Pepper has been working in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 20 years and has been seeing clients at NFC since 1994. She enjoys working with the mature population, restoring strength, flexibility and renewing interest in active participation in life. Along with an assessment of needs and goals she designs and supervises exercise programs that are sport specific, designed for ease of daily function and restores skills after surgery or lay offs. Peppers philosophy is that a Wellness Profile includes not just Strength, CardioVascular fitness and flexibility, but, one must have joy in their life to be truly well. If we are not physically able to participate and be engaged in life, then there is less opportunity for joy.
Over the years Pepper has been active in both the running community and competitive ballroom dance. She currently enjoys golf and boating with her husband Bart and spending time with her dog, Pearl Bailey.
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Originally from Cincinnati, Tracy moved to Naples in 1986 and graduated from Barron Collier H.S. and later Edison College with a degree in Business. In 2000, with a strong desire to help others, she pursued and obtained her certification in Personal Training and Group Exercise from AFAA. Tracy enjoys working with clients of all ability levels as well as those with special needs. She loves teaching group classes such as Power Lunch, Cycling, & Water Aerobics. As an avid runner, she has participated in several Naples Daily News Half Marathons. Tracy has been affiliated with NFC since 1994 and is also a valuable part of our Member Services Team. When not at Naples Fitness, she enjoys spending time at home with her husband Bryan and children Hailey (9) and Brandon (6). GO BUCS!!!
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Originally from Boardman (Youngstown), Ohio, Garrett has been associated with NFC since 1997 and has had a steady following of loyal clients ever since. As an early bird, he can usually be found here at the club prior to the 5:30 am opening time and provides great motivation to his "before" work clients. Garrett has been a student of the techniques of bodybuilding and has attended several Arnold Schwarzenegger conventions that are held annually in Columbus, Oh. Garrett has a very gentle approach with his clients, but enjoys seeing them reach their maximum potential. He enjoys spending time with his wife Sher and their two Chocolate Labs as well as making custom furniture in his woodworking shop.
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Doug is another one of our long time trainers having been here since the early 90's. Originally a firefighter from New York City, Doug made his way to Florida in the late eighties to study with the Nautilus Company in Deland. Doug is constantly studying and increasing his knowledge of the human anatomy and has a broad client range from student athletes to senior citizens. Doug is very adept at sharing his knowledge with is client base and incorporating the importance of eating properly in order to achieve maximum results. Doug has traveled around the world and enjoys exploring and mountain climbing. He is also an avid sailor and recently attempted to sail around the world. When not at the club, he enjoys spending time with his new wife Tonya and their dog Maya (who he rescued while visiting Mexico) and their cat Azizi.
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Originally from Michigan, Jackie has been in the Health and Fitness Industry since the early 90's when she began as an aerobics instructor. She has been affiliated with NFC since the mid 90's and has done just about everything from teaching classes to selling memberships and most recently personal training. She enjoys working with all types of clients and has been able to specialize with clients with special needs. Jackie enjoys running, working out and loves to travel. When not at NFC, she can be seen on the water in their boat or on the road on her Harley!
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Karen originally hails from the Garden State and has resided in the Naples area since 2000, the same year she began here at NFC. She received her certification in 1999 with a focus on older adults and enjoys helping people of all ages reach their fitness potential. When not at NFC working with clients or working out herself, Karen enjoys spending time with her hubby Dennis and their many cats. She likes to travel, especially cruises where she recently got married. Karen also is an avid N.Y. Mets and N.Y. Rangers fan and also loves reading books by her favorite author, Patricia Cornwell.
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