Meet Our Trainers
Bruce Metcalf
Bruce Metcalf is the owner of MBC Fitness and NASM certified personal trainer. Bruce has been training since 2006 and is passionate about his job as a personal fitness trainer, consultant, and coach. Bruce designs programs to meet the specific needs of the client, he assist in keeping the client focused and motivated to meet their specific fitness goals. He is a triathlete, a distance runner and a Pilates coach with many accolades and client achievements.
Rebecca Thiessen
Rebecca has been involved in the nutrition and fitness industry for 20 years . She is a master personal trainer certified through NASM with a B.S. Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics. Her experiences include 15 years of personal training, Public Health & Nutrition education in Seattle and Chicago, and Food & Nutrition Manager at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She enjoys spending time outdoors running, skiing/snowboarding and biking with her husband and two boys. She also enjoys cooking and lives in Downers Grove. Whether its weight loss, a desire to maintain your health as you age, boost your fitness performance or eat smarter, Rebecca can help you reach your goals.
Dave Mellish
What started out as a New Year's resolution has resulted in an
extraordinary lifestyle transformation. On January 17, 2006 David weighed
378 pounds and was 43% body fat. At only 34 years old and severely obese,
he realized that if changes were not made his life was already more than
half over. For himself and for the future of his family, he joined MBC
Fitness as a client.
MBC Fitness secured the foundation for what is now a healthy lifestyle that
he has adopted for life. He implemented simple changes in diet and began
exercising every single day. It began as a fifteen minute walk and
culminated on October 7, 2007 by running the Chicago Marathon. He lost over
150 pounds and dropped his body fat to 9.1%. He has now competed in over 20
full and half marathons.
As a former residential and commercial loan officer, a lifestyle of
entertaining clients and neglecting exercise really took its toll. The only
way that he would never put the weight back on was to leave the life in
financing and enter the world of health and wellness.
Now a NASM certified personal trainer and a certified SPIN instructor. He
also teaches "bootcamp" fitness classes, conducts "battle ropes" circuits
and works with high school and college athletes to improve their speed,
agility and strength. In addition, he works with many weight loss clients
to help others achieve the weight loss and personal gratification that he
experiences everyday.
Jennifer McCollum
Getting the absolute best out of my clients has been my number one goal from
the very beginning. Whether its a client for the first time or a client that
has been training with me for ten years. Their goals are my number one
priority. I enjoy the creative part of personal training, new routines,
figuring out what motivates each and every one of my clients and helping
them along the way to achieving their individual goals. Throughout my career
there have been new and exciting, odd and challenging, and even bizarre and
trendy fitness ideas. It's with those tools that I learn to find the best
new ways to treat my clients to an one of a kind workout. To all clients
young and old, fit or looking to get fit, I welcome you to experience a fun,
challenging, unforgettable workout
Kelly O'Brien
Kelly is a NASM certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor.
She has been a passionate athlete and avid runner who has competed in
multiple half marathons. Inspiring clients with her strength, endurance and
desire to help each person achieve their fitness goals Kelly's never give up
attitude will leave you feeling empowered and successful.
Cheyney Aguilar
Cheyney Aguilar is a master trainer and is certified through ACE and Paul
CHEK as an Exercise Coach. She has been training and teaching group fitness
classes since 1997 and has placed in the top ten nationally in the Women's
National Fitness Competition. Cheyney also competes in triathlons and has
finished both the Ironman Arizona and Ironman Wisconsin 140.6 Triathlons.
She also has specialized training certificates for Sport Conditioning,
Weight Management, and Endurance Training through ACE.
Sandra Pouleson
I became a personal trainer because of my love of fitness. My goal as a personal trainer is to motivate, inspire and educate others about the benefits of exercising and living a healthy lifestyle. Health and fitness is more than just your appearance; exercising makes us feel better and live healthier. With patience and persistance, anyone can achieve realistic goals, including high self-esteem, confidence, and the body you desire. I strive to create a personal relationship with all my clients. I'm here to provide encouragement, confidence, motivation, and strength, to help you reach your fitness goals!
Lori Clements
Lori Clements has 18 years of experience as a physical therapist. A graduate of Northwestern and an academic division 1 volleyball athlete, she studied plyometrics or instructional and movement analysis in athletes. Lori has worked for Personal Best Performance for many years and her clients needs range from preventing injuries in young athletes and fall and injury prevention for seniors. She enjoys traveling and watching her son's play sports.
Frank Puc
Frank Puc has worked in the orthopaedic field since 1995 and added industrial and office setting ergonomic assessment to his services in 2001. He has worked with players from the WNBA, NBA, NHL and Arena League teams to return to their respective teams. He has also managed one of the top three clinics in a 100+ clinic network for 5 consecutive years. Currently manages 3 private practice clinics.
Mary Licko
Mary Licko is a certified personal trainer through NASM and is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer. She has also studied kettlebells, endurance training, and Olympic weightlifting. Her specialties include high intensity, functional movement, and strength training. She is passionate about cooking and how to incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle. She has been training clients since 2008.
Erin Holland
Erin Holland is a certified personal trainer through the National Personal Training Institute and has been training individuals, small groups, and children since 2005. She has also been a trained Pilates mat Instructor since 2008. In November 2012, she received her coaching certificate through Road Runners Club of American to continue pursuing her passion for running. She has coached, trained, and completed six Chicago Marathons.
Mary Healy Jonas
Mary is an energetic personal trainer and fitness instructor certified through the National Association of Sports Medicine and is a certified TRX Suspension Trainer. Mary was a lifelong runner and weightlifter who, after multiple knee injuries, found balance and joy by becoming a lifelong student of the many ways to build cardiovascular and physical strength through holistic approaches to fitness. She pays close attention to proper form and developing balance as a way to prevent injury while building core and stabilization strength as a foundation for developing increased cardiovascular fitness.
Her goal as a personal trainer is to help her clients stay motivated by providing a workout experience that is fun, but that also pushes her clients out of their comfort zones. She is passionate about using exercise and proper nutrition as the way to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and ultimately enjoy a high quality and healthy life. She is an avid practitioner of yoga and mindfulness meditation and is happy to introduce both into her practice upon request.
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Bruce Metcalf is the owner of MBC Fitness and NASM certified personal trainer. Bruce has been training since 2006 and is passionate about his job as a personal fitness trainer, consultant, and coach. Bruce designs programs to meet the specific needs of the client, he assist in keeping the client focused and motivated to meet their specific fitness goals. He is a triathlete, a distance runner and a Pilates coach with many accolades and client achievements.
Rebecca has been involved in the nutrition and fitness industry for 20 years . She is a master personal trainer certified through NASM with a B.S. Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics. Her experiences include 15 years of personal training, Public Health & Nutrition education in Seattle and Chicago, and Food & Nutrition Manager at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She enjoys spending time outdoors running, skiing/snowboarding and biking with her husband and two boys. She also enjoys cooking and lives in Downers Grove. Whether its weight loss, a desire to maintain your health as you age, boost your fitness performance or eat smarter, Rebecca can help you reach your goals.
What started out as a New Year's resolution has resulted in an
extraordinary lifestyle transformation. On January 17, 2006 David weighed
378 pounds and was 43% body fat. At only 34 years old and severely obese,
he realized that if changes were not made his life was already more than
half over. For himself and for the future of his family, he joined MBC
Fitness as a client.
MBC Fitness secured the foundation for what is now a healthy lifestyle that
he has adopted for life. He implemented simple changes in diet and began
exercising every single day. It began as a fifteen minute walk and
culminated on October 7, 2007 by running the Chicago Marathon. He lost over
150 pounds and dropped his body fat to 9.1%. He has now competed in over 20
full and half marathons.
As a former residential and commercial loan officer, a lifestyle of
entertaining clients and neglecting exercise really took its toll. The only
way that he would never put the weight back on was to leave the life in
financing and enter the world of health and wellness.
Now a NASM certified personal trainer and a certified SPIN instructor. He
also teaches "bootcamp" fitness classes, conducts "battle ropes" circuits
and works with high school and college athletes to improve their speed,
agility and strength. In addition, he works with many weight loss clients
to help others achieve the weight loss and personal gratification that he
experiences everyday.
Getting the absolute best out of my clients has been my number one goal from
the very beginning. Whether its a client for the first time or a client that
has been training with me for ten years. Their goals are my number one
priority. I enjoy the creative part of personal training, new routines,
figuring out what motivates each and every one of my clients and helping
them along the way to achieving their individual goals. Throughout my career
there have been new and exciting, odd and challenging, and even bizarre and
trendy fitness ideas. It's with those tools that I learn to find the best
new ways to treat my clients to an one of a kind workout. To all clients
young and old, fit or looking to get fit, I welcome you to experience a fun,
challenging, unforgettable workout
Kelly is a NASM certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She has been a passionate athlete and avid runner who has competed in multiple half marathons. Inspiring clients with her strength, endurance and desire to help each person achieve their fitness goals Kelly's never give up attitude will leave you feeling empowered and successful.
Cheyney Aguilar is a master trainer and is certified through ACE and Paul CHEK as an Exercise Coach. She has been training and teaching group fitness classes since 1997 and has placed in the top ten nationally in the Women's National Fitness Competition. Cheyney also competes in triathlons and has finished both the Ironman Arizona and Ironman Wisconsin 140.6 Triathlons. She also has specialized training certificates for Sport Conditioning, Weight Management, and Endurance Training through ACE.
I became a personal trainer because of my love of fitness. My goal as a personal trainer is to motivate, inspire and educate others about the benefits of exercising and living a healthy lifestyle. Health and fitness is more than just your appearance; exercising makes us feel better and live healthier. With patience and persistance, anyone can achieve realistic goals, including high self-esteem, confidence, and the body you desire. I strive to create a personal relationship with all my clients. I'm here to provide encouragement, confidence, motivation, and strength, to help you reach your fitness goals!
Lori Clements has 18 years of experience as a physical therapist. A graduate of Northwestern and an academic division 1 volleyball athlete, she studied plyometrics or instructional and movement analysis in athletes. Lori has worked for Personal Best Performance for many years and her clients needs range from preventing injuries in young athletes and fall and injury prevention for seniors. She enjoys traveling and watching her son's play sports.
Frank Puc has worked in the orthopaedic field since 1995 and added industrial and office setting ergonomic assessment to his services in 2001. He has worked with players from the WNBA, NBA, NHL and Arena League teams to return to their respective teams. He has also managed one of the top three clinics in a 100+ clinic network for 5 consecutive years. Currently manages 3 private practice clinics.
Mary Licko is a certified personal trainer through NASM and is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer. She has also studied kettlebells, endurance training, and Olympic weightlifting. Her specialties include high intensity, functional movement, and strength training. She is passionate about cooking and how to incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle. She has been training clients since 2008.
Erin Holland is a certified personal trainer through the National Personal Training Institute and has been training individuals, small groups, and children since 2005. She has also been a trained Pilates mat Instructor since 2008. In November 2012, she received her coaching certificate through Road Runners Club of American to continue pursuing her passion for running. She has coached, trained, and completed six Chicago Marathons.
Mary is an energetic personal trainer and fitness instructor certified through the National Association of Sports Medicine and is a certified TRX Suspension Trainer. Mary was a lifelong runner and weightlifter who, after multiple knee injuries, found balance and joy by becoming a lifelong student of the many ways to build cardiovascular and physical strength through holistic approaches to fitness. She pays close attention to proper form and developing balance as a way to prevent injury while building core and stabilization strength as a foundation for developing increased cardiovascular fitness.
Her goal as a personal trainer is to help her clients stay motivated by providing a workout experience that is fun, but that also pushes her clients out of their comfort zones. She is passionate about using exercise and proper nutrition as the way to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and ultimately enjoy a high quality and healthy life. She is an avid practitioner of yoga and mindfulness meditation and is happy to introduce both into her practice upon request.
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