Trainers

ADRIEN COTTON

Adrien Cotton After 16 years in political and public affairs arena, in 2004 started Fitness on the Run. I continue to push my clients where they are willing to go and work to set an example for them with my own workouts and lifestyle. I have learned there are a million theories to achieve happiness, fitness and total wellness. We all have to choose what is best for our lifestyle and what we are willing to give to achieve that ideal.

SPECIALTIES

  • Functional Training with minimum equipment
  • In-depth analysis of nutritional and other health-related conditions
  • Partner with large network of specialists to achieve total wellness for client
  • Working to achieve “clean” living for clients

CERTIFICATIONS:

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Completed 5 Marine Corps Marathon
  • Dozens of road races ranging from 3-15K
  • Pumpkinman Triathalon, Lake Mead, NV
  • Married with twin toddlers

ALISE FRYE

Alise FryeAlise spent 10 years in the national security policy field prior to finding her niche in teaching and training. Having worked on the Hill, in the Pentagon and in the association world, she is intimately familiar with the struggle of working professionals to find the time to care for themselves. She equally enjoys working with athletes pushing the very limits of their capabilities and with those who have never worked out or even enjoyed fitness. Alise believes that true fitness is about feeling comfortable and strong in your own body. She is also fascinated by the science and mechanics of the body and will tell you way more than you think is necessary when learning how to squat.

SPECIALTIES

  • Olympic lifting
  • Kettlebells
  • Yoga
  • Biomechanics

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Russian Kettlebell Instructor (RKC)
  • United States Weightlifting (USAW) Club Coach
  • Crossfit Level 1 (CF1)
  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200 hr)

HIGHLIGHTS
Alise likes to pick up really heavy stuff and preferably put it over her head. Repeatedly. She only truly enjoys running when being chased, but Denise is trying to change that.

DENISE DICK

Denise DickPrior to becoming a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Denise spent nearly 15 years in government, politics and the private sector. She like many Washingtonians worked longed hours, but she always believed that maintaining balance — with one’s family, career and physical fitness — was the most important factor in achieving a healthy and successful lifestyle.

SPECIALTIES

One of Denise’s true passions is small group fitness and she believes that for some individuals, having that group or friend accountability is necessary in achieving fitness goals. Denise is the Boot Camp instructor and learned personally how motivating and fun a group environment is when she participated in a group circuit training class. She is a believer in the effectiveness of small group training and enjoys teaching the FOR Boot Camp classes.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • CrossFit Level I Certification

HIGHLIGHTS
Denise has been an avid runner for more than 20 years. She competed in cross country for two years in college. She always enjoyed the shorter distances, but decided to try longer distances after college. She has competed in a number of half marathons and three marathons.

Denise also enjoys swimming and is looking forward to adding biking into her fitness regime to participate in a few triathlons.

JONICA TRAMPOSCH

Jonica TramposchJonica has been a certified personal trainer since 2005, in which time she has worked with clients ranging from ages 16-88; some were competitive athletes, some had several health and/or orthopedic restrictions. Jonica approaches each client as an individual, addressing the body as a whole, and working as a collaborator toward each specific goal.

SPECIALTIES

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ACE Personal Trainer
  • MELT Instructor
  • C.H.E.K. Scientific Core
  • Red Cross CPR and First Aid

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Outdoor adventure enthusiast.
  • Former NCAA Division 1 Athlete.

KATE LAVANGA

Kate LavangaAfter working in the Statistical Reporting field for several years and staying home with my two kids, ages 7 and 5, I made a career change to Personal Training. Fitness has always been a passion of mine and an integral part of my daily life. I love working with people to help them realize their goals!

SPECIALTIES

  • Kettlebell Instruction
  • Long-Distance Run Coaching

CERTIFICATIONS

  • AFAA Certified Personal Training
  • RKC Certified
  • Kettlebell Instructor

HIGHLIGHTS
Two-time Marine Corps Marathon finisher, numerous area 10-mile races, I am looking forward to becoming a Russian Kettlebell Certified Functional Movement Specialist next spring.

REBECCA COLEMAN

Rebecca ColemanAn equity researcher by training, Rebecca made her most significant trade when she traded careers and joined Fitness on the Run. In between sets, she’ll be glad to grade your portfolio as well as your diet regimen. Rebecca is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and a graduate of Rhodes College.

SPECIALTIES

  • Endurance sports

CERTIFICATIONS

  • NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association

HIGHLIGHTS
Completed the Austin Marathon in 4:07 and did her first tri, the Lone Star Quarter, in the spring of 2009.

SONJA GIL, M.S.

Sonja GilSonja’s passion is to empower individuals to discover their personal fitness potential and to live a higher quality lifestyle with a sense of well-being and confidence. Combining her love of fitness with a master’s degree in health education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Sonja offers clients an experience that extends beyond her sessions. She teaches her clients how to apply diet and exercise principles as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Sonja has been in the health & fitness field for nearly 10 years, teaching wellness classes at George Washington University, managing corporate fitness centers, designing health promotion programs, giving wellness lectures, and personal training.

WEB SITE

www.movingforwardfitness.com

SPECIALTIES

  • Weight Management
  • Nutrition
  • Pre and Post Natal
  • Post Rehab
  • Senior fitness training

CERTIFICATIONS

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE) Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant
  • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Exercise Instructor

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Completed the George Washington Parkway 10-Mile Classic in April ‘09
  • Teaches classes in nutrition, personal health & wellness, and women’s wellness at George Washington University
  • Earned advanced personal trainer certification through ACSM