Nationally Certified
Personal Trainers
Bob Vezeau
Certifications: National Strength and Conditioning Association- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Education: Bachelors Degree in Health and Fitness from Springfield College, Masters degree in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University
Special Interests: Athletic development-experienced collegiate strength and conditioning coach, High-level athlete strength and conditioning, Injury prevention
Billy Conklin
Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine- Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Western Michigan University
Special Interests: Weight management, general population, strength training and muscle building, holds pro card in natural bodybuilding
Laura Howe, ACSM-CPT
Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C)
Education: Bachelor's in Physical Education, GVSU
Specialties: Golf Training, 50+ fitness, Pain reduction, Running, Weight management, Pre and post natal exercise
Garrett McLaughlin, NSCA-CSCS
Certifications: National Strength and Conditioning Association–Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA, ATC), Certified Active Release Techniques provider
Education: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Quinnipiac University, Master’s degree in Physical Education: Sport and Fitness from Florida International University
Special Interests: Injury prevention, Sports performance training, Functional training, Post-rehab exercise
Tom Kilbourn, ACE-CPT
Certifications: American Council on Exercise-Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT)
Education: Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University
Special Interests: Functional aging; 55+ fitness; outdoor sports
Brian Ladkrood, ACE-CPT
Certifications: American Council on Exercise–Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT)
Special Interests: Special populations; post-rehab exercise; weight loss and weight management
Steve Lewis, NSCA-CSCS
Certifications: National Strength and Conditioning Association–Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); HKC Kettlebell; USA Weightlifting Level 1 (club coach) and Level 2 (senior coach); Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Education: Master's degree in physical education (emphasis in Exercise Science) from Western Michigan University; Bachelor's degree in human performance and sports studies (emphasis in Kinesiology) from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Special Interests: Sports performance training; mobility training; functional training
Group Exercise: Kettlebell
Lynn Madsen, ACE-CPT
Certifications: American Council on Exercise–Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT); ACE–Weight Management Specialist
Education: Bachelor's degree in food science and human nutrition from Michigan State University
Special Interests: Strength training; 40+ fitness; weight management
Sarah Onderlinde, NSCA-CSCS
Certifications: National Strength and Conditioning Association–Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Education: Bachelor's degree in exercise science from Calvin College
Special Interests: General population; mobility training; prenatal and postnatal exercise; running
Laura Vaughn, NASM-CPT
Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine-Personal Trainer (NASM)
Education: Bachelor's degree in business management from Western Michigan University
Special Interests: General population, HIIT, weight management, functional training
Group Exercise: Les Mills BodyAttack, Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills SPRINT, Core
Patti Walantyn, ACE-CPT
Certifications: American Council on Exercise–Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT); ACE-Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Education: Bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from Everglades University
Special Interests: Flexibility training; functional training; HIIT; prenatal and postnatal exercise; TRX; working with ages 50+
Barb Welke, NASM-CPT
Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT); Les Mills BodyAttack; Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills Grit
Education: Bachelor's degree in education from University of South Florida
Special Interests: General population; HIIT; weight loss and weight management; outdoor adventure races; running
Group Exercise: Les Mills BodyAttack; Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills Grit