A Personalized Fitness Solution for Every Body!

Interested in a Personalized Fitness Plan?

The Berthoud Athletic Club is proud to announce that our ball-strength and pilates instructor Stacy is now a certified Personal Trainer!

*Offer expires July 15th, 2007 and are only valid for personal training with Stacy. For more information, please visit the Front Desk or call 970-532-CLUB.

What are the benefits of using a personal trainer?

Individuals have different reasons to seek out personal training services. Some have a desire to improve their general fitness levels; others may desire to lose weight, or train for a specific sport or event. Regardless of what your personal goals are, with the help of a personal trainer you may be able to achieve your desired results more efficiently. All personal trainers on our staff have earned their knowledge through either a four-year degree in exercise science, physical education (or a health related field), or have a certification from a national recognized organization. Inquire at the front desk for more information about the personal trainers on staff.

Questions and Answers about Personal Training

How do I schedule a personal training appointment?

Let the front desk staff know you are interested in setting up a personal training appointment.  The front desk staff will take your name and telephone number and our personal trainer will contact you.

What should I wear to my appointment?

Wear comfortable fitness clothing and athletic shoes.

Should I bring anything to the training appointment?

Bring a water bottle and a note pad for taking notes.

Are personal training sessions just for individuals or can I work out with my spouse or a group of my friends?

Personal training is available for individuals, couples, and groups, with a variety of rate plans and programs tailored to meet your needs.

Are children able to train with a personal trainer or is it just for adults?

Personal training is available for all ages, including children, teens, adults, and seniors too.

Do you provide sport-specific training?

Absolutely, sport-specific personal training can help you or your child gain the competitive edge over other athletes.

How many personal training sessions do you recommend?

For someone new to personal training, try 5 personal training sessions to get you started.  Veteran personal training clients usually choose to purchase a block of 10 training sessions.

What is therapeutic yoga?

Therapeutic yoga focuses on the uniqueness of your body aches and injuries. The yoga therapist develops a plan to improve joint range of motion, balance, and strength, using breathing exercises, visualization, and yoga poses.

What’s the difference between personal training and physical therapy?

A personal trainer is a fitness professional who is hired for private instruction to teach, assist and encourage a trainee to lose weight, achieve fitness goals, modify or design an exercise routine, and address diet concerns.  A personal trainer can help motivate you to exercise and provide accountability for exercise sessions.  When you see a personal trainer you can expect to have your strength, flexibility, and fitness levels assessed, and measurements, body mass index, and heart rate tested.

A physical therapist is a licensed healthcare professional who provides services to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical limitations. A PT works to restore, maintain and promote overall fitness and health by designing individualized exercise programs, performing manual therapy or massage, and using ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and biofeedback when necessary. When you see a physical therapist you can expect to have your medical history, strength, range of motion, balance, posture, muscle performance, gait patterns, and motor function examined. Physical therapy is usually covered by medical insurance.

Meet Our Trainers

Tracey has a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and is certified as a personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  Tracey, BAC’s Fitness Instructor of the Year 2005, has worked as a fitness instructor and personal trainer at BAC for 3.5 years and has been a trainer since 1996. Her areas of expertise include nutrition for weight loss, weight management and sports.  Tracey enjoys competing in sprint-triathlons, running, cooking, walking her dogs, and volunteering with her three daughters activities.

Henrietta graduated from CSU in 1989 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Equine Science. Henrietta, BAC’s 2006 Instructor of the year, completed the Yoga Alliance 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in Hatha Yoga.  She has taken yoga therapy continuing education classes and has trained under Caroline Creager, PT – utilizing her yoga therapy skills with physical therapy clients.  Her hobbies include hiking, skiing, drawing, pottery, knitting, gardening, and doing fun things with her family.

A personal trainer for 6 years, Erik enjoys motivating his clients to attain their highest fitness level by providing comprehensive weight training, nutrition, and cardio programs. Erik, a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, is a volunteer instructor and student of Aikido. He also enjoys: motorcycle roadracing, snowboarding, guitar, running, mountain biking, water skiing, climbing, hiking, and camping. Erik resides in Berthoud with his 2 children and works as a residential mortgage broker.

Scott began formally boxing in 971 and continued to seriously study the art of boxing and various styles of martial arts. He trained several regional and national championship fighters. Though not formally certified, Scott has special skills in working with a broad range of people — form those just beginning to exercise to those in outstanding physical condition. He teaches that probper exercise involves the "full body" body, mind and spirit. Scott has climbed nineteen 14,000 foot mountains and make it a point of climbing Longs Peak at least once per year.

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