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Bernadette Sheaffer

Bernadette Sheaffer

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant; Certified Personal Trainer, NETA; Certified Les Mills Sprint Instructor, Certified Schwinn Cycle Instructor; SCW Aqua Fitness Instructor, CEC’s in Nutrition and Wellness Consulting, Running Anatomy, Kinesiology, RRCA Running Coach, Foam Rolling, Body Weight Training, Small Group Training and Total Body Conditioning.

Bernadette has been a certified personal trainer for over seven years and has trained well over 100 clients of varying backgrounds, abilities and goals. Recently, Bernadette’s desire to continue learning and growing led her to enhance her skill set by obtaining a second degree from Central Penn College and becoming a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Through her new role, she has been able to use her skills from personal training and teaching at the Rec to help patients in a local PT clinic; and conversely, her expanded knowledge and experience from the PT clinic has broadened her ability to provide excellent care and service to her personal training clients.

In addition to her extensive education, running has been a passion of Bernadette’s for years and she has finished many races, from 5Ks to marathons, and also several obstacle races. This training and experience has led to her development of a large repertoire of boot camp-style workouts for group training sessions. Bernadette’s passion for running and continual learning keeps her on the forefront of fitness and affords her the opportunity to offer workouts that are fresh, bold, and designed to keep you focused.

Whether your goal is strengthening, weight-loss, event training, endurance, balance, or recovery, Bernadette’s extensive experience and deep-rooted desire to help others will provide you with a program tailored to your needs.

Fitness Philosophy:
Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.

Kim Swinko

Kim Swinko

Certified personal trainer, National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)

Her interest in fitness began when she was a participant in a wellness program which incorporated nutrition and physical training. She developed a passion for wanting to pay this knowledge forward to help others feel good about themselves.

Kim’s experience includes nine years as a group fitness instructor with the Ephrata Recreation Center. She is certified with Les Mills as a Body Pump instructor and has been leading water classes for all ages.

When not training, Kim enjoys spending time at the shore boating, clamming and biking with family and friends.

Fitness Philosophy:
Your mind will give up before your body. Turn off your mind and power through.

Roberta McFarland

Roberta McFarland

ISSA Personal Trainer, Group Fitness “Insanity” certified 

Roberta’s main goal is to train with respect, encouragement and support. Sports were always a big part of her life growing up in the Cocalico area. All through high school and college, she was active in sports and became a competitive runner. Running 5Ks helps keep Roberta focused, strong and healthy. She always pushes herself to reach new goals each year so that she stays accountable and never gets bored with her workout plan.

Roberta has the same thoughts in mind when it comes to her clients. She focuses on each individual’s needs, realizing that everyone’s training and diet will be different. Together, you will work to find the best, most effective training so that you meet YOUR goals. She currently instructs group fitness classes and an Evening Boot Camp group personal training program at the Rec. When she isn’t training or working out herself, she’s taking care of her four children. Roberta is a trainer who understands how tough it is to find time to exercise, but with the right mindset, she knows her clients can achieve it all.

Fitness Philosophy:
I train with four factors: Set your mind to READY, stay positive, focus and find goals to achieve fitness and overall better health.

Travis Hess

Travis Hess

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Run for God Coach/Ambassador/5K Challenge Instructor

Hello, my name is Travis.  Fitness, especially running, has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.  I participated on my high school track team all 4 years (1988-1991), specializing in the 400m distance.  I didn’t run at all in my 20’s, mainly due to concentrating on my college studies, getting married and starting a family.  I was bit by the running bug again shortly after I turned 30.  I’ve been running ever since (17+ years).
I want to share my wealth of knowledge in exercise, health, nutrition and lifelong experiences with those who are willing to listen and want to become a stronger, faster and healthier version of themselves.

Memorable Moment:
I was lucky enough to run in the 2017 Boston Marathon.  Unfortunately, I was unable to finish due to severe dehydration at mile 20.  I would like to get back there someday and finish what I started.
When not running, I enjoy anything relating to weather, just being outside in nature, and reading a good book on fitness and/or faith.

Fitness Philosophy:
Being fit and eating healthy is not only good for you physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.  Sadly, the mental and spiritual components of health and wellness frequently get overlooked.
I’m here to help change that.

Favorite Fitness Quote:
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…”—Hebrews 12:1

 

Olga Sass

Olga Sass

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

 

 

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