Personal trainers are available by the half-hour or
hour to help you design and implement a fitness program to meet
your needs. Our trainers have been handpicked for their individual
area of expertise and for what they bring to the club's members.
Personal training is also available on a semi-private basis with
two members sharing a training session. To choose a trainer, read
the biographies below. If you would like to speak with any of them,
please feel free to give us a call at 203-259-0882 or email one of them (contact
us).
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Timothy Taylor (Operations Manager)
Tim has been employed at the club for over twenty years.
It is a rare day when you do not find Tim on the fitness floor.
He has been instrumental in developing the SRC as Fairfield
County's premier Fitness Club. He is both an owner and a manager
and spends a large portion of his very long workday training
clients. He is well known in this area for his strength and
conditioning expertise which he honed working as a coach at
the United States Military Academy. Tim developed the SRC
Spinning® program into the area's largest and most comprehensive
Spinning® program. He has brought his knowledge of high-intensity training to the club and has taught his unique style
to the personal training staff at the club.
B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Springfield College
ACSM
Certified Personal Trainer
CPR and AED Certified |
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Kimberly Fox
After ten years of personal training and teaching group fitness, Kimberly took over the position of SRC Group Fitness Director. Inspired by her love for exercise and the members of the club, Kimberly works to keep the group exercise program challenging and fun while incorporating the latest fitness trends into the class schedule. She teaches Body Sculpt, Strength and Power, Spinning® and Bodypump™.
B.F.A., Arizona State University
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
BOSU®, Spinning®, and Bodypump™ Certified
CPR and AED Certified |
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Robin Kane-Nickel
Robin, who has been at SRC since 1995, leads group fitness classes and holds ACE and AFAA certifications as a personal trainer. She teaches Step Aerobics, Body Strike, Body Sculpt, Kickboxing, Spinning® BOSU®, and Final Round. Robin excels at creating customized personal training and wellness programs for a range of clients: from those pursuing healthier lifestyles; weekend enthusiasts training for a new hobby; high school and college athletes seeking to improve performance; to ultra-marathoners preparing for their 100-mile endurance race. A former college gymnast, Robin coached the Staples High School Cheerleading Team for two years and enjoys running, marathons/adventure races, boxing, football and martial arts, recently earning her black belt in karate. Robin and her husband, Mark, completed the Boston Marathon in April 2009 on behalf of the Hole in the Wall Gang, raising enough money to send three children to camp. She is now a part of Team Hole in the Wall as the “Team Trainer” for Fairfield County.
ACE and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Spinning®, Powerstrike®, and Bodypump™ Certified
CPR and AED Certified |
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Sylvia Horowitz
Sylvia has been a club member for eighteen years and has worked
as a personal trainer since 1996. She is also the club nutritionist,
holding private counseling sessions and planning special club
events focused on nutrition. Sylvia has organized weight loss
support groups for members. A specialist in multi-tasking,
Sylvia also teaches Bikram and Vinyasa Yoga at the SRC. She has
studied with Bikram Choudhury, Baron Baptiste, Jimmy Barkin,
Shiva Rea, Mitchel Bleier, David Life and Sharon Gannon.
B.A. in English Literature, Brooklyn College
M.S. in Nutrition, University of Bridgeport
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
CPR and AED Certified
Yoga Alliance Certified |
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Debra Friedman
Having joined SRC as a member in 1997, Deb took her interest in fitness and strength training to a new level, becoming a Group Exercise Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer. Core training based on Pilates principles and traditional strength and interval training are fundamental to her training technique. In addition to one-on-one training, Deb teaches group classes, including Pilates Mat, Cardio Kickboxing, Bootcamp, Spinning® and Bodypump™.
B.B.A. in Finance, George Washington University
NASM and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
Pilates Mat, Spinning® Bodypump™ and Powerstrike® Impact Certified
CPR and AED Certified |
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Carrie A. Saxonmeyer
As a former gymnast and gymnastics coach as well as an accomplished equestrian, Carrie brings her athletic experience and dedication toward fitness and personal training to the SRC. She is interested in working with a diverse clientele, and is known for designing programs that are carefully tailored to motivate her clients to achieve their fitness objectives. When she is not in a training session, Carrie is likely to be found in either a Kickboxing or Spinning® class.
B.S. in Excercise Science, Norwalk Community College
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Bodypump™ Certified
CPR and AED Certified |
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Erik M. Zukauskas
Erik has been involved in various aspects of the SRC since 1999, most recently joining the team of SRC Spinning® instructors. He is currently studying exercise science at Southern Connecticut State University. Originally from Fairfield, Erik lettered in football, basketball, and baseball for Fairfield High School. While his strength training is influenced by his enthusiasm for sports, Erik enjoys inspiring his clients of all ages and interests to achieve their fitness goals.
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Spinning® and Bodypump™ Certified
CPR and AED Certified |
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Jay Powers
Jay is our latest addition to the SRC Personal Training Program and has been an active member of the club since 2000. After graduating from college and exploring career options, Jay’s enthusiasm for fitness and training led him to become a certified personal trainer. Now he has the chance to motivate people to improve their health and feel better about themselves. He believes in changing his clients’ routines regularly to spice up their workouts and to keep them challenged and interested. Jay played football and crew in high school, and in 2007 coached football for the Police Athletic League in Westport.
B.A. in Management, Gettysburg College
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
CPR and AED Certified |
