CERTIFIED TRAINERS

Check out our Personal Trainer bio’s below and choose a trainer that fits your goals. Email that trainer directly to schedule a consultation and you’ll be on your way to ultimate fitness!

Brittany Berg
Hello, my name is Brittany Berg and I from Marysville, Washington. I am a junior at Central and I am currently majoring in public health with a minor in nutrition. My favorite quote comes from my mom and pertains to my everyday living. She always said “See it, believe it, achieve it.” This quote fits perfectly with my philosophy in fitness. If you can see your goal and believe you can accomplish it, then you can achieve that goal. Generally I like to look at the big picture when it comes to fitness; incorporating a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition, stress management, and, of course, exercise! I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer as well as a certified PilatesFit® instructor. Core training, weight loss and overall body toning are among my specialties, not to mention finding unique ways to make fitness enjoyable!
Contact Brittany at bergbri@cwu.edu

Cayla Trakel
I am Cayla Lynn Trakel and I am from Lacey, WA or considerably Sun Prairie, WI. I am a junior at Central Washington University, and plan to study Health Education and minor in Nutrition and Exercise Science. My favorite quote is, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" by Eleanor Roosevelt. I am certified in PilatesFit®, CPR, First Aid, and am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. I have always loved being an active member of the fitness world, whether it be at the Rec Center, or chasing my brothers around the park at home. Living a healthy lifestyle, and helping others achieve their own goals and levels of personal development and overall well being is why I am involved now as a personal trainer. I love meeting new people and sharing a passion for setting goals, reaching them and acquiring a new found self confidence through hard work and dedication. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, my expertise are open-ended and available for all levels of fitness and/ or specific personal development, whether it be in areas of weight loss or speed development.
Contact Cayla at trakelc@cwu.edu

Chris Whiteman
Hi, I’m Chris Whiteman and I’m from Oak Harbor, WA. I just transferred to CWU from WSU and I am majoring in Technology Education with a minor in Math- I really want to be a shop teacher! My favorite quote? “It’s another day in paradise”! I was a wrestler and played football in high school, and have been an avid weightlifter since I was in the 7th grade. As time has gone on, I have become more involved in weightlifting. A buddy of mine who was a trainer, now graduate, of WSU, was the one that really convinced me to get my ACE certification in personal training. Plus, I was tired of people who did not know anything about weightlifting try to tell me how to workout! To me, physical fitness is a way of life. I tell myself everyday that I cannot eat dinner until I finish my workout for that day. I specialize in weight training/body building/power lifting, as well as specific ISO lifts. I am also familiar with cross training for motocross/supercross riding, and any other generic dirtbike/motorcycle related training.
Contact Chris at whitemanc@cwu.edu

Michael Johnson
My name is Michael Johnson. I grew up in Sunnyside where I graduated from Sunnyside High School in 2004. Since then I have graduated from Yakima Valley Community College where I received my Associates degree in 2006. I am a senior here at Central Washington University and on pace to graduate this summer with a degree in Exercise Science. After graduation I plan to continue my education as a physical therapist assistant. I have been active in competitive sports since I can remember with baseball being my primary sport having played in high school, Y.V.C.C. and C.W.U. I have been interested and involved with strength training since my freshmen year in high school. My passion for physical fitness and nutrition has grown even more with my current education and career path. I believe that one can achieve a better outlook on life with the proper fitness routine and nutrition. I look forward it helping you achieve your desired goals. I am certified in CPR and First Aid.
Contact Michael at michael_c_johnson@hotmail.com

Jenny Hook
Hi, my name is Jennifer Hook and my home town is Kennewick, Washington. I am a junior transfer student and my major is Elementary Education and my minor is Early Childhood Education. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. My philosophy on exercise is simple... exercise is supposed to be FUN!!! Why in the world would someone do something they really do not find enjoyable? I believe that as a trainer it is my job to show my clients how to enjoy exercise. I also believe it is not my job work them so hard that they can barely walk the next day. What is the fun in working too hard one day, only to be miserable the next? My area of expertise would have to be weight loss, through nutrition, cardio and weight training… in that order. A quote I like: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." -Robert Frost
Contact Jenny at cappin_hook@hotmail.com

Spencer Hart
Hi, my name is Spencer Hart and I am from Edmonds, WA. I am currently a junior at Central Washington University, and I am majoring in Exercise Science. I am NCSF (National Council of Strength and Fitness) certified, Red Cross CPR certified and am currently working on my ACE certification and a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certification. I also worked at a gym in Edmonds, Mieko's Fitness, for just under two years as a trainer and have worked with many different types of clients. I have been competitively powerlifting for the past two years, winning all but one and setting two state records. I would have to say that the reason I got into the field of training would be simply because I like helping people reach their goals. It's never easy to reach a goal by yourself, wether it's losing weight, becoming stronger, faster, or even gaining weight (muscle). Even trainers workout with others because everyone always needs a spotter or someone to make sure even their form is correct. My favorite quote would have to be, "For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead to go up, achieve, to conquer." - Arnold Schwarzenegger. Well if you enjoy being pushed and would like some help achieving your goals give me an e-mail. Contact Spencer at harts@cwu.edu.

TRAINERS IN TRAINING
Abby Allen
Hello, I’m Abby Allen and I’m from Carnation, Washington. I am a senior Exercise Science major, minoring in Business. My favorite quote is “Do what you like, like what you do”- I basically live my life by this quote! My thought on fitness is that life is good if you are happy and healthy. I am willing and able to help you with the healthy part, and the happiness part surely will follow! I hold two group fitness certifications: ACE Group Fitness Instructor and YogaFit® Levels 1 & 2. I specialize in pre and post natal exercise and flexibility training for women.
Contact Abby.

Andy Aversano
Hello my fellow CWU students, my name is Andy Aversano. I grew up on a small island called’ “Bainbridge Island”. I am currently a senior at our university and I am majoring in Exercise Science. Exercise Science was not what I planned to do when I graduated high school in 2003. I was set on doing Studio Art, believe it or not. After studying art for some time I thought to myself, “Wow, you are getting a little bit chubby, Andy”. That was in January of 2005. I was over 200 pounds and I stand a mere five feet eight inches tall. I bought a men’s health book and started reading about how to gain muscle and burn fat. I hit the gym and started applying the things I learned, to myself. I kept studying Art but at the same time this getting in shape thing started to be my hobby. This new hobby of mine started to take over my life. I could not wait to get out of my classes so I could get to the gym and do some of the new things I had been reading about. I remember one day I was looking in the mirror and I saw something I had never seen before, my abs! I remember this huge emotional wave came over me I fell to my knees and started to cry. That was when I got hooked on Exercise Science. I could not believe how good I felt about myself inside and out. I told myself I would dedicate my life to helping others achieve that feeling of success I felt when I saw my abs. It would be my honor to help you achieve your goals no matter what they are. If you believe you can succeed, I will make sure you get there. Much love to all, you can contact me at aversanoa@cwu.edu

Chad Antonie
Hi, my name is Chad Antonie and I was born and raised in Yakima. I am a senior Exercise Science major, minoring in Athletic Training and working through the Pre-Physical Therapy program. The words I live by… “If I can’t do then it can’t be done!” I am a trainer because I love to see people set goals and then help achieve them. I love to see other people notice the hard work my clients put in to achieving these goals, as well. I am preparing to take my ACE Personal Trainer exam this fall, followed by the ACSM exam. I excel in training people for hypertrophy, strength, power, and toning goals. And please don’t be scarred to come up and say what’s up to me- I’m only intimidating until you get to know me then I’m the nicest guy you’ll ever meet! And I’m growing out my facial hair for Halloween to be Leonidas!
Contact Chad at antoniec@cwu.edu

Jonathan Shepherd
Hi, I'm Jonathan Shepherd. I was born in Bremerton but have lived in Port Orchard for the majority of my life. I was very active in high school sports, playing football, basketball and track. I came to CWU in 2004 to play football, played for 2 years, then gave it up for higher education. I love to be active. Oh, and I'm known as the Ultimate Fan, so you can catch me at any sporting event. I'm majoring in Exercise Science and plan to go to Graduate School after this year (to pursue a grad degree in strength and conditioning). I absolutely loves to see athletes in motion. I am very dedicated and committed to helping others reach their health goals. I was an overweight child and stumbled upon weightlifting and conditioning and it has completely changed my life. I believe in setting goals because it keeps you in line and also gives you purpose in life. Contact Jonathon at shepherdj@cwu.edu.