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.

Two people are doing exercises with a trx.

Stretching out after a great TRX Suspension trainer workout

Two people are doing exercises with a trx.

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If you’ve ever noticed that one side of your body feels stronger than the other—whether you’re skiing, running, or lifting —you’re not alone. Uneven hip strength is extremely common and can unfortunately affect performance, balance and long-term joint health. Fortunately, targeted exercises can help correct these imbalances and improve how your body moves as a whole.

One of the most effective exercises for addressing side-to-side differences is the single-leg Romanian deadlift (RDL). This movement strengthens the glutes while also acting as a corrective tool, revealing weaknesses that may go unnoticed during traditional two-legged exercises. Because many daily activities and sports require you to stabilize on one leg at a time, training this pattern is key.

The single-leg RDL works from the ground up. It begins with creating a stable base through the foot while the glutes and hips work to keep the pelvis level as the opposite leg reaches back. When the pelvis stays even, movement becomes more efficient. When it doesn’t, the body compensates—often leading to reduced performance or discomfort in the lower back, hips or knees.

Before loading this movement, here’s a way to prepare the muscles and joints with mobility work and a simple progression.

Foam roll the glutes

Tight or shortened glute muscles can limit hip motion and disrupt pelvic alignment, especially for people who sit frequently or tend to overarch the lower back.

Foam rolling the gluteus maximus and piriformis, a deep hip rotator, helps rejuvenate tissue and circulation, allowing the pelvis and hips to move more freely.

  • Lie (or sit) on a foam roller and shift your weight slightly to one side. Place your arm or hands on the floor for support. Roll slowly back and forth over the muscle. Roll for 30 seconds to two minutes per side at least once per day.

TRX single-leg reaching Romanian deadlift

This upright, supported variation reinforces proper hip hinging while developing balance and control. Pressing into the handles engages the anterior core and encourages proper glute activation. The gluteus medius, a key stabilizer of the pelvis, works alongside deep core muscles to maintain alignment, playing a critical role in efficient movement.

  • Hold the straps, set at mid-length, with arms extended at chest height. Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee and hinge forward at the hips while extending the free leg back. Keep the pelvis level and return to standing. Perform eight slow repetitions per side.

Single-leg Romanian deadlift

Single -leg Romanian deadlift

🔹Flex at hip while maintaining slightly bent kneeo of the targeted leg;
keep straight torso.
🔹Reach the free leg back as the chest moves forward, keeping the movement long and horizontal.
🔹Return to start.
🔹Touch the ground between reps to regain balance.

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The single-leg Romanian deadlift is one of the most effective exercises for strengthening the glutes. Training one side at a time improves balance and pelvic stability, helping the body move more efficiently and confidently in both daily activities and athletic pursuit.

Published in The Idaho Mountain Express February 13, 2026

https://www.mtexpress.com/wood_river_journal/features/fitness-guru-why-single-leg-strength-matters-more-than-you-think/article_bb49a02e-426e-4053-80ba-9e50cf590a31.html

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