MARLA GIBSON

TRAINER BIO

Personal Training Director

Certifications:

  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Trainer
  • CRP & AED Certified
  • Les Mills Grit Certified Instructor
  • In the fitness industry since 1991
  • BSW Degree in Medical Social Work

Accomplishments:

  • NPC Figure Competitor 2011-2014
  • National Figure Competitor 2013-2014
  • 2014 IL State Campion Winner Overall

Personal Info:

  • ISU Graduate
  • Married with two children
  • Lives in Frankfort, IL
  • Involved with our local schools teaching fitness to kids
  • Substitute teacher for Districts 210,157c,161
  • Body By Vi coach

Training Philosophy:

Take care of this body you were given! Love yourself enough to fight for your health! Fitness is more than just picking up a dumbbell or running on the treadmill. It’s about “you” finding yourself and your happiness whatever size that may be. Healthy involves your mind, spirit and heart just as much as it involves your body. Each person’s version of health and their goals are different. Making sure to continually challenge yourself in any activity you perform and always push yourself beyond your limits and comfort zone. Prove to yourself that you are “strong” and “worth the fight!” As your Trainer and biggest fan, I’m committed to helping you succeed on this amazing journey you have chosen and anxiously await to get started!!

Motivational Quotes:

If you have discipline, drive and determination…NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.” Dana Lynn Bailey

IT’S NOT ABOUT PERFECT. IT’S ABOUT EFFORT. AND WHEN YOU BRING THAT EVERY SINGLE DAY, THAT’S WHERE TRANSFORMATION HAPPENS. THAT’S HOW CHANGE OCCURS.” Jillian Michaels