Personal Trainers

Janis Argianas

Certifications 
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified in Group Fitness
Related Experience
Janis has worked in fitness for more than 20 years. She has extensive experience as an instructor, having taught classes in aerobics, step, strength training, core and yoga as well as classes geared specifically towards seniors. 
Hobbies 
In her spare time, Janis enjoys playing with her grandchildren and gardening.
 

Kathy Corrigan

Education 
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Southern Illinois University — Carbondale
Certifications 
AFAA Aerobics/Group Exercise, AFAA Personal Trainer/Fitness, Balanced Body/Polestar Pilates Mat (roller and ring), Johnny G. Spinning Instructor
Related Experience 
Kathy has also taught gymnastics, youth fitness and sports here at the Skokie Park District.
Hobbies 
Kathy enjoys biking, ice skating, cooking, and reading.
 

Harvey Edelstein

Education
Two years coursework in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
ISSA Certifications
Personal Trainer, Fitness Therapy, Specialist in Adaptive Fitness, Golf Fitness Trainer, Specialist in Fitness for Older Adults, Specialist in Performance Nutrition
Related Experience
Harvey is a retired marine and has been the personal training coordinator at Fitness First since 1995.
Hobbies
Harvey enjoys weight lifting, reading, movies and listening to the oldies.

Jon Kahney

Education
Bachelors of Arts in Secondary Education, Indiana University — Bloomington, IN
Master of Science in Education, Physical Education, Chicago State University — Chicago
Certifications
NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, International Youth Conditioning Association-Youth Fitness Specialist, State of Illinois-K-12 Physical Education Teacher, 6-12 Social Studies Teacher
Related Experience
Skokie Park District-Youth Fitness Camp Director, Phenomenal Fitness-Personal Trainer, Team Illinois Amateur Hockey Club-Former Strength and Conditioning Consultant, Chicago State University Youth Fitness Lecturer
Hobbies
Jon enjoys ice hockey, reading, cycling, swimming and charity fund raising to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research.
 

Jerry Murphy

Education 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, Northwestern University — Evanston
Master of Science degree in Educational Administration, National College of Education — Evanston
Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer, National Council of Strength and Fitness
Related Experience 
Jerry has been a personal trainer here at Fitness First since 2003.
Hobbies 
Jerry enjoys reading, biking, walking, coaching, researching holistic approaches to wellness and spending quality time with his wife, Susie and daughter, Grace.
 

Kathie Peterson

Education 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition, Mankato State University — Mankato, Minnesota
Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Related Experience
Kathie has worked at Fitness First since 2000 with a variety of clients.
Hobbies
Kathie enjoys bird watching, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
 

Kim Snider

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science Sequence, Illinois State University — Normal, IL
Masters of Business Administration, National Louis University — Chicago, IL
Certifications 
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor for CPR and AED.
Related Experience
Kim specializes in training senior clients with dementia, post-rehab, gait-training and balance needs.
Hobbies
Kim enjoys skiing, attending live music concerts and spending time near the lake.
 

Marie Widner

Certifications 
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Johnny G. Certified Spin Instructor
Related Experience
Marie has been working at Fitness First for eight years.
Hobbies 
Marie enjoys motivating people to reach their fitness goals and beyond.

 

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