Trainers

 

Rebekah Reidy is the founder of  ”Fit for Fashion” and is a Certified Personal Trainer.  She is currently pursuing her Master of Health Science in Nutrition & Dietetics.

I am often asked the question, “Why are you a trainer?” ”How did you get started?”  And the answer is pretty simple: Because I want everyone to FEEL good about themselves.  Even though I grew up dancing and playing sports,  I ended up reaching my heaviest weight during my freshman year of college.  I had very low self-esteem, never wanted to try anything new, and literally hated looking in the mirror.  After a few friends encouraged me to join them in the gym, I became hooked. Fitness, not only made me lighter and look better in my clothes, but it significantly increased my self-esteem and I was not afraid to try new things from there on out.  Now, forty-five pounds lighter, I have never been so energetic and full of life.  It’s my passion to want to help others feel the same way about themselves. Weight holds us back – as women, we focus on those numbers seen on the scale. We have these pre-mediated ideas about what fitness is. We believe weights will “bulk” us up. ALL OF THIS IS UNTRUE. I decided to take my passion and turn it into serving others.  We should all feel GREAT about our bodies. I think that if women especially, knew how powerful their bodies were and everything that their bodies are capable of – this world would be a greater place. I try to make exercise fun and every single session is different.

 Certifications:

  • AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America) Personal Training Certified
  • AFAA Group Fitness Certified
  • IYCA Certified, Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • CPR-AED Certified (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator)
  • Punk Rope Certified (Jump Rope)
  • Active Isolated Stretching
  • Plyometrics Training

Specialities:

  • Weight loss (0-50lbs)
  • Strength Training
  • Flexibility, Balance and Stretching
  • Pre & Post-Natal
  • Brides-to-Be Programming
  • Outdoor Conditioning Camps

Other Accomplishments:

  • B.A.S. in International Business with a concentration in Spanish Studies
  • Currently a student pursuing a Master of Health Science in Nutrition & Dietetics with a coordinated program to sit for the Registered Dietitan Board Exam
  • Founding Member of Working Women of Tampa Bay
  • Toastmasters
  • American Dietetic Association Member

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Our ultimate cheerleader is Miss Coletta.  She is a purebred German Shepherd who is highly trained and also serves as a Special Assistance Animal. She will cheer you on, give you kisses (if you want), and stretch along with the group. She will make sure that as an outdoor group, we are safe — no matter what.

 

 

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A Fit For Fashion client turned trainer, Jessica Rountree, has always loved fitness, competitions and sports in general. She is your go-to person if you ever needed a filler spot on your recreation league (especially if you want to win!) Jessica recently received her certification from IYCA. She is passionate about kids and loves putting together programs to not only create a fun time, but also make them sweat. She will be leading our Fit Family Boot Camps along with teaching Boot Camps. She will also be present in most of the running clinics – most likely, right beside you, cheering you on and encouraging you to push harder.  Jessica is not afraid to sweat, or make you sweat. So with that being said … sweat on!

Certifications:

  • IYCA Certified, Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • CPR-AED Certified

Specialities:

  • Children’s Conditioning Camp (Ages 5-18)
  • High School Athlete Training
  • Running Clinics
  • Agility Training

Other Accomplishments:

  • Assistant to the Director at Gladden Park Recreational Center

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Teresa Przetocki is an avid fitness enthusiast and promoter of innovative wellness information and practice. Working full-time while completing her degrees at USFSP, Teresa became involved with Fit for Fashion after attending a bootcamp with a friend.  She has now trained with Fit for Fashion for over a year and a half, and is grateful for the friendships and continued motivation she has gained through the studio.  She believes in inspiring accountability through mindfulness, viewing obstacles as learning opportunities, and constantly challenging one’s beliefs about capabilities.  An innate athlete, Teresa has completed several triathlons, 5Ks and a half-marathon.  She is an active, creative, ambitious opportunist with a personal mantra that includes the words flip-flops.

 

Certifications:

  • Board Certified Public Health Professional (CPH)
  • American Red Cross Health & Safety Instructor
  • CPR/AED/First Aid/Lifeguard Certified
  • Currently studying for ACSM Personal Trainer (CPT) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

Specialities:

  • Interval and circuit training
  • Mindfulness flexibility and balance techniques
  • Running, biking, swimming drills/training
  • Adaptive populations
  • Goal setting and client interventions

Other Accomplishments:

  • Master in Public Health (MPH)
  • Chair of the Health & Wellness Advisory Council at USF St. Petersburg
  • American Public Health Association Member (APHA)
  • American College of Sports Medicine Member (ACSM)
  • USA Triathlon Member (USAT)