I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ShareCare Elite Trainer. I specialize in weightloss, pilates, yoga, kickboxing, endurance training, weightlifting, core strength and so much more. I believe nutrition and exercise are the fundamentals to a healthy lifestyle. I personally follow a clean diet and believe in clean eating. I am a mother. I believe in empowering my clients to be the best version of themselves. Far too often we don't take time or responsibility for ourselves, which is why my mantra is "take time to invest in your self"
Bio
- @DonnaV_Cpt
Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Chicago, IL
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Credentials
- Education
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BA, University of Illinois At Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2001-2005
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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7/2009-current2/2009-current8/2010-current2/2011-current2/2012-currentSpinning Certified InstructorTurboKick Certified InstructorMind Body Specialist AceOh Baby Prenatal/Postpartum CertifiedTRX Group Suspension CertifiedFitness Nutrition SpecialistViPR Certified
- Professional Membership or Societies
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NASM, 6/2009-CurrentAFFA, 2/2009-CurrentHFPN, 3/2011- Current
- Honors or Awards
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Personal Trainer of the Month, 4/09,5/09,6/09,7/09,8/09,9/09,11/09,12/09,1/10,2/10,3/10,4/10Nominee for Personal Trainer of the Year, 1/10
Activity
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Is walking good aerobic exercise?
It sure is! Aerobic, by definition means, "activities requiring oxygen." Walking can be a great aerobic activity, improving cardiovascular health safely. Over time, increase the time you walk...
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Should I do resistance training to lose weight?
Absolutely! Resistance training increases your muscle mass which helps to increase your resting metabolic rate. Plain and simple, the more muscle you have the more calories you burn. &n...
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Why should I have a personal trainer?
A personal trainer can help to hold you accountable, motivate you, and apply proper progression to an individualized program. We are all capable of working out, but when someone else is pushi...
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Is fitness a habit?
It can be! It's a healthy habit to form if you aren't presently active. If you treat fitness like a habit, you'll likely see results, and stick with it. All the more reason to make it a habit...
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Are all personal trainers the same?
That is like asking if all teachers/lawyers/doctors are the same. Not all trainers are the same. They may have the same accreditation, or the same uniform, but trainer personality is where individu...
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What qualifications should a personal trainer have?
Personal Trainers should be nationally certified/accredited;(NASM, ISSA, NPTI, ACE, AFFA, ACSM, a 4 year degree in physiology, etc.) They should also have certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid. ...
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What is a personal trainer?
A Personal Trainer is an individual who helps create an individualized approach to fitness based on client goals and present condition/limitations. A personal trainer should be certified, and/or ac...
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Can nutrition be a barrier to improving fitness levels?
Simply, yes. Do you ever recall hearing, "You are what you eat?" Well there may be some credence to this after all. Making sure that you’re eating a clean, energy appropriate, well balanced d...
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Other than big muscles, are there health benefits to resistance training?
Resistance training has been shown to decrease osteoporosis. There are some on-going studies that are showing it may help to lower high blood pressure. Resistance training can raise your resting me...
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How do I add resistance training to my workout?
If you are new to resistance training begin by using your body and gravity as your training tools. Body weight training can help you to establish form. Begin by practicing basic strengthening moves...
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Will resistance training help me burn fat?
It will, over time if you are consistent. Building lean muscle helps to raise your resting metabolic rate. A higher RMR will burn more energy, making your body more efficient at potentially utilizi...
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What are the benefits of working with a personal trainer?
There are many benefits to working with a personal trainer. Being pushed within safe parameters, motivation, consistency, and variety in training. Trainers keep you going and love to work with othe...
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What is foam rolling - also known as self-myofascial release (SMR)?
It's like self-deep tissue massage, in many ways. Foam rolling is a technique to "sweep" through the muscles and breakdown or smooth adhesions in the muscles that are likely limiting range of motio...
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Aside from exercise routines, how can I benefit from a personal trainer?
A personal trainer has many purposes other than exercise routines. They ultimately hold you accountable. They watch your form to ensure you are performing an exercise safely and effectively. They c...
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Does resistance training burn calories?
OH my goodness, yes it does. Not only will you actively be burning calories while you are lifting weights or using body weight exercises, but you will actually continue to burn calories after due t...
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