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Janet Franz

Shelburne, VT US 05482-6409
(802) 985-9929

About Janet Franz: Janet Franz uses a combination of professional training and personal experience to motivate people to achieve optimal health and fitness. A professional group exercise instructor and personal trainer since 1993, Janet is certified by the American Council on Exercise, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and Les Mills. She trains clients in community centers, work sites, private homes, and health clubs in Chittenden County, Vermont. Her specialty classes include muscle conditioning, core strength and stability, mat Pilates, traditional and step aerobics, Body Pump®, Body Flow®, senior fitness, youth fitness, and marathon running for beginners. She has participated in a variety of athletic challenges, including running five marathons, power lifting competitions, Dragon Boat racing, and alpine ski racing. She is also a mother with recent personal experience in post-natal and post-surgical conditioning. A professional freelance writer, Janet covers health, travel, family and community topics for magazines and newspapers. She serves as chairwoman for the Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, appointed by Governor Jim Douglas in 2007 and currently serving under Governor Peter Shumlin.

ACE Certifications: Personal Trainer

Years Certified with ACE: 18 years

Programs & Rates: Private Personal Training Sessions: $50.00

Years in the Industry: 16-20 years

Specialties: Group Fitness
Aquatic Fitness
Boot Camp
Cardiorespiratory Program Design
Core Training
Dance-based Programs
Functional Training
Group Strength
Movement-based Training
Step/Traditional Aerobics
Walking Programs
Mind-Body
Other Mind Body
Pilates (Mat Training)
Yoga
Nutrition
Nutrition for Health and Wellness
Personal and Small Group Training
Balance Training
Bodyweight Training
Core Training
Endurance Sports
Flexibility Training
Functional Training
Home-based
Movement-based Training
Sports Performance
Special Groups and Conditions
Cancer
Injury Prevention and Post Rehab
Older Adult
Overweight and Obesity
Pre-Post Natal
Women's Fitness
Youth
Specialized Equipment Training
Nordic Walking

BEHAVIOR CHANGE SPECIALIST

ACE Behavior Change Specialists possess the practical, hands-on skills needed to guide people toward long-term, lifestyle and behavior change in one-on-one, group and virtual settings.

FITNESS NUTRITION SPECIALIST

ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialists have the expertise to provide scientifically supported, practical and relevant nutrition advice while staying within their scope of practice. They can accurately give advice on selecting and preparing food, reading nutrition labels, and choosing meals that facilitate weight loss, improve athletic performance and meet special dietary needs.

SPORTS CONDITIONING SPECIALIST

ACE Sports Conditioning Specialists have the expertise to deliver exercise programs that effectively improve balance, strength, agility, speed and power. Their knowledge and skills allow them to safely and effectively help a wide range of people including athletes who want to grow stronger and faster, first responders who need to improve their endurance, or recreational adults preparing for a personal goal.

YOUTH FITNESS SPECIALIST

ACE Youth Fitness Specialists have the expertise to develop customized fitness programs for children and teens that help instill the value of physical activity at an early age. They are proficient in a variety of youth-related subjects including motor development, pediatric exercise physiology, growth-related differences in abilities, resistance and cardiorespiratory training.

ORTHOPEDIC EXERCISE SPECIALIST

ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialists can safely and effectively develop exercise programs that address muscle imbalances, prevent injury, and improve movement patterns, muscular strength and endurance. They hold a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of major joints, common musculoskeletal conditions, and general treatment clients will receive from orthopedic specialists.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

ACE Weight Management Specialists hold expertise in proper nutrition and hydration strategies that helps them assist people who want to lose weight, build muscle, decrease body fat, improve overall health and achieve long-term success. They are proficient in helping a variety of people including children, teens and adults impacted by obesity to achieve their weight goals.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST

ACE Functional Training Specialists hold a deep understanding of how to train the body to move more efficiently. Their diverse expertise can be applied to athletes who want an edge in competition, older adults who want to play with their grandchildren without pain, or everyday people who need to improve their balance and joint stability.

MIND BODY SPECIALIST

ACE Mind Body Specialists have the expertise to deliver holistic programs to the growing number of people searching for a more balanced approach to health and wellness. Their proficiency in yoga and Pilates can help a wide range of people improve posture, reduce stress, strengthen the core, build muscle, and fuel an internal connection with one’s self.

GROUP EXERCISE LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST

ACE Group Exercise Leadership Specialists have essential knowledge of exercise and movement science, know how to apply that science to appropriate class design, and use it to ensure the safety of their class participants. The expertise they hold complements the foundational education they received in other instructor training programs.

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE SPECIALIST

ACE Therapeutic Exercise Specialists have the expertise to develop exercise programs for people with a wide variety of special conditions including pregnancy, metabolic disease and various musculoskeletal disorders. The knowledge and skills they possess can help people with coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, osteoporosis and more boost their quality of life.

SENIOR FITNESS SPECIALIST

ACE Senior Fitness Specialists have the expertise to help the millions of Americans currently over the age of 55 use fitness to prevent muscle deterioration, improve bone strength, and boost quality of life. Their proficiency in exercise and nutrition can help them deliver appropriate exercise programs that combat the effects of osteoporosis, arthritis and other age-specific conditions.