Katie G.

Prior to college, I returned to my high school track team to coach the women throwers (shot put and discus). I graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and an emphasis in Coaching. My capstone was coaching the Allendale High School girls varsity soccer team. I have worked for Life Time Fitness for almost 3 years now, as a personal trainer, and I have worked with clients from age 12- 78. I enjoy working with all ages, but especially 14-25 year old clients. As they learn a new drill or technique the enthusiasm is priceless. I currently coach a beginner triathlon team with ages ranging from 28-52. I hold a NASM-CPT, NASM-PES, IRONMAN Certified Coach cert. and I am working on my Percision Nutrition Level 1.

Still hold the 4th place all-time Pinckney High School women's shot put record (33' 3.5") and 3rd place all-time women's discus record (108'0"). I did not compete after college. I went through Officer Candidate School and got commissioned as a Naval Officer. I have since started enjoying triathlons and recently completed my first IRONMAN 70.3.

The first 10 minutes I have clients warm-up with some form of cardio. The next 7-10 minutes are spent completing dynamic stretches and mobility as they pertain the the objective of the session. Based on the goal of the session, I focus on drills first, building upon the basics and then run through a "game-time" scenario. The last 5-10 minutes I focus on recovery techniques and static stretching.