About Priority Fitness
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Owners, Karen and Jim Schutters, bring 25 years of experience to
Priority Fitness.
Karen holds a B.A. in Fitness Leadership from Aurora University and an M.A. in
Psychology from National-Louis University.
Jim, a graduate of Northwestern University, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Both Karen and Jim are Certified Personal Trainers through the American Council
on Exercise since 1997 and 1994, respectively. They both have considerable experience helping clients
with special needs and health concerns, as well as healthy individuals wishing to sustain
an active lifestyle.
Our Philosophy
Our professional staff and well-appointed facility will lead you to meet any and all of your personal fitness goals.
To provide the highest quality and most effective fitness instruction in a comfortable, un-intimidating environment. Our professional staff and well-appointed facility will lead you to meet any and all of your personal fitness goals. Each person receives personal attention, reliable and updated fitness and nutritional information, and safe, effective exercise programming. We find the perfect exercise program for each individual.
Priority Fitness Personal Trainers
Heather Paul has held a Personal Training certificate through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) since 2001. She is also Yogafit Level 1 & 2 certified and instructs the Power Yoga classes at Priority Fitness.
Chris Grygiel has been certified as a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) since 2001 and holds an advanced certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Kelly Brown has been certified as a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise since 2003. Kelly holds an Associates Degree in Nutrition, Fitness and Health from Purdue University, Calumet.
Victor Peoples is certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Purdue University, Calumet.