Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Seth Dunn
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
I believe in incorporating a three areas of focus approach to training focusing on resistance
training, cardiovascular training and nutrition. When all three areas are focused on simultaneously, a certain synergy exists that produces the fastest results.
CERTIFICATIONS:
National Academy of Sports Medicine
EXPERIENCE:
15+ Years as a Certified Personal Trainer
25+ Years as a dedicated fitness enthusiast
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Body Sculpting
Gaining Muscle
Fat Loss
Cardiovascular and Strength Training
Functional Fitness for Special Populations
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Douglas Ferimer
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
My philosophy on training is that it is a process of self-discovery that is a life-long
endeavor that should safe, effective, and enjoyable. Training holds the potential to
strengthen not only the body, but also the mind and spirit. My objective is to educate my
clients in order to help them live long, healthy, pain-free lives. I look forward to sharing
with you the adventure that is training.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Physical Education Teacher
Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT) – Certified Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Physical Education from the University of Houston
EXPERIENCE:
Formal Martial Arts training (Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jujitsu)
Wrestling
Training athletes from various contact sports
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Strength, Power, Endurance, Speed, Agility, Flexibility, Mobility
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Sydney A. Gordon III
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
Giving clients the knowledge of fitness success. Encouraging them in forward development
of there life, that there lives will continue to enjoy forever.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Physical Education Teacher
Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT) – Certified Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
B.S in Health & Kinesiology – Texas Southern University
EXPERIENCE:
Former collegiate athlete – All SWAC recipient Defensive Lineman (2002 & 2004)
Former professional football athlete – Arena Football
Over 8 years experience in sports specific training
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Beginner Exercise Development
Core Strength & Conditioning
Nutritional Guidance
Sports Training
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Sarah Martin
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
After 30 years in the fitness arena, I have adopted a “real world” approach to fitness, both
for myself and for clients. We all lead busy lives, balancing work, family and personal responsibilities. In addition, we all face dietary challenges in our daily eating habits. I like
to use a realistic approach when training clients, teaching them to incorporate physical activity and healthy eating into their daily lives. I have developed a “recipe for lasting fitness”: exercise needs to be safe, enjoyable and effective. When all three of these key ingredients are present, clients exercise regularly, for a lifetime. I custom-design workouts
based on clients’ individual fitness levels, health issues, goals and preferences ensuring
that workouts are effective, fun and injury-free.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Cooper Certification, Providing Dietary Guidance
EDUCATION:
B.A. Sociology & Political Science, Widener University
M.A. Sociology, University of Delaware
EXPERIENCE:
4 years as a Certified Personal Trainer
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
30+ years as an exercise enthusiast
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Beginners
Older adults
Weight management/nutritional guidance
Cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Hugo Oteiza
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
Take the first step and allow me to share my experiences and education in becoming a fit
and healthy individual. I believe that workouts sessions should be safe, creative, and fun.
CERTIFICATIONS:
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Physical Education Teacher
Professional Fitness Instructor Training Certified Personal Trainer
FITCO Certified Personal Trainer
Heart Zones Blue Jersey Cycling Instructor
Johnny G. Certified Spinning Instructor
EDUCATION:
M.Ed. in Physical Education
B.S. in Exercise Science, Minor in Health
EXPERIENCE:
I have been in sports and fitness all my life. I have instructed group fitness classes and individual training sessions for over ten years.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
My training programs are design to meet fitness, sports, and nutritional goals for women
and men of all ages. I also specialize in road cycling and heart rate training.
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Terri Prasatik
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
I am passionate about exercise and dedicated to empower, motivate and challenge clients
to reach their goals. Aerobic, resistance and flexibility training with good nutrition develop
the strength, range of motion and energy needed for everyday and athletic activities.
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer
EXPERIENCE:
I am an enthusiastic road cyclist (5 time MS150 rider and 350 mile Switzerland biking
tour) and runner.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Helping women reach their body, strength and endurance goals through customized
programs and individual attention.
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Soraya Rodriguez
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
Personal Training means to help a client meet their goal, so that they can feel better
mentally and physically. The workout sessions should be geared toward that particular
individual. The training sessions should be effective, but enjoyable. I believe it is
important to teach my client that they will achieve a healthier lifestyle with both good
eating habits and exercise 3-5 times a week.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Texas Licensed Physical Therapist
International Weightlifting Association Certified Weight Trainer (Since 1998)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts: Physical Education/ Corporate Fitness (U.T. Austin )
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (U.T.M. B. Galveston)
EXPERIENCE:
25 years experience as a Physical Therapist, specializing in orthopedics/sports medicine
Competed in Natural Physique Bodybuilding 1995
Over 20 years experience in competitive sports
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Injury Recovery, Post-op Orthopedic , Orthopedic Rehab
Sports Specific Rehab
First Time Exercisers
Athletes
Core Strengthening
Strength Training, Range of Motion and Flexibility Training
Bilingual:Spanish
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Leslie Sartor
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
My objective is to not only train and encourage purposeful physical activity as a lifetime
habit, but to train in a safe, creative and reasonable manner so physical activity can be
sustained throughout your lifetime.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Professional Fitness Instructor Training Certified Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
BS - Earth Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
EXPERIENCE:
YMCA Wellness Assistant
Group Exercise Instructor
Exercise enthusiast for over 20 years
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Beginners
Weight Loss/Strength Training/Cardiovascular Fitness
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Trainer Program
PERSONAL TRAINER BIO INFORMATION
TRAINER’S NAME: Dena Marks Sokolow
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING:
Technology is a double-edged sword. It makes our lives easier in so many ways, but it
makes staying fit harder! Most of us drive instead of walk. We watch television at night
or sit in front of a computer instead of strolling around the neighborhood or participating in
group sports. We type e-mails and text messages to each other instead of writing letters
by hand. Almost everything we do nowadays takes less physical effort because of technology, but we need physical activity to be healthy. My job is to help you put that activity
back into your life in a convenient, safe, and enjoyable way—a way that meets your
goals—and a way that you can maintain with and without my help.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Exercise Instructor
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Personal Fitness Trainer
YMCA Group Cycling Instructor
National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer
Spinning Certified Instructor
BodyBlade Certified Instructor
TRX Suspension Training Certified
Zumba and Zumba Toning Certified Instructor
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia
EXPERIENCE:
Group Exercise Instructor
Triathlete
Marathon Runner (Completed 50 as of February 2010)
Participated in group exercise classes and weight trained for 25 years
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Beginners
Strength Training
Athletes
Core Strengthening
Strength Training, Range of Motion and Flexibility Training
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Everyone is welcome.
Weekley Family YMCA
Personal Fitness Training Program
REGISTERED DIETITIAN BIO INFORMATION
DIETITIAN’S NAME: Maggie White, RD LD
PHILOSOPHY:
Whether you are a highly-trained athlete or a stay-at-home mom, I believe fueling our
bodies well with good quality, whole foods is necessary for optimum health . My straightforward approach includes pre-planning, easy to prepare meals, and wholesome nutrientdense foods. Equally important is to enjoy food!
CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Dietitian
Licensed in the State of Texas
EDUCATION:
University of Houston, BS, Human Nutrition and Foods with a minor in Psychology
EXPERIENCE:
My grandmother and mother were enthusiastic nutritionists. Their influence in my life led
me to become a registered dietitian. Over the past 10 years I have enjoyed speaking to
groups about nutrition and health. I have counseled individual clients in feeding their
families and weight management while applying my love of nutrition science to my own
family. As the mom of 3 boys, I understand the need to be realistic and to have a sense of
humor. I am also passionate about maintaining family meal time and enjoying the boundless benefits of the “family table.”
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Family meal time
Wellness
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for
all. Everyone is welcome.