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, 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.

Meet our Trainers

Travis Helmig: Lead Personal Trainer

• Certification – ISSA / PGA
• Specialty – Plyometrics, Intervals, Sports Specific

Travis has been at the Riverplex for over 3 years and has trained people with all types of fitness levels. From new members just starting out, to Elite Athletes, he works with all populations. Travis enjoys hiking, sky diving, and anything that makes you feel alive. Specialty areas include plyometric training, boxing, and cross-training. Travis is also a certified EMT and knows how to help provide recovery exercise to members who have injuries.

Liz Eells:

• Certification – National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

• Degree – B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics, Registered Dietitian

• Specialty - Spinning, Interval Training, & Weight Loss Programs

Liz loves people. She always challenges her clients and provides creative new ideas so that each workout is unique and fun. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve success in their exercise and health goals.

Peggy Shadid:

• Certification – AFAA

• Specialty – Running Programs, Cross Training

• Group Exercise – Fit Kids

Peggy’s goal is to help a person be happy with what they are doing and how they feel. Peggy says everyone is a runner – some people just move their feet a bit faster. According to Peggy, “We’re all winners, we just cross the finish line at different times”.

James Boland:

• Certification – AFAA

• Degree – Currently attending Bradley University for Physical Therapy

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 information on technique, posture, breathing, nutrition and a plethora of other areas of overall wellness.

Dorian Mosack:

• Certification – AFAA

• Degree – Currently attending Bradley University for Education

• 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.

Maggie Daly:

• Certification – ACE

• Degree – Currently attending Bradley University for Nutrition and Wellness

• Group Exercise – Back to Abs, Fit Kids

Maggie loves training people from all different backgrounds. Maggie comes from an athletic background and she likes to plan workouts that fit each person’s specific needs. She loves helping people meet their fitness and wellness goals.

JoAn Grane:

• Certification – AFAA

• Degree – Med Lab Tech

• Group Exercise – RPM, Spin Class

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 sport 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:

• Certification – AFAA
• Degree – B.S. in Exercise Science
• Specialty – Pre and Post Natal Fitness

Julie is full of energy and is excited about training people of all shapes and sizes. She provides new and creative ways to workout which adds to the excitement. She will go above and beyond to help her clients reach their exercise/fitness goals.

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.

Danell Thorpe:

• Certification - AFAA
• Degree - Bachelor of Science
• Group - Body Flow, Body Step, Body Pump
• 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.

Jan Ritz

Certification: AFAA
Degree -- Bachelor of Science
Specialty -- Small Group Training; Mid-lifers and Overweight Individuals
Group Exercise -- Fit Kidz

Jan was an overweight, out of shape 50 year old when she joined Riverplex about 6 years ago. Her goal was to get in shape, both in terms of strength and cardio, and to ensure she wouldn’t experience the heart disease and/or heart attacks that “plagued” her parents and grandparents. Along Jan’s fitness journey she fell in love with resistance (strength) training and also lost 50 pounds. After retiring from Caterpillar, Jan decided to become a personal trainer. She is passionate about working with “mid-lifers” and overweight individuals-- to help them get fit in order to live a longer, healthier, and happier life.