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While growing up in the Peoria area, I played a variety of sports, including volleyball, basketball, and even football. My love for fitness inspired me to pursue a career as a personal trainer, which led me to Concordia University Irvine in California, where I began my journey as a Kinesiology major. After a few years, I switched my major to Graphic Design, but I continued to take numerous courses in Exercise and Sports Science, such as Motor Development and Principles of Weight Training and Cross Training. Though my path to this career wasn’t exactly linear—and I’ve faced my share of challenges, including a shoulder labral tear—I’ve learned the value of perseverance, hard work, and gratitude. Today, it’s a dream come true to combine my passions for both fitness and art. My goal is to help and encourage you, wherever you are on your journey, to achieve your fitness and health goals.

Born and raised in Washington, IL where I was a three-sport athlete and found my love for competing. I played volleyball, basketball, and soccer in high school and then went on to play basketball at St. Ambrose University while getting my Master of Psychology with a minor in biology. After college, I moved to southern Missouri where I continued my education to receive my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy! I now work full time at OSF St. Francis hospital where I get to encourage and motivate others to achieve their goals, improve their quality of life, and gain back their independence after an illness. I hope to carry that encouragement into the RPM classes that I will be teaching once I become Les Mills certified so that others can reach their fitness goals - both physically, mentally, and emotionally!

Tommy spent the first 25+ years of his career in the Higher Education/University setting. After a health scare made him prioritize a focus on family, he turned to the fitness industry to pursue a career that he felt passionate about. Tommy is an outgoing person and loves working with a variety of clients on their path to being healthier. He is passionate about working with: · Those looking to improve their overall health · Adults approaching mid-life and realizing they need to refocus or prioritize their health · Children and youth looking to expand their fitness · Those who have been previously intimidated by the gym space Tommy sums up his approach to wellness and exercise with a philosophy from Girls Gone Strong, “Train because you love your body, not because you hate your body.”

I started my fitness journey in high school and really honed in on fitness while I played collegiate baseball. I played baseball at Knox College before transferring to RMU - Illinois. I played four years of college baseball and programmed my own workouts achieving the best physique of my life along the way. I was able to add close to 30lbs in the past 6 years while achieving single digit body fat percentages along the way. I am continuously learning new techniques, methods, and information to further advance my fitness knowledge as I learn more in the industry. My goal is to help guide individuals who need a plan for their goals in their own fitness journey. That is what drives me. I am a NASM certified personal trainer and have a specialization in Youth Exercise Training.

Teaching various fitness classes has been part of my life since 1979. I am certified in the following areas: -American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor -Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA) Personal Fitness Trainer -200 Hr. Yoga Alliance -200 Hr. Yogafit: YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide, Inc. Levels I, II, III, IV, V Yoga instructor, Senior Yoga, Kids Yoga, Yoga Props, Yoga dNidra, -Meditation -PiYo -Silver Sneakers – Classic, Cardio, and Senior Yoga, Fall Prevention -Pilates -Step -Kickboxing In June 2016 I retired from Carl Sandburg College as an Associate Professor in the Business Department. During retirement I am enjoying teaching additional Yoga and Pilates classes, playing pickle ball, hiking, biking, roller blading, and reading books other than text books. In addition to teaching Yoga classes, I currently teach computer workshops for Illinois Central College-Professional Development Institution.

I am a veteran of the United States Army, and have lived in Kansas, New York, Texas, and Illinois. Due to a knee injury, I never focused on physical fitness or nutrition. After losing 80pounds and seeing what gaining functional strength has done in my own life, I decided to become Personal Trainer. I am eager to show other women how to gain strength, lose weight, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. My focus is remembering that what was done to get there, is what must be done to stay there. I was certified as a Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in August 2021, and have been a group fitness instructor since 2016. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my two grandsons. See you on the turf!

I attended Abingdon-Avon high school. I then attended Carl Sandburg College for 2 years and got my associates. I transferred to Monmouth College and got my bachelors degree. At Monmouth College I was a Wellness Administration major. I played basketball at Carl Sandburg and played at Monmouth College as well. I first gained my interest in fitness my Freshman year of High School. I was a three sports athlete that did workouts for my sports. I started making workouts for myself by the end of high school. I love to find new ways to help people achieve their goals and maintain their wellness. Degree Wellness Administration Certifications NASM-Personal Trainer, CPR, Silver Sneakers

I have enjoyed and loved fitness all of my life, playing sports since I was a kid growing up in Bloomington, IL. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to do something in the health and fitness industry, but a health scare when I was in high school drove me towards helping people and becoming a personal trainer. I obtained my degree in Exercise Science and was a four year college athlete playing football at Monmouth College, winning two conference championships. I know that it is hard to complete something, but with hard work, you can achieve what you want. I recently became a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). With that, my goal is to help individuals achieve their fitness and health goals here at Anytime Fitness North Peoria.

My weight has fluctuated all my life. When I had my first baby, I had to go on bedrest and gained about 40 lbs. On bedrest, I couldn't do anything for almost 3 months. I wanted to get back to my previous fitness level and my ideal weight. I started going to the gym, and I tried group exercise classes. I realized that I loved them. I felt like I worked harder and got fitter quicker. Then I started meeting people in the classes and making friends. Feeling fit and good about myself and seeing friends at the gym made me want to keep going. I stuck with the classes even through a pregnancy with a second baby. A couple years later, another instructor (Andrea from Wednesday mornings) recommended that I start teaching. So I attended my first Les Mills training! I enjoy teaching and working out with others. I also enjoy having the confidence and ability to help others improve their fitness. See you at Saturday 8am Body Pump for an awesome workout!

I grew up as a competitive gymnast, and when my career came to an end due to an injury, I started going to the gym in order to maintain the level of fitness that gymnastics provided. As my love for strength training, cardio, and fitness grew, I made the decision to change my major from nursing in order to pursue a degree in kinesiology and recreation at Illinois State University. While working in the fitness industry for the past three years, I’ve focused on training through a combination of functional strength work, HIIT-style circuits, and athletic-style conditioning. I like to keep workouts efficient, challenging, and well-balanced, with an emphasis on proper form, consistency, and building long-term habits that translate into everyday life. I plan to use the knowledge I’ve gained in both the classroom and my experience at Anytime Fitness to help others find a fitness routine that supports a healthy lifestyle and makes the gym a habit they won’t want to break.

As someone who embraces a holistic approach to a healthy life, Susan is excited to be a member of the Anytime Fitness team. She is a certified yoga instructor with a professional background in the field of education. As a retired teacher, Susan relishes having the time to expand upon and share her interests which include personal development and encouraging others to follow their individual paths to fulfilling lives. In her down time, she loves spending quiet evenings at home with her sweet dog and grumpy cat, as well as going on wild travel adventures with her boyfriend Michael!

I'm Josh Lucas and I'm a personal trainer at anytime fitness. I'm certified through ACE. I enjoy sports, health, fitness and good food. I graduated from Dunlap high school in 2011. I've been an assistant coach at Dunlap for the last 10 years. In the past, I struggled with my weight and emotions. Once I joined a gym and started working out, I felt so much better about myself. That made me realize that this is what I want to do. I want to be a personal trainer.

My name is Colby McMillan, and I am originally from Florida. I recently relocated to Illinois to continue my education at Monmouth College, where I had the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level in football and earn several awards. During my time at Monmouth, I majored in Exercise Science and minored in Global Public Health Studies. In my free time, I enjoy staying active through fitness and exploring outdoor activities like fishing. I am passionate about exercise and its transformative power, as even a few minutes of physical activity can significantly improve overall well-being. Witnessing the joy and confidence people gain as they progress on their fitness journeys is incredibly rewarding.

My name is Daniel Smith and I am from California where I played football and was on swim team. I fell in love with football the most and started coaching after high school while attending Sacramento State University to get my Bachelors in Kinesiology majoring in Exercise Science. I helped coach football, basketball and track and train athletes to reach their goals. After I graduated I then became a teacher at a local high school and continued coaching sports as well as starting a strength and conditioning club for general students. I enjoyed helping students reach their personal goals and create life long habits. I would also train the general public as a personal trainer with 1 on 1 training for people to reach goals. I moved out to Illinois in the summer of 2023 to start a new adventure in life and I am looking forward to see what Illinois has to offer!