The Benefits of Personal Training
- Having a planned session. In our busy lives we need to make an appointment to be committed.
- You also maximize workout sessions and achieve specific fitness goals.
- Our qualified personal trainers assure that workouts are same and effective.
- As well as they can integrate individual needs into a program that fits various lifestyles.
- Our staff has the knowledge and skills to offer physical training for almost all identifiable requests, from sports-specific training to most post-rehabilitation requirements.

About MAC Personal Training
Our professional personal trainers have an energetic enthusiasm about the life-changing power of exercise. In most cases they are the solutions to the exercise and diet problems you are looking to solve. Their clients’ welfare is their number one concern. They focus on your needs, desires and dreams.

Who to Contact to Get Started
If you need additional information in regards to MAC Personal Training, please contact Tim Kelley at 314-539-4476 or Becky Keightley at 314-539-4428 in the MAC West Fitness Center. For downtown training, please call Jeff Tuhro at 314-539-4485 or Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434. You may also contact the trainers directly. Personal training is $42.50/hour and $27.50/ half hour.

West Personal Trainers
Gil Clagget 314-539-4433 x7454
Gil is an American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) certified personal trainer and is CPR certified. Gil has more than 14 years professional experience as a personal trainer. He has also been certified by Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (A.F.A.A.) and Nautilus Equipment Company. His educational background includes: anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, weight training and conditioning, plyometrics, isometrics and cardio conditioning. He has been an employee of the MAC for more than seven years.

Jesse Lopez 314-539-4433 x7452
• ACE, AED and CPR Certification
• Fitness Director, Sports Clubs of America-Concord
• Corporate Fitness Trainer: McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, May Companies, Blue Cross/Blue Sheild, Shnucks Corp
• Managing partner - Fit one/Youthsport personal training, a sport specific company with emphasis in one-on-one sports conditioning.
• Assistant baseball coach, pitching coach, strength coach - St. Louis community College, Junior College District
• American Legion baseball coach
• A.A.U. - Powerlifting
• College baseball player - U.N.L.V.
• 20 years experienced personal trainer
• 10 years experienced MAC trainer
• Channel 4 fitness correspondent

Susan Bischoff 314-539-4433 x7493
Susan has been an aerobics instructor at the MAC and is now a personal trainer. She is certified in step and kickboxing, she is also a certified personal trainer. Start your year out with a new flare with Susan.





Marty Murphy 314-539-4433 x7424
Marty is an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Personal Trainer. He is CPR/First Aid Certified. Marty specializes in sports/youth conditioning and has extensive experience as a coordinator/instructor of Kid Fit Program. He has an Associates of Arts Degree from St. Louis Community College. Marty’s educational background includes: cardio conditioning, plyometrics, weight training and conditioning, anatomy and physiology and nutrition.


Mark Lumpkin 314-539-4433 x 7457
Mark Lumpkin has been involved in professional sports since 1992 and has trained extensively in the competitive martial arts. He is familiar with the physiological and psychological needs of athletes at all levels and knows the benefits of cross training, core strength, and dynamic balance. Mark also has a background in advanced massage therapy, movement therapy, yoga and psychology. He brings specific technical knowledge of anatomy and physiology along with muscular development to each client.
Educational Background:
• Pacifica Graduate Institute, Doctoral Candidate
• Southwestern College, MA Counseling Psychology
• New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts
• Lauterstein Conway Massage School
Professional Certification:
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
• Cooper Aerobics Institute (Biomechanics of Strength Training)
• International Somatic Movement & Therapy Association (ISMETA)
• United States Association of Body Psychotherapy (USABP)
• United States Martial Arts Association (USMAA)
• Yoga Alliance (Certified Instructor)

Beth Clark 314-539-4433 x7451
Beth graduated from Millikin University in 1999 with a B.S. in physical education with an emphasis in sports management. During the first two years she played for the Big Blue womens’ basketball team. The last two years she coached freshman girls basketball and assisted J.V. and varsity basketball at Eisenhower High School in Decatur, Ill. She received her personal training certification in 1999 through International Fitness Professionals Association and has been training for five years and worked at the MAC for four years. She became a spinning instructor in 2003.


Paul Helfrich 314-539-4433 x7494
Paul is an ISSA certified personal trainer with experience in training people of all ages. He is CPR, AED and First Aid certified. Paul attended Missouri State University where he studied recreation and leisure studies. He teaches boot camp and muscle up classes at the MAC




Michelle McDonald 314-539-4433 x7455
is a hip hop instructor at MAC West and is a nationally certified personal trainer with ACE (American Council on Exercise). She has more than 15 years experience in the fitness industry.  She has a range of training specialties such as sports-specific training and rehabilitation to weight loss and bodybuilding. Michelle trains individuals and groups from children to seniors, from pre-and post pregnancy to menopause and disease control such as Parkinson’s. She is also an author of a fitness book and has been a gymnast for more than 30 years. Her experience as a former NIPFL cheerleader has helped her to develop her dance skills as a choreographer. Michelle is also certified in nutrition.  She has been a fixture at various fitness and health expos such as the Working Women’s Survival Show, creating and conducting workshops and seminars and also, performing on their fitness stages. Michelle’s goal as a fitness professional is to educate, motivate and inspire others to success.

Dave Vandeven, MS, RD, LD, CSCS 314-539-4433 x7483
David specializes in weight loss and sports nutrition. He also provides nutrition education for those with diabetes, high blood pressure and other medical conditions.
• Registered and Licensed Dietician
• Masters of Science Degree in Nutrition and Physical Performance
from Saint Louis University
• NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Downtown Personal Trainers
Andrew Francis 314-749-5854
Andrew has been coaching and training athletes both as a team and individually for more than nine years. Andrew got his education while playing varsity basketball for Lehigh University. After graduating he coached at the high school level as well as for AAU girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. Andrew is currently a level 4 certified personal trainer, as well as a certified spinning, group exercise and yoga instructor. He also has his certification in nutrition. Andrew is also CPR certified. With his experience ranging from weight loss to competitive athletics, we have found Andrew to be one of the best.

Keisha Grace 314-539-4495
Keisha has been with the MAC for more than five years. She came to the MAC with a degree in sports management, where her emphasis was in fitness and sports medicine. She also has certifications in personal training and Pilates from such organizations as the American Council on Exercise. With a lifelong commitment to fitness, including scholarships in cross country and track, Keisha has the ability to make what some would consider work into fun.

Elaine Wortham 314-808-7403
Elaine Wortham is a fitness consultant with 21 years of experience. Her goal is to get people back on track. If you are interested, she would like to develop a training program that meets your individual needs so you can receive the maximum benefits. She will also monitor your progress and adapt your programs to keep you on track to reach your goals. Working with a personal trainer can help you stay focused and help you stay on course for a healthier lifestyle. Elaine can help men and women of all ages.


Jeanna Jackson 314-308-4075
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Group
• Exercise instructor
• Johnny G Certified Spinning Instructor
• Power Pilates Mat Certified
• B.A. - University of Columbia
Jeanna has been teaching fitness classes and personal training clients for 20 years. As a past YMCA director, wellness director for SLU and a large private health club manager, she has experience in all areas of fitness and wellness. Jeanna enjoys working with all ages and levels of clients. Each client has different challenges, and the best reward is seeing the positive results.

Trent Switzer 573-673-3158
Trent Switzer has over 10 years of experience in personal training of people of all ages, including seniors. Switzer is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and Group Exercise Instructor. He also is trained in CPR, AED and first aid. Switzer’s educational background is in health and physical education from the University of Missouri.