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Personal Training

Get a jump start on your workout program with one of our Fitness Professionals! You can choose to sign up for FIP Personal Training, which includes,
an individual fitness assessment plus 5 hours of personal training time with a certified personal trainer. The Department of Recreation and Wellness also offers single session and package rates too! The personal training times are scheduled directly with your personal trainer.

All activities take place in the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness.

Please understand appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis within the scheduled time blocks.

Want to workout with a friend?  Check out our opportunities for Buddy Training!  Buddy training is for those of us who don’t want to work out with just a trainer. Bring a friend, family member or co-worker along who wants to achieve similar fitness goals! The two of you will share the hour time with one of our trainers!  A great way to get in shape with a good friend! Contact Seth Hickerson at 289-8581 for more info!
 

Click the following link to fill out a personal training application online.
PERSONAL TRAINING APPLICATION

Click the following link to see the Personal Training Guidelines Regarding a Free Session

Free Session Guidelines

 

Meet the Personal Trainers
 

Nadine Urwin

Certifications : Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise

Certified Personal Trainer, American College of Sports Medicine

YMCA Fitness Testing and Assessment Specialist

Older Adult Fitness, American Institute of Fitness Educators

Certified Nutrition Consultant, American Fitness Professionals and Associates

Background : Nadine has been a personal trainer since 2000.  If you are just starting a fitness program or looking to update your workout, Nadine can help you get to the next level.  She will guide you toward the healthy lifestyle you are looking for.

Nadine has specialized in assisting clients with special needs:  injury rehabilitation, diabetes, back pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, breast cancer recovery and pregnancy.  She can help you improve your cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle strength and endurance, gain flexibility or lose weight.  Nadine will help you meet your fitness goals.

Hobbies : Nadine has five children and enjoys running, working out, yoga and spending time with her family.

 

Ike Pethtel

Certifications:  IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer

                        IFPA Sports Nutrition Specialist

                        IFPA Post-Secondary Rehabilitation Specialist

Education: BA in Communications, West Virginia University; 1983

Background: 18 years professional sales experience in the information technology industry; 7 years as a personal trainer in the wellness industry; personal training is his second career. Aside from the University of Richmond, Ike also works as a personal trainer with the FitnessRx Wellness Studio and YMCA.  Areas of expertise include weight management and general health and fitness for adults. Having lost over 70 pounds himself, he has first hand knowledge about what it takes to be successful.

Hobbies:  Ike enjoys tennis, movies and traveling with his family.  In addition, he is a "certified" expert on how to "relax"!

 

Bill Gunter

Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

                       National Strength and Conditioning Association

Background: Bill has worked with individuals at all levels from advanced college varsity athletes to the busy business professional. Bill also works with the preadolescent athlete who is a strength training beginner. He can help you meet your strength and conditioning goals by designing and implementing a program for you based on his Certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Hobbies: Bill enjoys strength and conditioning training and has been an avid cyclist for the past 22 years.  
 

Jared Husch

 

 

 

 

 

Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, --- AAAI/ISMA

Jared Husch begins his personal training career with the University of Richmond as a student trainer. He became a personal trainer in March and is looking to begin working with clients. He enjoys living a healthy lifestyle, and has been lifting and staying active for the past 3 and half years. Jared is going to graduate with honors in Economics in May 2008 with a minor in Environmental Studies. He plans to stay in the Richmond area upon his graduation.

Hobbies: In his free time Jared likes to play sports, hang out with friends, workout with his girlfriend, and partakes in competitive and recreational competition. He is also a part-time model for the Recreation and Wellness Department and Richmond Alumni Magazine.

 

Lauri Collins

Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, ACE

                       Certified Pilates Personal Trainer and Instructor, STOTT Pilates

                       Certified Group Exercise and Step Instructor, AFAA

                       Certified Spin Instructor, MADD DOGG, Reebok, Lemond

                       Certified Kickbox Instructor, ISCA

                       Yoga Instructor, Yogafit

Background: Laurie has been a fitness professional for 11yrs.  She enjoys working with beginners to start them on  a path to a healthy lifestyle.  If you've taken a "break" from your workouts,  let Laurie re-introduce fitness into your life.  Laurie will give you a wide range of "user friendly" workouts that will improve your muscular strength, flexibility, core strength and stabalization,  and muscular and cardiovascular endurance.

Hobbies: Laurie has a husband and 3 children.  When she's not teaching various types of Group Exercise classes, Personal Training, or "running" her kids around,  she enjoys running, hiking, swimming, and reading.

 

Brian D. Murphy Jr.

Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, The National Strength and Conditioning Association

                       Certified in CPR, American Heart Association

Background: Brian has been a fitness trainer in Richmond since 2001.  Certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Brian brings the most recent exercise science expertise to the University of Richmond. Brian graduated from the University of Georgia with a background in Exercise Science and Nutritional Science.  Brian was a Fitness Specialist at the Richmond Athletic Club and is a personal trainer at the YMCA of Greater Richmond and Hermitage Country Club.  Brian enjoys working with a wide spectrum of cliental, tailoring exercise programs to suit their fitness goals.

Fred Bryant

Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, --- AAAI/ISMA

Fred Bryant began his personal training career in march of 2007. He has worked at Personal Training Institute in New York and is continuing his career with the University of Richmond as a student trainer. Fred has spent the last three years of his life devoted to a healthy lifestyle and fitness. Fred plans to graduate in May 2010 with a degree in business management.

Hobbies: In his free time Fred enjoys running, lifting weights, playing sports, spending time with friends. He is also involved in University of Richmond ROTC.