Lakewood Colorado Fitness Center & Health Club
Personal Best is a Lakewood fitness center and health club offering personal training, & group classes including kettlebells, yoga, pilates, zumba, spinning and more. We have personal trainers, diet & nutrition consultants, and fitness assessment experts available to help you set and achieve your health and fitness goals. If you live or work in the Lakewood / Golden Colorado area, WE are the gym for YOU! |
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday
5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sundays / Holidays - CLOSED
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Top Five Reasons Why
People Come to Our
Lakewood Fitness Center
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| 1) Convenience! |
| Visible from I-70 & Denver West Blvd. Within walking distance of Denver West Office Park businesses, Camden & Montrachet apartments. A short drive from Applewood, Arvada, Golden, Morrison, Genesee, Lakewood and Evergreen. Our FULL SERVICE fitness facility has served these communities since 2003! |
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| 3) You’re welcome here! |
| Deconditioned? Need help with your weight? Athlete? Old? Young? You’ll find our fitness center and our professional staff accommodates EVERYONE! |
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| 4) SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE membership! |
| Only $37 a month, pay month to month, everything’s included … group classes, etc. |
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| 5) GREAT Group classes & great variety! |
| Yoga, Body Sculpting, Spinning, Kettlebells, Aerobics and introducing ZUMBA! |
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| All our services are provided by an expertly trained, experienced staff (we’re also a certified school, The National Personal Training Institute of Colorado). |
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- Good For NEW Members Only
- Good for ALL Fitness Center Use
- Good for Group Classes
- Does not apply to personal training |
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Personal Best Staff and Personal Training Instructors |
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| Jason Adam, Yoga Instructor |
- Jason has been practicing yoga for over 17 years, and has been teaching for 3 years in a variety of settings, including gyms, yoga studios, as well as outdoor parks. His yoga practice has ranged from vigorous astanga yoga to relaxing and meditative restorative classes.
He is Level 3 Certified, and likes to mix gentle flows with challenging postures but still provide for all levels to be successful. He believes yoga is about building strength, flexibility, and focus in both body and mind. He sums up his approach to yoga as "Playtime for the body and soul".
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| Jaye Alynn, Certified Nutrition Practitioner |
- Jaye is a graduate of the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Holistic Nutrition Therapy. She presently holds the certification of Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and is also pursuing certification as a Master Nutrition Therapist. Jaye is ACE certified as a personal trainer and is focused on helping clients find a well rounded approach to health.
- Jaye's foundation in nutritional concepts comes from an innate appreciation for real food and the idea that food makes the best medicine. The cornerstone of her holistic nutrition therapy lends to a personal journey of self-discovery and life skills as they relate to the various roles that food plays in our lives.
- Testimonial from one of Jaye's many satisfied clients:
"I have tried many diets in the past and none of them have had the long-term benefits that Jaye's nutritional plans have had. I have been working Jaye on changing my eating habits since January. Jaye has provided me with many options and has spent many hours talking with me about not only the physical part of eating but the emotional part of choosing the right thing. I have become more aware of the things I should (and should not) eat. Jaye's recommended nutrition plan for me on is focused on my strengths and my limitations. I eat what energizes me and makes me feel good. I am enjoying eating the good stuff. Jaye has also helped me see that good food can be rather tasty. I crave foods I never thought I would. I don't crash an hour after a meal. I am energized for the whole day. I am motivated to work out. I sleep better. My skin is more clear. I lose weight faster (fat, not muscle). My whole body has changed inside and out! I eat right . and I live better, happier, and healthier."
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| Master Eduardo Castor, Instructor/Owner Castor's Academy of Taekwondo |
- Master Eduardo Castor, Instructor/Owner, Castor's Academy of Taekwondo, Lakewood, CO, 6th Dan Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo
- Started Training in Moo Duk Kwan TaeKwondo while stationed in Korea with the U.S. Army in 1963
- Trained under the tutelage of Grand Master Bobby Kim for over 40 years and currently holds a 6th Dan (degree) Black Belt - 1ST Dan 1969, 2nd Dan 1972, 3rd Dan 1977, 4th Dan 1980, 5th Dan 1985, 6th Dan 1999
- Current member of the Pan American Moo Duk Kwan Society. Moo Duk Kwan, which means Martial Art Virtue, emphasizes Personal Growth, Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit.
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| Kendra Collings, Advisory Board, Continuing Education Senior Instructor, NPTI Colorado/ NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer |
- Master's Science Degree, Recreation Admin and Management - UNC Chapel Hill
- Bachelor's Science Degree - Physical Education, State University of NY (Cortland)
- Bachelor's Science Degree - Health Education, State University of NY (Cortland)
- Owner / President - Vim Fitness & Wellness, LLC
- Antarctica Recreation Coordinator - McMurdo, Antarctica (1997 - 1998)
- Carolina Kids Camp Director, University of North Carolina (UNC)
- Water Exercise Master Trainer; Snowboard Instructor; Soccer, Volleyball, Swim, CPR / First Aid Instructor; New York State teaching certificate
- Pilates Certified - Physical Mind Institute
- Hatha Yoga Certified
- Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T.), Greg Roskopff, M.A.T.
- Physical Education teacher - Letchworth Central Grade School
- 1st Place Division winner, 1999 Boulder MS Triathalon
- Multiple freestyle swimming records held 50m / 200m / 500m
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| Vanessa Ilnicki, Certified Personal Trainer, Teaching Assistant |
- National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) Graduate, 2008
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- NASN Sports Nutritionist
- Vanessa has always had a passion for fitness and nutrition and now she gets to use her passion to help others reach their personal fitness goals.
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| Karen Jolly, Certified Massage Therapist (C.M.T.) |
- Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado, 1993. Certified in Neuromuscular Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Remedial Massage
- 14 years of experience providing relief from chronic pain, strain, and stress
- Specialist in restoring balance and health to the entire body, mind, and spirit
- Specialist in releasing patterns of imbalance, increasing flexibility, guarding against future injury and strain
- Unique, multi-dimensional system of bodywork employed in a deep tissue massage approach
- Karen's motto is, "If you don't take care of your body, where else will you live?"
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| Sara Krych, NPTI Colorado -- Colorado Springs Instructor |
- Master's of Science-Exercise Physiology, University of Mississippi
- Bachelor's of Science-Exercise Science and Wellness, Union University
- Health Fitness Instructor, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- USA Weightlifting Certified Club Coach
- American Council on Martial Arts Certified Martial Arts Instructor, Cooper Institute
- Black Belt Sho Rin Ryu Karate
- Personal Fitness Trainer, Fitness 19
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| Terry Lalley, Yoga Instructor |
| One of the reasons that we are on this planet is to care for others, which is the highest form of love. My blessing in my life now is to share myself, knowledge, spirit and oneness with others freely, with no expectations. I have been practicing the art of yoga asanas and a deeper yogic lifestyle and message for over 15-years and teaching for 10-12 years. I am a member of Yoga Alliance and a certified instructor with over 4000 hours of traveling the yogic path with other students of this wonderful practice. Joy is a birth right and we share this gift with each other in my classes. Come see on Thursdays at 12:30pm. Open to your true Self and have FUN. |
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| Michael Miles, BA, MBA, RKC Kettlebell Certified, ZHP Level II |
I am a 24 year law enforcement veteran. I have spent many years helping fellow officers get in shape. I am Certified as a Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) Instructor by Pavel Tsatsouline in April, 2008. I am a personal trainer and I have worked with numerous clients, trained law enforcement special ops units, and have instructed area wrestling teams in hard-style kettlebell techniques. I have merged RKC kettlebell training with Z-Health principles of neural training for athletic movement resulting in state of the art performance oriented training.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced exerciser . come try my class! |
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| Craig Moore, Certified Personal Trainer, Teaching Assistant |
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Best Fitness Center
- National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) Honor Graduate, 2004
- Kettlebell Concepts Certified Kettlebell Instructor
- Rocky Mountain Tae Kwon Do Open Championships 1993, 1st place (sparring and forms)
- Rocky Mountain Tae Kwon Do Open Championships 1993, 3rd place (forms)
- World Tae Kwon Do Championship, Little Rock Arkansas, 1994, 1st place (sparring)
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| Steve Oberg, Fitness Instructor - Lakewood |
- I have been a fitness instructor since 1996. My fitness resume includes teaching indoor cycling at 8 facilities in the past 9 years. Currently, I teach at three clubs, My Personal Best my favorite. I enjoy teaching indoor cycling because almost anyone can do this. In the same class, it is possible to have an elite cyclist that races every weekend, to someone who has never exercised in their life. While these two individuals can be on two ends of the spectrum of fitness, I can ensure that both of them get a good workout and feel good about at the end of the class. I have raced bikes for 17 years and have a strong understanding of fitting a person on the indoor bikes to ensure the most comfort. My certifications include Johnny G, Reebok cycling, and HeartZones Blue jersey. Give one of my classes a try, be sure to let me know if you are new to the workout!
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| Amanda Sides, ACE-Certified Group Fitness Instructor |
- Schwinn Cycling Certified
- Certified Yoga Teacher -- World Conscious Yoga Family (RYS), Rishikesh, India
- XRKade® Master Instructor
- Eight years teaching group fitness
- BA in English and Theatre -- University of South Dakota
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| Lynne Stiverson, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Spinning Instructor, Heart Zones CICI Certified, Group X Director, Zumba Certified Instructor |
- National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified Personal Trainer
- Mad Dogg Athletics (Johnny G) - Certified Spinning Instructor
- National Association of Sports Nutrition (NASN) - Primary Sports Nutritionist
- National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) - Graduate
- Bachelor of Science - Marketing/Communications, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Lynne's wellness philosophy: "It is never too late to make a change in your life. We ALL must MAKE the time to exercise and make better food choices. The rewards are remarkable ... health, fitness, strength, energy and vitality."
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| Rosemary Strong, Certified Spinning Instructor, Heart Zones CICI Certified, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Indoor Cycling Instructor |
- Certified Johnny G / AFAA spin instructor since 1997
- Taught spin / indoor cycling classes at The Point Athletic Club, YMCA, and Sunset Beach Fitness Club
- AFAA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
- BA Journalism, Political Science, and Education
- Rosemary is an avid road cyclist and rides 1,000 - 3,000 miles per season. She has completed 17 "Ride the Rockies" events as well as several Bicycle Tours of Colorado. She has ridden her bike in nine countries and eight states.
- Rosemary says, "My music compilations, teaching experience, and personality combine to make my classes fun and challenging to meet the needs of beginners and experts alike."
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| Kurt Weinreich, Assistant Director of Education - CEC / CEU; Senior Instructor / Personal Trainer |
- National Association of Sports Nutrition (NASN) Certified NASN Sports Nutritionist / Certified NASN
 Licensing Instructor
- Certified Fitness Trainer and Therapy Specialist - ISSA
- Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
- Certified Personal Trainer - NCSF
- Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant - ACE
- Certified Trainer - APEX/24-Hour Fitness
- Advanced Certified Personal Trainer - NESTA.
- Instructor, National Personal Training Institute of Colorado, LLC
- Certified Personal Trainer - NSCA.
- Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist - NASM
- Postural Analysis and Total Body Flexibility Specialist - GMP Fitness
- Master Trainer/Self Defense Instructor - 24-Hour Fitness
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist - NASM
- Level 3 Certified Self-Defense Instructor - ETS
- 2008 WEKAF U.S. National Stickfighting Team Double/Single-Stick
- USOC Fitness Ambasador - 2008 Beijing Olympics
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| Philippe Ray, Owner and Founder of NPTI Colorado and Personal Best Fitness Center |
- "Personal Best: Where the Only Competition is YOU!" the exclusive fitness center for the Denver
 West Office Park also serving the surrounding Golden and Lakewood communities.
- The National Personal Training Institute of Colorado (NPTIC) a nationally known source of personal fitness training education and certification for personal fitness trainers not only in Colorado but also from other states and even other countries. NPTIC graduates find employment in places like 24-Hour Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Lakeshore Athletic Club, and Lifetime Fitness, as well as privately owned fitness centers and personal training studios, physical therapists offices, and even cruise ships.
- Fitness Resources, LLC - for the past 18 years, Fitness Resources has been an industry recognized continuing education company providing health and fitness professionals with the best subject matter experts and speakers such as Dr. Len Kravitz; Greg Roskopf, Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T.); Dr. Eric Cobb, Z Health; Paul Chek, The C.H.E.K. Institute; and Brian Bradley, The Egoscue Method, and more. Fitness Resources provides continuing education required by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American Council on Exercise, (ACE), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the National Association of Sports Nutrition (NASN), and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Fitness Resources provides continuing education seminars nationwide and in Canada.
Phil says, "As health & fitness professionals, we have a social responsibility to educate the 86% of adults who do not exercise on a regular basis. We must educate a largely sedentary population and help them see WHY they should get off the couch and EXERCISE! We must educate uninformed parents about the seriousness of childhood obesity. Likewise, we have an obligation to serve the health & fitness needs of the fastest growing segment of the population . the aging baby-boomer population . who, with a personal trainer's guidance, can age gracefully and enjoy an overall better quality of life." |
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