Meet Our Trainers

Enlisting the help of a personal trainer can greatly increase your chances of success. Each one of our personal trainers can provide you with a customized exercise plan, with the accountability you need to reach your goals. Check out our Trainer Talk page for tips from our personal trainers.

KRIS GIBSON

Kris is a Certified Personal Trainer who specializes   in weight loss and fitness for women and teenage girls.   Many of her clients are physician referred for issues such as weight management, metabolic syndrome, osteopenia, osteoporosis and Type II Diabetes.  She is a teacher at heart and enjoys educating her clients in the areas of nutrition, strength training, stress management and general wellness.  She has been training since 2005 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida.   Her rates start at $50 an hour. *  kris@fitforlifefc.com 352-262-4586

BRUCE BOWLING, LMT, CSCS

Bruce is a Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist, a licensed massage therapist and holds a master’s degree in Psychology.  He has been personal training since 1996 and has worked with people of all shapes, sizes, ages and physical abilities.  In his previous position as Training Director at Orion Fitness, Bruce worked extensively with injury rehabilitation and people with physical and medical restrictions.  Rates start at $45 an hour.*

brucebowling@aim.com 352-373-1899 

Jim Sirmans, NASM-CPT

 

‘A long time advocate of health and wellness, Jim joins our personal training staff offering a mature, systematic approach to nurturing clients into an exercise-rich lifestyle. His discipline stems from the fundamental belief that knowledge, in and of itself, is not adequate to implement lifestyle changes. Thus, his programming is rooted in science, with encouragement support techniques designed to realize client goals. ‘Most people fail to sustain regular exercise habits, because of unrealistic expectations.  My vision is to educate, inform, and inspire clients to achieve their human potential’. Extremely active in the development and implementation of tangential fitness-based initiatives, Jim has experience with the International Health & Racquet Sports Association (IHRSA), the Institute of Health & Productivity Management (IHPM) and America’s Health Insurance Plan (AHIP) in trying to tie verifiable Exercise Grade Activity (EGA) with reduction in healthcare costs. Recently receiving the endorsement of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine , Jim’s ‘Sense-A! (Exercise Recognition Technology™) device may provide the medical community with the tool they need to monitor patients’ engagement in regular exercise to assist in the recommendation of medical therapies. Rates begin at $50/hour. Tri-Training Discounts –Join 2 friends – Pay Less!’ Jim can be contacted at: js@roots-fitness.info; 352-222-4838

JUDE PARFAIT

Jude is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences majoring in Sports Management.  He started his career training Gator athletes in 2002 at the University of Florida, Strength and Conditioning Department.  Jude works with all populations:  youth to older adults and general fitness to elite athletes.  He enjoys working outdoors with clients incorporating running, biking, walking and swimming. Ask about Jude’s group training programs for those wanting better rates and great company. Rates vary from $40 to $60 an hour for one on one training at Fit For Life.*

jude@homebodytraining.com 352-316-5784

MONICA O’REILLY, Owner of Fit For Life Fitness Center

Monica is certified through American College of Sports Medicine. An ex-athlete and ex- Lady Gator Track & Field Coach, you can expect a great workout every time. monicaffl@bellsouth.net (352) 332-3488

 

 

 

Jodi Thompson, CSCS

*PERSONAL TRAINING RATES VARY BASED ON ANY PLAN THAT YOU ESTABLISH WITH YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER.

ALL FEES SHOULD BE NEGOTIATED AND PAID DIRECTLY TO YOUR TRAINER.