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Mission Statement

To provide clients with a safe and effective exercise program that results in a positive effect on health and wellness both physically and mentally.

To create an atmosphere that is motivational, inspirational, uninhibited, and non-judgmental.

To assist in the success and maintenance of the client's fitness goals.

 

 

Find the Commitment


Personal trainers are 100% committed to helping you reach your fitness goals. Working with a trainer is motivational, inspirational, and time efficient.

You will receive a program that has been specialized to suit your fitness level including activities that you enjoy.

Our trainers have the background knowledge that is essential in designing a program that will get results. All they need is a commitment from you.

Sign up today and experience an environment that is committed to help you get the results you want.

****Results vary according to each individual and is dependent on personal application, realistic goals and a commitment to the program

 

 

Training Packages

Personal Trainer - Multiple Session Packages

prices effective July 1, 2007

Personal Trainer

Students

Fac/Staff

Public

3 Sessions

$105

$114

$121

5 Sessions

$132

$149

$165

10 Sessions

$231

$303

$330

 

Elite Trainer

Students

Fac/Staff

Public

3 Sessions

$112

$122

$129

5 Sessions

$149

$165

$182

10 Sessions

$264

$336

$363

 

Master Trainer

Students

Fac/Staff

Public

3 Sessions

$122

$132

$139

5 Sessions

$165

$182

$193

10 Sessions

$297

$363

$385

  • 1st session is 1 hour and 15 minutes and includes a fitness assessment and consultation
  • All other sessions are one hour and are designed specifically to meet your interests and needs
  • Sessions must take place at a U of I Recreational Services Facility (Fitness Loft, Fitness East, Fitness West or Weight Room in the Recreation Building)
  • Sessions must be used within a reasonable period of time:
    - 3 sessions within 6 weeks
    - 5 sessions within 8 weeks
    - 10 sessions within 13 weeks
  • All clients must have a current Fitness Pass or Ultimate Pass or will be required to use a punch card or pay a $6 walk-in per session

 

 

About the Trainers

Personal Trainer

  • Possesses national level certification
  • Pursuing advanced education in areas such as, but not limited to: 1)functional anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, 2)dietetics, 3)health promotion, 4)exercise science

Elite Trainer

  • Demonstrates competence in all personal trainer requirements
  • Possesses national level personal training/fitness specialist certification that consisted of a closed book exam and/or practical exam. Qualified certifications include ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA. Other certifications will be up to the discretion of the fitness director or minimum of 2 years experience as a certified personal trainer.
  • Possesses bachelor's degree in areas such as, but not limited to: 1)functional anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, 2)dietetics, 3)health promotion, 4)exercise science
  • Pursuing advanced education (masters degree) in areas such as, but not limited to: 1)functional anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, 2)dietetics, 3)health promotion, 4)exercise science

Master Trainer

  • Demonstrates competence in all elite trainer requirements
  • Possesses master's degree in areas such as, but not limited to: 1)functional anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, 2)dietetics, 3)health promotion, 4)exercise science or minimum of 5 years experience as a certified personal trainer.

 

 

Paperwork

 

Word Documents
PDF's

 

 

How Do I Get Started?


Complete Physical Activity Questionnaire and Health History Questionnaire and mail or email them to:

Angela Charsha
Assistant Director - Personal Training & Fitness East
E216 Field House
Iowa City, IA 52242

angela-charsha@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-335-3548

 


 

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