Lynnae
South Santa Barbara County: Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito
Lynnae has loved movement and fitness since she was a child. So much so, she would watch through the fuzzy snow on her parents’ TV to participate in Mickey Mouse’s morning exercise class for kids. That love of movement never left and she started working in health clubs as a teenager. In undergrad, she double minored in Exercise Science and Fitness Training with a dual emphasis in Personal Training and Group Fitness. Her plan was to Personal Train and teach Group Fitness as a side job for fun. She quickly picked up many classes and clients teaching 10 classes per week and personal training at the university. After working full time in Human Resources and doing her fitness job on the side for a few years, she decided to pursue the subject she was passionate about full-time. She left her Human Resources job for graduate school where she studied Kinesiology with the goal of teaching Physical Education.
While in graduate school, she quickly learned that she loved teaching adults and has been doing so ever since. She has now been in the fitness industry for over twenty years teaching and training in a variety of settings including universities, corporate fitness centers, hotels, community colleges and retirement communities. In addition to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, and undergraduate minor degrees in Exercise Science and Fitness Training, Lynnae holds certifications in ACE Group Fitness, Zumba and Zumba Gold.
She has also trained and earned certifications in Pilates, Arthritis Foundation’s Aqua Exercise, and Kickboxing.
Lynnae particularly loves working with seniors. She ran the Health and Fitness Department at a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community in Santa Barbara for seven years. There she worked with a variety of clients including those with Parkinson’s, neuropathy, spinal stenosis, frozen shoulders, vision impairment, arthritis, joint replacements or were post re-hab.
For her own exercise, she enjoys dancing, hiking, walking and spinning. Lynnae lives in Santa Barbara with her husband, two daughters and dog.
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TomMac
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Ann
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Jersey John
Lori,
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My struggle area right now, Lori!
You are such a blessing and like your sign in the video in the background, I do 'give thanks' for you and your dedication to all of us who are trying to do the best we can with our bodies...no matter where we are and at what stage of health we are in!
Love your heart to serve, my friend!
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Rene Russo
Your fitness program has really helped my mom!! I saw her this week and she is stronger and her balance has really improved. She got up from her chair so much easier!!!
Best news, she's very happy that she started working out and she adores Sam and Rita.She actually looks forward to it.
It's great to have a job that makes a difference in people’s lives. What a blessing you have been to all of us. Thank you so so much for all you do.
Best wishes to you for a beautiful new year.
Love,
Rene Russo, Actor
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Fabiola
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Bryan
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Rod W.
Most importantly, she matched my mom with a trainer who’s a perfect fit—skilled, kind, reliable, and helps keep my mom motivated!
I highly recommend Lori's service to any senior citizen or sedentary retiree.
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Rod W.
Barb Weitzberg
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Karen
Lori,
Thank you so much for your awesome presentation at Senior Congress! Your passion for what you do was clear and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! We so appreciate the time you took out of your busy schedule to join us and share your insight with our attendees.
With gratitude,
Karen
Cameron Edward Benton
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Sherri
As a Personal Trainer, I appreciate that you trust my skills and give me the freedom to create the best personalized training programs for our clients. Since you too are an excellent Personal Trainer, and stay up-to-date with current trends and fitness education, we're able to collaborate to determine the best approach for our clients. It's a great working team! Thank you for the opportunity to work with you.
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Sherri
Thanks for all of your support and understanding. As I said on the phone, you are terrific!
Best wishes,
Sherri
Sam Strain – Trainer
Customer care is of the utmost concern to her. She is very knowledgeable about personal training and the workings of the functional human body from a bio-mechanical point of view. She is compassionate about all her clients as they all get her personal touch.
I would feel most comfortable recommending her to anyone that is in need of her services.
Respectfully,
Samuel Strain II NASM/CES
Rico
My mom is doing very well. She’s getting back into her ceramics studio and making more stuff and seeing her friends.
- Rico
Eileen ED PRO
I just wanted to send the biggest thank you for joining us at The Variel. You put on such an excellent class and I know our contact at The Variel was really impressed.
I can't say enough good things about your class. You were knowledgeable, engaging, and FUN! I've worked with a number of fitness instructors over the years -- some are good and some are standout, and you quickly revealed yourself to be standout.
I look forward to working with you again in the future, and thanks for donating your time to our special community this past Saturday.
Thanks,
Eileen, Executive Director Parkinson's Resource Organization