Recreation Department

Personal Training Photo

TRAINERS


 

  Clint Billings
My name is Clint Billings, 26, a lover of all things fitness. I grew up with basketball and the training that goes into being a basketball player, as my passion. I currently am a graphic arts major as well as personal training.
I have always loved to strive for personal fitness goals, and have worked along side many great athletes and mentors who have inspired me to reach my goals. I want to use that experience to inspire others to work hard for higher health and fitness for life.

“Achieve your goals. Have fun. Feel great.”

To contact or make an appointment with Clint- personaltraining@essr.ucsb.edu
 
Julie Blake
Julie is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) who loves to train people and help them to achieve their fitness goals. She has over 15 years of experience in Weight Training, as well as extensive experience in both Pilates and Yoga.
Julie has trained people of all levels and abilities, and uses an integrated training method which includes flexibility, cardiovascular, core stability, balance, and weight training. Her workouts are creative and challenging, and are designed to keep you motivated to reach your fitness goals!

“WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO. EXCELLENCE, THEN, IS NOT AN ACT, BUT A HABIT.” –ARISTOTLE

“I encourage you to choose the habits of a healthy lifestyle -- It’s something that we can all achieve!”

To contact or make an appointment with Julie - personaltraining@essr.ucsb.edu
 
Coulter Bright
Coulter has been a personal trainer since 1990. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education with a minor Sports Management from James Madison University. He is a certified personal trainer with the NSCA and is a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach. He has extensive knowledge in sports performance and post rehabilitation work. Coulter enjoys working with a wide variety of people aged 8 to 80. He can create and develop a program that fits all your fitness needs.
He has also helped many collegiate and semi pro athletes ranging from skiers to field hockey goalies achieve their goals.
Coulter has also developed a personalized system for improving a
golfers performance and reducing their injuries.You will find your  experience with him to be motivational,uplifting and educational.

To contact or make an appointment with Coulter- personaltraining@essr.ucsb.edu
 
Craig Feinberg
I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a third year student at UC Santa Barbara. I am currently working towards my Bachelors degree in Economics, with minors in Sports Management as well as Exercise and Health Science. I have been involved in physical fitness since a young age and have participated in sports including water polo, football, and weightlifting. I enjoy outdoor activities and recreational sports, and encourage all my clients to emulate this and practice living active healthy lifestyles. Because I am a student, I understand the demands and pressure that college creates, which is why I establish a stress-free environment while training, where we focus on you and your physical goals. We will utilize Proprioceptively enriched environments that emphasize stabilization and core strength, while constantly working to correct postural dysfunctions in your body. Whether you are new the gym with the goal to lose weight and tone, or have experienced a plateau in lifting and want to transform your routines and sculpt your body through strength endurance and muscle hypertrophy training, or simply add size and mass through maximal strength and power techniques, I am your liaison. Join me and lets boost your self-confidence, get in shape, and feel great!

“Show me motivation, dedication, and a smile, and I’ll show you your body’s true potential.”

To contact or make an appointment with Craig- personaltraining@essr.ucsb.edu
 
Jehan Izhar
Jehan (also known as Jay) is an ACE certified personal trainer. She graduated from UCSB in 2007 with a major in Theatre and a minor in Exercise and Sport Studies (emphasis in personal training and group fitness instruction). She spent two years as a Peer Health Intern at Student Health for a group called HEAL (Healthy Eating and Living). As an intern, she taught healthy eating and exercise behaviors to students in order to promote healthy body image and to prevent eating disorders. In Spring 2007 she was awarded the Fitness Instruction Minor of the Year award from the ESS department and she was also named Intern of the Quarter by HEAL. As a trainer, Jehan has specialized in women’s fitness and beginning exercisers. Her workouts are specific to clients needs are are never, ever boring! She has a holistic approach to training and makes sure to incorporate all aspects of fitness: strength, balance, stability, endurance, flexibility, and most of all, FUN (because what’s a great workout without a bit of laughter?) Jehan is also a Group Fitness Instructor on campus. Make sure to look for her kickboxing and other cardio classes in the Leisure Review every quarter.

“You are what you think you are. So think with confidence, think strong, and think healthy”.

To contact or make an appointment with Jehan- personaltraining@essr.ucsb.edu

Alison Parakh
Alison specializes in developing programs for athletes, from the high school level to college. She has the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Level One coaching certification from USA Weightlifting. Alison graduated from the University of Oregon, with both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physical Education. Her personal fitness activities currently include running, lifting weights, and playing soccer, and she gets outdoors as often as possible to hike or cycle. For the past 12 years, Alison was a strength and conditioning coach at the college level, but is equally enthusiastic about helping “non-athletes” reach their goals. Alison’s approach will vary according to her client’s needs, but includes a blend of total-body strength training, conditioning, flexibility, and nutrition counseling to help her clients achieve their goals.

To contact or make an appointment with Alison- personaltraining@essr.ucsb.edu
 
Brian Pearson
Brian Pearson is a Cerified Fitness Trainer and Specialist In Performance Nutrition with the International Sports and Science Association (ISSA) as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). Since 2000 he has helped first-time fitness enthusiasts, experienced exercisers, and professional athletes train with integrity and intensity into results. His vast experience and contagious enthusiasm is great for anyone who wants to be motivated with a sensible yet serious approach to real health and fitness. Brian has trained UFC fighters, ASP surfers, wrestlers, bodybuilders, and power lifters, as well as Senior Citizens, Soccer Moms, and post rehab clients. His goal is to inspire every body toward true health and fitness!

“Integrity – Intensity – Into Results”

To contact or make an appointment with Brian- personaltraining@essr.ucsb.edu