Why you need to do it....
We believe Personal training is a must, in order to learn about how your body operates and what you personally respond to in order to achieve the best results. We have superior personal trainers that promise challenging routines designed for your unique fitness related goals.
We believe Personal training is a must, in order to learn about how your body operates and what you personally respond to in order to achieve the best results. We have superior personal trainers that promise challenging routines designed for your unique fitness related goals.
MEET OUR TRAINERS....
Meet Holly, Our Fitness Director
"When you know better you do better."
Biography: I am very fortunate to call Portland home, and feel lucky to have lived here my whole life. Living in Portland, with our surrounding bike routes, hiking trails, and beautiful waterfront, allows me to stay active in many different ways. Today fitness is a part of my daily life, but I haven’t always had a passion for it. My adolescent years found me sedentary and overweight. At my heaviest I weighed close to 220 pounds. Thankfully I found the internal motivation to make the positive changes that lead to me where I am today. I started moving my body, while paying attention to my nutrient intake, and the weight started to come off. After my initial transformation, I wanted to help others feel the way I felt. I enrolled at PCC and promptly started taking courses in their Fitness Technology Program. After graduation I started working as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at South West Community Center. I ended my career at SWCC as their Lead Fitness Programmer and now I am here, happy to be your Fitness Director. I am a lover of all things fitness related. I truly enjoy challenging my body and am always learning new ways to be active. On my days off you’ll find me jogging with my dog, relaxing with my husband and making memories with my family and friends.
Philosophy: As we grow we learn we have the ability to make the daily choices that define who we are. Why not make the choices that will positively affect your physical and mental well-being? It doesn’t take much time out of your day to care for yourself and we deserve to continue to build strength from the inside out. Living a ‘healthy lifestyle’ is when you achieve the fine balance between doing what you love and knowing what you should be doing to care for yourself. When you come to a session with me expect to learn new functional exercises, as well as traditional strength routines to achieve all your fitness goals. Let me help you with the daily journey on the continuous road to a healthy and fit lifestyle.
Philosophy: As we grow we learn we have the ability to make the daily choices that define who we are. Why not make the choices that will positively affect your physical and mental well-being? It doesn’t take much time out of your day to care for yourself and we deserve to continue to build strength from the inside out. Living a ‘healthy lifestyle’ is when you achieve the fine balance between doing what you love and knowing what you should be doing to care for yourself. When you come to a session with me expect to learn new functional exercises, as well as traditional strength routines to achieve all your fitness goals. Let me help you with the daily journey on the continuous road to a healthy and fit lifestyle.
Choose a Trainer!
Meet Jolene Spear....
"I believe that fitness is attainable for all individuals, no matter where they are in their lives."
Biography: I am a native Oregonian and although I have lived other places, there is no place else I would rather be.
I studied classical ballet growing up and have always led an active lifestyle, from ski patrolling to running Hood to Coast, sprint triathlons and long distance biking.
I have been working in the fitness industry for 23 years teaching group exercise classes and personal training. I am an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. I am both Mat and Reformer Pilates certified through Balanced Bodies and I am a YogaFit Level 4 certified yoga instructor.
I have been personal training and teaching group exercise classes at West Hills Racquet and Fitness Club for 16 years and I am in charge of the Healthy Heart for Life (Cardiac Wellness) program at West Hills.
Philosophy: I believe that fitness is attainable for all individuals, no matter where they are in their lives. Whether you are just returning to exercise after recovering from an injury or a sedentary person who is trying to find more energy and strength for your everyday life, I am here to help you move toward a more balanced, healthier and active lifestyle.
Three things I live by:
1) Everything in moderation, including exercise and diet.
2) Use It or Lose It; as we age we must stay strong and active.
3) Happiness is not something readymade; Happiness comes from our own Actions. Making good lifestyle choices ensure you are happy and healthy for the long run.
I studied classical ballet growing up and have always led an active lifestyle, from ski patrolling to running Hood to Coast, sprint triathlons and long distance biking.
I have been working in the fitness industry for 23 years teaching group exercise classes and personal training. I am an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. I am both Mat and Reformer Pilates certified through Balanced Bodies and I am a YogaFit Level 4 certified yoga instructor.
I have been personal training and teaching group exercise classes at West Hills Racquet and Fitness Club for 16 years and I am in charge of the Healthy Heart for Life (Cardiac Wellness) program at West Hills.
Philosophy: I believe that fitness is attainable for all individuals, no matter where they are in their lives. Whether you are just returning to exercise after recovering from an injury or a sedentary person who is trying to find more energy and strength for your everyday life, I am here to help you move toward a more balanced, healthier and active lifestyle.
Three things I live by:
1) Everything in moderation, including exercise and diet.
2) Use It or Lose It; as we age we must stay strong and active.
3) Happiness is not something readymade; Happiness comes from our own Actions. Making good lifestyle choices ensure you are happy and healthy for the long run.
Meet Isaiah Howard-Cox...
Biography:
My name is Isaiah Howard-Cox. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and grew up coming to West Hills every morning with my mom who was director of Child Care and Kids Kamp. I had so many fond memories of West Hills that as soon as I got into training I knew it was where I wanted to be. I started playing sports at a young age, following in the footsteps of my sister. I played basketball, soccer, and baseball, until high school when I discovered my love for track. I had the opportunity to go State my freshman year and due to injuries in future years I wasn’t able to compete any longer. After I graduated I became a coach at the high school I went to and competed at. It was then I realized I wanted to get into training to make the athletes I was working with stronger and less prone to injuries. I went through the Exercise Science program at PCC and got the knowledge and experience I needed to blossom as a trainer.
Philosophy:
I believe that everyone has the ability to better themselves in some way, shape or form! Exercise doesn’t just help you physically but mentally as well. Seeing progress throughout the journey of training and finding new muscles that you didn’t even know were there is an exciting journey for both clients and trainers. I want to see you succeed and be right beside you on the ride. My training style is a lot of old school free weights for strength, power and hypertrophy, but I also cater to each individual client based on their personal goals! I look forward to working with you while we help you reach all your fitness objectives.