Looking to elevate your fitness routine, but don't know where to begin? Having trouble staying motivated to make lasting lifestyle changes? Get customized, one-on-one guidance from a certified personal trainer at the Lenexa Rec Center.
Our professional staff design programs that provide safe and effective results. A trainer will assess your individual needs, plan appropriate workouts and progressions, and monitor improvements each session.
We can help you reach your personal health and fitness goals.
Review the bios of our certified personal trainers below to see who might be a good fit.
Abby M.
Abby is a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association. She has a bachelor's degree in Recreation Services, Sport, and Hospitality Management with a minor in Exercise Science from Pittsburg State Univeristy. She hopes to use her knowledge to teach people the importance of health and wellness. Fitness has always been a part of her life, from playing sports during school or training in the off season to get better and push herself. While attending Pitt State, Abby was part of the track team and competed as a javelin thrower for four years.
In her free time, she enjoys working out, traveling, baking and being outdoors. Abby’s focus is to motivate her clients to reach their fitness goals to achieve a higher quality of life. She truly believes that fitness can impact both physical and mental health and looks forward to helping others.
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Ashlyn M.
Ashlyn is a certified personal trainer through the American Council for Exercise. She studied athletic training at Wichita State University and is currently pursuing a bachelor of science in public health at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Ashlyn hopes to use her degree to advocate for those that do not have equal access to health care in the Kansas City area while also being a personal trainer.
Ashlyn enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, dance and trying new food when she is not studying. She loves to educate people about the physical and mental benefits of exercise. Ashlyn encourages others to create healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits to stay dedicated and motivated daily. She is inspired by her clients' progress and loves celebrating every accomplishment, no matter how big or small.
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Cassie B.
Cassie has a passion for God, serving others through fitness. She is a St. Louis native, mother of four with two grandchildren. She has been in the fitness industry for 24 years, owning her own fitness studio for 13 years. Her background includes personal training, group exercise instruction, and wellness coaching. She enjoys running and has completed several 5Ks, 10Ks, 15Ks, half marathons and one full marathon.
She holds a NASM Personal Trainer Certification, AFFA Group Exercise Certification, Les Mills Certifications, PiYo, Sprint 8 and EnhanceFitness Senior Fitness Certification.
Cassie has encouraged, motivated and assisted hundreds of clients in fitness and weight loss, varying from children to older adults. She enjoys individual and partner training as well as small and large group training with the emphasis on the whole person — spirit, mind and body.
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Contessa D.
Contessa is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach through NASM. She has always had a passion for helping people succeed in their fitness and life goals. She believes exercise can do amazing things for people, both mentally and physically. Taking care of yourself is something we all deserve and should prioritize. She’s here to help you make that time for you. Contessa feels exercise can help in all seasons of life. There are so many ways to exercise and move your body. Finding what’s best for you is an important and exciting journey. Goals vary for everyone, and they are all important. She loves seeing the transformations of her clients and being there to help every step of the way.
Contessa loves to be outside practicing any sport with her son, going to musicals with her daughter, and working out with friends.
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Diana C.
Diana is a certified personal trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness. She has a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology and uses her education to research and implement science-based training principles, particularly in endurance training. Since beginning running in 2009, fitness has played a major role in Diana's life. In the past 10 years, she has completed 12 marathons, two ultramarathons and an Ironman triathlon.
Her passion in teaching and research transfers to supporting others in their fitness journey. She has trained individuals age 18 to 80 and is excited to help others find their passion for fitness.
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Jen R.
Jen is a certified personal trainer through the American Council for Exercise. While not very athletic growing up, fitness became a major factor in Jen's life as an adult. She understands what it's like to step into fitness later in life. Jen loves making fitness accessible for everyone, no matter where they are in their fitness journey, or their age. It's never too late to start moving!
Jen has also been an avid runner, completing 10 marathons and a three-time Boston Marathon finisher. She also understands the performance side of fitness and loves helping others achieve their goals!
In her spare time, Jen loves heading to the mountains for hiking with her husband, trying new restaurants, listening to music, reading and anything outdoors.
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Jerry R.
Jerry is a certified personal trainer through NASM, and has also served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He believes that providing proper coaching and motivation to meet the individual needs is a perfect combination to ensure results. Jerry values injury prevention and wants to make sure his clients have the proper understanding of movement patterns, and how to select the small behavior changes that will lead to the outcomes they are looking for on their fitness journey.
Outside of fitness, Jerry likes to spend time visiting museums, finding small restaurants and traveling with his family.
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Mariana A.
Mariana is an International Sports Sciences Association certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition PNI Coach. Mariana's professional background is in education, and it was her interest health, fitness and helping people that prompted her to switch careers. People have naturally turned to Mariana her entire life for health and fitness advice. As a fitness professional, she is able to share her years of experience helping friends and acquaintances through customized exercises programs, personalized nutrition plans, and education with the Lenexa Rec Center.
Mariana is passionate about habit-based coaching strategies and paying special attention to individual needs and goals. She was born in Argentina from Italian ancestors. Mariana is bilingual, loves to travel and experience different cultures, and in her spare time, enjoys painting, reading and — of course — working out (which she calls "playing").
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Ronna B.
Ronna is National Exercise Trainers Association certified personal trainer and an American Council for Exercise group exercise instructor. She has more than 12 years of experience as a health and wellness professional and currently teaches TRX, Barre, Cycling, Boxing, WERQ, HIIT and Core classes.
She has an excellent track record of motivating and inspiring people by making working out fun. For her, fitness is a lifestyle. If she's not consciously working on her fitness, then she's engaging in active hobbies that keep her moving.
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