Personal Training Student Staff

Aidan Orlando

Degree/Major: Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

• Training Style: Strength/Hypertrophy, New to Fitness — General Health & Wellness, Stability/Mobility, Recovery from Injury

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I enjoy being a personal trainer because it allows me to help others recover and improve health for sustained benefits.

• Fun Fact: One fun fact about me is that I’ve gone skydiving

Cole McCoy

Degree/Major: Fitness Programming and Management

• Training Style: Hypertrophy and Introductory Fitness

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: Personal Training to me is working with my clients to find what they find fun about working out as well as providing a guide for people so working out doesn't feel as daunting. I also want to become friends with my clients to bring a personal connection and community to the gym

• Fun Fact: One of the reasons I take fitness so seriously is that a few years ago I had a stroke and it impaired my strength in my day-to-day life and in the gym, so I constantly push past my limits to not be restricted by my health!

Ethan Ushijima

Degree/Major: Biology

• Training Style: Hypertrophy and general fitness

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I really enjoy getting to know each client, helping them make progress, and teaching them skills and knowledge they can use long after personal training

• Fun Fact: Outside of the gym, I enjoy running, following football, and watching a wide variety of movies

Keegan DiGiusto

Degree/Major: Fitness Program Management Pre-Physical Therapy

• Training Style: Strength/Performance (especially Martial Arts) and lifestyle/transformative management

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I love being able to connect with an individual and see them grow, progress, and become a new version of themself

• Fun Fact: I enjoy Martial Arts, Line dancing, and music! Also a bit of a nerd on a variety of topics

Kariya Johnson

Degree/Major: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Training Style: Hypertrophy, body composition, functional training

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I love sharing my passion and knowledge of fitness with others and strive to help my clients find confidence in their abilities!

• Fun Fact: I was in a competitive collegiate acapella group for all 4 years of my undergraduate degree

Katherine Mendenhall

Degree/Major: Sports Sciences

• Training Style: Strength training, functional fitness, and building sustainable healthy habits

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I enjoy personal training because I get to make genuine connections with my clients and watch them grow into the best, most healthy version of themselves!

• Fun Fact: I worked out with my high school football team from the time I was in 7th grade through my senior year of high school.

Lindsey Krawczyk

Degree/Major: Health Sciences - Rehabilitation Sciences

• Training Style: Strength training, general fitness, and beginner-friendly fitness

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I enjoy helping others grow stronger, more confident, and comfortable in the gym. Helping others find joy in exercise while achieving their goals is extremely rewarding!

• Fun Fact: Before becoming a personal trainer, I spent several years as a recreational gymnastics instructor!

Lea Ryndak

Degree/Major: Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communication

• Training Style: Strength training, functional fitness, mobility, and endurance-based training. I focus on building strength while helping clients feel confident and capable in the gym

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I’ve seen how much of a positive impact working out has had on my own life, and I want to help others experience that same feeling. I want people to feel comfortable, confident, and empowered in the gym while working toward their own goals

• Fun Fact: I’ve traveled to over 6 countries! I love exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and traveling whenever I get the chance

Nate Wright

Degree/Major: Health Science with Emphasis in Rehab, Certificate in Sports Science

• Training Style: Hypertrophy, Strength, Fat loss, General fitness

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I enjoy helping people become stronger, more confident, and more comfortable in the gym and finding a style of training they enjoy!

• Fun Fact: If I'm not at the gym you can catch me at the golf course or doing anything outdoors

Rashad Ennin

Degree/Major: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Training Style: Plyometrics & athletic performance, hypertrophy, corrective exercise, and general fitness

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I am passionate about building strong relationships with clients by creating a supportive, welcoming environment that helps make fitness more approachable and empowers individuals to build confidence in themselves

• Fun Fact: I enjoy staying active through volleyball and pool, hiking with my mini-Aussie, and bring a creative perspective shaped by my early interest in tattoo artistry.

Sean Zurek

Degree/Major: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Training Style: Corrective exercise, and general fitness

• Why I enjoy Personal Training: I love personal training because it lets me give others the tools and confidence to improve their lives through movement

• Fun Fact: I am a rock climber, snowboarder, and I love to be outside year-round!