Personal Trainers
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Tired of not seeing results? Stop “starting over” again and again and let us help you get the body you deserve. Chicago personal trainers at River North Gym have helped their clients lose hundreds of pounds and meet numerous goals over the years. And now, it’s your turn. Our team is comprised of the best personal trainers in Chicago that will provide you with fitness education, nutritional guidance and lifestyle management. River North Gym has set the standard for the best gyms in Chicago by having an elite team of professionals with strong backgrounds in fitness and wellness, including Certified Fitness Specialists, Certified Weight Loss Specialists, Performance Enhancement Specialists, Corrective Exercise Specialists, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, numerous bachelors and masters degrees, and more.
When looking for a gym in River North Chicago, we know you have many options. The comprehensive experience of our weight loss and fitness professionals speaks for itself and we can’t wait to help you achieve your goals. Whether your a business professional, a busy parent or just looking to change the way you look and feel, River North Gym is the local fitness gym that has all the tools and resources you need. Read more about our training team below and how one-on-one personal training sessions can redefine your life.
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Taylor Panfil
Personal Trainer/Assistant General Manager
“Keep it simple, get strong, and stay functional.”
Taylor’s passion for fitness was discovered through strength and conditioning for soccer in high school. Her enthusiasm for strength training and performance enhancement intensified during her collegiate years in which she pursued a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. Combined with being an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach and years of intensive strength training, this gives her the knowledge and experience to get clients the results they want safely and effectively.
Andrew Richards
Personal Trainer/Assistant Personal Training Manager
Andrew first began lifting weights back in his freshman year of high school, and through a sport career of soccer, wrestling, boxing, and mixed martial arts, he developed his passion for improving strength and performance. Since becoming a trainer six years ago he has competed successfully in crossfit, olympic weightlifting, and powerlifting, including four first-place finishes and a best overall lifter award. He holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, an NSCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist certification, and is a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist. His science-based methodology leads to consistent progress for his clients, helping them become knowledgeable, confident, and above all, stronger than they ever imagined.
Natalia Vainman
Personal Trainer
"Start your day with gratitude and movement."
After several years of training in dance performance, Natalia began to integrate her passion for dance and movement into the field of health and wellness. This led her to years of studying all manner of movement from yoga to martial arts, cementing her belief that quality movement can play a massive role in healing oneself mentally and physically. In 2019, she earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from Elmhurst University to further her career as an independent trainer and stretch therapist. She is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. As part of RNG's team, she hopes to bring that same passion for health and fitness to her clients through improved aesthetics and function.
Fun fact(s):
- Natalia is fluent in three-and-a-half languages!
- She is a travel junkie and has visited 17 countries!
- Her specialty is assisted stretching & mobility