Personal Training

Adam Attia, Fitness Director

Philosophy–"Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot, you are probably right."

Specialized Skills–

• Sport specific plyometric conditioning
• Explosive movements and posture in the sagital, lateral, and transverse planes
• Specified injury preventative training
• Weight loss conditioning

Education–

• UC Davis B.A. Communications 2003. Minor in History
• American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) Certified Personal Trainer 2002
• Extensive independent research in Biomechanics and why we move the way we do
• CrossFit Certified May 2008

Experience/Certifications–

• Fitness Director at Arden Hills
• Manager & Fitness Coordinator at Peak Performance Health Club
• Fitness Wenmat Health Club (Carmichael Athletic Club, Signature Athletic Club)
• C.P.T. and Fitness Professional – A.C.E.
• Red Cross C.P.R. Certified
• Free Motion Certified
• CrossFit Certified

Hobbies/Interests–

• Basketball (Sacramento Kings)
• Chess
• Traveling
• Working out
• Cal Bears

Robert C. Linkul, Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Philosophy–"Education is the key to success in life and in the weight room. Learning more about your body’s biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology increases your ability to achieve the specific goals you set."

Specialized Skills–

• Strength and Conditioning
• Mountaineering/Rock Climbing
• Project Pyramid
• Olympic Weight Training
• Sports Specific Weight Training
• Women with Weights
• High Intensity Training (HIT)
• Power Weight Lifting

Education–

• MS Degree – United States Sports Academy (2006-2008)
  Sports Science/Personal Training
• BS Degree – California State University of Sacramento (2002-2005)
  Kinesiology Degree
• AA Degree – American River College (2000-2002)
  Health/Fitness

Experience/Certifications–

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Member and Presenter
• USA Track & Field Coach
• USA Olympic Weightlifting Coach
• Fitness for Women
• Team Atlas
• Sacramento State Assistant Throws/Strength & Conditioning Coach

Hobbies/Interests–

• USA Track & Field Hammer Thrower (2005)
• NCAA Track & Field Championship Qualifier (2004) Hammer Throw
• Nationally Ranked Hammer Thrower - 14th in the Nation (2004)
• Avid Golfer
• Skeet Shooter
• Olympic Weight Lifting Club Coach
• Mountaineering (School Certified with RMI Inc.)

Matt Novak

Philosophy–"Commitment to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity."

Specialized Skills–

• Strength and Conditioning
• Power Weight Lifting
• Body Toning
• Sports Specific Training
• Functional Fitness

Education–

• BA Degree – Sacramento State University (in progress 2010)
  Sociology Degree
• AA Degree – Sacramento City College
  Business Degree

Experience/Certifications–

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Extensive Strength and Conditioning background
• Football experience since 1999
• Track and field experience since 1998

Nikki Barker

Philosophy–"To become different from what we are, we must have some awareness of what we are."

Specialized Skills–

• Weight Loss
• Sports Specific Conditioning (Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball)
• Speed Agility and Quickness Training
• Functional Training
• Post Injury Rehabilitation
• Core Stabilization

Education–

• BS Degree – CSU Bakersfield
  Exercise Science

Experience/Certifications–

• Youth and High School Coach since 2001
• 1 Year Physical Therapy Aide
• 1 Year Student Athletic Trainer
• Group Fitness Instructor since 2008
• Personal Trainer since 2008

Lisa Taylor, Nutritionist

Nutritionist Lisa Taylor joined Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa in May 2009. Given the important role nutrition plays in overall wellness and fitness levels, she works directly with the certified personal training unit, one-on-one with interested clients, and closely with the on-site food service efforts. In addition, Taylor is involved in a variety of wellness classes and activities at Arden Hills.

From a young age, Taylor has always been intrigued by the powerful role food plays on energy levels, fitness routines and overall wellness. She has nurtured a passion for helping others understand and utilize the power of food and nutrition in an effort to improve their overall health and fitness. Her areas of nutrition focus include menu planning, weight management, cultural nutrition, body cleansing, food service management and nutrition therapy.

Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Chapman University in 2005. In addition, she is currently studying to earn a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from California State University, Sacramento, which she is expected to complete in Spring 2010.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Taylor is also a writer for Sacramento Health and Fitness Magazine and participates in various CDA (California Dietetics Association) events and seminars. She is ServSafe certified and is a current FAN (Food and Nutrition) member.

Taylor’s other interests include cooking, gardening, endurance horseback riding and traveling.

Heather Pryor

Philosophy–"Through focus and effort we can achieve more than our minds deem feasible."

Specialized Skills–

• Endurance training for bike and running specific muscles groups
• Full body toning
• Weight loss

Education–

• CSU, Sacramento B.A. Family & Consumer Sciences 2003.
  Concentration: Family Studies

Experience/Certifications–

• AFPA, Certified Personal Trainer
• AFPA, Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
• RRCA, Coaching Running Certificate
• 2008-Ironman World Championships Kona
• 2008-Half Ironman World Championships Florida
• 2007-2nd place Ironwoman at Coeur d ‘Alene full Ironman
• 2007-1st place age division at Napa Valley ½ Ironman
• 2007-2nd place woman overall at Windman ½ Ironman
• 2005- 1st place Ironwoman at Eppies Great Race3 Triathlon
• 2005- 1st place age division at the Auburn Overlook 37 mile Ultra Marathon Trail Race
• 1996- National Champion Endurance Horse Racing.

Hobbies/Interests–

• Kayaking
• Participating in triathlons
• Backpacking
• Being outdoors

Donna Carlson

Donna has been a member and an employee of Arden Hills since 1994. She began her career in fitness in the early years of dance exercise (1982). In 1995 she earned her personal training certification and a year later her spinning certification. Dealing with severe osteo-arthritis that led to a new hip in 2000 has formed her approach to fitness. She has a very conservative and long term approach to fitness.

Philosophy–

• Get the most out of the muscle with the least amount of joint stress.
• It is never too late to start an exercise program and it is always too soon to quit.
• Getting old doesn’t make you physically unfit – being physically unfit will make you old.
• No one goes to bed at night wishing they hadn’t worked out that day.
• You don’t find the time – you make the time.

Kylee Wosnuk

Philosophy–"Choice not chance, determines destiny."

Specialized Skills–

• General health & fitness
• Functional Training
• Corrective Exercise
• Weight Training
• Weight Loss
• Sports Specific Training
• Pilates

Education–

• University of Texas B.A. Kinestiology

Experience/Certifications–

• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• The Physical Mind Institute (Pilates)
• Olympic Development athelete and the United States Under 18 National Team athelete.
• Extensive soccer training and coaching.

Hobbies/Interests–

• Soccer
• Snowboarding
• Rock Climbing
• Hiking
• Running with my dogs
• Riding my bike
• Pilates