Meet Our
Personal Trainers
Personal Trainers
“I find joy in watching women discover
what they are truly capable of."
--Tara Stamper
what they are truly capable of."
--Tara Stamper
With a Bachelor's Degree in Business and extensive experience as a computer programmer, Tara wanted more! In August 2006 she left her corporate job and entered the University of Kentucky's Exercise Physiology Master’s Program. While taking classes, Tara worked as the Group Fitness Coordinator at the Underground, an on-campus gym for students. She trained instructors, designed group classes, created group incentives, and designed a training manual and program for students wanting to pursue certifications in group fitness. Her decision to become an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer grew from her desire to work one-on-one with others, to help them make positive life choices, and to do this with an uplifting attitude.
Tara has been with Shapes since May 2008 as a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and our very own Group Fitness Coordinator. In February 2011 she took on an additional role as the Director of Shapes Personal Training Department. While taking on a new career and working on her master's, Tara and her husband have also welcomed in two boys to their family. With the support of her husband and Shapes, Tara is motivated and on track to graduate in December 2012!
Tara has been with Shapes since May 2008 as a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and our very own Group Fitness Coordinator. In February 2011 she took on an additional role as the Director of Shapes Personal Training Department. While taking on a new career and working on her master's, Tara and her husband have also welcomed in two boys to their family. With the support of her husband and Shapes, Tara is motivated and on track to graduate in December 2012!
“I truly believe we are all capable of obtaining our ideal body types as long as we think
positive thoughts, live by the law of attraction, maintain confidence and motivation while working hard for what we want!"
--Jenni Holt
--Jenni Holt
Jenni is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science. She is a member and Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Currently, she is taking her certification to the next level and will soon be an ACSM Certified Health Specialist. Previously, she volunteered at Joyner Sports Medicine, was a Physical Therapy Technician at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, and interned in a Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Provena-Covenant Medical Center, Champaign, IL. Jenni also took time to volunteer as a youth soccer coach and helped develop physical fitness activities within various summer camps.
With a rehabilitative approach, Jenni strives to correct muscle imbalances and weaknesses, improve posture and balance, increase flexibility and strength, while instilling a lifestyle change with each person she trains. Jenni uses a variety of techniques including but not limited to bodyweight exercises, dynamic and isometric movements, functional fitness drills, and circuit training with machines and dumbbells.
“I love seeing women shine when they've
reached their goals—and I’m thankful
that I’ve gotten to be apart of it.”
--April Fenchel
reached their goals—and I’m thankful
that I’ve gotten to be apart of it.”
--April Fenchel
I’ve been one who always struggled with body image and weight issues. It reached its peak after I had my daughter in 2007. In June 2008 I joined Shapes and developed this love for my new way of life! I have such a passion for exercise and seeing the progression I make through each challenging workout. In 2011 I decided that I wanted to pursue being a personal fitness trainer and was recently certified through AFAA. I love motivating, encouraging, and assisting women in reaching their goals! Sometimes as a mom we put ourselves on the back burner and our needs always come last, but sometimes we need to take care of ourselves so that we can better love and care for our family.
“Working with my clients, getting to know them, and helping them see their
potential is what it's all about for me."
Thinking outside the box to achieve fitness
keeps our workouts fresh and interesting."
potential is what it's all about for me."
Thinking outside the box to achieve fitness
keeps our workouts fresh and interesting."
--Mona Hunter
Remona Hunter has been with Shapes for seven years and is known for her fun approach to fitness. She has two children that Shapes has had the privilege to help raise, and she is fully aware of the challenge that comes with being a mom and still trying to make healthy lifestyle choices. She has been AFAA certified since 2006 and she uses functional, tabata, complex and metabolic training styles.