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Sarah Rippel
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 14 years. A decade ago, I began working with clients in their homes. For the past four years, I’ve made this the focus of my personal training business. There have been numerous obstacles along the way, but I can honestly say that I was always meant to be a fitness professional. I had a few “departures” from this path. For a few years I believed I was meant to become a doctor. For another year or two, I believed Physical Therapy was my future. I couldn’t have been further from the truth. Every time I strayed from my true passion, personal training, I lost that “spark.” I became more of a “human doing” versus a “human being.” I must extend a big apology to the medical profession, for my heart has always stayed true to the fitness industry.
I simply love helping people discover that being healthy isn’t as difficult as they once thought. I have also always loved the human body and its amazing systems. It’s quite simply the most amazing machine known to man. The human body is meant to move. Being able to promote (and at times, even restore) health in those I train is extremely rewarding for me. To me, personal training isn’t a job – it’s my life. I was once said to me “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This is completely true for me. I love what I do!
I don’t subscribe to one style of training, as I feel no method by itself can be considered comprehensive. I prefer to “fuse” the methods I feel are most effective into workouts appropriate for each and every one of my clients, based on their goals, fitness level, surroundings, and unique style of learning. The foundation for each of my clients’ programs is bodyweight training. Once a client has demonstrated the proper levels of stabilization, body control, and overall strength, I “kick things up a notch” by adding tools such as kettlebells, resistance bands, and medicine balls to their workouts.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- BS in Exercise Science – Fitness & Wellness Promotion, Texas Tech University, August 1999
- Post-graduate coursework towards Masters in Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Health, 2000
- Post-graduate coursework to fulfill requirements for application to medical school, 2001-2002
- Certified Personal Trainer – ISMA, 1995
- Certified Sports Nutrition – ISMA, 1995
- Keiser Power Pacing Certified Instructor – 1997
- Resist-a-Ball Certified – 1997
- Certified Personal Trainer – ACE, 1999
- Reformer I Certified – The Pilates Coach, 2006
- Resisted Movement Training – Premier International, 2007
- Movement Based Appraisal (MOVE) – 2008
- Member of IDEA
- Ongoing continuing education includes: Sport Specific Program Design, Enhanced Lower Body Program Design, General Program Design, Special Populations, Functional Integrated Training, Flexibility Training, Functional Anatomy, Periodization, Corrective Exercise, Core Training, Functional Program Design, Integrated Training Progressions, Functional Flexibility, Active Isolated Stretching, Kinetic Chain Assessment, Optimal Performance Training
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Heather Hagan
Heather’s background in fitness goes back to early childhood as a record holding competitive swimmer. Swimming laid the foundation of having the discipline to achieve goals that at first may seem unattainable. Heather had the opportunity to be coached by some of the best swimming coaches in the world- Richard Quick, Auburn University’s swimming coach and three time Olympic swimming coach as well as David Marsh, who led Auburn University to several National Titles.
Heather’s most rewarding fitness accomplishment was quickly getting back into shape after having her two beautiful girls. Facing the challenges of motherhood and time management has given Heather a perspective on women’s lives that allows her to mentor other women with the same obstacles.
- International Centers For Strength & Performance, NYC- Trainer of the Month
- CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
- NESTA Certified Adventure Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
- ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
- AFPA Certified Pilates Instructor
- AFPA Certified Yoga Levels I & II Instructor
- Published Fitness Writer
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Dr. John Spencer Ellis
Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. He is the CEO of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association), and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. John is also the CEO of the Get America Fit Foundation, VP of Business Development for MyNutritionStore.com, and on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Super Mommies, Select Comfort (Sleep Number Bed), Irvine Valley College, Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television. He is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners, the author of "How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions" and ?Peak Vitality? . He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world. His TriActive America signature series of outdoor exercise equipment is used worldwide. John's fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. He held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine, and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Reality, SPIKE, ESPN & BRAVO. He hosts The Fit Show, PersonalTrainerTV.com, The OC Body and The Spencer Power Hour radio show. John is the Master of Ceremonies for the Ms. Fitness U.S.A and World pageants. He stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp & Kung-Fu Fitness , created fitness programs used by Cirque du Soleil and the U.S. Secret Service, and consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships). John was recently nominated for induction to the Fitness Hall of Fame.
John holds bachelors degrees in business and health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies in naturopathy. He has fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kick boxing, fitness boxing, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has completed the Ironman triathlon, and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, Inc.
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