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Charlie Brown - Floor Trainer
Charlie’s passion for the fitness lifestyle
has followed him through life. He has participated in various
sports including cycling, swimming, running and triathlons. From
general fitness to specific sport training, Charlie will guide
you to your goals and successes. He is a certified AFAA personal
trainer and US Cycling coach.
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Chris Cottam - Trainer / First Step Coordinator
Chris
has been an athlete all his life. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Chris
earned a football scholarship at the University of Mississippi where he
earned honorable mention All American honors as an offensive lineman.
In addition to several marathons, he participated in the Hawaii Ironman
Triathlon Championship. In Prescott, Chris hikes, cycles, swims and
loves to run with his dog, Juno. He plans to compete in triathlons and
sporting events in the upcoming year. Chris holds two personal training
certifications and is qualified to handle most of your fitness
questions and needs. He serves as the Director of the YMCA’s First Step
program.
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Candi Daily, Personal Trainer
Candi is a certified personal trainer through ISSA. She is am
avid fitness and nutrition enthusiast. For many years she has
competed in sports such as basketball, softball, volleyball, and
BMX racing. Candi feels that a balance between nutrition
and exercise are the best approach to a healthy lifestyle.
Currently, she enjoys riding motocross, hiking, riding bicycles
and taking walks with her family and two dogs. Candi is
enthusiastic about working with anyone who is trying to achieve
better health amidst an active lifestyle.
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Gustavo Duran - Floor Trainer
Gustavo has been
physically active for a majority of his life and loves to pass
his knowledge onto others. He is currently studying to become a
personal trainer and has worked at the Yavapai College weight
room to further his knowledge.
In his spare time Gustavo enjoys drawing photo realistic art. He
stays active through working out, as well as training in the
martial arts.
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From Switzerland, Nino is an avid hiker and snow skier. Before
becoming a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor,
Nino was diagnosed with arthritis of the spine and discovered
that exercise and fitness could relieve the pain. It is no
wonder that his special expertise is core exercise. Nino enjoys
working with people to help them achieve their unique goals.
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Silvano Flores - Floor Trainer
Silvano is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He has been active in
fitness and weightlifting for over 10 years. Through is
experience in leading PT in the army he discovered a passion in
training others. Silvano is currently attending Yavapai College
and is pursuing his personal training certification through ISSA.
Silvano hopes to one day own his own gym. Also he is known for
grunting to get the last rep up.
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With nearly 10 years of experience as a personal trainer, Lynn
has refined her approach to fitness by emphasizing
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING. This involves training the entire body
through movement with a focus on the body’s core. (If you just
want bigger biceps, she can do that too!) Lynn can also
incorporate flexibility and balance work into any program.
Together, you can design a weight loss program through
cardiovascular exercise and your specific caloric needs. Whether
you are just starting this journey or a fitness regular needing
a tune-up, give her the opportunity to be of help.
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Jan Olson - Floor Trainer
A three-sport college athlete, Jan turned to competitive running
and physical fitness competitions during a 25 year United States
Marine Corps career. To further enhance his philosophy of a
healthy body/healthy mind, he became a mental health therapist
working with males and females of all ages.
Life is too short to go at it half –speed and Jan is excited to
share his many years of experience to make your Y experience
more meaningful.
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Mary Paper - Personal Trainer
/ Assistant First Step Co-ordinator
Mary received her fitness instructor certification
through the IFPA. Fitness has always played a major role
in her lifestyle through running and other sports. She
has completed many 1/2 Marathons, running is her
passion. She has trained many members in the First Step
program and says” The most rewarding part is watching a
person’s intimidation disappear and their
self-confidence bloom. She is also the trainer for the
YMCA’s Get Real Weight Management Program.
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Janine Pereira - Personal Trainer
Janine was born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada, She
graduated from Minot State University with a bachelor’s degree
in Corporate Fitness with a concentration in health and
wellness. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and
abilities. She also enjoys working with teens in sports
conditioning and weight-loss programs. She teaches step, Bosu,
and bootcamp style classes for the Prescott YMCA as well.
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Frank Richey - Floor Trainer
Frank is a retired elementary school principal. He has been competing
in powerlifting for many years and looks forward to the nationals this
year. He has held world records in power squats, deadlifts and bench
press.
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Chris Rivera - Fitness Coordinator - Personal Trainer and
Group Fitness Instructor
Chris has been a fitness
instructor for 6+ years and a personal trainer for 2 years. She
enjoys teaching aerobics, weight training, stretch, aqua
aerobics, interval training and kickboxing. Chris is certified
in personal training through ACE and the YMCA of the USA. She
is certified in Group Fitness through AFAA, is a certified
lifeguard and a mother of two.
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Fran Romero - Fitness Director
Fran has been with the
Prescott YMCA since 1988. She received her degree from
California State University, Chico in Recreation Administration
with a minor in Physical Education. Her first job with the YMCA
was in Tucson where she taught Fitness Fantasia. Working up the
ranks, she has taught almost every class here and began many
programs before becoming the Health and Fitness Director. Some
of the programs she started are; the arthritis warm water
program, First Step, Step classes, Spinning, Kickboxing,
Beginner Strength Training, Pumping Iron, Y-Fit, Stretch and
Flex, the Moms in Motion program and her favorite class to date
ZUMBA.
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Sabin Snow - Personal Trainer/ Floor Trainer
Sabin has extensive experience with special populations. He is a
retired clinical psychologist. He has been active in his new fitness
career for four years and worked at the Scottsdale YMCA before
moving to Prescott. He is an ACE certified personal trainer and a
YMCA certified swimming instructor. Sabin is a former ultra
marathoner, having run many marathons and ultra runs.
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Denise is certified as a
personal fitness trainer through the American Council on Exercise
(ACE). She has been involved in fitness for many years and
maintained her certifications since 1994. She helps her clients
reach their personal best, be it in health, fitness and appearance.
With a background in bodybuilding and a thorough enjoyment of
several physical activities, she understands the commitments and
rewards when fitness is a part of life. She successfully works with
her clients to design personalized programs that will work for them
and keep them committed to their purpose.
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Bob is a knowledgeable weight trainer who loves passing on this
enthusiasm to others. He takes a diverse approach to fitness,
balancing cardio, weight training and stretching as part of his
daily workout program. Bob believes functional fitness is the
physical base for all of life’s activities. Bob is also a dance
instructor, and enjoys golf and tennis. From southern
California, Bob is a retired engineer.
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