Personal Training

Major: Elementary Education (Major), Coaching Education and Math (Minors)

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Beginners
• Overall fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Overall wellness is the ultimate goal. Feeling healthy and confident inside and outside can help your physical and mental health. As a personal trainer, I will create a safe space and work with you to reach your goals. The gym can be an intimidating place, so I want to help make exercise something you look forward to with a fun and energetic atmosphere!

Interests/hobbies:

• Playing tennis
• Building legos
• Reading
• Exercise/fitness
• Hanging out with friends

Major: Nutrition Science, Sports Science

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Strength training
• Hypertrophy
• Beginners
• Overall fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. The journey of fitness has a positive impact on you for the rest of your life. Additionally, I believe hard work directly correlates with results. As your trainer, I aim to provide you with the motivation to work hard and see results along your fitness journey.

Interests/hobbies:

• Weightlifting
• Running
• Nutrition
• Hanging with friends and dogs
• Doing anything outside

Major: Genetics (Major); Psychology (Minor)

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Corrective exercise
• Beginner fitness
• Weightlifting

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe any movement/exercise, no matter the intensity, can have a positive impact. Which is why it is important to listen to your body, try new exercises, and discover what suits you the best!

Interests/hobbies:

• Interested in all sides of wellness including mental health and nutrition.
• I love being outside, cooking, and being creative.

Major: Business Administration, Marketing; Minor in Accounting

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Beginner, intermediate and advanced resistance training
• Muscle hypertrophy and isolation (upper body specialization)

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise doesn’t work unless you do. Getting into better shape consists of many elements, but nothing makes up for hard work. You got this. Let’s make it happen.

Interests/hobbies:

• Traveling
• Reading
• Photography/videography
• Business consulting
• Entrepreneurship
• AI
• Real estate

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Strength
• Hypertophy

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is something that should be fun while also simultaneously helping each individual be a better version of themselves. It helps with many factors including focus, sleep, mood, and attention span.

Interests/hobbies:

• Video games
• Weightlifting
• Meeting new people
• Improving myself
• Looking for new opportunities to grow

• Major: Fashion and Textile Management: Product Development
• Minor: History: Concentration in Art History

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Beginner and intermediate strength and endurance training
• Strength and resistance training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is not just a goal or a destination, but the work put in along the way to better your mind and body. I feel it is crucial to celebrate the small victories to stay motivated and driven to reach your overall goals. I am here to encourage clients to try new things and to reach new heights to promote confidence and maintain long term health.

Interests/hobbies:

• Baking
• Sewing
• Weightlifting
• Cycling
• Art
• Painting

Major: Master of Physiology

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Special populations (chronic/noncommunicable diseases)
• General exercises and wellness
• Sport-specific strength and conditioning training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is medicine!

Interests/hobbies:

• Strength and conditioning training
• Playing tennis
• Watching and playing basketball and football
• Obsessed with sneakers!

Major: Biology, Biomanufacturing and Business

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.®., Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Beginner exercise
• Circuit training
• Hypertrophy

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Dedicating just four percent of your day to physical activity can change your life. I want to share my love for exercise with others and show people the beauty of bettering themselves through fitness. I hope to make my clients fall in love with the process, rather than the end goal. There is no “correct” form of exercise and I will work with people to find what works best for them!

Interests/hobbies:

• Cooking
• Trying new restaurants with friends
• Wannabe traveler
• Hiking
• Reading

Major: Agricultural Business Management and Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Overall Fitness
• Beginner and Intermediate Strength Training
• Cardiovascular Exercise
• Hypertrophy

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise makes me happy! I believe there is no more worthwhile pursuit than investing in yourself and your happiness. If you find movement that you love you will be both a happier and healthier person. Let’s find what movement you enjoy!

Interests/hobbies:

• Lifting
• Swimming
• Line dancing
• Cooking
• Reading
• Traveling
• Working with cattle

Major: Business Administration, Concentration in Finance

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Strength training
• Hypertrophy
• Beginner
• Overall fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is great because there are so many paths you can go and all of them will be a step in the right direction! I personally enjoy strength training and hypertrophy, which are my two strongest areas of expertise and am most passionate about. My main goal as a trainer here at NC State Wellness and Recreation will be to help you find your path in your fitness journey and assist you with every step along the way!

Interests/hobbies:

• Powerlifting
• College football
• Golf
• Fishing

Major: Biology, Neurobiology and Integrated Philology Concentration

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Beginner and intermediate
• Strength training
• Hypertrophy
• Cardiovascular performance

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is not just a way to improve your health, but also a way to improve your overall mental state and well-being. Due to this I want to be able to help as many people as possible start their fitness journey properly and safely.

Interests/hobbies:

• Working out
• Paintball
• Boxing
• Painting

Major: Nutrition Sciences, Plant Biology

Minor: Biological sciences

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.®, Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Strength training
• First-time lifters
• Intermediate lifters

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: We are responsible for deciding our own destinies. Any goal can be achieved through hard work, consistency, and by holding your head high through stages of success and failure. A strong sense of one’s self can make any obstacle easy to cross and make desires worth obtaining.

Interests/hobbies:

• Weightlifting
• Cooking
• Photography
• Volleyball
• Movies

Major: Sport Management

Minor: Sport Science

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.®, Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Strength training
• Hypertrophy
• Overall fitness
• Beginner and Intermediate

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: As a lifelong athlete with a passion for lifting, I believe that exercise is valuable in every aspect of your life. You don’t have to be a bodybuilder or the ultimate athlete, you just need to feel good. As someone with an autoimmune disease, exercise plays a major role of my well being and pain levels. Exercise allows you to listen to and get to know your body and thats what I want to help others with.

Interests/hobbies:

• Sports
• Reading
• Church
• Cooking
• Walking my dog

Major: Psychology, with Biological Sciences and Sports Science minors

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Strength training
• Overall fitness
• Beginner fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is a journey toward confidence and self-improvement, which can positively impact every aspect of life. As a trainer, I want to help clients make exercise a sustainable and enjoyable routine.

Interests/hobbies:

• Overall fitness and wellness
• Mental health
• Nutrition
• Painting
• Traveling
• Hanging out with friends

Major: General Psychology, Business Entrepreneurship, Biological Sciences

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Hypertrophy
• Strength training
• Weightlifting
• Beginners

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I have always been a strong believer that fitness and well-being go hand-in-hand. Engaging in physical fitness not only enhances an individual’s life functionally, but also serves as a catalyst for personal growth in almost all aspects of life. The process of setting goals, meeting them, and seeking new challenges teaches the mind and body to accept and overcome adversity. The reward of witnessing progress by beginning and appreciating the journey of a dedicated fitness plan is the greatest gift anyone could ever give themselves.

Interests/hobbies:

• Golfing
• Cornhole with friends
• Working out
• Biking
• Spending time outdoors

Major: BA in Biological Sciences with a Cross Discipline in Sociology

Minor: Health

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Overall fitness
• Beginner and Intermediate Strength Training
• Hypertrophy
• Elderly fitness/training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is not about changing how you look; it’s changing how you think, feel, and live. Being active on a regular basis has helped me become more in tune with my body and mind more than I ever could have imagined — no matter what your skill level is, lets have fun and get those goals met!

Interests/hobbies:

• Playing guitar
• Reading
• Listening to music
• Staring at pictures of my dogs back home

Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English, Mandarin Chinese

Areas of focus:

• Overall Fitness
• Beginner and Intermediate Strength Training
• Cardiovascular Exercise
• Hypertrophy
• Mobility

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I love exercise. I think it is so important for everyone to exercise regularly, and that everyone is able to create a workout plan that they enjoy. I believe exercise should be enjoyable, difficult yet rewarding, and promotes our body’s functionality.

Interests/hobbies:

• Gaming
• Reading
• Cooking
• Fitness competitions

Major: Statistics

Minor: Biology, Sports Science

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Hypertrophy
• Powerlifting

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is essential for success in life. By pushing yourself every day through working out, you’re not just improving physically but also strengthening your mindset. When life gets tough, you’re better adapted to face it because you’ve built the resilience to handle challenges head-on.

Interests/hobbies:

• Football
• Basketball
• Weightlifting
• Film

Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• American Red Cross, Lifeguard
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English, French

Areas of focus:

• Sports
• Balance/Mobility
• Hypertrophy

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Regular exercise is vital to both physical health and mental wellbeing. It’s also something we should enjoy and look forward to. I believe that with the limitless possibility and variability of how we can exercise, anyone and everyone can find a routine that they love doing.

Interests/hobbies:

• Coffee
• Volleyball
• Tae kwon do
• Sudoku
• Ballroom dance

Major: English – BA (Film Concentration)

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Hypertrophy
• Strength training
• Overall fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I have a deep passion for health and fitness, seeing the gym as my second home where I can challenge my body, mind and spirit. Exercise is crucial for overall well-being, offering not just physical benefits, but significant mental and emotional advantages. My goal is to make the journey to a healthier, fitter you both enjoyable and sustainable. Achieving a healthy body and mind requires effort, discipline and consistency—values that I aim to instill in everyone I work with. Remember, fitness is about balance and making progress, not perfection.

Interests/hobbies:

• Working out
• Reading
• Listening to podcasts
• Creating content
• Spending time with friends

Major: Psychology

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English, Hindi

Areas of focus:

• Hypertrophy
• Beginner strength training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Since working out benefits so much more than just our physical health, I believe the gym should be a place where everyone feels like they belong. My goal as a trainer would be to help clients feel welcome and equip them with knowledge needed to gain confidence in their abilities while working out.

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

• Working out
• Reading
• Cooking
• Baking
• Watching sunsets
• Listening to Luke Combs

Major: Nutrition Science Major, Sport Science Minor

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Overall fitness
• Resistance training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is so important because it has improved so many things in my life. The gym is a place I can go to workout with friends or have me time, challenge myself, and build habits of consistency that improve my mood and overall movement throughout my day-to-day life. I was once so intimidated to step into a gym, so I want others to feel comfortable and worthy to step into a gym, no matter their fitness level, age, etc. I want people to fall in love with movement that makes them feel good and create routines they can actually stick to, not fads they will quit in a matter of weeks. I am also passionate about nutrition, so I am excited I am getting to study how both fitness and nutrition coincide!

Interests/hobbies:

• Church and time with God
• Gym
• Spending time with family and friends
• Reading
• Hiking/getting outside
• Coffee!

Major: Nutrition Science

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

• Athletic training
• Strength training
• Hypertrophy
• Plyometrics

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: No matter your skill or confidence level, everyone should engage in dynamic, varied workouts that combine muscle-building, strength, power and cardiovascular training. Each session should be challenging and inspiring, and I am eager to help.

Interests/hobbies:

• Guitar
• Pick-up sports
• Movies
• Exercise

Major: Computer Science

Certifications:

• American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
• NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English, Mandarin

Areas of focus:

• Hypertrophy
• Weightlifting
• Beginners

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is a way to show self-discipline, it comes with the betterment of physical appearance as a reward.

Interests/hobbies:

• Weightlifting
• Gaming
• Camping
• Traveling