Leslie McGraw – Fitness Trainer
Background:
Leslie is a Certified Personal Trainer and holds her certification through the American Council on Exercise. (A.C.E.) She is Yogafit certified and has completed Yoga Teacher Training through the Diablo Valley Yoga center and has her Pilates Mat certification through the PhysicalMind Institute. Leslie also holds certifications in Cardiovascular Fitness, Nutrition, and Exercise, Pre and Post-natal Fitness and Stability Ball Training
Experience
Leslie has led an active lifestyle for many years. She incorporates the principles of Yoga, which she has practiced for 15 years, balanced nutrition and, her exercise of choice, running, into her daily activities. She has chosen to apply these principles to her professional life as well and became certified so she could better share her knowledge and experience with others.
Philosophy
My philosophy is to keep life as simple as possible. Being active has enabled me to keep my perspective by clearing my head and finding the humor in the “big picture”. I do not deprive myself of the joys in life and believe that everything in moderation is a good thing. My one rule…..When in doubt, do the next kind thing.
Don Rich – Fitness Trainer
Background:
Don is a graduate from the “Strong and Centered Mind/Body Institute”. He also holds a certification from Progressive Fitness. Don is a certified fitness trainer from the Cal State Hayward Health and Fitness Institute as well.
Experience
Don has worked at various clubs throughout the Bay Area and at Harbor Bay Club since 1996. He is a former competitive bodybuilder with 16 years lifting experience. Over the years Don has worked with hundreds of clients. One of the many skills Don has learned from being a personal trainer is effective listening. This enables communication between the trainer and the client.
Philosophy
If I could summarize my philosophy it would be Attitude. Having the right attitude is the key to success. Any endeavor starts with the right frame of mind. A positive attitude magnifies and attracts results. This carries over to all areas of your life. In fitness, having the right attitude towards your health is essential to achieving your fitness goals. It’s important to have a strategy and not give up if you fail to achieve a goal. Being flexible and trying a new approach might just be what you need to bring you to the next level of fitness.
Dan Mark – Fitness Trainer
Background
Dan received his Fitness Trainer certification from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and his Massage Technician certification from the McKinnon Institute. He is also a certified Kick Boxing instructor. Although Dan has a BS degree in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley, his real passion is in health and fitness. Dan is a Bay Area native and has been in Alameda since 1984.
Experience
Dan has been working part time in the health and fitness field since the early 1990’s. He worked part time as a massage therapist for most of 1993 in a chiropractor’s office and that same year started his own business MuscleWork, Unltd., providing fitness training, massage and accupressure. Dan has been teaching Personal Training at the Harbor Bay Club since 1997. He also teaches and trains at other clubs in the Bay Area.
Philosophy
I believe helping people is my reason for being on this earth. I believe that by helping you become aware of your body and teaching and motivating you in the most effective and efficient way to work it, I can help you achieve the highest level of performance in the activities you enjoy and in life itself. Having studied massage from an Asian perspective, I believe that health and fitness are achieved through an integration of many different applications and disciplines. I want to help you apply yourself in a few of these areas to realize and achieve your potential.
Ed Mangonon – Fitness Trainer
Background
Edward is a 1995 graduate of San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, concentrating in pre-physical therapy. He is certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He received a certificate in massage therapy at the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, Ca in 1996.
Experience
After graduating, Edward interned for six months in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, assisting in the rehabilitation of patients. He then worked for over three years at Health South, a physical therapy facility, where he specialized with patients who had sports and work-related injuries. One of his primary interests is massage therapy, which he has practiced for over seven years.
Philosophy
As children we all enjoyed movement through play. But when adult responsibilities decreased our time for play and movement lessens, our health begins to suffer. Although this is a reality, it is not one we must accept as final. Our bodies are designed to function well with movement, and activities that include motion should be maintainer throughout our lives. We do no need to have the attitude that it is too late to keep in shape. I love to help clients regain the joy of physical movement that they had in they youth. All it takes is a little discipline and a willingness to move. The result are well worth it!
Gayelynn McIlwaine – Fitness Trainer
Background
Gayelynn is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Counsel on Exercise. Her background and education are in nutrition, dietary management, and nutrition for the elderly and weight training.
Experience
Gayelynn has been involved in weight training for over 20 years and a trainer here at the Harbor Bay Club since 2002. She has competed and placed at the State and National level in the sport of Power Lifting and has worked as a test administrator for a Wellness company doing pre-employment fitness and wellness testing. She also worked as the Clinical Nutrition Director for a large Healthcare organization.
Philosophy
Anyone can improve the quality of their life with exercise and with my broad range of experience I can help you achieve your fitness goals.
Heidi Dauberman – Fitness Trainer
Background
Heidi graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a degree in Community Studies and continued on to advanced level studies in Classical Homoeopathy (natural medicine). She is a certified personal trainer through National Council on Strength and Fitness and holds AFAA certifications in Group Exercise and Group Cycling.
Experience
Heidi has had the experience of treating acute and chronic, mental and illnesses with natural remedies and has found that increasing physical fitness profoundly affects all levels of total health and vitality. Heidi speaks fluent Spanish and is passionate about weight lifting, swimming, cycling and the constant leaning of new ways to exercise.
Philosophy
Fitness enriches your life. Improve your fitness level with a constant study of your own body and self. The possibilities for training the body are endless. Exercise for the love of life and train for maximum results by harnessing our natural power of adaptability
Geoff Putt – Fitness Trainer
Background
Geoff is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness and holds an AFAA certification in Aqua Aerobics.
Experience
Geoff spent 8 years in the Airline industry. After suffering repetitive injuries he questioned his exercise beliefs and began to study the importance of core strength in relation to lifestyle. After being injury free, Geoff decided to pursue his passion for fitness and began training family and friends. This led him to embark on a new career in the Fitness Industry by continuing his education and becoming certified.
Philosophy
My favorite workout routines include weight lifting, swimming and mountain biking. My hope is that by sharing my training experiences with others and, hopefully, preventing them from making the same mistakes I did, I can help them create a more fulfilling lifestyle without injury. It’s true. Do what you love and the rest will follow.
Suzanne Fong – Fitness Trainer
Background
Suzanne is certified as a Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She has completed classes Perinatal Fitness, Nutrition Fundamentals, and Complete Core Care. Before becoming involved in the health and fitness field, she taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at the college/university level, holding an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a B.A. in Linguistics and French. She has a total of 15 years experience teaching adults.
Experience
Suzanne has always been active, but admits she is no jock. After the birth of her first child, of course, she wanted to regain her pre-pregnancy shape. She has been helping moms get back into shape ever since, teaching both fitness and stroller fitness classes for moms, combining cardio, strength training and flexibility.
Philosophy
I like to help everyday people improve themselves. This has been true throughout my career, first as an ESL instructor and now as a Fitness Trainer. Within a month of completing an exercise program you are healthier, stronger and more fit. Personally, the best thing about pregnancy and nursing was being able to eat as much as I wanted. Now, I’ve found that if I exercise consistently, I can continue to do so. It’s all about balancing eating and drinking, exercise, sleep, and relaxation. All are necessary elements in a healthy, happy life.
Daryn Smith – Fitness Trainer
Background
Daryn holds his Degree in Kinesiology, Fitness, Nutrition and Health from San Diego State University. He is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is pursuing a Masters Degree in Exercise and Sports Science.
Experience
Daryn has been a regular participant in Graduate Studies and Fitness Product Evaluations along with clinical work in adapted physical education environments. He has done laboratory work investigating the principles of exercise physiology.
Philosophy
We are what we choose to be. Though circumstances surrounding each person are different, your attitude defines who you are. This is especially true with your health. Instead of being the person who finds excuses, be the person who refuses to give yourself any. You don’t need a New Year’s Resolution to become healthier-Just make up your mind each day to be the best you can be.
Janet Crandall – Fitness Trainer
Background
Janet received a Masters degree in Physical Education from U.C. Berkeley, concentrating on Exercise Physiology. She holds Personal Trainer, Health and Fitness Instructor, and Exercise Test Technician certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Experience
Janet’s experience includes nearly a decade of conducting research studies on the effects of exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors. She also conducted fitness evaluations for the officers of the Oakland Police Department, where she taught nutrition and fitness seminars as well. Several years of nonprofit work included public health education on cardiovascular disease and establishing corporate wellness programs throughout Alameda County. For over ten years she has enjoyed training herself and coaching others to participate in walking marathons.
Philosophy
The human body was designed to move! Modern conveniences and hectic schedules have made it less necessary and less likely that we will move as much as we should for optimum health. I want to help bring back the joy of movement to others; to help people regain, maintain, and improve their health. By dispelling the confusion and mystique of obtaining physical fitness I will work with you to make your journey to better health be successful.
