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Personal Training and Fitness Testing

Benefits of Personal Training               Packages                      Fitness Testing                     Become a Certified Personal Trainer

 

Why Personal Training?

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!

Halas Sports Center Personal Trainers offer programs for:

- Safe and effective weight loss

- Improving cardiovascular endurance

- Increasing flexibility

- Increasing muscle mass

- Overall health and wellness
Additionally, Halas Sports Center Personal Trainers can:

- Ensure utilazation of proper exercise techniques

- Assist in Core Training

- Answer general fitness and health questions.

Benefits of Personal Training

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.

What is included in my personal training package?

  1. Fitness evaluation This is a series of tests designed to assess cardiovascular fitness, body-fat percentage, flexibility and muscular strength and endurance.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

 

Fitness Testing

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

 

Packages and Pricing

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.

                                         Student Pricing                   Faculty, Staff and Alumni Pricing    
3 Sessions                 $85                             $99
5 Sessions                $125                            $150
10 Sessions                $220                            $270
15 Sessions                $300                            $360

 In order to purchase personal training sessions you must be a member of Halas Sports Center.

Click HERE to see a copy of the Personal Training Flyer

 

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Personal Trainer?

Halas Sports Center has partnered with the American Council on Exercise to provide the Personal Trainer Curriculum. This class is designed to help you prepare to take the ACE Personal Training Exam. There will be two components included in the class: educational and practical. Twelve hours of classroom instruction will be supplemented by four to six hours of practical experience.

The classes will be held:
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Dates: September 16th-November 20th

In addition to classroom instruction and practical experience, participants will receive:
- ACE Personal Trainer Manual
- Master the Manual Study Guide
- Sample Tests
- 20% discount off the exam fee

Cost:


Students: $150

Halas Members: $175
Non-Members: $200

If you would liek a download able flyer, please click here.


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Loyola University Chicago
6458 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: 773.508.2602