TESTIMONIALS

"My goal, working out with Dillon, wasn’t about losing weight but to get healthy. Both my of parents and their families have a history of heart disease and working out and eating well is the best defense against it. Working with Dillon has given me the support and motivation to keep going. While I know I am accountable for my own health; Dillon makes my workouts more challenging and definitely more fun. The workouts are more effective too. I know if I keep it up I will live a longer and healthier life."

- Jen D.

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"I have to say that you two (Andy and Dillon) have both helped me get back into fitness! I was at Lake Powell and I was able to do a 40 minute run at 4000 feet elevation - something I would never have been able to do 8 months ago. I also noticed how many of the women who came on the trip were unable to pull themselves out of the water and back into the boat - again, something I did with ease. I am also now able to lift things in the yard and move things like I used to when I was in my early 20s - during my rowing days."

- Carrie S.

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"When I moved here a year ago, one of the first things I wanted to find in this city is a personal trainer, a good personal trainer. Exercise helps me feel grounded, it gives me a nice routine/structure to follow and feels good (mostly when it's done). By some grace of good luck, I found Sara Sutherland in my search. Having worked with only one other trainer for 3 years previous to Sara I was a bit apprehensive of a new person tailoring my workouts and figured she might be the first of many for me to interview for this very important role in my life. She listened to what I wanted from my workouts and was/is very in tune with what I can handle. She won the job right off the bat. Turns out Sara is also a fun person to be around, so if you're not the biggest fan of exercise, why not spend that time with someone that you enjoy talking with?"

- Lesley S.
Finisher, 2006 St Patty’s Day Dash, 2006 San Francisco Bay to Breakers

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MEET YOUR TRAINERS

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS
The Fitness Lab’s certified trainers are top-notch fitness experts. Simply call us and set up an appointment for a free fitness consultation.

In addition to personal training, we also specialize in running, yoga and post-physical therapy. Our holistic approach to training integrates body and mind. Physical challenges and emotional encouragement make every session a victory in itself.

Dillon KreiderDILLON KREIDER - OWNER :: 206-227-2309
somatraining.com
My mission is to inspire, motivate and support the health, fitness and well being of my clients. My approach to personal training incorporates a balance of traditional strength training and innovative balance and agility training with cardiovascular work and education about fitness.   It’s equally important to have a good time and find balance in your daily schedule. I provide my clients with individualized programs developed to meet their goals in a timely, fun and safe manner. I also offer classes throughout the year to keep your workouts ‘fresh’.  Spring brings a weekly running group – great for race training, a good way to start running or an overall boost to a tired running routine. I’ve had people of all ages and sizes in my running class, and it’s been a pleasure to see them progress over the season and come back year after year.  My weekly woman’s strength training classes are not only a wonderful way to get fit, they provide entertainment while doing so and are and affordable way to benefit from a personal trainer.  I consider my specialties to be beginning/intermediate strength training, running, swimming and triathlon.  I am a well-rounded trainer, able to incorporate varied work out plans so you can stay on target and enjoy being fit.

Certification:
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist

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Sara DeanSARA DEAN :: 206-354-7480
syncfitness.com
As someone who did not become an athlete until adulthood, I train others in hopes that fitness will bring them the same pride and confidence it has brought me. My passion for training others is a direct result of the training I have endured myself. I am constantly setting new goals for myself, whether improving my half marathon time, completing a marathon or placing in my age group in a triathlon. In meeting these goals I have empowered myself in ways I never thought possible. I want to help all my clients do the same. My greatest joy comes from seeing my clients realize their own potential: running a 5K or a marathon, climbing stairs without pain or climbing Mount Rainier, doing one push up or 10 pull ups. 

Certifications:
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
Heart Zones Indoor Cycling Instructor
Resist-A-Ball CORE Instructor Level II

Scott RodriguezSCOTT RODRIGUEZ :: 206-930-7169
My goal is to impact my clients life so much that he or she feels radically changed. I simply believe in internal and external strength and that both are the outcome of a full rounded program. My drive and motivation comes from the many people I have met and will meet that haven given me the chance to make a huge impact in their lives. I heard a motto a long time ago that stated, "you will never have to go to work again when you find something you love to do". I hold on to this motto very tight because that is what being a personal trainer is to me. There is not one day that I feel like I am working. I am getting people to their goals, helping people get back their self-respect and self-esteem that has been missing so long. I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and having them quickly become friends.

The programs I design are specifically designed for each of my clients. I will always begin with nutrition because without a proper game plan for caloric intake, goals may not be achieved or just simply delayed. Each session is an educational opportunity, allowing myself to teach and mold each and everyone of my clients into the athlete they have deep inside.

Certification:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Crossfit Certified Instructor
BA Exercise Science

Tim BeauchampTIM BEAUCHAMP :: 206-851-6556
My training philosophy follows the maxim that “form follows function”, so I primarily concern myself with getting the best functions from the body, with the understanding that the desired form will result. Originally certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, I still work with their training hierarchy of “stability before strength and strength before power” in a functional training that scales well with clients of all ages and athletic abilities. I see fitness as a lifelong pursuit, so I work with clients to set up a portfolio that helps them stay actively involved in all phases of their life, managing strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and balance. In cases of injuries or ailments, I actively work with client’s doctors, therapists and nutritionists to provide smooth transitions back to a healthy training regimen. I start all of my clients out with a variety of assessments to determine their individual needs, and while I primarily train my clients in strength and cardiovascular  work, I also consult with them on opportunities in yoga, Pilates and other health modalities to broaden their fitness portfolio. I currently train individuals or small groups, and am working on developing larger classes for cross training and outdoor adventure.
 
I am a big believer in cross training, and my own athletic experience ranges from being a varsity tennis player and swimmer, an instructor in alpine, telemark and cross country skiing, and an international competitor in judo and triathlon. I spent over 14 years in the US Army, reaching the rank of Major and worked with the military of several other nations in fitness and military specific training. I have been a personal trainer and fitness instructor for the past ten years in Seattle, spending the last 7 as a trainer at Sound Mind and Body Gym in Fremont, where I remain a fitness and cycling instructor. My experience has given me the tools to help my clients reach their varied fitness goals in a dynamic and progressive fashion.

Certification:
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

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