Personal Training with Coach Crystal

Hi! My name is Crystal!

I started my fitness journey way back when I was first able to get my license and a part-time job to get to the local gym after school.

Over the years I have taken on many athletic interests. Prior to having kids, I was an avid runner. I completed the Chicago marathon as well as a couple half marathons. After having Joey and Lucy, my running body never quite felt the same. At that point in time, I transitioned into CrossFit. It is there where I gained an appreciation for small group classes and a positive, competitive community.

 Over time, the wear and tear took its toll on my body. Since then, I've explored several small group training gyms, then ultimately dabbled with a personal training session. Just after Covid, I decided to do my first (and possibly only) body-building competition. During this period, I learned a lot of things, including the impact of proper nutrition and protein intake paired with progressive overload training. While that regimen wasn't sustainable for me, I do carry a lot of those training philosophies with me now.

At this point in my life, most things are about balance. I do my best to make time for things that bring me joy, prioritize sleep, nutrient-dense meals, listening to my body, and yes…..lifting heavy weights. I’m looking forward to having an established role at Primal Fit. It is such a great, supportive, positive community. We are all getting stronger every day!