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Meet the Trainers in Platteville

Renee Meronek, Head Trainer

Biography

Renee is currently a student at UWP, studying criminal justice with an emphasis in pre-law. She hopes to start law school in Madison in Fall 2008, and practice Contract and Patent Law either in WI or in Kentucky. She is the current President of the Outdoor Adventure Club at UWP. In the club, she leads hiking, backpacking, canoeing, camping, and rock climbing trips. She loves the outdoors, and loves going rock climbing with her boyfriend, Justin Day.

She is the youngest of two children (1 brother, Austin.) She is originally from Burlington, WI – where her parents (Bev and Jim) still reside. During high school, she was very active in volleyball and cheerleading, and was the captain of the color guard squad. Her passion for fitness began in high school, with a state-of-the-art fitness center right next to school – where she could be found working out every morning before school started. She continues to fulfill her love for the gym and fitness in new and interesting ways.

Mission Statement

As a personal trainer, my mission is to educate clients about fitness and health-related topics. I strive to be an example of how fitness and nutrition are essential parts of life, and yet, can still be fun. My goal is to not only make fitness fun, but to be supportive, conscious and to push my clients to their full potential to reach their health and fitness goals.

Certifications

  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Expert Rating Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR, AED, First Aid Certified

Andy Paulsen

Biography

Andy Paulsen is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and has degree from the University of Wisconsin Platteville with a degree in Health & Physical Education. Andy is currently teaching K-8 Physical Education and Technology at Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception Schools in Dickeyville and Kieler.

Andy is also the head throws (shot put, discus, hammer) coach on the UWP Track and Field Team. Andy has several years of lifting experience having played and excelling at football (2 time All-Conference) and Track and Field (4 time All-American, 2 time National Runner-Up).

Andy is originally from Blue River, Wisconsin and he is currently living in Dickeyville with his wife Jenny.

Mission Statement

Andy's goal is to push you the client to your limits so that you get the most out of every workout. Andy excels at creating workouts that are sport specific that help his athletes and clients become bigger, faster, and stronger. Although Andy specializes in sport specific lifting he has the ability to create new and creative workouts to help any person reach their goal.

Certifications

  • Ace Certified Personal Trainer

Jennie Weber

Biography

Jennie is one of the personal trainers for 24/7 Fitness. She and her husband, John have been married for 20 years and have 3 teenage sons- Jason (18yr), James (16yr), and Jacob (14yr). As a family, they’ve been in Platteville since 1992. During their summers, most of their days are spent at beautiful Lake Lucerne in Crandon, WI, where they enjoy a myriad of water sports including competitive barefoot water-skiing (James & Jacob) and participation in the Crandon Water Shows. Although she spends a lot of time training others (and herself) at 24/7, her actual full-time job is as a school counselor at St. Columbkille Elementary in Dubuque, IA.

Fitness and good health became a force in her life after realizing she had neglected her health by gaining body fat, decreasing strength, and increasing her susceptibility to illnesses. After one year of working out on her own, she found a personal trainer- Jim Romagna of Dubuque, IA-who helped her break through a plateau and reach for new goals- including competitive bodybuilding and the adaptation of good health that now permeates her lifestyle.

After recognizing how Jim and his family (Jennifer, Jade, AJ, and Ava) changed her life by teaching her not only about good health but a positive attitude and acceptance of herself, she felt a natural drive to “give back.” She sought her own personal trainer certification as a way of honoring what they had done for her by in-turn becoming dedicated to helping others reach their goals and see their own self-worth – inside and out.

Mission Statement

As a personal trainer, my mission is to provide clients with the knowledge, attention, encouragement, and support to help them reach their health, nutrition, and fitness goals. I aim to demonstrate an understanding of and respect for clients as individuals with unique situations, needs, and stories. My hope is to portray an attitude of positive thinking, enthusiasm for fitness, and an active search for growth, through self-challenge, in all areas of life.

Certifications

  • Master of Science in Education- Counselor in Education
  • Licensed School Counselor- WI, IA
  • Certified Fitness Trainer- ISSA
  • Certified CPR, AED, First Aid
  • WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) Professional Body Builder