Without a doubt, personal training is a great way to learn the latest tactics in the world of fitness. But it also helps you realize your potential and physical ability. It builds your confidence and self-esteem. And it allows you to gain control over your own body image.

The RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center employs personal trainers that have the education and training to help you meet all of your fitness goals. Our team will show you how to participate in a safe and productive exercise program that will give you results. Whether you are looking to add some intensity to your current fitness routine or just getting started in the pursuit of your fitness goals, we can help develop a training program for your specific needs. The RiverPlex team of trainers is here and ready to help you!

Every new member will be enrolled in our Healthy Start Program, a one-hour course to help familiarize new members with the basics of healthy eating, weight loss, and goal setting. You will also learn to create your own workout program including the FITT principle, proper form, and designing your strength, cardio, and flexibility routine. Classes are held on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00am and led by OSF registered dieticians and RiverPlex personal trainers. You must register for this class as we only have 30 slots per month. To sign up, visit the RiverPlex sales desk at 691-1542, call Amber Parkinson at 282-1543, or email aparkinson@peoriaparks.org.



Package Prices

 

Member Rates

Non-Member Rates

Sessions

Individuals

Couples*

Individuals

Couples*

1

$35

$25*

$45

$35*

3

$99

$70*

$120

$95*

5

$150

$110*

$200

$155*

10

$275

$200*

$325

$250*

20

$500

$350*

$550

$400*


Note: All sessions last one hour. *Price listed is per person


Group Rate

Your group of 4 or more can work with a personal trainer 2 days per week for 6 weeks. This 12-session group rate is $150/person.


Plex-Flex Sessions begin soon!

Workout 1, 2, or 3 times per week with a group led by several personal trainers for full body weight training. Workouts will get your heart racing, blood pumping, and keep your motivational levels high!

Session I: April 16-May 26
Session II: June 4-July 14

Choose 1, 2, or 3 workouts per week:
Mondays: 5:45-6:45 am or 5:30-6:30 pm
Thursdays: 5:45-6:45 am or 5:30-6:30 pm
Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 am

3 times per week @ $125 member/$150 non-member
2 times per week @ $99 member/$115 non-member
1 times per week @ $60 member/$75 non-member

Contact Amber for more details! 309.282.1543 or email.

Plex-Flex info
 

Meet our Trainers

Travis Helmig
Travis Helmig:

• Certification – ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
• Specialty – Plyometrics, Intervals, Sports Specific

Travis has been at the Riverplex since 2006 and loves helping people reach their goals. He uses many different types of training including cross training, boxing, sports specific training, and weight loss training. “Decide what you want, decide what your willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go for it.” H.L Hungt



Liz Eells:
 
• Certification – AFAA and registered Dietician/Licensed Dietician Nutritionist
• Degree – B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Specialty - Spinning, Interval Training, & Weight Loss Programs
 
Liz is the OSF Dietitian here at the RiverPlex. Be sure to take advantage of your personal training sessions by meeting one-on-one with Liz to help get you eating right to better achieve your health and wellness goals. Ask about Liz when you sign up for your personal training sessions!


 

Peggy Shadid:
 
• Certification – AFAA
• Specialty – Running Programs, Cross Training, Strength Programs
• Group Exercise – Fit Kids
 
Peggy has much experience of fitness, running and cross training under her belt and believes a person needs to do both cardio, strength training and cross-training to become fit and stay injury-free. Peggy enjoys working with people of all ages – kids, mature adults and those in between. Peggy’s enthusiasm, energy and love of fitness and variety are here to help you!


 

James Boland:
 
• Certification – AFAA
• Degree – B.S. in Health Science, enrolled in his 3rd of Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Bradley University
 
James’ emphasis is on variation to stray away from exercise boredom. He likes to bring a lot of energy to his workouts and enjoys giving clients, of all ages and fitness ranges, plenty of information on technique, posture, breathing, nutrition and a plethora of other areas of overall wellness.


Dorian Mosack:
 
• Certification – AFAA
• Specialty – Kickboxing, Martial Arts
 
Dorian specializes in challenging custom training routines and loves to find interesting ways to help others achieve their goals by unlocking their intrinsic motivation. A mixed martial artist who has competed locally for the past four years, Dorian loves to incorporate boxing and kickboxing into his workouts.


JoAn Grane
JoAn Grane:
 
• Certification – AFAA
• Degree – Med Lab Tech
• Group Exercise – RPM, CX WORX, Core Body Strength
 
JoAn enjoys being a multisport athlete after having been a marathoner and ultra-marathoner for over 16 years. She has completed several IronMan distance triathlons since becoming 50. After working as a lab tech for many years, she decided to reinvent herself and follow her passion of exercise and sports and became a personal trainer. She has a desire to help her clients realize their exercise/sport goals while developing their potential.


 

Nikki Domico:
 
• Certification: ACE
• Specialty: Group Training, Athletes, Runner's, Triathletes
 

Nikki is an Adidas sponsored runner who has been running for 15 years. She has experience with all types of runners or those wanting to become a runner, whether it's to complete your first 5K or qualify for the Boston Marathon. Nikki also enjoys pushing people past their limits to achieve personal goals, lose weight, tone up, and develop an overall more positive and fulfilled lifestyle. "You have a choice: You can throw in the towel, or use it to wipe the sweat off your face."

   
Julie Bontz

Julie Bontz:

• Certification – AFAA and AFPA
• Degree – B.S. in Exercise Science
• Specialty – Pre-Natal and Post-Partum Fitness, Cross Training

Julie believes every workout should be fun. She
tailors each workout based her client’s goals and current fitness level. Every workout will be challenging, but it will help you on your way to a more healthier YOU!!
The know how to successfully achieve good health is available to everyone and Julie is here to help.

 

   
Megan Boeker

Megan Boeker:

• Certification – AFAA
• Degree – B.S. in Exercise Science
• Group Exercise – Body Pump & RPM

Whether your goal is just to feel better about yourself and begin your fitness journey, or to continue the journey and find out all that you are capable of doing, Megan would love to assist you. Megan has been involved with many sports and fitness activities. She has also worked in cardiac rehabilitation and helping injured employees return to work. She would love to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be, so that you can find the true potential that lies within you.
 

   
Danelle Thorpe

Danelle Thorpe:

• Certification - AFAA
• Degree - Bachelor of Science
• Group - Body Flow, Body Step, Body Pump, & Body Combat
• Specialty - Flexibility & Core Strength

Danelle enjoys creating challenging and fun individualized programs based on the goals of the client. Working together to find a cardio/strength combination that provides the sought-after results for each individual is key. Danelle enjoys working with people of all fitness levels and promotes adding variety to your routine to keep it interesting.
 

   
Personal Trainer Mark Hemmer

Mark Hemmer:

• Certification - AFAA

Mark is an avid exercise enthusiast. He’s always up for trying out new ways to wreck his body. As a result of that sickness, he’s forayed into competitive rock climbing, running races, and innovative weight lifting and cross training regimens. As a trainer, Mark likes to dig into his repertoire of fitness moves to create programs that challenge and produce results, while having fun, too. His biggest goal for his clients is to see them embrace exercise and fitness as a component of their daily lives. Whether you’re looking to add hypertrophy, endurance, or achieve an overall sense of well-being and ability, he’s more than happy to give you the tools to get there.

   
Colleen Ehrgott

Colleen Ehrgott:

• Degree - B.S. in Kinesiology and Nutrition
• Specialty - Interval & Cross Training, Injuries, Pre/Postnatal, Couples

Colleen has a true passion for fitness and nutrition. She has an extensive background including physiotherapy, work conditioning and as a weight loss coach. She focuses not only on workouts, but nutrition and lifestyle choices as well. She has an understanding of personal needs and is able to push people to get them the results for which they strive. Her favorite quote to live by is, “Pain is temporary, but quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong
 

   
David Bokerman

David Bokermann:

• Degree – B.S. in Health Science, Enrolled in 3rd year in Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Bradley University
• Specialty – Post injury rehabilitation

David has the knowledge and skills to help anyone accomplish their health goals. He emphasizes safe and appropriate individualized fitness regimens. He focuses on goal-driven programs and is able to modify workouts to individual needs.
 

   
 

Anna Evert:

• Degree – B.S. in Exercise Science

Anna enjoys working with individuals to help them reach their fitness goals. She has worked with a wide array of clients, each with their own specific needs. Anna is excited to help new clients by challenging them and finding what works for them!