Kerri Ralston
Gender
Female
Education/Certifications/Affiliations
- B.S. in Elementary Education; East Carolina University
- AFAA Group Exercise Certification
- Personal Trainer Certification from FiTour (accredited by American Council on Fitness Education)
- YogaFit Certification; Level 3
- AFAA Aqua Certification
- AAAI Pilates Mat Certification
- Mad Dogg Spin Certification
- CPR and First Aid
Specialties
Experience training all ages; youth to senior. I work with athletes and teams for sports specific conditioning as well as fitness competitors. I am able to facilitate yoga and Pilates programs as well as strength and endurance programs.
How I Motivate Clients
I enjoy training using all areas of our facility and incorporating all of your goals into our program.
Personal Motivations to Exercise & Personal Fitness Program
I continue to motivate my own personal training by choosing a new goal every year. Last year I set a goal to compete in fitness competitions and I did it! This year I may aim for triathlons! Just a new challenge to focus on keeps me moving!
Favorite Fitness Activity
I love to play soccer, spin, run and do just about anything outdoors. Any competitive activity always sparks my energy zone!
Hobbies/Interests
I am a long time soccer player/coach. I love to learn new things about fitness and keep my training fresh. My favorite thing to do is watch my kids play sports! I love to see them active.
Exercise Philosophy/why exercise is important
My fitness philosophy begins with total fitness and believing in a positive, complete, healthy lifestyle. Fitness is not just a slim waistline and toned muscles but: strong healthy heart and lungs, flexible muscles that allow a full and stable range of motion, muscular endurance to perform tasks over a long period of time, muscular strength to cope with heavy loads and core stability to support our posture and alignment. Our bodies require a variety of training approaches for it to gain all of these attributes and get the most out of life. Ultimately, when a person is in great physical shape they feel upbeat, more efficient, and have the ability to more effectively handle life’s up and downs.
