Personal Trainer Profiles

Male Trainers:  Austin Cameron, Chris G., Jon, Jordan M., Jordan B., Nick

Female Trainers: Andi, Ashley, Lauren, Melissa, Sammi

 

Austin 
Hometown Fort Collins, CO
Education B.S. in Human Development, minor in Business, pursuing a Master's degree in Health Administration
Certifications ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Schwinn Cycling Certification, Lifeguard Instructor Certification, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Experience Austin has seven years of experience in the field of recreation in various areas with one year of personal training experience.  Austin has taught group fitness classes including Boot Camp, TRX, and cycling at the Johnson Center.  Additionally, was a USA Triathlon collegiate athlete at Colorado State University 
Interests Professional Interests: Ausin is interested in helping people with various experience levels meet their weight loss or strength training goals. Personal Interests: Enjoys being active! While at Colorado State, Austin was on the triathlon team and competed in several races. Austin loves skiing and hiking.
Cameron 
Hometown Woodhaven, Michigan
Education Undergraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University and decided to transfer to University of Kentucky to finish his degree.  Cameron is a junior and is looking to get into the Physical Therapy Program
Certifications W.I.T.S Certified Personal Trainer, American Red Cross CPR and AED Certified. Actively working on Aquatic Certification to train clients in the pool, and working towards earning his CSCS and ACSM certification.
Experience Cameron has been a certified trainer for one year but has been working with clients for several years.  He loves to incorporate circuit training into his workouts. Cameron is also developing a conditioning program for the UK Club Rugby team.
Interests Professional Interests: Circuit Training, TRX Training, Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Body Building and Body Weight Activities.  Personal Interests: School, sports, shoe connoisseur, shopping and sports medicine.
Chris G.   (Click here for a short video about Chris)
Hometown Miami, FL
Education B.S. in Recreation and Sports Management from Florida International University, currently pursuing a M.S. in Sport Leadership (2nd year)
Certifications AFAA Personal Trainer, American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
Experience Second semester as a Campus Recreation personal trainer, group training, Boot Camp class, and Former NCAA athlete
Interests

Professional interests: weight loss, strength training, circuit training and disease prevention and muscle toning.  Personal interests: Reading, intramural sports and traveling.
Jon    (Click here for a short video about Jon)
Hometown Highland, MI
Education Currently pursuing a B.S. in Dietetics (Expected Graduation Date - Fall 2013). Also has a B.S. in Movement Science – University of Michigan (1996)
Certifications Certified Personal Trainer – AFAA, CPR/AED – American Heart Association, TRX Suspension Training Certified and SPIN certified through Madd Dogg Athletics
Experience Jon has been a personal trainer for 14 years and has experience working with all types of clients.
Interests Professional Interests: Interested in working with overweight adolescents and families in educating them on making smarter choices when it comes to meal choices. Jon is also interested in becoming a CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and working with high school, collegiate and professional athlete in the future. Personal Interests: Jon loves SPORTS! Also enjoys working out, movies, food (any and all kinds), hanging with friends and trying new things.
Jordan B.   (Click here for a short video about Jordan B)
Hometown Mason, OH
Education Kinesiology/Exercise Science Major
Certifications ACE Certified Personal Trainer 
Experience Jordan has been working as a Certified Personal Trainer with Campus Recreation for 2 years
Interests Professional Interests: Sports Medicine, lifetime fitness, sports. Personal Interests: Sports and fitness, played two years of collegiate basketball, and loves meetings new people and helping them reach their fitness goals.
Jordon M.   (Click here for a short video about Jordon M)
Hometown Alexandria, Kentucky
Education Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education.  Currently working on Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from University of Kentucky
Certifications Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). TRX Suspension Training Certified and American Red Cross CPR/AED Certified
Experience Jordon has 3 years of experience working as a Personal Trainer at UK and 10 years of experience working in an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic
Interests Professional Interests: Helping clients lose weight, TRX Suspension Training, Stability training, injury prevention and injury rehabilitation. Personal Interests: Playing golf, anything outdoors and watching sports, especially football, basketball, baseball and golf.

 

Nick 
Hometown

Xenia, Ohio 
Education

B.A. in Exercise Science, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, M.S. in Exercise Science, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, Currently a Ph.D. student in Exercise Physiology, University of Kentucky
Certification 

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association, CPR and AED certified by American Red Cross
Experience

6 years personal training experience, 4 years experience teaching strength and conditioning for sports classes, Instructed strength and conditioning for elderly, Time to Change program at the University of Kentucky
Interests

 

Running, cycling, being a gym rat, food, golf, spending time  with family.

 


FEMALE TRAINERS
 
Melissa
Hometown Cleveland, Ohio
Education Bachelor's of Science is Sports Science from Ohio University, Currently pursuing a M.S. in Exercise Physiology at the University of Kentucky
Certifications American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist (ACSM-HFS), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Fitness Instructor, MadDogg Spinning Instructor, STAR Level 1, YogaFit Level 1 Yoga Instructor, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified           
Experience 2 years experience in a corporate fitness facility, worked with various clients ages 13-75, created different programs ranging from weight loss, total body strength training, increased flexibility, football agility/strength training, training for a 5K and small group training.
Interests Professional Interests: Weight Loss, obesity exercise adherence and weight loss, Tabata training, interval training and strength training/toning. Personal Interests: Running (5K to Half Marathon), biking, hiking, White Water Rafting, sky diving and trying new outdoor adventures!

 

Lauren
Hometown Cynthiana, Kentucky
Education

B.S. in Physical Education K-12  from Eastern Kentucky University. Currently working on Masters in Health Promotion from University of Kentucky
Certifications American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, Aerobic and Fitness Association of American (AFAA) Certified Group Fitness Instructor      
Experience I have been training a variety of clients for three years
Interests

Professional Interests:I enjoy training a variety of clients on all different levels.  I love to work with individuals who want to improve and maintain their quality of daily life to those who have serious goals concerning weight loss, strengthening muscle groups, and pushing themselves to be their ultimate best.  I use a variety of workouts and exercises to create the most efficient and effective workout tailored to your needs and your personal goals.  I love being a personal trainer because it combines my two passions in life - helping people and fitness. Personal Interests: I love doing any outdoor activities from rock climbing to rafting.  I also love yoga, exercising, and spending times with friends and family!

 

 

Andi
Hometown Corinth, Kentucky
Education

Sophomore at University of Kentucky, majoring in Advertising and Art Studio. Planning on attending grad school for leadership studies or health promotion.
Certifications

ACSM Personal Trainer, AED/CPR/First Aid American Heart Association
Experience

2 years experience in fitness and training facility environments, 4 years in creating gym routines for myself, Unmeasurable amount of desire and motivation to jump start you and your goals!
Interests

 

Professional Interests: Incorporating fun, new forms of exercise for weight loss, Maintenance and overall health improvements: Including disease prevention, confidence boost,muscle toning, and strength. Working out doesn't have to be a chore! Personal Interests: Drawing, painting, reading, hiking, traveling, working out (of course!), skydiving, and any new adventure to cross off my bucket list! 

 

Ashley (click here for a short video about Ashley)
Hometown Watkins Glen, NY
Education

Completing my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at the University of Kentucky,with a minor in Health Promotion.
Certifications

 

Personal Trainer (AFAA), American Red Cross (CPR/AED), 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher 
Experience

This will be my first year at UK campus Recreation, but I have been a certified personal trainer for a year. I have helped many people, and created many routines and workouts for all different fitness levels and goals. 
Interests

 

Professional Interests:First and foremost; exercise for the overweight/obese/ general weight loss.I also love Tabata training, circuits/ interval training, and strengthening/ toning. Personal Interests:Plyometrics, strength training, core work, spinning, and circuit training.I also love cooking healthy foods, singing, being with animals, and I love to laugh and have fun! 

 

 

Sammi
Hometown Union, Kentucky
Education Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Transylvania University. Currently in my first year in the Exercise Physiology Masters program at UK
Certifications ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. First Aid, CPR/AED, and Emergency Oxygen through ASHI. YMCA Lifeguard certified
Experience Played D3 college soccer. This is my first year being a personal trainer so I have no formal experience, but have trained high school wrestlers and baseball players and have also trained friends
Interests

Circuit training, Workout variation, Injury prevention,Healthy behavior, Playing sports, being outside, running, eating, sleeping, trying new things, hanging out with friends.