My philosophy on training: Ultimately, I want my clients to understand that as they strive to reach their specific fitness goals, the most important thing is achieving optimal health and wellness. In addition to exercise and training, overall health involves factors such as good diet, adequate rest,healthy relationships, positive attitude, and a spiritual peace. It is a process, and involves developing good habits. After designing a program that is specific to my clients and their needs, my main goal is to encourage and motivate them to always work hard, not only at training and exercise, but also in adopting healthy lifestyle habits. If you really want to see results you have to work hard. “There is no substitute for hard work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.” -John Wooden.

Education: Oklahoma Christian University, Physical Education/Health, B.S.E.

Certifications: International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certified Personal Trainer, American Red Cross adult CPR/AED certified, K-12 Physical Education/Health teaching certified

Training Expertise: Athletic training, general fitness, senior fitness

--Athletic credentials: Softball

--2 yrs at NCAA D II UCO, 2 yrs at NAIA OC (player)

--2 yrs head JV softball coach at OC

--2 yrs assistant varsity softball coach at OC

Favorite activities and exercise: Softball, golf, running, doing stuff outside. Anything that is challenging or involves competition!

Get to know Rachel a little better:

How long have you been at TFC? 3 weeks

What is your favorite thing about training? I love building relationships with my clients. I love getting to be a part of them reaching their fitness goals and having a better quality of living!

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at the gym?Just hang out with my husband, friends, family. I like to do stuff outside. Arts and crafts.

Family/Hobbies/Anything interesting: I will be married for 2 years in July to my husband, Dave. I have a huge family, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. I enjoy playing all types of games and sports (softball, basketball, golf, ping-pong, scrabble, etc). I like taking road trips. I like to cook and eat. I am a huge baseball fan, I love the Braves and the Rangers. I like movies. I like quoting movies. I can rarely have a conversation that doesn’t involve a movie quote, it’s pretty pathetic. I am an assistant softball coach at Oklahoma Christian University. I played 2-years at UCO and 2-years at OC. I’m addicted to coffee.

What is something most people don’t know/wouldn’t guess about you: I’m really funny??

Proudest Accomplishment: Getting certified to be a personal trainer, it is the most rewarding job, I love going to work!

Favorites 

Food: fresh, out-of-the-oven, hot, gooey, chocolate-chip-pecan cookies and some ice-cold milk!

Sport: Softball (to play), baseball (to watch)

Movie: Really impossible to just name one….probably Rocky IV.

Quote: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23

Song/Singer: Classic country and 80’s

Best Fitness Tip: Mix it up, do stuff you enjoy, stay consistent!