Patient Services
Personal Training
Fitness Assessment
Torrie Chizek, HCMH’s personal trainer, will perform a comprehensive fitness evaluation and develop a customized workout program specific to your needs.
The fitness assessment is a valuable tool when evaluating and designing your exercise program. Your personal trainer will use your results to identify your current fitness level and determine your exercise focus. A variety of health and fitness categories will be assessed, including:
- Upper and lower body flexibility
- Muscular endurance and strength
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Resting and exercise heart rates
- Resting and exercise blood pressures
- Aerobic capacity
- Body Mass Index
Meet Our Trainer
HCMH Personal Trainer, Torrie Chizek holds a Master’s in Health Education, is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Physical Therapist Assistant.
Contact Torrie at: chizekt@mercyhealth.com
How Do I Get Started?
Contact the Garner Rehabilitation Clinic located at the
Veterans Memorial Recreation Center
641-923-2484
Garner, IA
Convenient parking is available South of the Recreation Center.
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Fitness Assessment and Training Sessions are scheduled by appointment only. Individualized programs are subject to medical discretion.
What Does a Personal Trainer Do?
A personal trainer can help you:
- Identify weaker areas of your body and help you to get stronger and feel better.
- Make sure that you are exercising safely, with proper technique.
- Monitor progress towards fitness goals and keep you focused.
- Get maximum results with a program designed especially for you.
- Modify your workout program to accommodate for unique medical needs like arthritis, diabetes, heart conditions and obesity.
- Teach new and exciting exercise techniques to enhance your fitness program.
How Does the Program Work?
We offer personal training services by experienced fitness professionals. With careful attention to your health history and goals, a personal trainer will design and implement an effective workout plan to help you achieve your specific fitness targets.
Our program not only works with the technical aspect of physical fitness, but also helps create a comfortable and non-intimidating environment for every client, regardless of age, ability or goals.
Our specialties include:
- Weight loss and maintenance
- Strength training
- Aerobic and anaerobic training
- Sport-specific training
- Back care
- Programs for seniors
- Couch to 5K
- Other tailored programs