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Dave Bunt – NSCA-CSCS
Dave earned a degree in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University. He was an intern with WMU’s strength and conditioning staff where he worked with several athletic teams. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and has more than five years of personal training experience working with a wide range of clients. Dave’s passion (and specialty) is helping athletes from beginner to elite levels through his unique, specialized sports performance training. He is passionate about helping all individuals realize their potential, whether their goal is sports performance or overall health and wellness. |
"I have a love and passion for helping people develop a healthy body and mind to live better lives."
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Jasmin Vardigan Connolly – BS, ATC
Jasmin graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Athletic Training in 2008 and has been a certified athletic trainer since September 2010. Aside from working as a personal trainer at the BAC, Jasmin has also been a Wellness Coach at The Studio: A Personal Health Path in Kalamazoo since September 2008 and an instructor at Sumits Yoga since November 2010. Jasmin began practicing yoga in 2009 and has come to love the marriage of hot yoga and wellness coaching in her life. She joined the military in 2003 after high school. Since then, she has completed eight years in the U.S. Army Reserves as a sergeant.
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Brian Ladkrood – ACE-CPT
Brian joined the BAC in 2003, bringing with him three years of personal training experience. He is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. Brian enjoys working with clients of all fitness levels and age ranges. He especially enjoys introducing the advantages of incorporating strength training and nutrition into his clients' fitness regimen.
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“I strive to help people reach a goal that they thought was unachievable through three foundation principles: (1) rest, (2) nutrition and (3) exercise. The reward is seeing their enthusiasm when they reach that goal.”
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Steve Lewis – BS, MA, NSCA-CSCS
Steve earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Performance and Sport Studies with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He also holds a master’s degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University. Steve is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. He has 17 years of experience as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, and also is HKC kettlebell certified. As a competitive Olympic-style weightlifter, Steve is a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Club Coach and USA Weightlifting Level 2 Senior Coach.
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Lynn Martignon – BS, ACE-CPT
Lynn earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Food Science and Human Nutrition. She is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. In addition to personal training at the BAC, she is also the VP of Sales for MiDAS Foods International, which has given her experience & knowledge in diet and healthy menu planning. Her position at the club is to fulfill a longtime passion of helping others realize exercise is just as beneficial for your mind and spirit as it is for your body. Lynn believes that if we make the choice to follow a well balanced program of cardio, weight training and proper diet consistently, big changes WILL occur.
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Sarah Onderlinde – BS, NSCA-CSCS
Sarah graduated from Calvin College earning her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Sarah enjoys working with people of all ages and fitness levels. After running three marathons, she has a new interest in helping others achieve their goals. Certified in pre- and post-natal exercise, she also enjoys training females in pre-natal fitness. Through proper exercise training and nutrition, Sarah hopes to help people improve their quality of life. |
| “I enjoy helping people get on track to a healthy lifestyle and seeing their joy in getting closer (and accomplishing) their goals.” |
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Jalynn Schnur – BS, ACE-CPT, Specialty Certifications
Jalynn earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance from Central Michigan University. She joined the BAC in 2003 as a certified SPIN instructor. In 2009, she became a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. She is also certified to instruct R.I.P.P.E.D. as of September 2011. Jalynn’s enthusiasm for exercise carries her through all challenges in life. Her goal with her clients is to pass on the same enthusiasm along with her knowledge to assist them with their own challenges, whether it is adding exercise into their schedules, or choosing better nutrition for themselves and/or their family. Her love for instructing her SPIN classes has added to her personal training career and personal growth. |
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Rebekah Schuring-Boos – BS, ACE-CPT
Rebekah began working at the BAC in 2003 while she was studying Exercise Science at Western Michigan University. She began working in the Aquatic Department as a lifeguard and swimming coach. After receiving her certification for personal training from the American Council on Exercise, she began working as a trainer with a variety of clients. Rebekah enjoys working with teens and women of all ages and fitness levels. She is currently pursuing her RYT in yoga and hopes to become a Level 5 instructor. Her passion is helping others find joy in living a healthy balanced lifestyle. She believes exercise, nutrition, rest and personal enjoyment all play a vital role in achieving your healthiest you! |
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Sheri Shon – ACE-CGEI/CPT, Specialty Certifications
Sheri has been the Group-X Director at the BAC for 10 years, and has been in the fitness industry for more than 27 years. She holds many specialty certifications in the fitness field. Currently, she is a Master Gliding™ Trainer, Master BOSU® Instructor, R.I.P.P.E.D, Flirty Girl® Fitness Instructor, Resist-A-Ball Instructor and Spinning® Instructor just to name a few. She has been responsible and known for training many group-X instructors in the Kalamazoo area, along with providing many continuing education workshops each year for group-X instructors & personal trainers. Sheri enjoys working with all individuals from young adults to baby boomers. Her first love is teaching and training proper biomechanics. She loves teaching cardio, strength and endurance workouts group settings as well as working one-on-one with individuals who need that extra motivation to improve their lifestyle. |
| “I love to see the changes people can make with a little hard work and dedication.” |
