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Top 10 Southeast Michigan Personal Trainers
Get in shape, tone up, prep for that traithlon or just get your fitness on. These pros in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties help you get it done!
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Looking to get into shape once and for all? Parents, you've come to the right place. Metro Parent has tracked down the top personal trainers in all of southeast Michigan, from Oakland County to Wayne, Washtenaw to Macomb.
These seasoned pros will take your workout to the next level – or help you achieve those illusive fitness goals. Our list includes 10 personal trainers who have a particular specialty that sets him or her apart. Use it to find a top trainer near you or to get an idea of the kinds of questions you can ask while looking for a personal trainer at your local southeast Michigan family fitness center. (We can help you find one of those, too!)
Remember, when signing up to work with a personal trainer, you can often get a discount if you buy several sessions instead of just one. Or you might want to find a few friends to do sessions with you for an even deeper discount. Note: These trainers are listed in alphabetical order and don't reflect ranking.
Fred Attard
- Where he works: Lifetime Fitness Troy
- Contact him: 248-267-1000
- Years training: 15
- Specialty: Small group training, weight loss, multi-sport training, triathlons and rehabilitation
- Certification: Certified personal trainer through National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) and American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Fave equipment/exercise: Treadmill
- Cost: Call for rates
- Approach: Attard works with a variety of clients at all different fitness levels. With a background in triathlons (he doesn't anymore; he prefers distance running), Attard says he sometimes works with clients who are looking to compete; he also points out that working toward a competition can be just the kind of challenge that keeps clients motivated. He recalls training a 55 year-old woman who, during the course of training, not only lost 70 pounds but also successfully completed her first triathlon.
Nick Cabauatan
- Where he works: Snap Fitness in Plymouth, in clients' homes, with sports teams
- Contact him: 734-207-2000
- Years training: 7
- Specialty: Weight management (loss or gain), athletes looking to improve performance through speed and agility, teens
- Certification: Bachelor of science from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) major in physical education, minor in health education
- Fave equipment/exercise: Cable cross. "Close second would be TRX suspension training," Cabauatan says.
- Cost: $30-$55, call for details
- Approach: "I try to emphasize lifelong wellness versus extreme routines," says Cabauatan. "I like to make working out fun for my clients." As a former high school and collegiate athlete, Cabauatan has a knack for working with teens and sports teams. "When I do programs with sports teams, I try to make the exercises about teambuilding too – not just a workout."
