Meet the Fitness Trainers
Razor Sharp’s Professional Personal Trainers
Meet the trainers that take the guess work out of working out
Razor Sharp personal trainers are specialists with advanced education in exercise physiology and methods. That means that whatever your goals or special situations are, we have a trainer who is just right for you.
Nate Skop
Washington Avenue
A.A. Sports and Recreation Management, Tiffin University
NASM Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer
Speed, Agility, & Quickness Certified
Sports Based Cardiovascular Certified
Plyometrics Certified
Core and Balance Certified
Mental Toughness
NASM Specializations
Golf Fitness Specialist
Sports Performance Enhancement Specialist
Other
Primal Kettlebell Certified – Onnit
Interests: Core Strengthening, Weight Loss, Balance Training, Functional Exercise, Hypertrophy Training, Athletic Performance Training, Pain Management, Corporate Wellness Group Training
Athletic Background:
10+ years experience in strength and conditioning, hockey, soccer, and golf as either player or performance coach.
Philosophy: If you set your goals low and easily hit them, did you achieve as much as if you had set your goals high and barely missed? Life isn’t perfect, but when you challenge yourself in any aspect of fitness, you will change for the better!
Bennett Kothe
Washington Avenue
B.S. Exercise Science with an emphasis in strength & conditioning with sports nutrition, Carroll University
Nutrition Certified – NASM
Corrective Exercise Specialist – NASM
Interests/Specialties: Athletic Performance, Green Bay Packers, Strength Training, Dogs, Circuit Training
Experience:
Milwaukee Brewers Strength and Conditioning Intern
Assistant RB Coach Carroll University
Athletic Background:
1st Team All-Conference RB at Carroll University
State track runner at Wilmot Union High School
Philosophy: My role as a trainer is to inspire an active lifestyle to make everyone feel great physically and mentally. I strive to make activities fun and challenging for individuals of all fitness levels.
Lauren Gedemer
Washington Avenue / Erie Street
Undergraduate studies in Marine Science/Biology; Chemistry, University of Miami
Undergraduate studies in Anatomy and Physiology, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
Corrective Exercise Specialist – NASM
Senior Fitness Specialist – NASM
Certified Group Fitness Instructor – MOSSA
Interests/Specialties: Balance Training, General Fitness, Goal-Setting/Behavior Change, Group Training, High-Intensity Interval Training, Small Group Training, Strength & Conditioning, TRX Training, Weight Management
Philosophy: Training and exercise should be fun; if you don’t enjoy what you are doing, try something different. It’s important to switch fitness routines to keep them exciting
Courtney Perez
Erie Street
Interests/Specialties: Hypertrophy training, general fitness, Functional training, interior home painting, volunteering for animal rescue groups
Philosophy: Fitness is a lifestyle that isn’t obtained overnight. Don’t focus on the end goal. Take it one meal, one workout, one day at a time! Focus on your position right now, and win where you are!
Teresina Watson
Washington Avenue
B.S., Business Administration, Carthage College
M.S., Public Service Management, DePaul University
Certified Personal Trainer- NASM
Certified Nutrition Coach – NASM
Certified Group Fitness Instructor – MOSSA
Interests/Specialties: Body composition changes, Weight loss, Strength training
Philosophy: A smile and lots laughter should always be included in your fitness journey. If that’s missing, try looking for new inspiration or a goal to help spark the excitement and passion.
Kyle Knobloch
Washington Avenue
Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
Interests/Specialties: Corrective Exercise, Functional Training, General Fitness, Goal-Setting/Behavior Change, Nutrition, Sports Performance, Sport-Specific Training, Strength and Conditioning, Weight Management
Philosophy: You are given one body. It is important to understand proper nutrition, efficient training, and how both work synergistically to help your body function and perform optimally to achieve your goals
Krystal DeBaker
Washington Avenue / Erie Street
B.S. in Elementary Special Education, Carthage College
Certified Personal Trainer – ISSA
Certified Group Fitness Instructor – MOSSA
Interests/Specialties: General Fitness, Weight Loss, Balance Training, Endurance Sports Training
Philosophy: The human body is meant to be active. Exercise and proper nutrition can enhance every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. My job as a trainer is to guide you through that lifestyle change to reach your fitness and health goals.
Kristine Gilson
Washington Avenue
B.S. Health Promotion & Wellness Emphasis Health/ Wellness Coaching
B.A. Spanish
Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
Nutrition Certification – NESTA
Totally Coached LLC- Wellness Coach
Interests/Specialties: Injury Prevention, Ergonomics, Corrective Exercise, Group Exercise, Weight Loss, Sports Training/ Conditioning
Athletic Background:
United States Masters Swimming – Level 1 & 2 Coach
Philosophy: ‘Being well’ is more than fitness – it’s emotional, it’s a mindset, it’s life, and it’s messy. We could all use health and wellness guidance and I would be honored to guide and empower clients on their journey!
Justin Leach
Washington Avenue
B.S. Exercise Science, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
Corrective Exercise Specialist – NASM
Level 1 Golf Specialist – Titleist Performance Institute
Reflexive Performance Reset Level 1
Kettlebell Kings Living Fit Level 1 & 2 Kettlebell Certifications
Certified Manual Muscle Testing – NASM
Certified Behavioral Modification – NASM
Certified Group Fitness Instructor – MOSSA
Interests: Functional Movement Training, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention, Pain Management, Life Coaching, Metabolic Coaching, Athletic Training
Philosophy: I believe in attainable results driven from scientifically based exercise programming. My desire is to help individuals that may have functional deficits, require rehabilitation from injury, or desire injury prevention. I am also adamant to help those who have athletic, strength, flexibility, and weight loss goals. The way we move is very important. It’s not the exercise itself that is the answer, it’s how we move in the exercise that has the power to cause positive change in us. I am passionate about helping every client achieve their specific goals.
Annie Weeden
Washington Avenue
B.S. Psychological Science University of Vermont
Certified Personal Training – NASM
Nutrition certification – NASM
Interests/Specialties: Functional Training, Goal Setting and Behavior Change, Correctional Exercise, Nutrition
Athletic Background:
Show Jumping (entire life)
Skiing (Downhill – since 5)
Soccer (some collegiate & high school)
Track (high school)
Philosophy: Living a healthier lifestyle isn’t a, “one stop shop,” it’s a mental, emotional, and physical journey. It’s about putting in the time and patience when things get tough and being willing to accept and grow from failure.
Olivia Van Guyse
Washington Avenue
B.S. Kinesiology: Exercise and Movement Science University of Wisconsin-Madison
Personal Training Certification – NASM
Nutrition Certification – NASM
Interests/Specialties: Corrective Exercise, Functional Training, Circuit Training, Behavior Changes, Nutrition and Healthy Cooking, Core Strengthening , Yoga and Pilates, Weight Management
Experience:
Personal experience with 2 torn ACL’s and Menisci
Athletic Background:
Played competitive soccer for 14 years
Practiced Pilates and Yoga for 3 years – took Pilates courses in college
Philosophy: There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to health and fitness. The beauty is that this journey looks different for every unique individual. Rather than comparing yourself to others, identifying and striving toward your own sustainable goals will lead to a happier and healthier life – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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