Each LOA Fitness for Women Center offers Certified Personal Trainers available to instruct you on proper form, suggest an appropriate workout or provide motivation. Personal Training is offered at an additional fee*, however, if you are new to fitness or just need guidance in achieving your fitness goals, our trainers are there with you every step of the way.

Our Certified Personal Training Staff can help you with the following:

• Toning
• Weight loss
• Strengthening



Trainer Bios

Our trainers are experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic about helping to reach your fitness goals! Let us introduce you to our trainers:



Angela Sands - Personal Trainer Education/Experience-Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation,Certified Teacher,Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer,Fitness Enthusiast,Avid Runner-completed 2 half marathons and several 5K, 10K, and 15K races. Areas of Expertise-Weight Loss,Toning,Postnatal. My goal is to inspire and motivate you to be in the best shape you can be.

Leann Diaz - Personal Trainer Education/Experience-Abilene Christian University - Exercise Science,Certified Personal Trainer for 16 years,NASM and IFPA Personal Training Certified,CPR Certified,Active in sports. Areas of Expertise-Weight Loss/ Toning/ Sculpting,Injury Rehabilitation,Sport-specific,Calisthenics,Muscle Building/ Endurance,Cardiovascular Training,Prenatal Exercise,Nutritional Guidance. My goal is to challenge you mentally and physically through motivation & encouragement. I will push you to the next level of fitness and together we will change the way you feel, look, and live.

Laura Huddleston - Personal Trainer NCSF and IFTA Certified Personal Trainer; AFAA Primary Group Fitness and Kickboxing Certification; Schwinn Cycling Certification; IFTA Aqua Certification. I have a passion for helping women achieve their health and fitness goals. I focus on the core and employ a method called Metabolic Resistance Training that gets the job done fast. I firmly believe that working out should be a fun part of a healthy lifestyle.

Erika Chafin - Personal Trainer ACSM certified personal trainer, graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a BBS in Sports & Fitness sciences. Yoga, pilates, and tai chi certified instructor. I'm also an avid runner and I've completed 3 half marathons and many 5K's. My areas of expertise include weight loss, flexibility and core strength, health behavior and lifestyle change. I want to teach, motivate and inspire individuals to better their health and help them reach their personal fitness goals.