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Kim Heck

Certified Personal Trainer

Focus Areas

  • Functional Training for Balance & Strength
  • Novice & Deconditioned Exercisers
  • Sports Specific Training (Marathon, Triathlon,etc.)
  • Change of Body Composition, Weight Loss & Toning
  • Core Development

Certifications

  • American College on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Kettlebell Concepts Approved Instructor
  • CPR/AED American Heart Association

Philosophy

My philosophy as a personal trainer is that we all must find the right balance. This means balance with muscular strength, physical endurance, nutrition, flexibility & rest. All of my clients come to me with different goals and different needs. It is my job to get all of these components back in balance, with the appropriate intensity in each category to achieve the goals set for each person.

I have worked with a large variety of clientele. This includes beginners with very little or no background in fitness to designing intense workouts for the advanced athlete who needs special training for athletic events. I enjoy working with all levels of fitness and skill.

You can contact Kim at kheck@centralpennfitnesscenter.com.

 

Travis Willow

Personal Trainer

Focus Areas

  • Pre/Post Rehabilitation Exercise
  • Strength Training
  • Cardiovascular Training
  • Cross Training
  • Weight Loss & Tone
  • Fit-Start Programs for Beginners
  • Balance, Stability and Core Training
  • Sport-Specific Training
  • Injury/Pathology Specific Training

Degrees/Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences & Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Nationally Certified Therapeutic & Sports Massage Therapist
  • ACSM Clinical Personal Training Certification (In Progress)
  • AED/CPR Certified, American Heart Association
  • Previous Instructor of Anatomy, Physiology, & Exercise Science

Philosophy

Exercise is listed as either a preventive measure or a cure for almost every known pathology. In my experiences, people have a false impression of exercise. Exercise does not need to be something you dread or even something you tolerate, but rather it should be something you enjoy, and with the right teacher, it will be! You probably do not know how you got where you're at, but I can help you get where you're going. Call Today for a Healthier Tomorrow!

You can contact Travis at twillow@centralpennfitnesscenter.com.

 

Josh Albert

Certified Personal Trainer

Focus Areas

  • Fit-Start programs for beginners
  • Training both inexperienced/experienced clients
  • Flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular training
  • Cross-training & interval style workouts
  • Changes in body composition

Certifications

  • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR/AED/FIRST AID – American Heart Association
  • Currently working toward a degree in Exercise Physiology

Philosophy

Prescribing exercise and physical activity is not a one size fits all approach. Understanding that everyone is different and matching the appropriate exercise prescription is a very important element in personal training; hence the word “personal”.  I believe that the program prescribed should be fun, educational, and challenging. Taking this journey together with someone that is knowledgeable, understanding, and motivating can be a great way to reach your fitness goals, whatever they may be.