Personal Training, Sports Performance, Weight Loss, Continuing Education, CEU Provider

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Colin Kelley

Colin started working at Pursuit Fitness in 2015 under Pursuit’s founder and then owner, Garrett Arndt. The next 7 years Colin worked on improving his training ability and became the new owner of Pursuit Fitness in July 2022. Having current clients ranging in age from 8 to 85, Colin still places the utmost priority on the individual’s success. With a specialization in sports performance, Colin often explains how exercises crossover from the gym into everyday life. He has a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is constantly working towards new certifications and learning the truth about what is best for his clients.

Certifications:

  • NASM CPT
  • Precision Nutrition - Level 1
  • Titleist Performance Institute - Level 1
  • Muscle Activation Technique, Jumpstart

Emily Young

If you are looking to improve your physique, Emily can coach you to success. Obtaining her Natural Bodybuilding Pro-Card in 2022 she knows the effort it takes to reach your fitness goals. Whether it’s completing your first push-up or competing in bodybuilding yourself, Emily is attentive, understanding, and sensitive to your needs. She has been training clients at Pursuit since 2020 and specializes in group fitness, bodybuilding, general functional fitness. If you desire nutrition coaching to help you reach your goals, from macros to more behavioral approaches, she'll design a nutrition protocol to fit your needs and lifestyle.

Certifications:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • GGS Women’s Coaching Specialist
  • USBF Natural Women's Bodybuilding Pro-Card
  • OCB Natural Women's Physique Pro-Card
  • Precision Nutrition - Level 1
  • Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Coach

Cailee Siebel

Cailee has been working at Pursuit Fitness since Fall 2023 and she completed her NASM personal training certification in February 2024. Becoming a personal trainer was a tough but rewarding process.

Cailee is passionate about strength training and has been on her own fitness journey for years. Cailee cares deeply about her clients. She wants everyone to be comfortable in the gym regardless of their lifestyle, you deserve to be there and working towards your goals!

Certifications:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Tyler Carter

Growing up in Tolono, Tyler found his passion for fitness through his athletic endeavors. The drive to perform at his athletic peak has long-lasting influences to his training philosophy. Whether his clients are young athletes or weekend warriors, Tyler uses his sports training experience to develop their ability to the next level. With a primary focus on using multiple joints in exercises, Tyler quickly enables his clients to increase strength and prevent injuries.

Certifications:

  • NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

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