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Personal Training

Wellness and Recreation is committed to supporting you on your fitness journey. Choose from three training options that meet your schedule and training needs.

Start Your Journey Today

  • Step 1: Meet our Training Team
  • Step 2: Explore our Membership Options below and select the plan that fits your schedule and lifestyle
  • Step 3: Submit the client intake form
  • Step 4: Purchase training membership
  • Step 5: Check your email for additional information and next steps on starting your journey!

Personal Training Memberships

NC State Personal Training offers membership-based training programs designed to cultivate lasting habits and a routine that fits your lifestyle. We’ll craft a personalized plan based on your unique goals and abilities, setting you up for sustainable progress. Choose from three options: Gold Level Pass, Silver Level Pass, and Bronze Level Pass.

With this commitment, you will:

  • Develop a consistent workout schedule that works with your lifestyle.
  • Stay motivated and accountable with a dedicated expert by your side.
  • Build healthy habits that extend beyond the gym.
  • Make tangible progress towards your goals.

Membership Details

  • Training Scheduling
  • Training eligibility is valid from start date to the last day of academic classes (Semester Training Pass) or for one month (Month Training Pass) from the day you are paired with a trainer.
  • Training frequency is facilitated weekly, cancelled visits do not roll over to the next week.
  • Training sessions are not guaranteed over holidays or academic breaks, this will be dependent upon both client and trainer schedules.
  • Rescheduling requests are not guaranteed with less than 12 hours notice. Failure to communicate schedule modifications in a timely manner may result in a loss of visit for that week.
  • Training Guidelines
  • You must be an active Wellness and Recreation member throughout the duration of your Training Pass.
  • Membership passes are non-refundable once training has started. Discretionary exceptions can be made for medical reasons with valid documentation. 
  • All training sessions must take place in-person.

Spring and Fall Rates

Gold Level (Up to 3 visits per week)Student Member
Semester Pass $900$1,180
Month Pass $250$330
Silver Level (Up to 2 visits per week)StudentMember
Semester Pass$600$780
Month Pass$170$210
Bronze Level (Up to 1 visit per week)StudentMember
Month Pass$100$120

Online Programming Memberships

Receive quality training delivered right to your device. Our online programs on the TrainHeroic platform feature workouts designed by a certified personal trainer to match your goals. Each workout features detailed warm-ups, video demonstrations, and exercise tracking– all with the flexibility to fit your schedule, wherever you are.

Online Training Details

  • Custom online programming:
  • Includes a complimentary fitness consultation
  • The program is designed specific to your goals and abilities.
  • Programs can be designed to provide up to 3 workouts per week.
  • Access your online program for a year from your purchase date.
  • All sales are final once TrainHeroic account has been created.

Rates

ProgramStudentMember
Custom Online Program (one month)$55$65
Intro to Strength (two months)$20$25
Advance Your Fitness (two months)$20$25

Fitness Services

Our Strategy & Insight services range from a quick data check to a full audit of your routine and movement.

The Body Scan Assessment

The InBody 570 assessment gives you a comprehensive breakdown of your body composition, including fat mass and lean mass.

Details

  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Receive a detailed results sheet to take home, highlighting your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Segmental Lean Analysis, and Body Fat Percentage.

Fitness Consultation

Our nationally-certified trainers provide a high-level “audit” of your current fitness journey. This 30-minute session is designed to meet you where you are, offering the professional analysis and resources needed to build a more effective, sustainable path to your goals.

Details

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Body Composition (InBody 570 Scan) : A professional-grade analysis of your body’s muscle, fat, and water distribution. A detailed results sheet to take home, and a brief walkthrough of your results.
  • Movement & Technique Review: A professional “form check” on your key lifts to ensure safety and efficiency. 
  • Workout Routine Analysis: A strategic review of your weekly schedule to ensure balance, recovery, and alignment with your goals.

Please note that the Fitness Consultation does not include the following services, which are reserved for our Personal Training Memberships:

  • Individualized Workout Plans: This consultation provides a movement schedule and routine analysis, but it does not deliver a fully designed, detailed, and periodized workout program for you to follow.
  • Active Training Sessions: The consultation involves form checks and technique review, but it is not a hands-on personal training session where you are guided through a workout.

Training Team

Alexis

Major: Biology

Minor: Business

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Mobility and yoga
  • Strength training
  • Beginner and intermediate
  • Long-Distance Running
  • Race Training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe that there is a workout for everyone, and whatever that looks like is meaningful. Both physical and mental health are important, and I’d love to support your holistic well-being in any way possible.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Playing tennis and pickleball
  • Meal-prep cooking
  • Hot yoga
  • Arts & crafts
  • Reading

Alice

Major: Economics and Business Administration

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 used to view exercise as something I had to do, but over the past several years of strength training, it’s become something I truly enjoy and look forward to. Fitness has given me confidence, a sense of community, and an outlet to challenge myself both physically and mentally. I believe exercise should feel empowering, not like a chore, and my goal is to help clients experience the same. By focusing on the clients goals, I will work to create programs that support each client’s goals while making fitness a positive and sustainable part of their daily lives. Most importantly, I want clients to discover the same joy in fitness that I found in my journey.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Making music
  • Line dancing
  • Swing dancing

Ashdon

Major: Nutrition Science

Minor: Horticulture Science and Sports Science

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Strength training
  • Hybrid training
  • Beginner and intermediate

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise and fitness can have so many more benefits than the physical aspects. By finding an aspect of movement that you enjoy, you can become a better version of yourself, mentally and physically!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Running
  • Going to the beach
  • Listening to music and podcasts

Chris

Major: Nutrition Science

Minor: Sports Science

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • General fitness
  • Weight loss

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I see exercise as a mix of joy and discipline. It’s about finding happiness in movement while being proud of showing up for myself, even when it’s hard. Exercise reminds me that feeling good isn’t just about results, but also about enjoying the process and taking care of myself in the best way possible.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Watching sports
  • Bodybuilding
  • Fishing
  • Reading

Daniel

Majors: Agricultural Business and Resource Economics

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Strength training
  • Conditioning
  • Flexibility
  • Client motivation

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe that exercise is not only the foundation of physical well-being but also an important cornerstone of mental health. Because of this, I think it’s important that everyone gets up and active in some way that’s personal to their goals and enjoyable to them.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weight training
  • Playing DnD
  • Making digital art
  • Boxing
  • MMA

Danny

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Exercise Science

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English, Arabic

Areas of focus:

  • Beginner training
  • Calisthenics
  • Weight loss
  • Strength training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Physical activity has a plethora of physical and physiological benefits and should be incorporated at any level in everyone’s lives. Exercise should be enjoyable and specific to you. Learning proper exercise techniques is incredibly important for longevity and injury prevention.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Golf
  • Football
  • Skiing
  • Guitar
  • Running

Eleanor

Major: Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

Certifications:

  • ACE Sports Performance Specialist
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Beginner and Intermediate Strength Training
  • Functional Fitness
  • Injury Prevention
  • Conditioning

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Moving your body is the single best thing you can do for your health. I want to meet you where you are at and grow your confidence in what your body can achieve. Whether you are a long time gym goer or new to working out, I can help you build the foundation for a lifetime of healthy movement.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Gardening
  • Reading
  • My pets

Elena W.

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
  • Reading
  • Working with cattle

Ethan

Major: Human Biology

Minor: Sports Science

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Strength training
  • Hypertrophy
  • Mobility and stability
  • Cardio

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is such a huge part of my and many others’ lives! Whether simply to stay fit and healthy or as a way to reduce stress, exercise is a powerful tool. Some of the best feelings when it comes to exercise are setting goals for yourself, reaching them, and creating new ones! I want to help people foster this same love for exercise and help set and reach goals of their own!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Music

Kennedy

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Sports Science

Certifications:

  • NCSF® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Functional training and mobility
  • Personalized program design
  • Client motivation

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is more than just physical training—it’s a tool for building confidence, improving mental health, and creating sustainable, healthy habits. My approach focuses on personalized, functional movement that supports my clients’ goals while promoting long-term well-being. I aim to empower individuals to feel strong, capable, and motivated both inside and outside the gym.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Watching and attending sports events
  • Cooking and Baking

Landon

Major: Nutrition Sciences

Minor: Spanish

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English, Spanish

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Powerlifting
  • Beginner and intermediate
  • Quick workouts for busy schedules

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Choosing to be physically active is an investment in yourself. Many people, myself included, choose to start working out to improve their physique or health. However, most people get hooked on the other benefits. These include Improvements in mood, lifestyle, habits, sleep, and more. It’s incredible the other things in life you can accomplish when you feel good about yourself. My goal is to help anyone who is willing to step out of their comfort zone reach their goals, exercise related or not.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Traveling
  • Playing soccer
  • Snowboarding
  • Hiking
  • Spending time with cool people

Lauren

Major: Applied Nutrition

Minor: Business Administration

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Strength training
  • Mobility and Stability
  • Cardio
  • Recovery

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: My goal is to help people build a balanced, sustainable approach to fitness that fits into their lives. I focus on motivation, consistency, and accountability while incorporating strength, mobility, and recovery. Helping clients feel confident, stay consistent, and build a routine they can stick with long-term without burnout.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Walking
  • Cooking healthy meals
  • Enjoying the outdoors
  • Relaxing in the sauna

Lejla

Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Certifications:

  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English, Spanish, Bosnian

Areas of focus:

  • Sports training
  • Mobility and balance

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is meant to develop the body and the mind.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Swimming
  • Basketball
  • Water polo

Marie

Major: Biological Sciences with a Concentration in Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology

Minor: Psychology

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Weightlifting
  • Functional fitness
  • Mobility and stability
  • Powerlifting

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I want to help foster a love of health, a drive to continuously improve, a strong and positive mentality, and most importantly self love and feeling good in your own body. Fitness and overall well-being are incredibly important, and they can look different for everybody. Whatever your fitness goals are, I want to help you achieve them as well as help push you to become the strongest and best version of yourself!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Volleyball
  • Drawing and art
  • Video games
  • Horses

Mitchell

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Minor: Integrated Health, Wellness, and Human Performance

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Functional fitness
  • Mobility and stability
  • Endurance
  • General Athleticism

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is vital to all health, especially well-being. Exercise is a great way to condition the body and the mind to be strong and resilient. Exercise is one of my favorite things to do, whether it is endurance, strength training, or any sport. Finding exercise you love to do is a perfect balance between fun and functional.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Running
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Playing sports
  • Cooking

Nick

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

Ruhika

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

Ryan

Major: Business Administration, planned concentration in Entrepreneurship

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Beginner and intermediate
  • Strength training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is a great tool to not only better yourself physically but also mentally. Exercise offers you the change to challenge yourself and measure your improvements each day, which can inspire and uplift you in everything else you do. By just making the decision that you want to become a better version of yourself, you have already done the most difficult step of the process: getting started!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weightlifting
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Watching college and major league sports

Shea

Major: Nutrition Science

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Resistance training
  • Functional fitness
  • Mobility and Stability
  • Weightlifting

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I think that fitness and moving one’s body is a huge part of living a long and enjoyable life. From taking a walk to hitting a one rep max, there is so many benefits to exercise and other practices. I love to teach people I know about fitness and health and I enjoy seeing progress in my own personal health journey. Not only does fitness provide many physical health benefits but it also benefits mental health that can lead to people’s entire lives changing.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Wrestling
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Basketball
  • NC State Forestry Club
  • Cooking

Talyn

Major: Human Biology

Minor: Dance Performance and Choreography, and Sports Sciences

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Dance
  • Weight loss
  • Resistance training
  • Mobility and balance
  • Injury prevention

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: As an athlete and fitness enthusiast, exercising brings me such joy, and I hope to share that joy with everyone. I believe everyone at every level can benefit from exercise, and I want to help people become their best self. I focus on positive motivation, avoiding burnout, fitting in workouts with a busy schedule, and making sure my clients are having fun!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Dancing
  • Weightlifting
  • Science
  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Wiley

Major: Statistics

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Fitness program design
  • Client motivation
  • General athleticism

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe that exercise is an essential form of self love. Working out is an excellent de-stressor, and gets me energized for the rest of my day. There’s no better feeling than being able to look in the mirror at your own hard work paying off. My goal is to help my clients achieve this feeling, and to promote long term health by establishing good habits.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Working out
  • Making gaming content online
  • Watching sports
  • Cooking

Contact

For more information about personal training, please contact:

[email protected].