Stephanie Madden

Stephanie graduated from Walsh University in North Canton, OH in 2001. Shortly after, she moved to Chicago where she worked in the corporate world for 10 years before pursuing her passion for fitness and becoming a personal trainer in 2012. Stephanie believes in a taking a progressive approach to workouts and strongly believes in organized program design tailored to each client’s goals and fitness level. Her training style incorporates basic movements used in everyday life, such as squats, lunges, hip hinging, pressing, and pulling. Mastering these basic movements combined with strategic program design increases strength, improves nervous system function, increases range of motion, promotes fat loss, and reduces pain. With nearly a decade of personal training experience, and certifications through NASM, Poliquin, and a variety of continuing education credits, Stephanie caters to all ages, fitness levels, and goals. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned athlete, she can educate you and help you achieve your goals.

I believe the best results are achieved by designing training programs specific to clients' needs and goals, and keeping detailed records of progress.

I typically begin each training session with a warm-up involving mobility exercises and dynamic stretching. I then take clients through the most intense exercises first, working the largest muscle groups, and then administer accessory exercises for smaller muscle groups. Lastly, depending on a client’s goals, I will spend 10 minutes on intervals to spike their metabolism which provides plenty of energy for the day.

Photography, volunteering as an adoption counselor at an animal shelter, and spending time with my two bunnies