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Personal Training

Our nationally-certified personal trainers take a science-based approach to develop safe and effective programs tailored to your individual needs, goals and interests. Whether you are a regular gym user looking for that next step or you are brand new to exercise, we have a trainer for you.

Get Started Today

  • Step 1: Explore our Training Team
    • While we cannot guarantee availability of specific trainers, we will work to pair you with a trainer that meets your goals, interests, and needs.
  • Step 2: Select a package and register online
  • Step 3: Complete registration
    • Completed payment and a Client Intake Form are required to complete registration.
    • Please allow a minimum of 72 business hours for your package to be processed. Your trainer will reach out via email to schedule your initial session.

Training Options

Each package includes an Initial Consultation/Assessment with your trainer to get you started.

NC State StudentsWellness and Recreation Members
3 Sessions$81$105
8 Sessions$216$280
12 Sessions$324$420
20 Sessions$540$700
Semester Training Pass$720$936
  • Session package options breakdown to $27 per session for students, and $35 per session for members.
  • The semester training pass option provides access to training from the date of purchase through the last day of classes. Clients may choose to train one, two or three times per week with their trainer.
    • Registration for fall/spring semester passes open on the first day of classes and will be available until full.
    • There are no pass extensions or make-up sessions due to university holidays/breaks, scheduling conflicts or client cancellations.
    • The specific number of training sessions per week is dependent upon both client and trainer schedules.

Partner training is designed for you and a friend to train together. We recommend both clients have similar training goals and experience levels. Clients must establish a partner prior to registering for partner training. Wellness and Recreation will not pair clients together.

NC State StudentsWellness and Recreation Members
3 Sessions$60 (per person)$84 (per person)
8 Sessions$160 (per person)$224 (per person)
  • Partner training package options breakdown to $20 per session per person for students, and $28 per session per person for members.

Utilizing the TeamBuilder Training App, participants will receive a quality virtual training experience with guidance from a certified personal trainer and the flexibility to workout where and when you want. Each program offers detailed warm-ups, access to video demonstrations and exercise selection options.

NC State StudentsWellness and Recreation Members
Intro to Strength Training
(2 sessions/week, 4 weeks)
$10$15
Intro to Strength Training
(2 sessions/week, 8 weeks)
$15$20
Advance your Fitness
(3 sessions/week, 8 weeks)
$15$20

Experience the power of working out in an inclusive, community-based environment with our group training programs. This program strives to enhance participants’ overall fitness through a progressive program that focuses on various aspects of fitness and skill development. All classes are coached by our nationally-certified trainers and instructors.

Know where you are today to get where you want to be tomorrow. Fitness assessments are designed to help you learn more about your body in order to develop a personalized plan for meeting your health and fitness goals.


Training Team

Major: Nutrition Science (Major), Sport Science (Minor)

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Muscular strength
  • Hypertrophy

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercising and working hard to improve your body and make improvements, similarly to how you strive for improvements within education, and other realms of your life. Working hard on your physical health to also improve your mental health and quality of life.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Working out
  • Rock climbing
  • Cooking
  • Playing and watching sports
  • Hanging out with friends

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: 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: Industrial and Systems Engineering (Major); Statistics (Minor)

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Bodybuilding and strength
  • Hypertrophy training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is not only important for one’s physical health, but their mental health as well. Anyone that makes the decision to exercise is actively trying to improve their life and it brings me joy to help people reach their fitness goals in any way I can.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weight lifting
  • Playing basketball and soccer
  • Watching the NFL and NBA (I am a huge fantasy football nerd)
  • Play video games
  • Binge a good TV show or anime

Major: Communication with Media Concentration (Major); Sports Science (Minor)

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Weight and resistance training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: One must push themselves (within reason) to levels of uncomfortableness in order to achieve growth physically and mentally.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weightlifting
  • Bodybuilding
  • Video games
  • Guitar
  • Music
  • Sneakers
  • Sports
  • Photography/videography

Major: Sports Management (Major); Coaching (Minor)

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English, Spanish

Areas of focus:

  • Strength Endurance
  • Hypertrophy

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise can be enjoyable and provides a variety of benefits. I believe that success comes from within an attempt and not an outcome. While the gym can be an intimidating environment initially, I aim to provide an experience that helps build confidence and comfort. I aspire to inspire, guide and motivate others on their health and fitness journey.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Spending time with friends and family,
  • Sports,
  • VInyl Wrap,
  • Music,
  • Tufting,
  • Weight lifting

Major: Elementary Education with Dual Licensure in Special Education

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy Training,
  • HIIT/Circuit Training,
  • Beginner Exercise

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is a wonderful thing that all people should be able to experience. Exercise is so much more than just running or lifting weights. I believe there is a form of exercise for everyone and I want to help people find what kinds of exercise they enjoy the most.

INTERESTS/HOBBIES
  • weightlifting and fitness
  • watching and playing sports,
  • cooking,
  • playing guitar,
  • watching TV/movies

Major: Biological and Agricultural Engineering (Conc. Ecological Engineering)

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Beginner Fitness and Wellness
  • Strength and Endurance Training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Maintaining your fitness and wellness is the most direct way to repay your body for all that it allows you to experience.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Playing sports
  • Exercising with friends
  • Painting, embroidery, and 3D modeling
  • Recently, I’ve also been learning to code

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Certifications:

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

Areas of focus:

  • Functional training and movement

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe in each and every person’s potential to feel truly connected to their body. Exercise can greatly improve one’s quality of life, and it is my calling to guide others along their own unique fitness journeys.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Playing guitar
  • Singing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Love meeting new people and discovering new places and ideas.

Major: ISE / Business Administration

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Strength Training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Believe you can and you are already halfway there.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weightlifting
  • Hiking
  • Snowboarding
  • Traveling

Major: Nutrition Science

Certifications:

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

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Beginners
  • Strength training
  • Bodybuilding
  • Weight loss

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is a way you can improve all aspects of health. It is the only investment guaranteed to repay you back.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Concerts
  • Weightlifting
  • Powerlifting
  • Traveling

Major: Applied Nutrition

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • A.C.E.®, Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Beginners fitness and wellness
  • Weightlifting
  • Cross training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Beginning your fitness journey can be overwhelming but my goal is to make the transition into the gym as smooth as possible. I hope to pass on knowledge that will make you comfortable and excited to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Making and listening to music
  • Art
  • Working out
  • Cooking
  • Hanging out with friends

Major: Sport Management

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • A.C.E.®, Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Beginner fitness and wellness coaching
  • Strength and conditioning training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Consistent exercise is an significant attribute that contributes not only to your physical appearance and health but also enhances your mental well-being.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Fitness
  • Basketball
  • Meditation
  • Travel

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Certifications:

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

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy,
  • Strength Training,
  • Beginner Fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Every person should have the ability to pursue their goals and I believe fitness is the key to giving people that ability. Exercise is a way to improve both physically and mentally to eliminate any barriers that could be holding a person back. I want to provide this tool to anyone that I can in order to help them better achieve their own unique goals.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weight lifting
  • Video games
  • Hiking
  • Cooking
  • Traveling
  • Meeting new people

Important Notes:

  • To purchase any package you must be an active Wellness and Recreation member.
  • Sessions may be up to 60 minutes in length and will take place in person at the Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym.
  • New clients receive a comprehensive fitness consultation during their first session.
  • Partner training packages are priced per person. Both clients need to register and pay before training may begin.
  • Sessions are not guaranteed during university-sanctioned holidays or academic breaks.
  • All session packages expire after six months.

Contact

For more information about personal training, please contact wellrec-personaltraining@ncsu.edu.