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A brief biography
It became clear to me that Health and Fitness would be my destiny. Not just to “get fit” but to
“TEACH FIT.”
My name is Suanne Rieker and I LOVE WHAT I DO!
After giving birth to my daughter in 1975 I could hardly walk. Spinal Spondylolisthesis was my
diagnosis. In 1980, after many failed attempts at exercise, I was able to establish my own fitness
program by lifting weights. By stabilizing my spine, I could train each muscle group safely.
Unfortunately, my vertebrae would still slip forward during any attempt at cardio, putting me flat on
my back. Being a widow with a small daughter I could not afford to be laid up.
In 1982 I had a spinal fusion and after eight weeks flat and three months in a brace I began a
walking program. I read books on training and nutrition, lost 60 pounds and with my new “stable
spine,” got certified to teach aerobics. I have been running since the age of 38…because I can. I
have been a Personal Trainer for close to 30 years. I’m a former YMCA Physical Director and since
1998, I've been the owner of a personal training studio.
After many years of training high school athletes and adults, I now focus all my energy into training
women. FITNESS CHANGED MY LIFE! I found a career and met my husband in a gym. I teach and
preach to whomever will listen so they, too, can enjoy living a healthy lifestyle.
Trainer’s Creed
I am a trainer, educated to teach you how to live a more active life and take the safest and
smartest route to a healthy lifestyle. I am not a doctor, a dietitian, a psychologist or physical
therapist. I am a trainer, educated to instill the correct exercise techniques and programs.
Therefore:
• As a trainer, I can help you and inspire you, but I cannot cure you.
• As a trainer, I can provide a solid foundation for you, but I cannot make you happier, thinner or
perfect.
• As a trainer, I can give you proper education but I cannot do the work for you.
• As a trainer, I can encourage you and challenge you but I cannot prevent the natural peaks and
valleys of your fitness journey.
• As I trainer, I can walk you through the process, but I can’t guarantee it will be easier.
• As a trainer, I can believe in you but you must believe in yourself.
• As a trainer, I can hope for years of active living, but only you can choose to be active.
• As a trainer I can make you stronger, but I can’t make you indestructible.
• As a trainer, I can hope that your success will inspire other’s success, but you must believe
success is possible.
• As a trainer, I can give you the best of my experience, knowledge and encouragement but in the
end, it is you, my client, who must decide and commit to living the life that I know is possible for you.
• As I trainer, I know that only you can make it happen; only you can open yourself up to the
realities of healthy living and allow yourself to be inspired. I am privileged everyday to inspire you
to be fit. My profession is my passion and my purpose.
My Mission Statement
To provide knowledge, guidance, support, safety and a promise to TEACH my clients lifelong
training techniques so they can achieve their goals.
Credentials
*Personal Trainer for 25+ years
*Personally lost 60 lbs
*Drug Testing for the USOC, United States Olympic Committee
*Strength Coach for high school athletics and national gymnastic team members
*Former YMCA Physical Director
*YMCA Special Event Coordinator
*YMCA Race Director
*YMCA, developed, "F.I.T." Females In Training, instructional weight resistance classes for Adult
Education held in high schools
*YMCA, developed "Home Schoolers" fitness programs with local school districts
*DRUG FREE PowerLifting Coordinator for "Natural USA Powerlifting Meets"
*American Cancer Society "Relay For Life" Chairperson 1999 & 2000
*Good Standing Member of SERTOMA, Service to Mankind Club
*Mentor for First Strides. Beginner walking and running workshop for women.
*Member of the Lehigh Valley Road Runners Club
*Member of the BuxMont Running Club
*Ran my first Half Marathon in Anchorage Alaska for the Leukemia Society in 1997, Team in
Training
Education
EMT, Emergency Medical Technician
AFFA certified
AAAI-ISMA certified
YMCA of the USA
IDEA member
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