Welcome to a brand new, never before seen, 2017! Did you set some goals for yourself in the New Year? Most likely they include losing weight, or getting stronger, or simply improving your overall health and wellbeing. Regardless of your goals, a personal trainer can provide highly individualized instruction, with a heaping helping of motivation.

It's Trainer Tip Thursday! Ocotillo Village Personal Trainer  Luis  recommends  active recovery between  heavy lower body reps with weights. Why? Blood can pool in your legs when you sit between reps, making  future reps  even more difficult to achieve. Stay standing and stay active!

We're bringing you tips from our Village Personal Trainers each Thursday - check out what Gainey Village Personal Trainer Sue Zollner has to say about missing a workout over the holidays: 

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It's Trainer Tuesday! Gainey Village Trainer Christopher Morrin has been a personal trainer at the Gainey Village for 9 years teaching Kinesis and many specializing in complete body toning. Practicing what he preaches, Christopher has trained hard in the club to broaden his fitness lifestyle outside of the Village. In the last year, Christopher has competed in multiple triathlons, completed a Tough Mudder race, and most recently ran his first full marathon in January! See how he can help you reach your fitness goals on our YouTube channel:

Shanae Lee

Shanae has a bachelor's of science degree from University of Utah and has been a personal trainer for 5 years. She has been helping people effectively achieve their fitness goals whether one-on-one or by doing group training. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and fitness levels. Shanae's specialties are weight loss, prenatal and postnatal athletic conditioning, functional training and cardio coaching. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, biking and playing outside with her two girls.

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Dan Hejl

Dan earned a degree from the University of Minnesota in kinesiology. He has been a personal trainer for 10 years and enjoys working with all ages and experience levels. Sports specific training is his real passion!

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Paige Warren

Paige owned a personal training studio located in Scottsdale for 6 years. She specializes in working with people who experience pain due to muscular imbalances and posture problems. She is excellent with people who are new or returning to an individual exercise program. She offers every clients hands-on flexibility training which gives the client time to relax and relieve stress. Paige enjoys watching baseball, bike riding and walking her dog. She loves to dance west coast swing and competes locally at the Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club.

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