Beth Tennison(Personal Training Director)

Personal Training Experience: 5yrs/ 1st year at Core 

Education:

• BS in Exercise Science from University of Northern Iowa

Certifications:

• American College of Sports Medicine ACSM PT

Sports Experience:

• Dance

• Track

• Volleyball

• Competitive Cheerleading

• Basketball

• Swimteam

Interests:

• Beginner Exercisers

• Special Conditions

• Pregnant Women

• Female Athletes

• Movement for Children

“There is no better time than now” -unknown

Contact: ektennison@yahoo.com

Nina Ko

Personal Training Experience: 5yr / 5th at Core

Education:

• BA Health and Sport Studies – University of Iowa

Certifications:

• ACSM CPT – American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

Organizations:

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Alliance of Health

Interests:

• Women’s fitness

• Cardiovascular disease prevention

• Blood pressure management

• Diabetic blood sugar control

• Low back pain prevention

• Healthy weight

• Osteoporosis prevention

• Stress management

• Yoga

“Renew thyself completely each day; do it again, and again, and forever again.” – Henry David Thoreau

Contact: 319-621-6145 or nina@corefitness1.com

Skyler Zarndt

Personal Training Experience: 3 Year/ 3nd at Core

Education:

• BS in Athletic Training – University of Iowa

• MS in Exercise Science  – University of Iowa

Certifications:

• NATA Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)

• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Interests:

• Performance Enhancement

• Nutrition

• Functional Training

• Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

• Plyometrics

• Youth Athletic Development

• Advanced Strength Training

“Nothing will work unless you do” ~John Wooden

Contact: 217-433-5803 or skyler.zarndt@gmail.com

Drew Murphy

Personal Training Experience: 3yr / 3nd at Core

Education/Certifications:

• The National Personal Training Institute -Illinois

• Kettle Weights SCW Fitness Education Small Group Training

Athletic Experience:

• Basketball, Football

Interests:

• Atheletic Development

• Strength and Power Development

• Performance Enhancement

• High Intensity Workouts

• Youth training

• Sport specific training

• Life style improvement

• Weight loss and management

• Hypertrophy and strength training

““Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” -Edward Stanely “The person who knows how to laugh at himself will never cease to be amused.” -Shirley MacLaine

Contact: d.murphy33039@yahoo.com ph. 319-530-7706

Jake Villhauer – Personal Training Coordinator (Iowa City)

Personal Training Experience: 3yr/2nd at Core

Education:

• BA Recreation Management – Minor in Health and Sports Studies – University of Iowa

Certifications:

• ACSM CPT – American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

Organizations:

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Alliance of Health

Interests:

• Sport Specific Training

• Kettlebells

• Core Strength

• Speed and Athletic Development

• Enhancing overall quality of life

• Functional Strength Training

• Crossfit

• Nutritional Guidance

• Strength & Conditioning

• Injury Prevention

• Track & Field (shot put & discus)

• Youth Fitness

• Beginner and Advanced Level Fitness

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle

Contact: jake.villhauer@gmail.com

Chris DeBlois – Personal Training Coordinator (North Liberty)

Personal Training Experience: 4yrs/1st at Core

Education:

• BB.S. Kinesiology-University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Certifications:

• CSCS-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (In Progress)

Organizations:

• Society for Neuroscience

Interests:

• Training for fat loss

• Flexibility Programs

• Resistance Training Programs

• Cardiovascular Training Programs

• Nutrition Programs

• Plyometric Training

“Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.  hard work is the price we must pay for success.  I think we can accomplish anything if you are willing to pay the price” -Vince Lombardi

Contact: chrisdcorefitness@gmail.com

phone: 920-475-0903

Kristy Loomis

Personal Training Experience: 2yr/1st at Core

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science in Health in Fitness Through Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria Minnesota

Certifications:

• National Academy of Sports Medicine

Interests:

• Biking

• Yoga/Pilates

• Weight Lifting

• Horse Back Riding

• Swimming

“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.” -Plato

Contact: fitnesspt-loomis@hotmail.com

Rachel Koch

Personal Training Experience: 1yr/1st at Core

Education:

• BS Exercise Science, Minor in Coaching, University of Northern Iowa

Certifications:

• American Council on Exercise (ACE in progress)

Athletic Experience:

• Volleyball-3 year letter winner

• Basketball-3 year letter winner

• Intramurals & club volleyball in college

Interests:

• Sport specific training

• Weight Loss

• Strength & Conditioning

• Flexibility

• Beginner level fitness

• Nutritional Programs

• Core strength

“Strive for progress, not perfection.” -Unknown

Contact: rachelko15@hotmail.com

Jessica Danalewich

Personal Training Experience: 1yr/ 1st at Core

Education:

• BS Integrative Physiology – University of Iowa

Certifications:

• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT in progress)

Athletic Experience:

• Dance

Interests:

• Core Strength

• Plyometrics

• Beginner level fitness

• Weight management

• Nutrition

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from the indomitable will.” – Ghandi

Contact: jessica.danalewich@gmail.com

Eric Ransom

Personal Training Experience: 1yr/ 1st at Core

Education:

• AS Fire Science – Kirkwood Community College

• BS Exercise Science – American Military University (in Progress)

Certifications:

• National Academy of Sports Medicine – Personal Trainer

• National Academyh of Sports Medicine – Fitness Nutrition Specialist

• Certified Paramedic – University of Iowa

Athletic Experience:

• Collegiate Soccer

• Cross Country

• Club Soccer

Interests:

• Adventure Racing

• Yoga

• Flexibility and Balance Training

• Strength and Conditioning

• Nutrition and Weight Management

“We must become the change we want to see…” – Ghandi

“Nobody ever drowned in sweat!” – USMC

Contact: eranso@yahoo.com