Certified personal trainers are available to help you
reach your fitness goals. Our trainers provide programs that are
designed to meet your specific needs. Let our experienced personal
trainers educate, inspire and motivate you using safe and effective
programs. Through cardiovascular training, core stabilization,
flexibility exercises and muscle strengthening, your goals can be
set according to your fitness level and desire. Sessions are
available in 30 & 60 minutes lengths and can be arranged to fit your
schedule. You may purchase sessions individually or as packages. We
offer one-one instruction as well as buddy training, which includes
one partner. Please see the Fitness Fees link for pricing. Check out
our Personal Trainer Bio book for a list of our JCP CDD personal
trainers and fill out an inquiry sheet to sign up for personal
training. Our Personal Trainer Bio & Inquiry Binder is located at
the front desk down stairs, as well as at the fitness floor front
desk.
Set up your appointment with a Personal Trainer today!
Call 287-2633 ext. 3643
Bob
Bob is both an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle and
Weight Management Coach. He is a graduate of the US Coast Guard
Academy where he played varsity soccer and competed in softball
and wrestling. He is a sports enthusiast and is experienced with
helping introduce people to fit and healthy lifestyles. Bob
worked for over 20 years in the industrial health & safety field
assisting employees with health issues, ergonomics, and exercise
programs. Achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is
extremely important and should be at the top of everyone’s goal.
Finding the time to exercise is essential. Even if you don’t
have a lot of time there are many ways to balance your workouts,
work and family life. Make it a priority for you and your
family. Bob not only endorses the active lifestyle he lives it,
by staying active and eating healthy. He currently competes in
triathlons, duathlons and running races. He has over 60 races
including sprint, Olympic and half Ironman distances to his
credit. Bob also swims with the JCP Masters swim program.
Brandi
Originally
from Maryland, Brandi moved to Florida 10 years ago to
attend the University of Florida. She obtained a Bachelor's
degree in Health Science and Nutrition and a completed a 1
year study as an Emergency Medical Technician. She is a
certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor
through AFAA. She teaches Bootcamp, Cycle, Ultimate
Conditioning, Pilates and Aqua. She specializes in sports
conditioning, balance, and core training. In addition to
exercise, she also incorporates nutritional counseling into
her training sessions. Brandi believes that a healthy
lifestyle is a combination of working out as well as eating
well. She has had many successful clients along the way who
have lost over 100 lbs through dietary modification and
exercise. In her free time she enjoys running, biking,
rock-climbing and being outdoors with her children. She also
enjoys training and competing in triathlons and 5Ks. She is
very passionate about fitness and her career and wants to
see all of her clients succeed and enjoy a healthier
lifestyle.
Gary
Gary
received medical training in the United States Air Force in
epidemiology, industrial medicine, and environmental health. He
attended courses at Emory University and the University of Virginia
in Epidemiology and Business. He holds a Personal Trainer
Certification from NASM, is an IDEA Instructor, and a Dive Master.
He has completed courses in working with Special Populations, Weight
Management, Motivation & Goal Setting, as well as APEX Nutrition,
Sports Specific Training and Functional Training. Gary is a native
of Kentucky and has personally been training for over fifty years.
He enjoys cycling, rollerblading and swimming. Gary believes that if
you keep your body strong and keep your heart healthy, you will ward
off a myriad of diseases that the sedentary person may not be able
to successfully defend against. Gary lives his life by example and
is a great role model for anyone who trains with him. He feels
everyone can benefit from strength and cardio training and it is
never too late to change one's lifestyle and build a stronger body.
Angie
Angie D’Amours brings a great deal of experience to the
Julington Creek Recreation Center. She has a Bachelor of
Science in Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation
from Valdosta State University located in Valdosta, Georgia.
In addition, she has been a Personal Trainer for 15 years;
certified through American Council on Exercise. She has
experience working with Special Populations including hip
and knee replacements. She works well leading her clients to
achieving weight loss, increasing flexibility and gaining
overall bodily strength..Angie has approximately 16 years
experience instructing group fitness classes. She instructs
a wide variety of fitness classes, including Yoga, Pilates,
Cycle, Boot camp, Step, Kickboxing and Bosu. She is a Les
Mills instructor certified in BODYPUMP, BODYATTACK, SH’BAM,
and CX30. Angie began her fitness management experience
onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines as an International Fitness
and Sports Cruise Director in 1999 after graduating from
college. Angie has managed private country club fitness
centers as well as YMCAs. She is the proud mother of two
small children, Dylan 7 and Jade 4.
Eddie
Eddie
earned his diploma from Miami-Dade College along with an achievement
of honors. He attended Florida International University and received
his Personal Training Certification & Fitness Nutrition
Certification with the ISSA . He has certificates in Fall
Prevention, Improving Balance in Older Adults and Developmental
Disabilities. Eddie is originally from the Chicago area where he
performed, coached and officiated in athletics as a youth in to
adulthood. Other than training, Eddie enjoys watching, listening to,
and talking sports with anyone and everyone. Besides being a Fitness
Trainer, he was Gym Director in Pembroke Pines, FL where he
initiated and completed a renovation of a Clubhouse Fitness
Facility, instructed classes for weight lifting safety and
introduced a Gym Committee Program. After attending many physical
therapies, chiropractic and other health professional seminars,
Eddie has seen the significance of identifying special populations
and caring for each person as a unique individual. He knows that
correct form and technique using gradual progression; getting the
proper nutrition and maintaining a positive mental attitude are keys
to reaching your fitness goals.
Sherman
Sherman was born and raised in Louisiana,
where he attended McNeese State University on a football
scholarship. Sherman holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting and is
presently in the process of completing his MBA in Sports Management.
Sherman's love for fitness began at the early age of 11, when he
realized his love for sports. Several years and personal training
certifications later, he has built a clientele base in Jacksonville
that includes one of the largest law firms in Northeast Florida. He
has trained at the World Gym in Mandarin as well as a Personal
Training Studio, also located in the Mandarin area. Sherman has
worked with collegiate and professional athletes, and has coached
football & basketball in Duval County Public Schools, working with
young athletes wishing to pursue their dream in sports. He has also
assisted elderly and obese individuals in accomplishing their dreams
and goals they never imagined possible. Sherman's love for fitness
is demonstrated through his care for his client's and his passion
for assuring that they achieve their goals. He strongly believes
that as a Personal Trainer, you are your best advertisement and
practices what he preaches.
Lee Ann
Lee
Ann has degrees in Physical & Elementary Education and Exercise
Science. Her 25 years of professional experience include P.E. &
Classroom Teacher, Personal Trainer for all populations, Group
Fitness Instructor/Director, PERSONAL FITNESS Textbook Author, &
Syndicated Fitness Columnist. Lee Ann is certified with AFAR as a
Personal Fitness Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Lee Ann has
taken workshops in Body Composition & Weight Management, Nutrition &
Eating Disorders, Exercise & Obesity, Senior & Kid's Fitness, Stress
Management, and Prenatal Fitness. She is a certified Post
Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist. Lee Ann emphasizes a proactive &
disease prevention approach to health & fitness. She encourages
others to spend time performing exercises that preserve & enhance
strength, balance, flexibility, as well as cardiovascular exercise
for disease prevention & a healthy heart. Lee Ann enjoys cycling,
traveling, in-line skating, open water diving, mentoring to others,
and spending time with her daughter.
