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.
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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 TherapyPrograms 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
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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 certificateSpecial Interests:
Exercise & AgingNutrition & Weight ManagementPre and Post-natal FitnessRehabilitationPrograms 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 NutritionPrograms 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 2022Special 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.