PERSONAL TRAINERS

Aaron has coached athletes in the PIT for seven years of a career that has spanned nearly a decade. Throughout his career, he has helped athletes improve at the junior high, high school, and collegiate level, with athletes moving on to continue their academic and athletic careers at a variety of schools  from junior college to NCAA Division I. While he has found success helping athletes of all sports, he has recently worked with an increased number of tennis, softball, volleyball, and track and field athletes. Aaron has thrived in private, semi-private, and small group settings with a focus on communication, building relationships, and meeting the specific programming needs of each individual athlete. Aaron is an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, National High School Strength Coaches Association, and International Tennis Performance Association. To learn more or to schedule a session with Aaron, contact him at aaron.patterson@ymail.com or visit his Facebook and Instagram pages.

Certifications:

• Certified Speed and Agility Coach
• Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach
• Certified Tennis Performance Specialist
• Certified Basketball Speed Specialist
• NSCA-CPT

Renee Brennan

Renee is dedicated to empowering others to achieve their potential through her experience as a Master's level Social Worker and her experience in the fitness industry. Renee loves to share her passion for fitness with others in a mindful and compassionate way. Specialties include lifestyle improvements, total body strength, high intensity interval training, and flexibility. Certifications: NASM-CPT, Pre/Post-Natal Fitness, Yoga, Children's Yoga, Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Savion is the new head wrestling coach for Bloomington High School! The 2018 grad was a state champion his senior year and becomes just the sixth head coach in BHS history. He has been involved in athletics for over 10 years ranging from football and wrestling to horseback riding. Savion’s passion for fitness has evolved from athlete to coaching. During his workouts, he loves inspiring individuals while also pushing them to be the best version of themselves.

Certifications:

• NASM Personal Training
• 4x IHSA Wrestling State Placer
• 1x Champion
• D1 Athlete at Old Dominion University

Molly grew up playing a variety of team and individual sports but has had a personal soft-spot for resistance and strength training over the last decade. She is a current undergraduate student in ISU's Exercise Science program and plans to pursue a Master of Exercise Physiology Degree next. Molly believes that physical activity is incredibly important for improving everyone's quality of life, but that no particular type of fitness is a one-size fits all for everyone. She loves to work with all age groups and skill levels ranging from youth athletes to special populations such as seniors and individuals with special medical restrictions. She is a nationally ranked powerlifter and specializes in strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and injury recovery.

• B.S. Exercise Science form Illinois State University
• Certified EXOS Performance Specialist: XPS
• Certified Personal Trainer: NCSF - CPT

Jim incorporates a combination of strength & endurance exercises to help clients reach their fitness goals! He enjoys working with individuals of all ages. His specialties are: general conditioning, strength training & small group fitness classes. ACE certified.

I am currently a student at ISU. Since a young age, I have dedicated my life to health and wellness. I believe in pushing others in an autonomy supportive way that is centered around their goals. I incorporate a lot of functional movements that utilize flow principles to help the client understand their bodies better. It’s my mission to help individuals realize that exercise goes much deeper than gaining muscle, pushing our minds and spirits to the edge of our comfort zone,it can in turn lead to a happier, more robust way of living.