What is it like working with a Personal Trainer at Ampersand?

At Ampersand, we understand how important it is to find a positive, encouraging, and reinforcing fitness culture that meets your unique needs. Tom and Nat were looking for just that, and we wanted to share what they said about working with Coach Ilene here at Ampersand!

IMG 3959Towards the end of 2023, my wife and I were searching for a fitness program that she wouldn’t hate and become disimpassioned with. I checked around and reached out to CrossFit Ampersand, having been impressed with the reviews that the culture was very positive, encouraging, and reinforcing. After speaking with Jeff, the owner, and being matched with Ilene, a personal trainer, I also quickly hopped on board as I lift free weights but could never push myself with cardio and conditioning. Plus, I knew that it would be beneficial to my wife that I was there working out alongside her.

Now, together, we have both been personal training clients of Ilene three times a week, and sometimes for a fourth time, since the middle of January 2024.

Ilene impressed both of us immediately, especially with her level of professionalism, which we felt mirrored that which we provide to our clients, but in different fields. Ilene thoughtfully listens and prepares in advance or adjusts on the spot our workout, tailored to our goals but also compensating for any soreness or injuries we may have (mind you, we are in our early 40s). The programs designed vary from session to session, so it is always new, challenging, and exciting. She is very knowledgeable when explaining and demonstrating the exercises and then supervises to ensure correct form, along with providing positive reinforcement or motivational encouragement.

Here is why we will continue to be a part of the family at CrossFit Ampersand, but especially clients of Ilene: Coach Ilene is experienced & knowledgeable & supportive & kind & cheerful & pushes us & someone to be accountable to & listens & wants us to be in better health & wants us to reach our goals & someone who makes my wife look forward to working out & someone who challenges me & someone neither my wife nor I could do this without.

Our mission at Ampersnad is to make a positive impact to as many peoples health and fitness in the Carson Valley as we can. We are so thankful for the opportunity to serve our community and work with people like Tom and Nat, and we would love the opportunity to work with YOU! If you relate, then reach out for a No Sweat Intro. Let’s chat, and create a plan just for you!