Fitness & Education - Personal Training
What Does a Personal Trainer Offer?
Guidance. Our qualified staff of personal trainers are ready to guide you in the right direction for achieving your personal health and fitness goals.
Education. The personal trainers have formal education in areas related to health and fitness. They will translate the latest Exercise Scientific information into client based practical applications. This will enhance your fitness program experiences and provide you with information to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Motivation. When you need that extra push, our personal trainers will keep you motivated and excited about exercise so that you can achieve your fitness goals.
Flexible Schedules. Our personal training staff are all current students at Western. Their schedules are probably comparable to yours. They are available at various times during the day, and will work with you to schedule sessions at times that are convenient to you.
Meet Our Personal Trainers
Jason Dudley
I am a graduate student at Western Washington in the Exercise Science program. I have a passion for helping people achieve their goals in life, specifically in the area of health and fitness. I believe each person has specific needs and abilities and I really enjoy designing programs specific to each individual. I have experience as a strength and conditioning coach and personal training a variety of clients including the current Ms. Washington, professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters, professional soccer players, and several collegiate athletes. I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and CPR/First Aid certified.
Contact: dudleyj2@students.wwu.edu
Amara Fitzsimmons
I have been a personal trainer for the Student Recreation Center since January 2009. I have been a successful competitor as a triathlete for 3 years and I have a background in endurance, strength and conditioning, weight loss, and alternative methods to building strength. I have studied under one of the top personal trainers in Bellingham, Mike Locke, who is the director of fitness and sports performance at the Bellingham Athletic Club. My interests include dance (blues, lindy hop and argentine tango), martial arts, cooking (including alternative cooking methods), Spanish, and leadership/management. I am an ACE Personal Trainer and CPR/First Aid certified.
Contact: Fitzsia@students.wwu.edu
Kamila Fontanila
Kamila is graduating in Winter 2009 as a Kinesiology and Physical Education major, with special emphasis on movement studies. She has three years experience with group fitness instruction in Step Aerobics, Cardio Kickboxing, Spin, Powerflex, Ab Lab, and BAT. She also has one year experience with personal training for the Student Recreation Center and completed the Group Fitness Instructor Training course through WWU's PEHR department. Kamila will be starting her third year of instructing Beginning Group Fitness for the PEHR department this fall. Her interests include, but are not limited to: health and fitness, hiking, rollerblading, running, cooking, mountain biking (still a beginner!), tennis, Bikram Yoga, and spending time with family and friends.
Contact: fontank@students.wwu.edu
Tiphanie Raffegeau
I am currently a senior studying Kinesiology, with plans to continue to obtain my Master's. As an athlete, fitness has been my lifelong passion. I have been a personal trainer for over three and a half years, working most recently with the older adult population as well as those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors. I have a strong background in back health, chronic pain management, injury rehabilitation, postural corrective exercise, balance training, and stretching techniques. I am a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and First Aid/CPR certified.
Contact: raffegt@students.wwu.edu
Eric Spickler
My greatest fulfillment comes from helping people achieve their goals. I’ve worked with clients of all ages and ability levels over time and am convinced that correct technique and consistency are the keys to developing an effective exercise program. My special interests include injury rehabilitation, performance training, back pain, martial arts conditioning, core conditioning, and flexibility. I have been involved in coaching and training individuals and groups for over ten years and am a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA. I am a ACE Personal Trainer and CPR/First Aid certified.
Contact: eric@seattlefpt.com
Matt Sweeny
I have competed in various high school athletics (football, track, wrestling). I have experience working with various athletes on speed and agility training and have ten years of personal resistance training experience. I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in Exercise Science at WWU with the goal of becoming a strength and conditioning coach. I am an avid weightlifter and enjoy training using functional movements with a purpose in mind. I enjoy working with athletes as well as people looking to start a program for the first time. I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and CPR/First Aid certified.
Contact: sweenym0@yahoo.com
Brian Zuleger
I
have studied physical education, and teacher education program with minors in adapted physical education and secondary health education at UW-Madison. I
am currently studying in the health and fitness specialist program at WWU. Competed in basketball, cross country and track and field in high school. One year with the University of Wisconsin-Madison track and field program. National water skiing competitor. Specialize in functional training - cross-training for elite and recreational athletes. I like to focus on making people better all-around athletes. I have a lot of experience working with “first timers” and believe in trying new activities and challenging oneself.
Contact: zulegeb@cc.wwu.edu
Client Information
Please complete this paperwork prior to your consultation with one of our personal trainers.
Rates
Personal training is priced by the number of sessions you purchase at a time.
| Student Members | Non-Student Members | ||
| 1 Session | $20 | 1 Session | $30 |
| 3 Sessions | $60 | 3 Sessions | $90 |
| 6 Sessions | $108 | 6 Sessions | $150 |
| 10 Sessions | $150 | 10 Sessions | $200 |
With the purchase of three or more personal training sessions you will receive a free body composition test using our state-of-the-art Bod Pod machine.
If you have any questions about our personal training opportunities, please call Ron Arnold at (360) 650-4248.