our certified personal trainers

   CANDACE GARNER

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that we are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for. Each of us has the power to make positive changes in our lives, no matter how small they seem. That is why I am excited to meet clients where they are at, because I am committed to helping others succeed. I believe whole heartedly in prevention, and I believe in the power of small steps towards big change.CLIENT BASECandace has a strong knowledge base that integrates nutrition and exercise. She hopes to help her clients take big steps to prevent lifestyle-related health problems, and help athletes reach the next level through her passion for sports nutrition. Whether you want the very basics or highly individualized sports performance, she can tailor to your needs.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS● BS in Nutrition and MS in Kinesiology and Health through the University of Wyoming ● Registered Dietitian (RD)● ACE Certified Personal Trainer ● Former UW Track athletePERSONAL INTERESTSCandace is a lifelong learner and avid reader who also loves to stay active through running, kayaking, hiking, and everything in between. She loves to travel, create and paint, and of course spend time with her husband, Nathan, and dog, Archer. 

MONIQUE GOLINVAUX

PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY I really believe that people train for all types of reasons. To be successful in one area of growth, I believe you have to apply it to all areas of life. Many times taking up physical training is a step to growth in other areas and I strongly believe in the mental and emotional benefits of pushing your body, as well as the physical benefits. When training, I try to remember that whatever a client is working on in the gym with me, is usually tied to a string connected to another part in their life, which makes my investment in their health even stronger. 

 CLIENT BASE 

Monique’s strengths include helping clients find the perfect type of exercise programs that are enjoyable for the client so they want to keep going and continue their health and fitness journey.   

She loves teaching correct form, especially with weights, and enjoys watching clients really gain self esteem and confidence through pushing themselves to find out what their bodies, and most importantly minds, are capable of. She also specializes in youth sports & strength training. 

EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS 

● NESTA Certified Personal Trainer 

● Group Instructor for 5 years 

● Personal Trainer for 4 ½ years 

● Group Boxing Instructor for 4 years  

PERSONAL INTERESTS 

●Painting, music, mountain biking, soccer, tennis and of course lifting weights ●Being with family, traveling anywhere new and old, & eating all kinds of different foods 

JOHN GRAVES

PHILOSOPHY

Work very hard, have perfect form and technique, good range of motion, rest and recover, then over time you will get stronger, faster, and an overall better athlete. Nothing happens overnight. It takes lots of dedication, commitment, and sacrifice to improve athletic ability and overall fitness. Improvement in one’s fitness level leads to improvement in all aspects of life, whether that is in sports, at work, or at home. 

CLIENT BASE

John has a strong background in strength and conditioning training. He focuses on Olympic lifts and heavy power lifts to enhance a client’s overall strength and athletic performance. Supplementing with core stability, auxiliary lifts, programming variation, and explosive plyometric and dynamic movements, John focuses on safely increasing a client’s overall fitness and strength while decreasing their risk for injury. John’s clients range from high school and collegiate athletes, to weekend warriors striving for elite fitness and health, and everything in between.

EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

· Head coach and strength and conditioning trainer, University of Colorado – 10 years

· ISSA Strength and Conditioning Certification – Level 2

· ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist

ISSA Nutritionist

· USA Weightlifting Advanced Sports Performance Coach - Level 2

· USA Weightlifting LWC Referee

· USA Weightlifting USADA Coach Advantage

· USA Weightlifting Athlete Development Model

· Team USA Safe Sport

· CrossFit Running

· CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification (Adult, Child, Infant)

· 3-year varsity athlete, University of Colorado

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Bison, picking things up and putting them down (lifting), running, target shooting, being outdoors with my wife and our dog