Meet the Trainers
It is our goal to create a safe and supportive environment in which you can have fun, learn, work your butt off, and reach your goals. We strive to build you up as opposed to tear you down. We not only want you to go faster and farther, we also want you to learn how to move better and live healthier. Learn more about our trainers below.
OWNER/FOUNDER, PERSONAL TRAINER
Luke Strain has been a successful personal trainer and nutritional counselor for over 15 years. He specializes in strength training, fat loss, and corrective exercise. Luke has a passion for personal training and enjoys motivating his clients to the fullest. Using science based knowledge he will devise specific exercise programs tailored to your goals and abilities. He holds personal training certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Personal Training Academy Global, and is a certified Nutritional Counselor through Precision Nutrition.
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OWNER/FOUNDER, PERSONAL/GROUP TRAINER
Kayla Strain been a Personal Trainer for 4 years. Health and fitness has played a huge roll throughout her life. As a competitive student athlete at LU, graduating with a bachelors in sports exercise science, and former high school softball coach at Marquette Catholic, Kayla knows how to motivate and keep the interest of her clients, while making sure they achieve their goals. She provides them with a positive and energetic session. Kayla understands that every client is unique and plans each session around their needs. Together you’ll work on pushing through barriers and getting results.
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10 Principles of Fitness
#1:
cardio/Respiratory Endurance
The ability of body systems to gather, process and deliver oxygen.
#2:
STAMINA
The ability of body systems to process, deliver, store and utilize energy.
#3:
strength
The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply force.
#4:
flexibility
The ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.
#5:
power
The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply maximum force in minimum time.
#6:
speed
The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.
#7:
coordination
The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.
#8:
agility
The ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.
#9:
balance
The ability to control the placement of the bodies center of gravity in relation to its support base.
#10:
accuracy
The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.
“Valpo TruFit is the best workout around! If personal training isn’t your thing, try the TruShred classes. Available six days a week for only 30 minutes and you’re done! It’s uplifting and it WORKS!!!”
“I love training at TruFit! I’ve gotten a lot of injuries from being an athlete and not getting the proper training, but Kayla has helped me so much by gaining my strength back. TruFit has such a great atmosphere, and the trainers motivate you and push you to do your best!”
“When I started training with Luke, I weighed thirty more pounds and hated exercise. Through his advice, support, and expertise, exercise is now a staple in my week. I feel great and wholeheartedly recommend checking out Valpo TruFit.”
Our Facility
Located in Valparaiso, our 4400 square foot facility is designed to make you feel good and want to work out. Some of the perks are state of the art equipment, high ceilings, lots of natural light, fun colors and garage door in our group training area. We also have plenty of outdoor space (grass and pavement) to utilize for fresh-air training.
