Elaina B.

Dr. Elaina Mertens began coaching and personal training in 2007, and can offer you a customized fitness plan to make your goals a reality!
Elaina has worked with many athletes of all ability levels to personal bests in triathlon and running events of all distances. Elaina holds her Ph.D from Springfield College in Exercise Physiology, and her BA in Health and Wellness from Coe College. She is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (E-PC), and holds her Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.
Elaina has published and presented research related to performance factors for distance runners and triathletes. Her passion is your success!

Elaina was an Age Group National Champion for Long Course Triathlon in 2013. She competed for Team USA at the 2011 Triathlon Long Course World Championships. 10th place Ironman North American Championships, 2014, Mont Tremblant, Canada. 2x Boston Marathon finisher.

Sessions are catered to the individual athlete, as Elaina uses her expertise to customize workouts to meet your need. Sessions may include interval training, nutritional assessment, flexibility, strength training, or specific aerobic exercise guidelines to meet your individual goals.