Personal Training at Fitness 24-7

A more targeted approach to your fitness goals.

Want to take your fitness to the next level? Our certified personal trainers work with you to set realistic fitness goals and develop a customized plan to achieve them safely and effectively. They challenge and cheer for you as you crush your training milestones, and modify your fitness plan accordingly so you never plateau.

And, with personal training options for individual and small group sessions, you can find a solution that works best for you.

MEET OUR CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS

Personal Trainer Andre

ANDRE OWENS

SPECIALTIES

  • Athletic training
  • Strength training
  • Competitive fitness training
  • Boxing

CERTIFICATIONS

  • FiTour Personal Training

Andre began his personal training career in California, and has been shaping bodies and molding athletes since 1989. His work experience includes training for 24Hour Fitness, Gold’s Gym Rancho Cordova, the Sacramento Court Club, and the Elk Grove Racquet Club. With clients young and old, beginner and experienced, he is committed to helping his clients get bigger, faster and stronger without ever getting bored. Specializing in athletic, strength and competitive fitness training, his philosophy is “Make it fun!” Andre is Fitour certified and also teaches indoor and outdoor boot camps.

Cheryl Justice

CHERYL JUSTICE

SPECIALTIES

  • Senior fitness
  • Senior rehabilitation

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ACE ‘Gold’ Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Certified Rehabilitation Specialist
  • TRX
  • YogaFit Certification
  • Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
  • ACE Certified Weight Management Consultant
  • Schwinn Indoor Cycling Coach

Since 1991, Cheryl has created and managed fitness programs for those with special conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and the blind and visually impaired. She also specializes in working with the above-60 population to safely improve fitness levels and overcome previous injuries, and enjoys the challenges and rewards of clients reaching their goals. Cheryl has previously served as the Exercise & Aquatic Specialist and Fitness Coordinator at Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, and the Huntington (WV) YMCA as the Senior Health & Wellness Director. Cheryl has also been a featured fitness writer for the Huntington Herald Dispatch newspaper.

Personal Trainer Howard

HOWARD WEINSTEIN

SPECIALTIES

  • Cycling
  • Strength training
  • Cardio training

CERTIFICATIONS

  • IFTA Primary Group Fitness
  • IFTA Indoor Biking
  • IFTA Power Cut
  • IFTA Personal Training
  • Les Mills Bodypump
  • Mad Dog Spinning
  • TRX Suspension Training
  • TRX Group Training
  • USA Powerlifting Level 1 Coaching
  • Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Movement

Starting his fitness career in the early 2000’s as a GroupX instructor specializing in cycle, Howard has since expanded his expertise to include strength and cardio training. He trains clients of all ages and fitness levels, and his greatest joy is seeing them meet their goals. Using the SMART approach, Howard helps his clients set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound so they can see success in a relatively short period of time. He has also provided training and instructed fitness classes at several military, public and private facilities throughout Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Personal Trainer Jenny

JENNY SESSOMS

SPECIALTIES

  • Senior fitness

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ACE Group Fitness
  • AFAA
  • Yoga
  • IFTA
  • Pilates
  • Spin
  • Turbokick
  • Kickboxing

Jenny believes that anyone, no matter your age, can live a healthy lifestyle. She has taught Physical Education to PreK and elementary kids, and taught Yoga, Chair Yoga, Strength and Balance to active older adults. Jenny has been teaching Group Fitness for over twenty years and plans to continue for twenty more! Exercising and playing sports should energize you and inspire you to keep moving every single day. Jenny holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Pittsburgh as well as ACE Group Fitness Certification, AFAA, Yoga, IFTA, Pilates, Spin, Turbokick, Kickboxing, MyZone University Heart Rate Training, ASHI CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen/First certifications.

Personal Trainer John

JOHN BOWER

SPECIALTIES

  • Strength training
  • Weight loss
  • Mobility

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ISMA Personal Trainer

In 2010, John discovered his passion for helping people get fit while serving in the U.S. Air Force. After he was chosen to be a Physical Training Leader for his squadron, he assisted fellow servicemen who struggled to reach the PT scores necessary for advancement. A certified personal trainer since 2013, John’s main areas of focus are strength training, weight loss and mobility to promote longevity. His greatest reward as a trainer is being able to work with clients of all ages and supporting them as they reach their fitness goals.

Karen Edge, Yoga Instructor

KAREN EDGE

SPECIALTIES

  • Senior fitness
  • Sports nutrition

CERTIFICATIONS

  • TRX
  • CPR

Karen is a former gymnast for the University of South Carolina, and entered the fitness industry in 1979. Since then, she’s managed gyms, taught classes, and had her own TV show, “Fitness Finesse with Karen.” Her approach to clients is to train the entire body from the inside out, using nutrition, strength, flexibility and balance as a complete program to gain strength and avoid weakness and disease.

Personal Trainer Mark

MARK CINQ-MARS

SPECIALTIES

  • Fitness training
  • Group training
  • Post-rehab therapy

CERTIFICATIONS

  • NASC
  • ACSM
  • ACE
  • IDEA BioMechanics
  • Spin instructor

Mark studied exercise science and nutrition at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI.

With over 20 years of experience as a fitness professional, Mark is passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals. With clients ranging from children and young adults to amateur and professional athletes. Aside from his numerous fitness certifications, he also specializes in post-rehab therapy and is also a Cycle Reebok Master Spin Instructor. Mark’s experience includes working with inner city youth, fitness center management, personal and group training and serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the Norfolk Admirals, an ECHL hockey team. Mark is inspired by clients who change their lives in body, mind and spirit!

BENEFITS OF PERSONAL TRAINING

Many people believe that personal training is only for those who are already physically fit. That’s not true! Personal training is beneficial to anyone regardless of age, experience, goals or physical ability. Here are a few reasons why:

  • If you’re new to physical fitness, it establishes a foundation that will give you confidence in your journey.
  • It ensures you use proper technique so you can maximize results and minimize the risk of injury.
  • You have someone to help you stay accountable and on-target to reach your goals.
  • You can learn or build on a skill set that you couldn’t with solo workouts.
  • Your trainer knows how to modify your exercises so you don’t plateau.
  • It saves you the time and hassle of figuring out which exercises you should use.

Personal training is a powerful tool to improve and maintain your overall health and wellness. Are you ready to get started?