Personal Training

Personal Training

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The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe to match your nature with Nature. ~ Joseph Campbell

Maximize your time and energy to be the best you can be!
I am dedicated to offer you an exceptional personal training program that will help you achieve a higher level of health and fitness. The benefits that you may enjoy include increased energy levels, improved posture, weight loss, reduced joint stiffness, increased core strength, sport-specific conditioning, better stamina, and an improved sense of well being. I specialize in private and partner training programs, offered in one hour sessions. Most clients choose to work out with me for 1-2 training sessions a week. We typically meet at the Wood River YMCA in Ketchum, Idaho. If you prefer to work out at home, your program will be designed for that. Some exercises may require that you purchase a few very inexpensive items like a foam roller, or an exercise ball or bands.

Partner Training

Partner training is an affordable way to have personalized training and split the cost. Couples particularly enjoy the time interacting and encouraging their spouses, while having fun and working hard.

Small Group Training

Small group training keeps you engaged and moving. Clients enjoy the group dynamics and want to continue taking their training to the next level under the guidance of a personal coach. Three or four people split the cost.

 How Do We Start?

I ask you to fill out a physical readiness questionnaire, called a PAR-Q. This is a standard form that, depending on your answers, tells you whether or not you need to check with your doctor before you start or continue with your exercise program. Along with this, I ask you to fill out a health and lifestyle questionnaire that gives me more specific information about you.A woman is stretching on the floor with another person.

Your first session is critical to helping you set up a foundation for success. You will undergo a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment to look at your body. Don’t worry, you can wear comfortable clothes! We might find imbalances that may be causing pain or dysfunction in other areas of your body. This assessment includes posture, both standing, and in real life. From here, we build a program that is tailored specifically to meet your needs, guaranteeing outstanding program results.

How much does it cost?

The fees for training are offered in to however many you’d like, small packages of 10 sessions, or larger ones, with a discount! Sessions are pre-paid, by check.

What do we do?
Unless you have specific concerns/goals, a well- rounded program needs to include the following:

  • Overall strength: I like exercises that incorporate full body movement, because in life and sports, we need to move well. It gives you better results overall.
  • Core Training : Your midsection provides the foundation for a stable center of gravity, which helps support your spine, enhance your posture, and prevent certain muscle-related injuries. (Essential Core / Copyright ) Having a strong core is crucial.
  • Balance and Coordination: You will get this automatically in your workouts because you won’t be using a lot of machines.
  • Flexibility: If you train with me, you will eventually be doing yoga! I incorporate specific flexibility, if necessary, throughout your workout.
  • Cardiovascular endurance: To be a regular exerciser, you have to find time in your schedule on an ongoing basis. I want to help you become more aware of the many opportunities to move more in your daily life.

 My Policies

I do require  24 hours’ notice when canceling an appointment.

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Stretching out after a great TRX Suspension trainer workout

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Target your glutes like a pro

The single leg squat is one of the best exercises to target the gluteals

For anatomy lovers:

The gluteal muscles are large, powerful muscles that cross the hip joint and play a critical role in nearly all lower-body movement. The gluteus maximus is the largest of these muscles and is responsible for extending and laterally rotating the hip joint, enabling movements like standing up, climbing and running.

The gluteus medius and gluteus minimus sit on the side and back of the hips and function primarily as hip abductors. These muscles are essential for stabilizing the pelvis, particularly during single-leg activities such as walking or running.

Gluteal strength is crucial for efficient movement, especially in the gait cycle. Strong glutes help carry the weight of the leg during swing phases and contribute to balance and propulsion. Increasing gluteal strength can lead to:

  • Improved running speed
  • Reduced knee pain
  • Decreased risk of hip osteoarthritis
  • Enhanced pelvic stability during movement

Weak gluteal muscles can lead to improper alignment, such as the knee collapsing inward (valgus), which places undue stress on the joint and increases injury risk.

A practical example of glute strength in action is something as routine as getting out of a car. In this movement, the gluteus maximus works to stabilize the knee and extend the hips, helping you rise from a seated position smoothly and safely.

When selecting the most effective exercises to target the gluteal muscles, it’s important to choose movements that provide sufficient stimulus and mechanical tension. These are key factors in promoting muscle strength and hypertrophy.

A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise evaluated eight commonly used hip-focused exercises aimed at strengthening the glutes, whether for injury prevention or rehabilitation purposes. The researchers examined several variables related to muscle function, including:

  • Muscle force
  • Fiber length
  • Fiber velocity
  • Muscle activation

And the winners are :

By analyzing these elements, the study was able to rank the exercises based on how effectively they engaged the gluteal muscles. This type of research helps inform smarter exercise selection—ensuring you’re not just working hard, but working effectively.

The exercises were single-leg squat, split squat, single-leg Romanian deadlift, single-leg hip thrust, banded side step, hip hike, side plank and side-lying leg raise. A 12-repetition intensity was selected as it is based on a typical training range used in rehab and injury prevention programs.

Research shows that the split squat, single-leg Romanian deadlift (RDL) and single-leg hip thrust produce the highest gluteal muscle forces, making them top-tier choices for overall glute development.

When it comes to targeting the gluteus medius and minimus—key muscles for hip stability—the side plank and single-leg RDL come out on top.

As expected, weighted variations of these exercises are significantly more effective than bodyweight alone.

Takeaway: Now you’ve got the tools to train smarter—hit those glutes with purpose and specificity!

As seen in The Idaho Mountain Express May 4, 2025 https://www.mtexpress.com/wood_river_journal/features/fitness-guru-target-your-glutes-like-a-pro/article_367a235a-4a2b-4956-8847-2e7c0448ea7f.html

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