfar, Master Trainer CPT, CMT
Personal Training Certification through the ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
Master Trainer Certification and Specialist in Fitness Nutrition Certification
Check out Leslie’s small group training class: Intensity Camp coming soon
Personal Motto:Nothing lasts on a shaky Foundation, so build a strong one...Serve your body the Justice it deserves - Support your body with Functional exercise - Revive your lifestyle for the transformation into the new you.
My mission is to be a guide and to help you to better health and wellness, to share and spread the knowledge that I am so blessed to know. Currently apprenticing with Dr. Jack Barnathan, President of NY Strength Inc., my additional training and knowledge has the power to make you stronger, healthier, and live longer!
I enjoy working with all types clients and no matter the obstacle, together we will work to reach your goals!
William Vogel, Personal Trainer A.C.E
Personal Trainer Certified – ACE (American Council on Exercise)
CPR/AED Certification
Currently working on C.S.C.S. from NSCA
Personal Motto: It is not a matter of appearance, but of mentality. Drive, determination and consistency will get you to achieve the body you desire, and that is what is most important.
Becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach means that I am very keen on sports conditioning for anyone from professional athletes to weekend warriors. I do a lot of ‘functional’ training involving plyometric jumps and bounding exercises to increase endurance and sports agility, strength and power. I also do well at training complex lifts with compound movements such as Olympic lifting (Deadlift, Power Cleans, etc.).
Being successful together means that I pay attention to YOUR needs outside of the hour we train together. Keeping track of workouts you do alone, pointing you in the right direction with respect to nutrition, and understanding that life can always get in the way of training. The best thing I can do for my clients is to be flexible. And being able to listen helps, too.
Brenda Simon, Personal Trainer , CPT
AFAA Personal Trainer Certification
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification
By assessing and targeting each client’s personal needs, I help them reach their specific goals. Each session is specifically designed to work toward their goal. Also I help clients focus their eating habits by making healthy choices and help them develop lifestyle changes to make fitness a part of their lives outside of the gym.
Clients feel empowered when I tell them that my entire family is overweight and I chose to pursue fitness so that I could maintain health – it is possible and they can do it too!
Interesting Fact: I’ve spent two years cycling around Asia, Africa and Europe.
Additional Certifications:
Balanced Body Pilates Mat & Reformer Certification
Spin certification
Lila Johns, Personal Trainer, CPT
Certified Personal Trainer by ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
Using muscle activation and joint mobility techniques I will help you to stretch and strengthen with a positive, realistic approach. We’ll optimize your time with an evolving and focused strategy.
I specialize in motivating people who are rediscovering fitness and those who have completed physical therapy and want to continue their quest for better strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and agility.
As an aging athlete and caregiver I have a practical understanding of joint limitations and the effects of long periods of inactivity and I am happy to help you rediscover fitness and find more energy. Contact me for a free consultation!
Interesting Fact: A lover of all sport, I excelled at javelin and running at Penn State University. After graduation, I played for the east coast all-star women’s rugby team and pursued international mountaineering. I currently enjoy rowing and backcountry skiing.
Other Certifications/Training
Senior Fitness
Modified Yoga
Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease Management
David Costa - Personal Trainer- Corporate Wellness Coordinator
Personal Motto: fitness is more than a part of life. It's a way of life.
As a personal trainer within a corporate environment, I strive to promote wellness within the workplace. My approach to corporate wellness involves creating comprehensive programs to alleviate employee stress at the job site. These offerings include: personal training, group exercise classes, yoga, Pilates and guided meditation. I have worked closely with MTVAC's Nutritional Therapist Practitioner, Erin Mulhern, to tackle wellness from both fronts: fitness and nutrition. We have seen huge improvements in employee health and productivity by helping them achieve their wellness goals.
I enjoy working with people in the middle of the workday. It is a fun, unique environment, and it goes to show people can make healthy decisions at any time in any place. Corporate Wellness is my passion, and I am excited to be part of this new and expanding part of the fitness community.
Interesting Fact: I went to school for a BA in English Literature with a focus on Irish Literature and Classical Language. I completed a work study program at my university's costume shop and before branching into the fitness arena, I spent several years working as a freelance designer.
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Kara Lyons - 200 hours Registered Yoga Teacher
CPR/AED Certification
Integrating Yoga into any small group or one on one training program can help you icrease performance in any sport or program you may try. By helping people learn the basic fundamentals of yoga and how it can easily be introduced into their daily life, they learn how to stay in the present and a sense of overall balance. With over 100 hours teaching yoga in group and private sessions, I have the knowledge to help beginners as well as more advanced students. I love introducing yoga to people that are hesitant to add it to their normal workout routine or are not sure about yoga and then hearing how much they love it and get tremendous benefit from it.
Interesting fact:
I am a military spouse and have had the tremendous opportunity to live different place in the world. As a military spouse it's important to flexible and adaptable in many different situations. Yoga has helped me stay grounded and focused.
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Amy Pate Personal Trainer, CPT
Certified Personal Trainer by NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
Additional Certifications:
Currently working on CSN from ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
NPC; National Women’s Physique competitor
My Personal Motto: Train Your Brain, Change Your Body, Transform Your Life!
Whether you’re a stay at home mom, a working dad or an athlete - strength training is essential. Building your strength is the key to weight loss (and weight maintenance), creating lean muscle for that toned look and to achieve any true sports performance.
Clients are amazed to find out that training also gives you strength in your life – it creates confidence, helps with determination, discipline and a positive outlook.
I often have clients say that they don’t want to, ‘get big or bulky’ – I agree! Strength training isn’t about getting big (unless you want it to be); its about giving you the power to live a better, more healthy life by raising your metabolism and helping you keep up with the everyday physical demands of work, family sports and recreation.
Interesting Fact: My personal experience with obesity gives me
the ability to understand the struggle that many people face when trying to
incorporate fitness habits for life.
My weight loss journey was featured on Body Building.com and my fitness transformation can be seen through my before and after pictures in the article.
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