Personal Training

All sessions are one hour (1 Trainer, 1 Client)

For personal training to be effective, participants and trainers must know what the expectations are for both sides. Adhering to the following Policies and Procedures will ensure success!

Individualized fitness instruction will include:

• Fitness and goal assessment upon the initiation of the program.  All information will be kept confidential.
• Continued education and instruction in the components of fitness:  cardiovascular training, muscular conditioning training, flexibility and body composition.  Often, a variety of fitness-related equipment will be used based on the client’s goals and needs.
• One to three 1 hour sessions per week with the assistance of a qualified personal trainer or fitness specialist scheduled to accommodate both the participant and the trainer.

Scheduling Sessions

Trainers and clients schedule their own appointments, independent of TWU Fitness and Recreation front desk or management staff.

Expiration Date of Training Sessions

Personal training sessions will expire six (6) months from the date of purchase unless serious extenuating circumstances prevent the client from returning. Extending the expiration date is allowed upon agreement between the client, the personal trainer, and TWU Fitness and Recreation management.

Late Policy

Clients must be dressed appropriately and ready to participate at the time of the scheduled session. The trainer is only required to wait for the client for 10 minutes. If a session begins late due to the client, the trainer has the right to deduct those minutes off of the session. The trainer is also responsible for arriving and being prepared to begin on time. Sessions will start and end on time.

Cancellation Policy

If a client must miss a scheduled personal training appointment due to illness, emergency, travel or etc., he/she should notify TWU Fitness and Recreation and / or the personal trainer at the earliest possible date and make arrangements with the trainer to reschedule the appointment. If a client does not notify TWU Fitness and Recreation and/or the personal trainer within 24 hours, he/she will be charged for that session as if he/she had used it. The trainer is also responsible for giving a client 24 hours notice if he/she needs to cancel an appointment.

First Session

The majority of a client's first session may be a consultation and/or fitness assessment with the trainer. This consultation is designed to set goals, learn more about the client and provide education.

Medical Release

After reviewing a client's lifestyle questionnaire, medical history questionnaire and/or the fitness assessment results, it may be determined that a medical release is required before personal training can continue. These guidelines for medical clearance are based on the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines.

Current Membership to TWU Fitness and Recreation

Clients must be current TWU Students or current TWU Fitness and Recreation members in order to participate in the personal training program.

Check In at the Front Desk

Clients are still required to check in at the fitness center front desk with the appropriate ID before working with the personal trainer.

Outside Personal Trainers

No outside trainers or coaches are allowed to use the facilities without prior permission by TWU Fitness and Recreation management.

Problems with Personal Training

Please inform Allison Meguro if you have any problems, questions or concerns that arise. We want this experience to be positive and successful!

Evaluation

Once you have completed your sessions, you may be asked to complete a brief evaluation in order to determine quality of the services rendered by the personal trainer, quality of the program, and education received.

It is also important to note what the individualized fitness instruction will NOT include:

Diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of any health conditions and/or illnesses. Trainers may refer clients to appropriate health professionals based on the identification of potential risk factors. Personal trainers may also receive exercise, health or nutrition guidelines from appropriate health care providers in order to best meet the fitness needs of the client. Nutrition or supplement education beyond the USDA Food Guidance System. Counseling clients in areas of life beyond physical fitness

Madeline Baird

Bio: Hello, my name is Madeline Baird and I am a Kinesiology major. Growing up, I was always intimidated by sports and fitness. I was obese in my early teens and dealt with a Binge Eating Disorder in middle school. I tried a dozen diets from Pinterest, magazines, and celebrities, but all they did was create a sense of failure. I did, however, enjoy physical activity, I just felt like I did not belong in the gym or other fitness spaces because of the way I looked. Over COVID, I struggled with my mental health but was able to find some relief in fitness. Once I got diagnosed and treated for my ADHD, I started self-taught powerlifting and never looked back. Weightlifting, for strength or hypertrophy, created a sense of empowerment and confidence that I had not been able to find anywhere else. I am very passionate about fitness, and I believe that the gym is a place where everyone belongs. When working with me as your trainer, I want to help establish healthy habits and mindsets to ultimately reach your fitness goals.

Specialties: Fat loss, habit building, strength and hypertrophy training, beginners
Major: Kinesiology/ General Exercise Science
Mantra: “Everything in time”

Steven Chirayath 

Bio: Hey! My name is Steven and I am a first year Kinesiology major (Pre-PT). My entire life I've been the tall, skinny kid who was put into sports because of his height. Although I was forced in the beginning, I fell in love with basketball and volleyball, but I always hated the "skinny" part of my description. My coaches would always tell me to get into the gym and gain muscle, as the lack of it was holding me back. Long story short, one day I decided to get into the gym and never looked back. The gym was a place for me to not only get stronger and build muscle, but a place where I could drop off my insecurities and pick up the confidence I truly needed. I began to make weight-lifting my priority and fell in love with the process of getting better everyday. Unlike basketball and volleyball which are team sports, the gym was me versus me. I dictated the outcomes and results which would come over time. I slowly started to learn more about weight-lifting and am still taking in knowledge every time I show up. I became a personal trainer to spread the joy the gym brings me to those who need assistance in doing so. My goal is to help others achieve their own personal goals and build a healthy relationship between their mind and body.

Specialties: Strength training, athletic training, fat loss, motivation
Major: Kinesiology, Pre-PT
Mantra: “Every day is another opportunity to be better than yesterday.”

Megan Decaxias

Bio: My name is Megan, and I became a certified personal trainer in 2022 after developing a passion for fitness through my own training journey that began in 2020. I enjoy creating programs that help clients build strength while moving with confidence. My approach is not only about workouts but also about motivation. I strive to inspire and push my clients to see what they are truly capable of. I believe fitness is more than just exercise; it’s about embracing movement and staying active as a way to improve both body and mind. My goal is to empower every client to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their everyday life.

Specialties: Hypertrophy, muscle gain, and fat loss
Major: DPT
Mantra: Strength through movement, confidence through consistency.

Arlene Hernandez 

Bio: Hey, I’m Arlene! For most of my life, I was the skinny girl who loved sports but struggled with body dysmorphia, particularly during middle school and my freshman year of high school. I was constantly dissatisfied with the way I looked and felt disconnected from my body. During COVID, I started running with my mom, and soon after, we both joined the gym, which kicked off my fitness journey. At first, I was figuring everything out on my own, relying on social media videos and random workout splits without really knowing what I was doing. Through months of trial and error, I learned what worked for me and what didn’t—especially after dealing with back pain and frustration. Over time, I found a routine that made sense for my body and began to see real progress. As my confidence grew in the gym, I started bringing my friends along to share what I had learned and help them with their own fitness goals. The feeling I felt watching them enjoy being at the gym and start to see their own progress was incredibly rewarding. It solidified my belief that fitness is about more than just physical results—it’s about the confidence, discipline, and self-love that come from pushing yourself. Now, I want to help others avoid the mistakes I made and help them reach their goals faster. My mission is to guide you in finding the right approach for your body, so you can build confidence, strength, and a lasting love for fitness.

Specialties: Strength training, beginner fitness, gym confidence, mobility
Major: Kinesiology Pre-PT
Mantra: “Enjoy the ride, trust the results.”

Sarah Mayhue

Bio: Hi, I'm Sarah and for most of my life I have been involved in sports until recently beginning my college journey, where I've been tasked with figuring out what physical activity really means to me and how I can nourish my relationship with body and wellness habits. For all of high school I struggled with body dysmorphia and feeling disconnected from my health, participating in volleyball but not finding joy in it the longer I spent trying to ‘keep up’ with my teammates, but now Nearly five years after I first started learning what exercise is and the things it can do for me, I am continuing to learn and educate myself on physical activity and finding a balance between exercise and living my life in a way that enriches my happiness and my experience, instead of hindering it and forcing myself to adhere to a standard that doesn’t actually exist. Throughout my journey, starting from the beginning of covid to now, I have fallen in love with weight training, the volleyball court was not where I thrived the most physically or mentally, but that didn't mean I had no talent anywhere, I just needed to try something else. It was intimidating to start, but after walking into a private gym on my own for the first time, everyday after falling into place, I knew this was what I had a passion for. I never felt like I had a place that welcomed me when I was wanting to learn and to try something new like strength training or powerlifting, but it was up to me to try, and after just one season of powerlifting, and three years of being in the weight room, I knew where my future was heading. I want to create a place for everyone to feel welcomed in, I want to be the help I didn't have when starting a fitness journey and relationship with the gym.

Specialties: Strength training
Major: Kinesiology
Mantra: “Nothing worth doing is going to be easy.”

Matthew Pearson

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Bio: My personal fitness journey began when I was in 8th grade. I was 300+ lbs and was told by a doctor that I needed to lose weight quickly before I developed fatty liver disease. I immediately got to work and lost 100lbs over the course of a year, but I did it the wrong way by doing tons of cardio while eating very little food. I soon gained most of the weight back over the course of the next few years and I learned that this wasn't a good way to lose weight and keep it off for good. I began reading about resistance training and how it can improve one's metabolic rate by building muscle and strength, so I began lifting weights. Ever since then, I have been consistently weight training while educating myself on all things strength training and my fitness journey has been set on the correct path. Although I'm dropping off the fat slower than before, I feel the best I have ever felt and I know that I will reach my goals, albeit may take more patience than I had before. My training philosophy centers around using training to improve one's health, quality of life, and longevity while reaching various fitness goals and maintaining those goals. What's the point of looking a certain way if you don't feel healthy as well? Why lose 20lbs in a few months the wrong way just to gain it back a year later? It is my goal to help clients reach their goals in a healthy manner while being able to maintain their new lifestyle.

Specialties: Strength and hypertrophy training, mobility training, corrective exercise
Major: Kinesiology Pre-PT
Mantra: “Do not let perfect be the enemy of good”

Galilea Rodriguez

Bio: As a little kid, I never thought in my life I would be a part of the fitness community; growing up overweight, I thought I could never change and believed it was a part of my culture. I felt I was falling behind, and I could never catch up to the people around me. I was embarrassed of myself for wanting to try to be "fit" with no education or knowledge. In the beginning of my early high school years, I ventured out of my comfort zone to find something I was truly passionate about. My training journey taught me much about myself and what I can and cannot do. It showed me that I am stronger than I think, and I am a normal, flawed human being. I did all the wrongs and learned all the rights. I am now a competing USAPL powerlifter, and I want to help people start their fitness journey as I had no guidance for mine. To be a part of your journey is an honor; no lifting path is linear, and no process is quick, but all you need to do is be persistent.

Specialties: Strength and conditioning training, free weight/body weight, powerlifting
Major: Biology Pre-Med
Mantra: “ever regret anything; mistakes are lessons, not failures”

Jaime Sheets 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Bio: Hello! My name is Jaime and I am in my senior year here at TWU. I have recently obtained my certification to be a trainer through NASM. This is my first facility that I will be taking on clients. I look forward to sharing and exchanging knowledge not only with clients, but with my colleagues as well. Growing up, I did competitive swimming for a few years and track in middle school and then in high school I was in marching band on drumline. In my free time I would go for long runs, but once I was through high school, I didn't have band anymore, so I transitioned to the gym and started lifting weights. On deployment, I had limited resources for weight training, so I focused on calisthenics training and still do, as well as weight training. All of these experiences have had a massive impact on my mental health, well-being, and social life. Not only do I want to help push people toward their goal, I want them to experience how exercise can have a massive positive impact on their overall well-being.

Specialties: Muscle endurance, strength training, calisthenics, inspiration
Major: Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Mantra: “A person can change at the moment when the person wishes to change.”

Sharon Wilson

Mental Health First Aid Certified

Bio: Hi. I'm Sharon. I am currently a Nutrition - Wellness major. I previously graduated from TWU with a B.S. in Government and minor in Business Administration in 2001. I went on to earn my J.D. at Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2008. I have been a practicing attorney for 15 years. I primarily work in Child Protection Law and Family Law. After around 10 year, I became burned out and began looking at what I was really passionate about outside of the law, and decided to pursue another degree, which is why I am here. I am adamant that we should not be putting work over our own health and wellbeing. I am working as an attorney full time and going to school part time while also working as a personal trainer. I was an athlete my entire life. In my early years I was in gymnastics, but as a teenager I switched to soccer. I found strength training as a college freshman and loved it. I have been strength training for over 25 years. As I have gotten older, my focus has shifted from trying to look better to maintaining a better quality of life as I age. I hope to be able to share my passion for fitness with you.

Specialties: Strength training, fitness over 30
Major: Nutrition - Wellness
Mantra: “Overall health is the goal, weight loss is just a side effect of improved health. ”

Roy Zuniga

Bio: Hello, my name is Roy Zuniga and I am a senior kinesiology student at TWU. My journey and relationship with fitness is a bit irregular since I actually despised any form of physical activity as a child. Growing up, I was diagnosed with asthma which prevented me from participating in any physical activity, eventually leading up to my dislike of fitness. Due to a combination of other health factors, I was ultimately a very frail and sickly kid, and I was embarrassed of my physical capabilities. However, everything changed during my adolescent years. I went out on a limb and joined a dance company with my sister, and I finally felt a sense of community and enjoyment with fitness. Essentially, I redefined fitness for myself and set myself on a course of self-discovery. Later on, with the rise of fitness influencers, I became interested in strength and calisthenic training, starting on my education over the fitness world. It got to a point where friends would ask me for advice on their training, and I became a choreographer for my dancing extracurricular. Ultimately, my entire journey up until that point has led me to discover a passion I never thought I would've had, influencing my choice in careers and leading me to where I am today. Even as a trainer today, I am excited to continue learning and to share my passion with as many people as I possibly can.

Specialties: Strength and hypertrophy training, athletic training, beginners cardiovascular & metabolic conditioning, corrective exercise & injury prevention, nutrition guidance, behavior change & motivation coaching
Major: Kinesiology - Coaching/Teaching
Mantra: “Harder than last time” - Greg Doucette