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. After giving birth 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 to have spinal fusion
surgery 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 more than
25 years. I’m a former YMCA Physical Director and since 1998, I've been the
owner of a personal training business. I LOVE WHAT I DO! After 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
AAI-ISMA certified
YMCA of the USA
IDEA member
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