Theresa S.

Biography

Getting to know Terra… My love for fitness started early. Growing up I was a “Gym Rat” PE was my favorite subject. If I had a free period I would take an extra gym class no matter the sport and I played basketball for four years. I jammed every finger at least twice, wrestled over the ball, twisted ankles and my knees took a beating. So I wasn’t surprised I had aches and pains and would occasionally have swelling. After high school I didn’t have time for sports with fulltime work and college. Once I stopped moving I really began to hurt. In my mid-twenties I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I started strength training after a recommendation from my Rheumatologist who said it was the best way to take the strain of my joints. I became a different type of gym rat with my focus being about a better quality of life. I use to work for a marketing company that was really focused on employee health. They had a Corporate Challenge every year, my first year of employment they asked me to be a team leader for the challenge. I encouraged people to join the challenge and showed them ways to be active based on their ability levels. Even outside of the challenge friends and coworkers would come to me to work out. I had found my passion. . In 2013 I decided to make it official and become a Personal Trainer at the YMCA and I haven’t looked back: - Wellness Coach, YMCA - Silver Sneakers Classic and Circuit - Group Exercise Instructor Certification - Strength & Conditioning Instructor, YMCA - Enhanced Fitness, YMCA - Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine - Spinning - Diabetes Prevention Program, YMCA - Group Personal Training Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine - Life Time Fitness personal Training - Life Time Fitness Metabolic Specialist - TRX