By: Alison Cardoza
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A personal trainer evaluates their clients’ fitness level, skills, and personal goals. They develop personalized training programs for their clients, which allow them to monitor their clients’ progress. They change lives for the better.
Being a personal trainer at Baptist Health Milestone allows me to impact clients at many pivotal points in their lives. It is such an honor to influence lives every day in a positive way. I have been a trainer and group exercise instructor for 20 years. Throughout my time at Milestone, I have been told that I am a role model. I feel that my clients are the true heroes in this scenario. Many have tackled health complications, surgeries, stubborn weight gain due to medical issues, and more. They show up every session and work hard to accomplish their goals. Their tenacity and drive allow me to be the best trainer I can be. Many clients become a part of my life and become a second family to me. My clients Robin Silverman and Rabbi Robert Slosberg are just that and more. They are individuals that strive to put their health and wellness first as well as others in the community. They are motivators. It is a rewarding experience to be their trainer and have them put their trust in me.
Rabbi Robert Slosberg has a long family history of heart disease. He began working with me about 15 years ago as part of a heart disease prevention program. A year later, he referred his colleague, Robin Silverman to work with me following complications she experienced from a rare auto-immune disease. Following their retirements in 2023, I suggested that they begin partner training to provide motivation, accountability, and the opportunity to try new exercises.
Retirement is a time to slow down, reflect, and situate health as a priority. Robin and Robert had spent endless hours at their jobs and countless days helping the community. They still make a positive difference in the community today but have slowed down and focused more on themselves.
Exercising with each other helps hold the other accountable, and keeps the workout fun. The accountability comes into play when one does not feel motivated or has a semi-important excuse to get out of doing a workout. The competitive nature comes into play, which motivates them both to attend the sessions and give it their all. Partner training and group training sessions are offered at Baptist Health Milestone. Contact us today and get your health underway.
Alison Cardoza, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitour Group Exercise at Baptist Health Milestone Wellness Center. B.S. Exercise Science and Sports Medicine with a minor in Health Promotions at University of Louisville. Former UofL and Indianapolis NFL Colts Cheerleader.
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