Meet Your Trainers.
Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain strength, or free yourself from physical limitations, our experienced team of Personal Trainers can help you stay motivated and reach your fitness goals in a fun and safe environment.
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Carolyn K.
Carolyn was raised in Chico and was competitive in various sports: gymnastics, track, volleyball, and obstacle course racing.
Experience/Certifications:
B.A. Kinesiology, CSU-Chico, 2017
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, 2017
ISSA Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist, 2019
Special Interests:
Strength and Conditioning, Functional Fitness, Nutrition, Youth Fitness
Programs Offered:
Personal Training,
Fit 4 Life
Small Group Training
NXT Level Classes -
Jean D.
As a mature trainer, Jean has a clear understanding of what older adults are going through physically, mentally, and socially. She loves helping clients gain strength, improve balance, and feel good about themselves.
Experience/Certifications:
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, 2001
B.S. Biology, SJSU, 1971
Special Interests:
Senior Activity Instruction with emphasis on: Resistance Training, Balance & Mobility, Aerobic Endurance, Flexibility
Programs Offered:
Personal Training
Sit-N-Be Fit Group Exercise Class
Strength Training for Older Adults -
Sophia W.
Sophia was raised in Chico and was competitive in many sports growing up like soccer, karate, cross country, track, CrossFit, boxing, and cycling. She has always been passionate about health and wellness and loves getting to work with people to help them improve their lives through fitness. As a mom of a toddler, she understands the demands of motherhood and the importance of physical and mental health. Sophia spends her free time outside with her family and friends, cycling, playing disc golf, working as an event coordinator for her church, and writing/playing music.
Experience:
B.S. Business Administration Management CSU Chico 2020
M.S. Business Management and Leadership WGU 2022
NASM Certified Personal Trainer 2023
NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (in progress)Special Interests:
Strength and Conditioning
Balance and Mobility
Functional Fitness
Nutrition
Pre/Post Natal TherapyPrograms Offered:
Personal Training
Group Training
Group Exercises Classes
Fit-4-Life -
Amy D.
Amy Drew has been AFAA Certified Personal Trainer since 2005. She also hold multiple certifications in TRX, Schwinn and Kaiser Cycle, Kettlebell Amped, PHI mat and props Pilates, Balanced Body reformer Pilates. Currently working on ACE health and wellness coaching certification.
Experience/Certifications:
Personal Training,
Fit 4 Life
Pilates Reformer Training
Mat Pilates -
Kristen F.
Kristen has been a group exercise instructor since 1995 and a certified Personal Trainer since 1999. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology. In 2015 she became the Group Exercise/ Spinning Director. She teaches Pump, Zumba, Stretch & Recover Gentle Yoga, Spinning, Aquatics, and senior classes. In addition to group fitness, Kristen also works as a Personal Trainer at Chico Sports Club, where she specializes in exercise and aging.
Experience/Certifications:
M.A. Kinesiology, CSU- Chico 2005B.S Exercise Physiology, SJSU, 1999AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, 1999AFAA Certified Group Exercise, 1995200-hour RYT yoga certificateSpecial Interests:
Exercise & AgingNutrition & Weight ManagementPre and Post-natal FitnessRehabilitationPrograms Offered:
SpinningZumba -
Melinda B.
Description goes Melinda has been an instructor in the Kinesiology Department at Butte College for the past 22 years. She currently teaches Jazz Dance, Gentle Yoga, Yoga I and Pilates for Butte College. She has choreographed the musicals for Butte College for over 20 years and has been teaching dance in the community for the past 26 years. She currently teaches jazz dance, musical theatre, tap and ballet for a local studio in Chico. She has a BA from CSU-Chico in Theater Arts and is a certified personal trainer through AFAA. Melinda has been teaching Classic Sculpt, Pump Express and Sit-n- Be Fit at Chico Sports Club for almost 2 years.
Experience/Certifications:
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer 2022
B.A. Theater Arts, CSU-Chico 1997
Special Interests:
Strength and Conditioning, Dance, Senior Fitness, Youth Fitness, Balancing Mind and Body Health
Programs Offered:
Personal Training
Classic Sculpt Group Exercise Class
Pump Express Group Exercise Class
Sit-N-Be Fit Group Exercise Class -
Sarah S.
Sarah was born and raised in Chico, California. She had been an athlete her whole life and played collegiate softball during her undergraduate years. Sarah graduated in 2021 from Cal Poly Humboldt with her B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science and Health Promotion providing her with in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition for sport and exercise, as well as exercise prescription. She is driven to motivate clients to not only progress their Pilates practice at their own pace but improve their self confidence by encouraging them to see their individual potential.
Experience/Certifications:
B.S. Kinesiology Exercise Science and Health Promotion Cal Poly Humboldt 2021
Club Pilates Comprehensive Pilates Certification 2023
Why Should I Hire A Personal Trainer?
Personal training is awesome if you're - New to the gym, Experienced, but aren't seeing the results you're desiring, If you want to lose body fat, If you're finding it hard to stick to a gym regimen, If you're bored with your current regimen, Or if you want to train for a special event!
How Does This Program Work?
You will first meet with a trainer for a fitness consultation to assess where you are NOW and where you want to BE. Then, during three 60-minute sessions, you will be in the gym working towards your goals with a personal trainer by your side. This promotion is valid for NEW members only!
What Does a One On One Consist Of?
You will be matched with an experienced Personal Trainer who will assess your abilities and review your goals. During this one-on-one meeting the trainer will get to know more about you and make appropriate recommendations for training options that will pave the way for your path to success.
How Do You Hire These Trainers?
Chico Sports Club’s trainers are carefully selected based on their knowledge and commitment to fitness and health. All of our trainers are certified by a nationally accredited organization and the majority hold degrees in Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology. Learn about each of our trainers to find your perfect workout companion.