Strength and Conditioning Coach at the high school level for 3 years. Internships for ECU Football and The Performance Academy. Graduated from East Carolina University in 2018 with a BS in Science. Major: Health Fitness Specialist. Certifications: NSCA-CSCS, USAW-L1, USAW-L2, PN1Expertise: Speed and Agility Training, Resistance Training. Weightlifting Movements. Nutritionist.Favorite quote: “Do not go where …
Katie is a NASM certified personal trainer who has previously worked with Orange Theory. Her amity with fitness started at a very early age as a competitive swimmer, turned avid runner. Holding a strong belief that fitness is crucial for our health; mental and physical, she uses a combination of cardio and strength training to …
From childhood into adulthood I have always been an extremely active person. I played soccer from pee wee level up through high school and also rode horses. I danced my whole life and continued dancing through college. jpearce@clubworx.net919-567-3400
Lisa Robinson-Mihiar is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist. She earned her dietetics degree from Oregon State University in 2014 and completed her internship there in 2015. Prior to attending Oregon State, Lisa completed a degree in exercise science at Western Oregon University where she played 4 years of NCAA Division II volleyball. Since earning her …
I am an ACE Certified Health Coach, Director of Senior Fitness & ACE Certified Personal Trainer. I will work with you to design a fitness and lifestyle plan to ensure your success. My role at ClubWorx is to provide education, support, and motivation to help you work toward your goals and improve activities of daily …
My name is Lisa Frey and I am a personal trainer and group exercise instructor at Clubworx. I have been teaching various group exercise classes here since 2009 and have been providing personal training to our members for the last 2 years. Additionally, I am also a licensed physical therapist with a background in sports …
Director of Fitness & Sports Performance NCSA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) FMS Level 1 Certified My name is Kyle Bergman and I am a strength and conditioning coach in Raleigh, NC and Director of Fitness and Sports Performance at ClubWorx in Fuquay Varina, NC. kbergman@clubworx.net919-567-3400
My name is Alissa Yaw. I have been a trainer at ClubWorx since January 2020. I received my personal training certification through the ISSA in 2018, graduated from Campbell University with a B.S. in Fitness and Wellness Management in 2019, and most recently became a certified strength and conditioning coach through the NSCA in 2020.According …
So many people tell me that they eat salad. It’s almost as if people think that’s just what the dietitian wants to hear and they want a pat on the back for making a good choice. But, how do you know if your salads are actually good choices? Don’t hear me wrong, salads are great! …
Cereal, bagels, jelly, yogurt, and spaghetti sauce. What do they have in common? They are all sources of hidden SUGAR. The debate of sugar seems settled across the board; Sugar. Is. Bad. Or is it? You’ve likely heard the following phrase “everything in moderation”, so let me encourage you that sugar is something you CAN …
What’s the Bottom Line? How much do we know about meditation? Many studies have been conducted to look at how meditation may be helpful for a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, certain psychological disorders, and pain. A number of studies also have helped researchers learn how meditation might work and how it affects the brain. What do …
You wake up each morning with every intention of eating “good” today. You’ll skip the drive thru line on your way to work. You’ll refuse to get fast food with co-workers at lunch. You’ll boycott the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And you won’t even think about having dessert after dinner. But then your cravings …
You may think the 30 minutes you spend every other day in the gym is enough to keep you trim and healthy, but it’s not. If you want overall good health, you need to eat well and find windows of exercising opportunity every day—not just during your scheduled workouts. How can you squeeze in a …
If you could live a longer, healthier life by taking a small pill each day, you’d do it wouldn’t you? You’d be crazy not to! With this fact in mind, the incredible growth of dietary supplements makes sense. It’s estimated one out of every three Americans currently takes some sort of nutritional supplement each day. …
If you’re struggling to find the motivation to get to exercise, allow these seven reasons to inspire you to get moving… Exercise Because —Your Body Works It may seem like an odd reason to work out, but the fact that you can work out ought to inspire you to do so. After all, there are …
There’s no denying that the holidays have arrived. Lights have been strung, gifts are being wrapped and holiday treats are everywhere. It’s no secret that most people gain 5 to 10 pounds over the 2 months. With all the parties, special meals, and edible gifts, weight gain is pretty much inevitable…right? Not so fast. We’ve …
Who is your tribe? Many years ago our ancestors belonged to tribes, and although we don’t live in tribes anymore we still have a instinctive need to be connected. Did you know that a sense of belonging to a greater community improves your motivation,health & happiness? What will you do today to feel more …
So many common foods secretly contain loads of sugar. This is a problem since eating an excess of sugar derails your fitness progress and quickly leads to an increase in body fat, and recent studies are proving that sugar is even more dangerous than we once thought. Your risk of heart attack doubles when 20 …
Do you regularly push yourself to the limit? Do you feel the burn with each rep? Do you have nothing left to give when it’s over? Or would you describe your routine more like a comfortable trot? Do you coast along, breaking a respectable sweat while doing the same old thing? Since you are spending …
Our kids are eating too much junk. And who can blame them? Junk food tastes great. The good news is that healthy food also tastes great. Here are simple ways to help your kids eat healthier: 1) Choose Whole Foods Processed foods are the biggest problem with our modern diet. Packaged and refined food products …
Increase Metabolism, Eat more calories Yes, that’s right! The more lean muscle mass you have, the more calories you can eat a day. One pound of lean muscle can burn up to 50 calories/ day (without exercise!) vs. the 2 calories per pound/day for fat. So, which would you rather have more of on your …
John Dryden famously said, “We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” Confucius said, “Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.” And Aristotle noticed that “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.” It’s pretty clear that the habits you adopt …
Ready for summer? Warmer weather, shorts, tank tops and bathing suits are just around the corner. Are you ready for it? What if you spent the next 30 days dropping excess pounds and getting into better shape before hitting the beach? Then you could ride out the summer months fitter than ever and more likely …
Just think of the clean eating streaks that you’ve abandoned for a slice of cake, and all of the extra calories you’ve eaten just to have a taste of something sweet before bed. Where’s that sweet tooth gotten you? Into pants that are another size larger. Into your doctor’s office for another lecture. Into a …
In today’s fast-paced world we consume over 30% of our daily calories away from home. These less-than-wholesome calories are accumulating around our waists and draining our bank accounts. So why do we eat out and shun the kitchen? Simple: convenience. We don’t have the time to toil away over a hot stove. However, the evidence …
Who says that your protein+veggies dinner should be boring and tasteless? Forget that! Here’s a protein-packed dinner recipe that has amazing flavor! Salmon is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins, so this is a dinner that you can feel great about eating. Increase the nutrition content of the meal even more by …
There is one reason why most people haven’t yet reached their goals, and it’s a simple one. It’s something that I’ve struggled in the past, and it just may be the one thing that’s holding you back from your big breakthrough. That one thing is consistency. Think about it. The difference that separates a fitness star …
Do you keep up with new trends in the world of fitness? There always seems to be a headline proclaiming the latest and greatest trend, each promising to be the solution that you’ve always needed. Of course, these trends pass with the seasons, quickly being replaced with something newer and more popular. Today I’d like …
You woke up this morning and began making choices. You chose whether or not to exercise, to eat a healthy breakfast, or to do something productive. You chose whether or not to eat that donut, to sleep in, or to watch an extra hour of TV. At the end of each day the sum of …
Do you have a specific fitness goal that you are hoping to achieve? This goal could be a number on the scale, or a clothing size. Or maybe you are hoping to wear a certain cut or style of clothes like strappy tank tops, shorts, or a bathing suit. While having this goal is great, …
By: Josh Broome, Owner CrossFit Pathway within ClubWorx Effective, lifelong fat loss is easy with the right food choices. I recommend the majority of your meals look something like this: • 4-8 oz of protein such as chicken, beef, turkey, pork loin or seafood. • Then add several servings of multicolored vegetables, either raw, steamed …
ClubWorx Members: The mezzanine has been approved for use. We are putting the finishing touches on the new spin room in the next few days. Some of the equipment upstairs will get shifted around eventually but may stay where it is in the short term. Today we will be moving the free weights and benches …
ClubWorx Members: The first phase of our renovation is almost complete. We were on schedule to have the flooring finished today as the last step to be able to start using our new space but the flooring installers have been stuck on another job and will not finish in time. With the Town of FV …
You can‘t sneak away, but you need a workout more then ever. Holiday chaos is fun but stressful, and you need a mental relief. The cookies and ‘nog are calling your name, and you need a good calorie burn. You finally have a little extra time on your hands but nowhere to go workout. Here are 4 great workouts you can do during …
Skills & Drills classes at ClubWorx provide children with a wonderful outlet. We sat down to have a chat and learn more about Julianne Cohen who heads up the program. What do you teach at ClubWorx? I have worked at Clubworx for 4 1/2 years in the childcare center and teaching skills and drills. Whats your background? I’m …
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It’s the holidays and for most Americans, that means eating – lots of eating – followed by weight gain and a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. But why not take a healthier approach to what we eat during this holiday season and beyond? According to a recent website survey, about 18 percent of people say …
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Such exciting news! Concrete is here and being poured. Next up is framing & dry wall for the new cycle studio. We cannot wait to see how it turns out!
When you think of enrolling your child in swimming lessons, what comes to mind? Do you think about long summer days watching your child splash happily in the pool or cheering them on as they swim in their first race? Maybe you think about spending summers at the lake or beach and watching your child …
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The second floor is underway for the new cycling studio and second floor expansion. Due to the nature of the construction we will be closing the back staircase on Monday for about a week so we can get to important things like pouring concrete, framing the walls and putting in sprinklers! We are hoping this …
Well along with the new clubworx.net website, the team at ClubWorx would also like to announce some other exciting news. ClubWorx will be adding 1800 square feet of space! This new space will include an all new, state-of-the-art cycling studio, new turfed functional training area plus an Escape Your Limits dedicated small group training studio …
