Meet Your Trainers.

Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain strength, or free yourself from physical limitations, our experienced team of Personal Trainers can help you stay motivated and reach your fitness goals in a fun and safe environment.

  • Carolyn K.

    Carolyn was raised in Chico and was competitive in various sports: gymnastics, track, volleyball, and obstacle course racing.
    Experience/Certifications:
    B.A. Kinesiology, CSU-Chico, 2017
    ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, 2017
    ISSA Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist, 2019
    Special Interests:
    Strength and Conditioning, Functional Fitness, Nutrition, Youth Fitness
    Programs Offered:
    Personal Training,
    Fit 4 Life
    Small Group Training
    NXT Level Classes

  • Jean D.

    As a mature trainer, Jean has a clear understanding of what older adults are going through physically, mentally, and socially. She loves helping clients gain strength, improve balance, and feel good about themselves.
    Experience/Certifications:
    ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, 2001
    B.S. Biology, SJSU, 1971
    Special Interests:
    Senior Activity Instruction with emphasis on: Resistance Training, Balance & Mobility, Aerobic Endurance, Flexibility
    Programs Offered:
    Personal Training
    Sit-N-Be Fit Group Exercise Class
    Strength Training for Older Adults

  • Sophia W.

    Sophia was raised in Chico and was competitive in many sports growing up like soccer, karate, cross country, track, CrossFit, boxing, and cycling. She has always been passionate about health and wellness and loves getting to work with people to help them improve their lives through fitness. As a mom of a toddler, she understands the demands of motherhood and the importance of physical and mental health. Sophia spends her free time outside with her family and friends, cycling, playing disc golf, working as an event coordinator for her church, and writing/playing music.

    Experience:
    B.S. Business Administration Management CSU Chico 2020
    M.S. Business Management and Leadership WGU 2022
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer 2023
    NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (in progress)

    Special Interests:
    Strength and Conditioning
    Balance and Mobility
    Functional Fitness
    Nutrition
    Pre/Post Natal Therapy

    Programs Offered:
    Personal Training
    Group Training
    Group Exercises Classes
    Fit-4-Life

  • Amy D.

    Amy Drew has been AFAA Certified Personal Trainer since 2005. She also hold multiple certifications in TRX, Schwinn and Kaiser Cycle, Kettlebell Amped, PHI mat and props Pilates, Balanced Body reformer Pilates. Currently working on ACE health and wellness coaching certification.

    Experience/Certifications:
    Personal Training,
    Fit 4 Life
    Pilates Reformer Training
    Mat Pilates

  • Kristen F.

    Kristen has been a group exercise instructor since 1995 and a certified Personal Trainer since 1999. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology. In 2015 she became the Group Exercise/ Spinning Director. She teaches Pump, Zumba, Stretch & Recover Gentle Yoga, Spinning, Aquatics, and senior classes. In addition to group fitness, Kristen also works as a Personal Trainer at Chico Sports Club, where she specializes in exercise and aging.

    Experience/Certifications:
    M.A. Kinesiology, CSU- Chico 2005B.S Exercise Physiology, SJSU, 1999AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, 1999AFAA Certified Group Exercise, 1995200-hour RYT yoga certificate

    Special Interests:
    Exercise & AgingNutrition & Weight ManagementPre and Post-natal FitnessRehabilitation

    Programs Offered:
    SpinningZumba

  • John B.

    John grew up in Napa and graduated from Chico state. John is experienced in many sports including waterpolo, Kickboxing, cycling, swimming, weightlifting and martial arts. John also loves to be in the outdoors, practices yoga, and loves to read.

    Experience:
    B.S. Physiology of Exercise CSU Chico 2023 EMT Certification Butte college 2022

    Special interests:
    Weight lifting
    Aquatics
    Kickboxing
    Flexibility/Mobility
    Recovery and Nutrition

    Programs offered:
    Personal training
    Group exercise clases

  • Estevan S.

    Estevan is a specialist in Senior Fitness who was raised in the Central Valley (Fresno and Modesto) and has a background in various sports: Football, Basketball, and Track and Field.

    Experience/ Certifications:
    B.S Kinesiology CSU Chico 2023
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer 2019
    NASM Senior Fitness specialist 2022

    Special Interest:
    Strength and Conditioning
    Boxing Training
    Functional Fitness
    Senior Health and Wellness.
    Weight Lifting

    Programs offered:
    Personal Training
    NXT Level Classes

Why Should I Hire A Personal Trainer?

Personal training is awesome if you're - New to the gym, Experienced, but aren't seeing the results you're desiring, If you want to lose body fat, If you're finding it hard to stick to a gym regimen, If you're bored with your current regimen, Or if you want to train for a special event!

How Does This Program Work?

You will first meet with a trainer for a fitness consultation to assess where you are NOW and where you want to BE. Then, during three 60-minute sessions, you will be in the gym working towards your goals with a personal trainer by your side. This promotion is valid for NEW members only!

What Does a One On One Consist Of?

You will be matched with an experienced Personal Trainer who will assess your abilities and review your goals. During this one-on-one meeting the trainer will get to know more about you and make appropriate recommendations for training options that will pave the way for your path to success.

How Do You Hire These Trainers?

Chico Sports Club’s trainers are carefully selected based on their knowledge and commitment to fitness and health. All of our trainers are certified by a nationally accredited organization and the majority hold degrees in Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology. Learn about each of our trainers to find your perfect workout companion.