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Justin Stasny   
Manager/Personal Trainer
 
B.S. Kinesiology-Indiana University
American College of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine-Performance Enhancement Specialist
CPR and First Aid Certified
 
"From my educational background and with over 14 years of personal experience, I have gained an understanding of the mechanics of the human body, its' movement, and how the body's physiological systems are integrated in the performance of exercise, work, sports performance, and overall well being.
 
I am a firm believer that if you put in the hard work, you will achieve whatever it is that you want.  Building a better body is just the first step into building the foundation of a better life." 
  
 
Ken Battinus
Personal Trainer
 
National Academy of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer
National Exercise and Sports Training Association-Certified Personal Trainer
 
Ken spent his youth in Vernon Hills, Illinois and participated in a variety of team and individual sports since the age of 8.  After graduating from Libertyville High School he enlisted into the U.S. Army Airborne division as a Parachute Rigger.
 
He received the Physical Fitness Badge of Excellence in basic training and subsequently was elected as company physical fitness coordinator for the 600th and 612th Quatermaster companies.
 
As a sargeant, Ken represented the Army in basketball and golf.  After attending  Master Fitness training school, he trained various groups of soldiers to compete in 60 mile adventure races, proficiency competitions, and Army 10 miler events.
 
Following his honorable discharge rom the service, Ken studied boxing and Wing Chun Kung Fu in Fayetteville, North Carolina under instructors who provide consultation to the F.B.I. and Special Forces.
 
Upon returning to Evanston, Illinois Ken earned two associate degrees in science and engineering from Oakton Community College and was president of the Engineering and Physics club.  He is currently pursuing a bachelors of science in Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago (focus on human movement and ergonomics).
 
His background in personal training began at Xsport Fitness where he accumulated over 5000 personal training hours in four years.  Ken left the corporate industry in August of 2007 and has been operating as an independent contractor in Chicago and the North West Suburbs.  Ken holds certifications by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and National Exercise and Sports Training Association and Expert Rating.
 
Ken has experience working with post physical therapy patients, (hip & knee replacement, skeletal and muscular injuries, bypass surgery, cancer recovery) obesity, special populations, and athletes ( figure skating, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, golf, triathlon, boxing, martial arts, skydiving, cheerleading, strong man, and track & field).
 
Ken currently competes in ironman triathlons and golden glove boxing.
 
 
Tom Boba
Personal Trainer
 

M.S. Physical Education

National Exercise and Sports Training Association-Certified Personal Trainer

 

I’m an individual who likes difficult challenges and tough competition, but what I like most is to win! I share my passion, energy, skills, and knowledge with all my clients and I’m ready to make a commitment, sacrifice, and give my all to help you reach your goals. There are many routes to success but, I know the shortest ones! I utilize various methods, forms, and styles of training, as well as a wide assortment of training equipment. I help my clients achieve their training goals quickly while having a great time doing it.

Regardless of your fitness level, training always involves dedication, effort, sore muscles, and overcoming weaknesses because these are the things necessary to initiate adaptive changes. Whether you want to improve your overall fitness level, change your physical appearance, recondition, or simply practice a healthier lifestyle, my training system can help you quickly attain your goals as I guide you through the step by step process.

It is easy to work out, sweat gallons, and burn thousands of calories, people do it all the time. But what do you do when your workouts do not help you achieve your desired results? There are many more important things than the number of pounds a person can lift and how much time you spend at the gym. For example, appropriate loads adjusted for each individual, relations between exercises, strength, flexibility, stamina, appropriate diet – these are just a few of the key components of my recommended training routine.

The conclusion- not necessarily hard training but appropriate training succeeds! This is the foundation of my training system and my personal philosophy. It is adapted to the needs, the capabilities, and the personality of each of my clients to maximize their training effectiveness and accelerate attainment of short and long term goals.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Armie Zabat
Personal Trainer
 
A.S. Physical Therapy
American Council on Exercise-Certified Personal Trainer
 
Hi Everyone! My name is Armie, and I'm the most passionate and motivating trainer you'll ever meet. I love what I do and it shows in my work and personal relationships with my client. I am certified by American Council on Exercise and I have an associates degree in applied science in Physical therapy. I have worked with different clients with different goals such as weight loss, strengthening, flexibility,and cardiovascular endurance. I have worked with clients who have orthopedic injuries such as knee, hip replacement, cartilage, ligament, and tendon repair. I've helped clients who have diabetes, high cholesterol, fibromayalgia, among other orthopedic and neurological problems. I believe exercise and eating healthy is the key to living longer and a stress-free life. Plus you look great and you keep the doctor bills at bay. So whether you want to look good, feel confident and better about yourself, or learn a refreshing new routine to jump start a less than active lifestyle, I'm the perfect trainer for you!