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Meet the Trainers Our trainers have a wealth of experience. Several have worked in physical therapy clinics or athletic training facilities. We are one of the few club's in the metro-New Orleans area that require trainers to be certified by one organization. All are trainers are certified or completing their second certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the only certification in the industry based on physical therapy principles. It emphasizes full body movement training that is time efficient and more compatible with actual human movement. This training is more effective from a caloric burn standpoint, can be adapted to any individual strength, cardiovascular or ability level and greatly increases the longevity of muscles and joints for a long, healthy and active life.  | CHARLIE HOOLIHAN, DIRECTOR
Education and Certifcation:
BA English with minor in Psychology, Masters work in English, Communications and Health and Wellness
Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association Experience:
Charlie is a member of two national personal training advisory boards and lectures annually at several national and regional conferences each year. He has been working with athletes since 1971, been in the health club industry since 1984 and has been personal training since 2002. He became PAC's Personal Training Director in 2005 and the size of the program has doubled in each of the past two years during his tenure. |  | JUSTIN FINLEY
Certification and Education:
BS in Kinesiology from LSU. Certified with National Strength and Conditioning Association and National Academy of Sports Medicine. Experience:
Personal Training since 2002. Strength and Conditioning Specialist for Stan Smith Tennis Academy in Hilton Head Island. Two years training as a Physical Therapy Technician. International presenter in tennis training techniques. Justin's clientele ranges from age group tennis players to senior level golfers. He enjoys working with people of all ages and athletes from all sports. His philosophy is workouts should be physically challenging, fun and mentally stimulating. |  | BILL FOSTER
Certification and Education: National Academy of Sports Medicine
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Certified Personal Trainer Experience:
10 years Personal Training at PAC
4 years as Fitness Coordinator aboard ship and on base while in the US Navy Bill has been a Personal Trainer at PAC since 2001. He enjoys working with people of all ages. Bill's love of fitness goes back to his time in the U.S. Navy where he served as Fitness Coordinator onboard ships and at the base. His motto is, "Go about your workouts intensely, have passion and enjoy the results." |  | TIFFONEY LAJAUNIE
Certification and Education:
National Academy of Sports Medicine certification, Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology Experience:
2 years Personal Training at PAC
Specialties:
Seniors & Corrective Exercise |  | MARY BETH SIMMONS Certification and Education:
Bachelor of Arts, LSU-S
Pre-Physical Therapy, Southeastern Louisiana University
Personal Training Certification through National Academy of Sports Medicine
Experience:
Mary Beth has been a NASM certified personal trainer at PAC for over 5 years. A busy mom of two, she seeks balance while striving for optimal health through proper nutrition and appropriate exercise. Encouraging her clients to do the same, she emphasizes safety and corrective exercises to address injury prevention while providing challenging workouts.
She has a strong background in physical therapy and is pursuing a Masters in Exercise Science at Southeastern Louisiana University. She is a member of IDEA Health & Fitness and attends conferences yearly for continuing education.
Mary Beth enjoys working with all types of clientele and specializes in mid- to older- adult populations who may be new to exercise as well as those experiencing the many changes of aging and/or past injuries.
Her philosophy is "no brain, no gain" -in short, that we must workout to challenge ourselves, but do so wisely, honoring the body we're in. | | | |
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