Personal Trainers

The City of Lakewood's personal trainers believe that through objective measurements, they are able to help you understand how fitness, proper nutrition and expert guidance can help you reach your goals. For questions, reach out our fitness team at DebAda@Lakewood.org or 303-987-5419.

Personal Trainers

Browse the personal trainers listing below, then complete an interest form.

Gina Blea

Specialties

Individual weight training and older adult fitness programs.  

Education/Certifications

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer.

Availability

Currently not accepting new clients.

Charles Whitlock Recreation Center:
Morning, midday, evening; Monday-Saturday.

Chanel Campbell

Specialties

Individual weight training, strength and stability, vinyasa flow, slow flow, deep stretch and recovery.

Education and Certifications

B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Yoga Instructor
AAFA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
American Heart Association CPR/AED Certified

Mission Statement

Movement is medicine. My ultimate goal as a trainer and instructor is to improve and enhance others’ relationship with exercise through a variety of modalities of movement. Fitness is for everyone in every body. 

Availability

Carmody, Green Mountain, Link, and Whitlock Recreation Centers
Monday-Friday :open availability 
Saturday: Morning

Peter Carafides

Specialties

Weight loss, strength training, general fitness education for all ages, preparation for events or competitions and martial. 

Education/Certifications

ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Availability

Carmody, Green Mountain and Link Recreation Centers:
Afternoons and evenings; Monday-Sunday. 

Cesar Carranza

Cesar is a versatile fitness trainer with experience across all fitness levels, specializing in strength training, performance, corrective exercises, and nutrition. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for peak performance, Cesar is dedicated to guiding you towards your goals.

Education/Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Golf Fitness Specialist
Precision Nutrition

Availability
Monday-Thursday Mornings
Carmody

Tracy Dewey

Specialties

Moms: Pre-pregnancy weight, gain ab strength and sculpt your body.
Seniors: Increase your strength and agility.
Weight loss as a goal: Design a program specific to you which keeps you motivated and on track with your weight loss goals.
Runners: Help improve your pace and stamina. 

Education/Certifications

B.S. in Marketing and Business Administration, SUNY Plattsburgh.
M.B.A. in International Business Strategy, University of Wollongong.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor; Certifications in Burn at the Barre I and II; SilverSneakers® Classic; SilverSneakers® CardioFit; Posture and Mobility Specialist; Fitness Nutrition Specialist and TRX Suspension training.

Availability

Currently not accepting new clients.

Morning and afternoon; Monday-Friday. 

Alison Eichten

Specialties

Sports conditioning, post-rehab training and special population, baby boomers and young athletes. 

Education/Certifications

B.A. in Biology from Colorado College.
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist; BOSU Training; TRX Suspension Training and CPR Instructor. 

Availability

Carmody and Charles Whitlock Recreation Centers:
Morning and midday; Tuesday-Friday. 

Sandra Goodman

 

Specialties

Working with active seniors seeking to maintain or improve muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance; older adults and individuals with chronic conditions to improve functional fitness, balance, strength, and cardiovascular conditioning; cancer patients and survivors to reduce the severity of side effects during treatment and to mitigate acute and chronic side effects after treatment.

Education/Certifications

ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Orthopedic Exercise Specialist.
Cancer Exercise Training Institute/ACE Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist.
Functional Aging Institute/ACE Functional Aging Group Exercise Specialist.

Availability

Carmody and Charles Whitlock Recreation Centers: 
Mid-day, afternoon, early evening; Monday-Thursday.

Kali was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. Kali is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who prioritizes taking an individual approach with each client, considering their cultural/personal preferences, medical conditions, health goals, and more. Kali is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Lakewood community!

Specialties

Food, nutrition, cooking and education programs.

Education/Certifications

B.S. in Food and Nutrition.
Masters in Public Health.
Registered Dietitian Nutrition.

Availability

One-on-one counseling

Arielle Kern

Specialties

Works with all ages and fitness levels. Strength and conditioning, functional training, sports performance, and weight loss/management. 

Education/Certifications

B.A. in Studio Arts and Business Marketing from Humboldt State University; intercollegiate athlete.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Availability

Availability at all recreation centers:
Morning, mid-day and evening; Tuesday-Friday.

 

Sharyl Maves

Specialties

Nutrition education, weight loss, sports nutrition, core conditioning, agility and sports conditioning, bootcamp, TRX suspension training, Abs/ Core, power step and real women weight training. 

Education/Certifications

BS from University of North Dakota in Nutrition and Dietetics.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer. 

Availability

Carmody, Charles Whitlock and Green Mountain Recreation Centers:
Morning, mid-day and evening; Monday-Friday. 

Jo O'Brien

Specialties

Flexibility and mobility training, strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, sport-specific training, functional training, circuit training, core training and weight loss training.  

Education/Certifications

Teacher certification in Special Education from Western State College; B.S. in Biological Agriculture.
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer.

Availability

Availability at all recreation centers:
Morning, mid-day and evening; Monday-Saturday. 

Mike Orosz

Specialties
Functional fitness, strength training and core conditioning, Sports performance, injury prevention and recovery, boxing/kickboxing training,  general fitness for overall health and well being, works well with all age groups and fitness levels.

Education
ACE certified personal trainer
ACE certified group fitness instructor
ACE Sports Performance Specialist
USAAP Adapted Powerlifting

Availability
Carmody, Charles Whitlock, and Green Mountain rec centers
Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings; Monday-Friday  

Michael Quinn

Specialties

Functional fitness, strength and conditioning, balance and core, cardiovascular, senior community, weight training, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), OCR conditioning, circuit training, athletes.

Education/Certifications

ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Behavior Change Specialist.
Strength training 50 and older.

Availability

Availability at all recreation centers:
Morning; Weekends.
Morning, mid-day; Monday-Friday.
Evenings; Thursday.

Naomi Smith

Education/Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
AFAA Group Ex certified.
Les Mills certified to teach BodyPump and CXWORX.
Master of Music degree.

Availability

Not currently accepting new clients.

Dana Stanton

Specialties

Core strengthening, senior fitness, training for endurance activities, injury prevention for runners, taking your fitness outside. 

Education/Certifications

MS in Exercise Physiology from Iowa State University.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
TRX certified. 

Availability

Now accepting new clients. 

Bruce Wilson

Specialties
I have worked in both group and one-on-one clinical and gym settings designing ITPs, Individual Training Programs, for Pulmonary and Cardiac prescriptions along with Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation prescriptions for musculo-skeletal injury. I enjoy supporting clients and creating individualized programs that will allow them to achieve their specific health goals.

Education/Certifications
BS in Exercise Science with a Minor in Nutrition, MSU Denver
American Heart Association BLS
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Availability
Monday-Friday at Charles Whitlock, Link, Green Mountain, Carmody 

 

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