Personal Training and Fitness Testing
Benefits Packages Fitness Testing Become a Certified Personal Trainer
What is included in my personal training package?
- Fitness evaluation This is a series of tests designed to assess cardiovascular fitness, body-fat percentage, flexibility and muscular strength and endurance.
- Personalized exercise program
An individualized exercise program is designed based on the individual's fitness evaluation results and personal fitness and health goals. This exercise plan will be carried out through the duration of the client's sessions. - Supervised exercise
Personal attention during exercise is the primary function of personal trainers. Clients are given a detailed orientation that addresses the aerobic, strength and flexibility components of the exercise program, and are educated about the fundamentals of strength and aerobic training, as well as the proper and safe use of equipment.
Personal Trainers can help you set realistic and attainable goals to meet your fitness needs. Working with a Halas Sports Center Personal Trainer will help you stick to an exercise plan and hold yourself accountable. Our trainers will ensure you leave each session educated and motivated for your next work out!
- Safe and effective weight loss
- Improving cardiovascular endurance
- Increasing flexibility
- Increasing muscle mass
- Overall health and wellness
- Ensure utilazation of proper exercise techniques
- Assist in Core Training
- Answer general fitness and health questions.
A qualified and properly trained personal trainer can help you safely start and maintain an effective exercise program. A personal trainer will understand your 'fitness goals' and help you achieve them. A personal trainer can be a great source of motivation and encouragement, as well as a resource for the latest objective health and fitness information. He or she can also help you fit exercise into your busy schedule and teach you how to make the most out of your time in the gym.
Are you interested in learning about your fitness level? Schedule a Fitness Test! A fitness evaluation can be a useful tool for tracking your fitness progress. A fitness test includes:
- SubMaximal VO2 Testing
- Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Flexibility
- Body Composition
- Blood Pressure
- BMI
Click HERE to see a copy of the Fitness Testing Flyer
All personal training packages include a basic fitness assessment. The fitness assessment will be performed on your first session. Packages must be purchased in person at the Halas Sports Center Front Desk. Once you have purchased your personal training session, you will be contacted by a Fitness Staff member within 48 buisness hours to get you started.
| Student Pricing | Faculty, Staff and Alumni Pricing | |
|---|---|---|
|
3 Sessions |
$85 |
$99 |
|
5 Sessions |
$145 |
$150 |
|
10 Sessions |
$245 |
$270 |
|
15 Sessions |
$345 |
$360 |
In order to purchase personal training sessions you must be a member of Halas Sports Center.
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Personal Trainer? The Halas Sports Center has partnered with the American Council on Exercise to provide the Personal Trainer Curriculum.
The ACE Personal Trainer Course is designed to help future fitness trainers prepare to take the ACE Personal Trainer Exam. There will be two componants included in this class: theoretical and applied training skills. Twelve hours of classroom instruction will be supplemented by four to six hours of practical experience.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
In addition to classroom instruction and practical experience, participants will receive:
- ACE Personal Trainer manual
- Master the Manual Study Guide
- Sample Tests
- 20% discount on the exam fee
WHEN IS IT?
The class meets Mondays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m September 12th- December 5th. The class meets at Halas Sports Center. Payment must be made on or before the first day of class.
REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE FRONT DESK OF THE HALAS SPORTS CENTER
Loyola Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni: $299
Non-Loyola Affiliates: $399
Questions? Contact April Boulter at aboulte@luc.edu.
Disclaimer: Participation in this class does not guarantee employment as a personal trainer. This is a review course only. It is intended to help you prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Exam and to gain practical experience in the fitness field.