Create lifelong healthy habits and improve your overall well-being with personal training. Personal training is provided by certified, trained professionals who will evaluate your individual fitness needs, design a plan of action, and motivate you to reach your fitness goals. Your personal program will include an individualized format and instruction, continuous program progression (if desired), strength and cardiovascular endurance exercises, pre and post-operative conditioning, and flexibility exercises.

A personal program can teach you correct form, help with recovery from injury or illness, train for a specific sport, or just get you acquainted and comfortable in the fitness room. Our trainers come from diverse backgrounds and bring with them a unique set of specialties and skills. They are certified by a nationally recognized organization and hold current CPR and first aid certifications.

To make an appointment with a Personal Trainer or get more information about services available, please call Kimberly at (775)832-1188 or email ksm@ivgid.org

Personal Trainers

Robin Elley

ESA Personal Trainer, Pilates, YogaFit Levels 1,2,3, IFTA Aqua Fitness and Barre Certified Instructor 
Robin started as a fitness instructor in 2001, earning her Personal Training Certification several years later. A yoga teacher and Senior fitness instructor for many years, she incorporates a blend of core, strength training with a focus on flexibility and balance. She has extensive experience with clients of all ages, who have specific needs, including those new or returning to exercise, those rehabbing injuries and or surgeries, those with restrictive conditions, mental challenges, heart conditions, Parkinson's disease, MS, cerebral palsy, and back problems, to name a few. Her goal is to safely make strength, flexibility and balance training a fun, lifelong habit for her clients. 

Sue Jenkins 

ACE Certified Personal Trainer, London Central Fitness Instructor, Ibbta Barre Certification Level 1, Yogafit Level 1, Speedo Aqua Fitness, Step Reebok, TRX, Zumba And Strong By Zumba, 55+ Fitness Certified Instructor
Sue came to Incline with her family via Northern California arriving in the USA in 2011 from the United Kingdom.  She has a son and daughter at Incline High.  Living most of her working life in London, Sue studied for a European Community Studies 4 year degree at University College Cardiff, Wales, and then worked in London for an Independent film producer in the British Film Industry for 10 years.  Sue comes from a strong ballet and modern dance background.  She teaches cardio strength, tabata circuit, flex core balance, 55+ fitness, aqua aerobics, yoga fit and stability ball classes at the Rec Center.  Her love of fitness and health originated in dance and aerobics but Sue enjoys all types of fitness, and believes cross-training is not only the way to enjoy variety when exercising, but is the clear path to building a balanced, healthful body and lifestyle.  Aside from fitness, Sue enjoys spending time with her family, travel, movies, reading, birdwatching, paddle boarding and tennis. She currently plays singles for Incline's USTA 3.5 women's team.

Kristen Miller

Expert Rating Person Training, SCW Group Fitness, TRX, and Spin
Kristen has called Lake Tahoe home since 1992 - a home where she celebrates an active, outdoor lifestyle every day. As a personal trainer Kristen believes in all elements of fitness, however, considers weight training a key component to performance. Kristen trains hard to enjoy the recreational playground Tahoe provides. If you need help with training for trail running, mountain and road biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, skiing, skinning, or just life, she would love to help you!  Kristen instructs strength conditioning, cardio cycle, TRX, and winter sports conditioning. She has taught group fitness classes for 16 years. Expect the unexpected with Kristen! Kristen is fierce, inspiring and energetic!

Sandy Ravens

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and IFTA Aqua Fitness, Spinning, TRX, HIIT, Tabata, Zumba, Kickboxing, and Winter Sports Conditioning Certified Instructor
Sandy's career is fueled by an exuberant zest for life, fitness, and wholesome enjoyment. Her innate ability to motivate and inspire individuals shines through in her dynamic classes and training sessions. Her infectious enthusiasm for fitness acts as a magnet, drawing participants to her engaging and invigorating workouts. Having called Incline Village home for the majority of her adult life, Sandy's profound connection with the region's natural beauty has kindled her passion for outdoor pursuits like skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and road biking. This intrinsic appreciation for an active lifestyle seamlessly translates into her professional pursuits. Whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or a newcomer taking your first steps toward wellness, Sandy stands poised to guide, inspire, and facilitate your transformation.
Her enthusiasm for fitness is infectious and attracts people to her classes and trainings. If you choose fitness and exercise as your path to a healthy life and need assistance, Sandy will guide you on your journey! She is creative and enjoys developing and implementing new exercise and fitness programs for clients. In addition to training, Sandy instructs Cardio Cycle, TRX, water aerobics, winter sports conditioning, and HIIT! Sandy is powerful, motivating and fun!

 

Nutrition & Stress Counselling

Jill Whisler

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and is Certified by American College of Sports Medicine
Jill’s nutrition philosophy is simple…No one “diet” fits all, but a healthy, nutritional regime is built upon whole, fresh, minimally processed foods. Nourishment is getting the right balance. Cooking, eating patterns, timing of meals, exercise, sleep, stress management…all play a role in your health! Jill creatively looks at the big picture to your health. She gets it! As a working mom of three, she knows how busy life can get, so she can help share tips to help you succeed and set you up for success! What’s her passion? Weight management, sports nutrition, heart health, food sensitivities and nutrition challenges with children. Wondering what it’s like to work with her? Why, it’s fun of course! Are you ready to sauce up your nutrition habits? Ready to try something new? Interested in learning more? Book a session with Jill today!

Nikki Dean

E-RYT 500, Success Coach, Essential Oils Educator, Writer, CES, BS, International Yoga, Meditation And Mindfulness Presenter/Instructor
Since 2003, Nikki has been coaching students ranging from cancer patients to professional athletes. With a mission to help others reduce daily stress, live intentionally and experience more success, Nikki inspires others through motivational speaking, as well as live and online health and fitness challenges. She passionately shares her knowledge of essential oils as evidence-based, natural, effective solutions for increased health, happiness and prosperity.  Nikki is also a certified Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) teacher, a Cancer Exercise Specialist, and holds a B.S. in Communications from Cornell University. Originally, from New York, Nikki has traveled the world but found that Lake Tahoe, CA is her true home. When she is not practicing yoga, Nikki can be found hiking, paddle boarding, skiing or just breathing in the fresh mountain air.

 

To make an appointment with a Personal Trainer or get more information about services available, please call Kimberly at (775)832-1188 or email ksm@ivgid.org

Functional Movement Screen - $30

The Functional Movement Screen is a series of seven exercises that identify any weak link in your movement pattern and assigns exercises to correct it. When this is accomplished, you gain greater movement efficiency, leading to improved performance and a decrease in injury potential. Spend 15 minutes with one of our personal trainers and unlock the benefits of the Functional Movement Screen such as improving functional and athletic performance, identifying physical imbalances or weaknesses, reducing the potential for training and sports injuries, and rehabilitating imbalances and strengthening weaknesses with simple corrective exercises. Email Kimberly at ksm@ivgid.org to book with a trainer today!