Rachelle Byars

I was born and raised in the Midwest, but my family and I have enjoyed all the camping, hiking, biking, and skiing adventures we've experienced since moving here to Colorful Colorado!

As a mother of two, I've come to understand the importance of my physical and mental well-being. But actually prioritizing health and wellness is easier said than done! Over the years I've learned how to make fitness fit. Through everything life throws at you, from celebrations to stressful situations, I can help you take control and feel healthy, happy, and strong.

Having a plan, and the accountability to follow through with it, is vital to any fitness journey. Whether your goal is to lose weight, increase strength, or simply to improve your overall level of health, I can help!

Specialities

• Initial fitness assessments
• Goal setting and guidance
• Programming based on individual abilities and exercise preferences
• Incorporating a variety of training methods and intensity levels on an individualized basis
• Nutrition and macro coaching

Qualifications

• National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Nutrition Coach
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• ProTrainings
  • CPR/AED Certified
• Performance Enhancement Specialization

Availability

• Currently full

  • Limited openings available by appointment only

• Locations: Eastridge and Southridge

• Times: Weekday mid-day only

Heidi Castro

I have always had a passion for physical fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being.  My goal is to help clients build strength, confidence, and lasting healthy habits through personal coaching.  Every program I design is tailored to your unique needs with an emphasis on safety, enjoyment, and encouragement.  I hold a nationally recognized certification in personal training, along with advanced coursework in nutrition and program design.  My philosophy is to meet clients where they are, then guide them toward their goals with clear structure, support accountability.  I look forward to partnering with you on your fitness journey!  

Specialties:

• Functional fitness for all ages and levels, focusing on strength, mobility, and endurance for everyday movement.
• Body composition testing to track progress and support fat loss, muscle gain, and overall health.
• Integrative coaching that combines fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle habits
• Corrective exercise to improve movement, fix imbalances, and reduce injury risk.

Qualifications: 

·      NAFC Personal Trainer Certification

·      IIN Certified Health Coach

·      AFPA YTT-200

·      Master Trainer

·      Advanced Tae Bo

·      TRX

Availability:  

*Actively taking new clients*

Locations: All Recreation centers

Times: All

Kim Cavolo

My name is Kim Cavolo and I am excited to share my knowledge and passion for fitness with you! I am a Certified Personal Trainer, CES, and Health Coach with a master’s in applied psychology, and a certified healthy aging coach. with a Masters in Applied Psychology and a Certificate in Aging, Senior Fitness, and Brain Health Trainer to help you with overall behavior change to keep you on track. I am a firm believer in finding out an individual’s body composition in order to formulate a plan and measure success. Body composition consists of skeletal muscle mass, body fat, and resting metabolism. The number on the scale doesn’t tell you this. When you see me around, ask me about skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and aging, I love to explain the importance of SMM. I am excited to meet and assist members on their health and fitness journey. Hiking, lifting weights, biking, and paddle boarding are some of my favorite fitness activities I feel fortunate to be a part of the Highlands Ranch Community. I moved here recently from Baltimore, MD.

Specialities

• Body Composition and fitness assessments
• Individual program designed based on assessments and goals for all ages
• Improving overall body composition and increasing skeletal muscle mass which lowers body fat.
• Working with middle-aged and senior members to increase muscle, maintain and increase flexibility, core strength, balance, and functional movement
• HIIT
• Increase cardiorespiratory and strength endurance
• Behavioral change to develop healthy habits
• Nutritional coaching especially for those who are middle aged, menopausal, and Seniors

Qualifications

• American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer
• American Council on Exercise Certified Health Coach
• American Council on Exercise Certified Behavior Change Specialist
• Masters in Applied Psychology from the University of Baltimore
• Certificate in Aging from Johns Hopkins University
• CPR/AED Certified 
• Corrective Exercise Specialist Certified

Availability

• Currently full

  • Limited openings available by appointment only

• Locations: All Recreation Centers

• Times: Weekday daytime hours

Matthew Davey

Matt Davey

The potential of the human body is truly incredible, and I aim to help you access yours. By defining clear, actionable goals, we will build a tailored program centered around your needs, desires, and schedule. I believe in training with purposes, focusing on proper technique, steady progress, and consistent support, ensuring each session is safe, effective, and rewarding.

Whether your goal is to build strength, lose weight, improve mobility, or simply feel more confident in your body, I will meet you where you are and guide you forward.

I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but now proudly call Colorado home. Outside the gym, you can usually find me outdoors. I am an avid hiker, camper, skier, and seasoned marathon runner. If you are preparing for a race or simply have questions about endurance training, I am always happy to help.

Specialties

·      Running and Race Prep

·      Strength-building and Weight Loss programming

·      Improved Mobility, flexibility and stability development

Qualifications

·      NASM Certified Personal Trainer

·      NASM Certified Nutrition Coach

·      CPR/AED Certified

Availability

*Actively taking new clients*

Locations: All Recreation centers

Times: All

Barb Goodbarn

Fitness is an integral part of an active and healthy life. It’s about developing and maintaining energy, strength, and flexibility so that you can handle what life brings you. Let’s get started!

Specialities

• Design exercise programs for a diverse population who are healthy or have had health concerns
• Clients of all abilities
• Emphasizing the health benefits of exercise
• Pre & Post Rehabilitation
• Sport Specific Training
• Emphasis on form and technique
• Identification of strengths and areas of improvement

Qualifications

• American College of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer
• American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist
• Human Performance Program, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO
• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA
• Stages Cycling Instructor, Certified Spinning Instructor
• AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
• CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Red Cross
• First Aid, American Red Cross

Availability

• Currently full

  • Limited openings available by appointment only

• Locations: Eastridge and Southridge

• Times: Weekday daytime hours

Rui Han

Hi, I am Rui, a certified personal trainer with the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA). My passion is to assist clients to achieve their fitness goals and to reach their maximum potential through creative and individualized workout programs. 

I served six years active duty in the United States Army. As a Noncommissioned officer in the Army, my job was to conduct physical fitness training for soldiers to ensure they meet the required physical fitness standards. After I was honorably discharged from the US Army, I acquired my master’s degree in social work from University of Denver. As a licensed clinical social worker, I empower my clients to overcome their mental obstacles in life by providing evidence-based treatment modalities.

As both a personal trainer and a licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to focus on the body-mind connection and to improve clients’ physical and mental well-being by empowering, challenging, and motivating along with their physical fitness journeys.

Specialities

• Stability and Balance training 
• Strength/resistance training 
• Corrective Functional Training
• Active aging 
• Nutrition, Weight Loss

Qualifications

• NASM-Certified Personal Trainer-NCCA accreditation
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist 
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
• NASM Certified Nutrition Coach

Availability

• Currently full
  
  • Limited openings available by appointment only
• Locations: All Recreation Centers
  
  
• Times: Weekday evenings and weekends only  

Javier Hernandez

My passion for fitness has always been more than the gym, it’s about helping people show up better in their everyday lives. My approach centers around functional movement, building real strength and mobility that can be used everyday. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, from young athletes to seniors and I keep things simple, fun, and personalized so you always feel supported and never lost. 

Specializations 

·      Functional Movement 

·      Mobility

·      Nutrition and Macro Coaching

·      Lifestyle Based Program Design 

·      Young Athletes to Seniors 

·      Bilingual Coaching (English and Spanish) 

Certifications: 

·      NASM - Certified Personal Trainer

·      NASM - Certified Nutrition Coach

·      AED/CPR Certified 

Availability:

*Actively taking new clients*

Locations: All Recreation centers

Times: All

Cassie Hopwood

I know firsthand how important to is to feel strong and capable in your own body. I was a volleyball player for over 11 years and began weightlifting early on in high school. Due to my own health reasons I decided to discontinue my volleyball career, but instead continue lifting because building up my strength was a feeling like no other. My goal for every client is to bring them that same confidence and help them to feel in total control of their fitness. Everyone deserves to be heard and given the proper guidance to mold a path for success. As a trainer, I am here to push you, but also to come from a place of understanding in your fitness journey.

Specialities

• Strength, cardio, and mobility training
• Muscle building/toning
• Personalized program design

Qualifications

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED Certified

Availability

• Actively taking new clients
  
  
• Locations: Eastridge, Southridge, and Northridge 
  
  
• Times: Weekday daytime hours and weekends

Chris Isakson

I believe exercise is an important part of life and to make it work, it must be practical, safe, and fun! I believe in exercise with the overall picture in mind. This includes muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance, and body composition. My goal is to motivate, educate, and create interesting exercises that are associated with these fitness concept.

Specialities

• Functional fitness training for all ages
• Body composition and fitness testing
• Training emphasis on safe and proper body alignment and technique
• Emphasis on core training
• Strength training, body fat reduction, toning, and weight reduction
• Interval training methods
• BOSU, stability ball, and core ball utilization

Qualifications

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• AAAI/ISMA Step Instructor
• AAAI/ISMA Kickboxing Instructor
• CPR/AED Certified

Availability

• Currently full

  • Limited openings available by appointment only

• Locations: Southridge and Westridge 
  
  
• Times: Weekday early afternoon hours

Erin MacFarland

My name is Erin MacFarland, and I am a fifth-generation Colorado native with a passion for helping people empower themselves to make positive lifestyle changes that improve their health and quality of life. I have previously been a trainer with HRCA and am happy to be back! I am a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Immune-Centric Health Coach. My focus is on preventative strategies and functional strength principles. I work with individuals of all fitness levels- from those with limited mobility to competitive athletes- with an emphasis on core and glute strength, range of motion, and correcting imbalances.

Addressing diet and nutrition is equally important when implementing any fitness routine. Clients often find it extremely helpful to have the support of a trainer and health coach to maintain accountability and create consistency. Working together to find an approach to food and movement that is effective and enjoyable ensures continued success! I am a mother to two amazing children who have been raised in Highlands Ranch, and I enjoy walking my dogs, running, and getting out in nature!

I look forward to embarking on this journey with you, working together to achieve your goals and enhance your quality of life in a sustainable and enjoyable way.

Specialities

• Focus on core/glute strength 
• Accommodations for injuries/limitations
• Specializing in TRX training 
• Experience with student athletes/sports conditioning 
• Bodybuilding/physique coaching 
• Targeting underactive muscle groups to promote proper alignment and technique 

Qualifications

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer 
• Immune Centric Health Coach

Availability

• Currently full
  
  
  • Limited openings available by appointment only
    
    
• Locations: All Recreation Centers
    
• Times: Weekday daytime hours

Danni Marie

I will provide my clients with the knowledge, skills, guidance, support, and motivation so they achieve their own full fitness potential and enhance the quality of their lives. I will help my clients plan and obtain measurable, realistic goals, and optimize their chance for a successful experience. I will develop a fun, safe, and effective, and efficient exercise program that offers variety and meets my client’s needs. The primary focus is to enhance the quality of their life and vitality. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Specialties

• Functional fitness program design
• Older adult strength and balance training
• Educate proper form and techniques
• Weight loss
• Incorporates stability, core, flexibility, and balance
• Designs endurance, hypertrophy, and strength programs
• Encourages healthy lifestyle changes

Qualifications

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• National Personal Training Institute of Colorado
• BS – Southern Connecticut State University
• CPR/AED Certified

Availability

• Currently full

  • Limited openings available by appointment only
    
    
• Locations: Southridge and Westridge 
  
  
• Times: Weekday daytime hours

Rose Smith

I help clients set realistic fitness goals and get excited about working out! I'm all about proper form, safety, and staying on top of the latest trends. My sessions are designed to maximize your results and make the time fly. I am passionate about helping you achieve your fitness goals with safe, effective, and fun workouts! Together, we will create a program that fits your needs and gets you closer to achieving those goals. 

I believe fitness should be something you enjoy, not a chore. Your program will be tailored to your preferences, incorporating what you love and avoiding what you don't. Ensuring to celebrate those little wins along the way. With a lifelong background in dance, I understand the importance of strength training. I bring the same energy and passion from my dance classes to my personal training clients.

I am looking forward to meeting you and working toward your goals one day at a time! 

Specialties

• Functional training 
• Pre and post rehab programming in conjunction with Physical Therapy program 
• Education on proper body mechanics and alignment 
• Nutrition guidance 
• Youth programming- athletes of all ages 
• Sport specific- Dance 

Qualifications

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer 
• NASM Certified Nutrition Coach 
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist 
• NASM Youth Exercise Specialist 
• BS in Exercise Science- Metropolitan State University of Denver 
• CPR/AED Certified 

Availability

*Actively taking new clients*

Norbert Turi

I'm Norbert and I'm excited to be able to guide you on your journey to a better you, no matter what your goals are. I’ll use my medical, fitness and nutrition knowledge to develop a holistic training setting. If you are open to the idea of water training, outside training and rebounding then I will also include those modalities in the training sessions in addition to the conventional gym floor weight training. As a youth fitness specialist, I focus on youth athletic development, but I also enjoy helping individuals of all ages reach their fitness goals. 

Specialties

• Youth fitness
• Nutrition guidance
• Trampoline-rebounding
• Non-traditional HIIT  
• Boot camp
• Climbing training
• Calisthenics
• Aqua workout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing - University of Debrecen Medical School
• Bachelor's in Nutrition - Colorado State University
• ACE Medical Exercise Specialist
• ACE Youth Fitness Specialist
• ACE Health Coach
• ACE WaterFit Trainer
• BLS / AED certified
• Registered Nurse
• Nutrition and Dietetic Technician-Registered (NDTR)

Availability

• Actively taking new clients
  
  
• Locations: All Recreation Centers
  
  
• Times: Weekdays, early to late afternoon only

Diane Vanderhoeven

Physical fitness is truly a way of life, and I will work with you to develop a program you will enjoy and be motivated to continue. I have been a competitive runner at all distances from 5K to 50 miles. As a weightlifter for over 20 years, I am passionate about sharing my experience to help you transform your body and sense of well-being. Together, we can create a fitness routine tailored to your specific needs that will allow you to meet and/or exceed your fitness goals.

Specialities

• Individual program design for developing strength and cardiovascular fitness
• Emphasis on safe and proper form/technique
• Building strength with the use of free weights and machines
• Cardiovascular conditioning for all abilities
• Flexibility, agility, and core strength
• Body composition and fitness testing
• Endurance and interval training
• Promoting fitness as a way of life

Qualifications

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
• AFAA Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
• Associates in Applied Science Degree from the United State Air Force 
• CPR/AED Certified

Availability

• *Actively taking new clients*
  
  
• Location: Westridge
  
  
• Times: Weekday early mornings and early afternoons only

Vy White

Several years ago, a trainer shared a mantra with me: “Progress, not perfection.” This idea has been a guiding principle throughout my fitness journey. Starting a new program can seem daunting, and motivation alone isn't always enough. With over 20 years of coaching experience, I am deeply committed to the philosophy of “wellness before sickness.”

I have had the privilege of training clients ranging in age from 10 to 89, proving that age is just a number. It’s possible to reverse the effects of aging because exercise truly is medicine. Recently, I've been focusing on the Bonefit program, which emphasizes managing and even reversing osteoporosis. I have developed a specialized exercise program targeting osteopenia, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia, incorporating both prehab and rehab techniques. Additionally, I also work with athletes to help them reach their peak performance.

Originally from California, I relocated to Colorado 30 years ago and have come to appreciate everything this state has to offer. As a sports enthusiast, you'll often find me either cheering at my son's basketball or volleyball games or participating in various sports myself.

Specialities

• Body recomposition
• Strength training
• Prehab/Rehab
• Bone health

Qualifications

• NCCA
• Yogafit
• Bonefit
• HIIT
• CPR/AED

Availability

Times:

• Currently full
  
  
  • Limited openings available by appointment only
    
    
• Location: Eastridge, Northridge, and Southridge
  
  
• Times: Weekday daytime hours to early evenings only