Staff

Professional Credentials

• A.S. General Science – Northern Virginia Community College
• Certified Personal Trainer – American Council on Exercise
• Expert Cycling Coach – USA Cycling
• www.SynergyFitnessTraining.com

Training Experience

I have been working in recreation and fitness since 1990. I began my career as a swimming and water exercise instructor and then worked as a personal trainer at various health clubs. I have worked with a broad range of clients. I have guided many clients through lifestyle changes and successful weight loss. I have assisted many seniors who have build strength, fitness and balance beyond their expectations. I have helped develop and prepare youth athletes for sports. Since 1999 I have focused on sports specific training and coaching competitive cyclists. I have worked with beginning cyclists just learning to pedal, as well as master and elite athletes competing for national championships. I have also coached sprint distance to Ironman triathletes as well as ultra-distance cyclists competing in the Race Across America.

Personal Fitness Background

I have been competing locally and nationally as a bicycle racer since 1993. I competed as a swimmer for 13 years and occasionally I compete in triathlons. I have been actively involved in many other organized sports (baseball, basketball, football, tennis, soccer, tae kwon do) throughout my life. Outdoor activity has always been a part of my life and I enjoy enjoying camping, hiking, skiing, and other recreational activity whenever I can.

Training Philosophy

I believe that human potential is unimaginable. We should strive for optimum health and longevity through habitual lifestyle choices, such as regular exercise and quality nutrition.

Specialties

Cycling – Road, Mountain, Triathlon
General Fitness – Weight Loss, Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, Balance

Professional Credentials

• University of Virginia – Bachelor of Arts
• National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer
• American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer
• NSPA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• TRX Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Certified
• TRX Suspension & Rip Trainer Certified

Training Experience

I have been a full-time personal trainer for over ten years and I have dedicated my life to improving the health and well-being of my clients. Each person I have worked with has their own unique history with varying needs of which I endeavor to meet without judgment or criticism. Despite disparate backgrounds my clients are all bound by a few key attributes: the desire to succeed, the willingness to work beyond their comfort zone, and the faith instilled in me to help them realize their goals.

Personal Fitness Background

Working out to me is a way to maximize my health and subsequently my enjoyment of life and aging. I currently rely on strength training, multi-energy system depletion (Cross Fit), PNF stretching, High Intensity Interval Training, myofascial re
lease and yoga as well as a balanced and realistic nutritional approach to be as versatile, balanced, and mobile as possible.

Training Philosophy

My workouts can be condensed down to an emphasis on proper form, an efficient and logical progression of exercises given the restraint of time, and a constant manipulation of stimuli to prevent boredom and stagnation.

The current accepted statistic is that 85% of all chronic disease is based on activity and diet. Exercise is medicine.

Specialties

Attention, efficiency, empathy, results.

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Professional Credentials

• AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• SCHWINN Certified Cycle and MPower Instructor
• PN1 Precision Nutrition Certified
• Certified TRX, ViPR and PowerPlate Instructor

Training Experience

Noelle has been teaching group fitness classes in the Northern Virginia area at clubs including Golds, Sport & Health and Equinox for 20 years. She continues to teach a wide variety of formats including cycle, athletic conditioning and aqua-fitness. She has presented at the Health and Fitness Expo in Washington, DC and guest teaches physical education at a number of area schools. She was a Tier 1 trainer at Equinox Fitness, specializing in functional fitness.

Personal Fitness Background

As a busy attorney running her own law firm, exercise provided an enjoyable and important outlet for the stressful and sedentary nature of her work. After beginning a family and putting her law career on hold, she began to focus on functional training and wellness coaching to maximize her clients and her own performance in everyday life. She continues to embrace a holistic approach to fitness and health, incorporating everything from sleep training to essential oils to enhance health and happiness.

Specialties

Functional Training, Cardiovascular Fitness, Explosive Performance Training, Nutrition and Wellness Coaching.

Professional Credentials

• MS in Exercise Science, George Washington University
• AS in Physical Therapy, St Philip’s College / US Navy
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Training Experience

Personal Trainer for over 15 years (group and individual training)
Clinical Exercise Physiologist for 12 years in hospital-based Cardiac Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Technician for 4 years United States Navy

Personal Fitness Background

I’ve been an active athlete in multiple sports over my lifetime. Currently I’m active in hiking, biking and adventure travel

Training Philosophy

Anyone can improve fitness and well-being at any age, and with it comes better quality of life

Specialties

Cardiac/physical rehabilitation
Functional Training
Interval Training
Balance & posture
Foam rolling & tissue quality

Professional Credentials

• BA., Physical Therapy, Universidad Nacional de Columbia Bogota, Columbia – 1998
• Certified Personal Trainer (NVCC) Personal Training Career Studies Certificate
• Certified Kinesiotaping Instructor (CKTI)
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (MLDT)
• American Red Cross Certified (CPR)

Training Experience

My initial interest in fitness started through work with individuals recovering from injuries. I am a certified Physical Therapist from Columbia with over 18 years of experience. I’ve run a Therapy practice in Columbia as well as Switzerland and recently after moving to the United States have become very interested in the fitness field.

After receiving my Personal Training Certificate from Northern Virginia Community College I decided to take my experience into the health and fitness industry to help individuals with a variety of goals. The PT program gave me the valuable knowledge and hands on experience needed to broaden my ability to assist a wider range of clients in their pursuit of greater health and fitness.

Personal Fitness Background

Growing up, I enjoyed playing sports and being active.

I refocused my energies towards pursuing fitness and personal training as a career goal.

Training Philosophy

My training mission is to be a catalyst to whatever goal you aspire to. I believe in functional integrated fitness, meaning that what you learn here at Evolution can be applied to your lifestyle no matter the circumstances. My role is to provide clients the education, experience and confidence to achieve their personal fitness goals. Fitness knows no boundaries! There is nothing that can’t be accomplished without a little hard work and a good attitude!

Specialties

I have experience with diverse populations. I’ve spent most of my career working in the Physical Therapy field and with post rehab clients.
Most of all I enjoy working with anyone who has a positive attitude.