Personal Training
Personal Training is available to all students and faculty at UCF. Sessions are 60 minutes long and the initial consultation is FREE. All of our trainers are certified by the following organizations: ACE, AFAA, NASM, NSCA, CSCS and ACSM.
RWC Personal Trainers can: DEFINE your fitness goals; TEACH you new exercises; INCREASE muscular strength, endurance and/or flexibility; PROVIDE functional training opportunities; MOTIVATE you to achieve your goals; EQUIP you with tools to support your healthy lifestyle.
To get started, fill out the online Personal Training Registration Form (below). A Personal Trainer will contact you to schedule a session.
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Personal Training Instructors
Brendan Bobek
Certifications:
ACE certified personal trainer
Education: Sports and Exercise Science major
Interests: Working out, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Football
Specialties: Gaining clean muscle through confusing the body, and trimming fat through high intensity circuit workouts
Philosophy: Few things truly worth having come easily, the rest is for hard work and dedication.
Bill Brown
Certifications:
NSCS-CPT
Education: Sports and Exercise Physiology
Interests: Exercise
Specialties: sport specific, circuit training, strength training, weightloss.
Philosophy: Reaching attainable goals and leading a healthy lifestyle through education and exercise.
Karla Candelaria
Certifications:
NASM-CPT
Education: Majoring in Biology with a minor in Fitness Training
Interests: weight lifting, Zumba, school, guitar/piano and having a good time!
Specialties: Toning, weight lifting, stabilization training, and circuit training
Philosophy: Building your body can be as gruesome mentally and emotionally as it is physically. My goal as a personal trainer is to help strengthen each of my clients from the inside out and to help them see how much potential they have. Gaining control of their lives is worth the fight, and I will be there every step of the way to encourage, motivate, and fight with them. I will help them gain the confidence to never doubt themselves and to never give up.
Kurby Charpentier
Certifications:
AFFA- Personal Training
Education: Pre-Clinical Allied Health
Interests: weight lifting, food, football, bodybuilding, anatomy and physiology
Specialties: Mass building, Weight loss, Toning, High Intensity/ Endurance Training
Philosophy: It is my goal as a trainer to always be there for you physically and mentally. Any task can be accomplished and any goal can be achieved. You just have to evaluate whether it is in your reach. It will be my job and duty to see to it that you reach it no matter how difficult
Jack Crumley
Certifications:
AFAA CPT, AFAA Group Exercise, Johnny G Spinning
Education: Majoring in Sports and Exercise Science specializing in Human Performance at UCF
Interests: Seeking innovative definitions of fitness and health, self-exploration and improvement, trying new foods, grocery shopping and finding new ways to work up a sweat!
Specialties: Cross training, functional workout techniques, proper biomechanics of exercise, weight loss (lost 70 lbs) and has knowledge in the foundations and roots of becoming healthy!
Philosophy: “Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now.”~Dennis Waitley. Lets. Get. FIT.
Nick Cupp
Certifications:
AFAA/ CPR/ First Aid
Education: Philosophy: Through motivation and leadership, I make sure to meet the fitness goals a person has set for themselves. Thanks, Dana
Interests: Working out, Playing indoor/outdoor sports
Specialties: Specialties: Muscle gaining, strength training, toning, circuit training, weight loss
Philosophy: Through motivation and leadership, I make sure to meet the fitness goals a person has set for themselves.
Mark Durant
Certifications:
ACE-CPT
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing
Interests: weight lifting, self improvement, basketbal and football
Specialties: Weight loss, Endurance training, Strength Training and Sport Specific
Philosophy: Fitness is a way of life and as a personal trainer I can provide my clients with the tools and knowledge to form a healthier lifestyle.
Sam Levi
Certifications:
AFAA Personal Training, American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
Education: Sports and Exercise Science
Interests: All forms of athletics. Currently competing for the UCF Men’s Rugby club, sports medicine and injury rehabilitation
Specialties: strength training, muscle toning, fat loss, athletic conditioning and body building
Philosophy: Utilize the most efficient and effective proven methods to safely achieve the desired fitness goals of the client and create an increase in overall fitness level as well as physical and mental health.
David Mayes
Certifications:
ISSA- CPT
Education: Majoring in Sports and Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology. I plan on furthering my education and obtaining my doctorate in physical therapy.
Interests: Anything sports or fitness related, learning to play different musical instruments, food, reading, writing and new ventures in life
Specialties: Sport specific training, toning, general fitness, strength training, weight- gain and weight-loss
Philosophy: I believe everyone can find something fun and active to do to benefit their well-being. Exercising should not be a chore, but something you come to enjoy. My philosophy is to do everything in life 100% and find a way to enjoy it. “Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow”. Let’s get to work!
Daniel Perez
Certifications:
ACE
Education: Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on criminal justice, and legal studies. Double minor in criminal justice and coaching. Planning to do a masters in sports and fitness or exercise physiology
Interests: working out, basketball (and other sports), Call of Duty, music and food
Specialties: Circuit training, High Intensity Training, Bodybuilding
Philosophy: Everyone has the potential to reach whatever goal(s) they set. The best way to do this is to set reasonable goals, that become more and more specific down the road. All that is required is the mentality to push yourself through the pain, to keep your diet in check, and have the willpower and desire to achieve these goals. Working out is all mental and patience is a necessity. Work hard and never give up is the best attitude to have and this is reflected through my training. If you have this attitude we can do great things and you will see the results that you want. I like to do circuit training with high intensity and short rests. I don't accept quitters! When it gets tough you just have to push yourself harder and break through it.
Amanda Rogers
Certifications:
AFAA-CPT and GE
Education: Exercise Science
Interests: fitness, nutrition, soccer, lacrosse, singing, dancing, piano, the beach, eating and cooking food, traveling to new places, learning, music, yoga and TEA!
Specialties: weight loss, strength training, toning, circuit training, etc. (creating fun and effective workouts based on my client’s fitness goals)
Philosophy: Fitness isn’t always about what’s seen on the outside, it’s also about how great you feel on the inside. I strongly believe we all possess an intrinsic motivation to workout and be healthy. It just needs to be tapped into. I know everyone is capable of finding their “FIT.” Exercise should never be seen as a chore but rather as time dedicated to helping yourself be and feel your BEST! Fitness is a lifestyle change, not a temporary fix. That’s why it’s important to always make it fun and enjoyable…perception is key!
Dana Santoro
Certifications:
AFAA CPT, AFAA Group Exercise, Johnny G Spinning
Education: Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Fitness Training
Interests: Fitness of any kind (swimming, spinning, group exercise, weight training), outdoors, animals, the beach, reading and trying new things
Specialties: endurance training, toning and weight loss – fun & effective ways to meet your goals
Philosophy: “We’re here to cultivate our passion, fulfill our dreams, and take this exquisite experience called life to its apex.” Push you to your limit & beyond what you believe capable.
Amanda Van Hook
Certifications:
NSCA-CPT
Education: Sports & Exercise Science specializing in Human Performance
Interests: fitness, soccer, the beach, traveling, cooking, learning new things and spontaneous adventures
Specialties: Helping you reach your fitness goals.
Philosophy: My theory is that we live one life, we have this one body; so, why not make it the best it can be? By learning and practicing good healthy habits, there is no reason why anyone can’t achieve their fitness goals... it is never too late to start. I will help motivate you along the way, teach you some new things and make sure you make it to your ultimate goal!
Samantha Walker
Certifications:
ACE-CPT
Education: Career diploma in completion of the Fitness and Nutrition course at Penn Foster; Majoring in Accounting
Interests: weight training, painting, drawing, reading and horse back riding
Specialties: Weight loss, Functional Fitness, Circuit training
Philosophy: Everyone has the capability to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. Some can achieve this on their own and some need a little push to get them going in the right direction. I'm here to provide that push, because once you learn how to properly exercise and nourish yourself and start seeing the results, you are not going to want to go back.
Ian Wiggins
Certifications:
ACE
Education: Sports and Exercise Science
Interests: lifting weights, running, surfing, football, dogs and motorcycles
Specialties: Athletes
Philosophy: I focus on making sure clients are performing exercises correctly and consider motivation to be the most important aspect of personal training.
