Owner

2005 Best Personal Trainer
(Sierra Madre, Arcadia & Monrovia Weekly)

Sandy Lewis-Duvall, owner of Sierra Fitness and Sierra Fitness Pilates Studio, has been in the fitness industry for over 28 years. She is a well-known group fitness instructor, personal trainer and choreographer who's worked with a number of stars including Susanne Somers, Cheryl Ladd, Morgan Fairchild, the Landers Sisters and more. Blending her years of training, exercise instruction and cutting edge information, Sandy continues to expand the horizons of health and Fitness for people of all ages and fitness levels. Sandy's latest venture is The Shabby Dog. Through her love of dogs, she was inspired to start her own line of dog clothing, dog beds, blankets, collars, leashes and her new invention, the very fashionable walking cuff which allows you to walk you dog hands free. Check out her new website: www.theshabbydog.com

"When I started Sierra Fitness nearly 15 years ago, my vision and goal was to offer a fitness facility for individuals who want a non-intimidating environment that provides them with expert personal training. While appearance is a driving motivator to exercise for younger people, I realized there were few facilities who met the needs and goals of individuals with true health concerns interested in disease prevention and wellness."

Certified Personal Trainer

2002 Best Personal Trainer
(Pasadena Weekly)

When Kurt Vasquez joined the Marines at age 18, it was an unexpected wake-up call to get into and stay in shape. Little did he know fitness would be his future. Eight years later, Kurt has become one of the most sought-after personal trainers in the San Gabriel Valley. His philosophy is simple: Fitness is a process, not a project. His beliefs on personal training lay emphasis on the importance of individual attention to each client and in designing healthy, realistic exercise programs for people of all ages including kids and seniors. Kurt also teaches group kickboxing classes as well as offering one on one boxing/kickboxing instruction. Kurt has undergone rigorous training and testing earning certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer, StarTrac as a Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor and the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America as a Group Fitness Instructor.

Certified Personal Trainer

Phil was born in Sierra Madre, where he has worked as a personal trainer for the last three years. He currently holds a certification through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America and has completed numerous Exercise Physiology courses through the Pasadena City College and Citrus College. He found interest in strength training and sports specific conditioning after participating in numerous sports and adventures in his life, where he realized the positive benefit of exercise on his athletic abilities. Phil has trained clients from the age of 12 to 74, each with their own specific needs and abilities. Phil is also one of our elite Boot Camp instructors.

A former weight loss and fitness success story herself (see link below) Nicole knows first hand the challenges clients face with modifying their lifestyle to meet their goals. Having recently lost over 200 lbs. after a youth plagued by obesity Nicole has crossed the bridge to a healthy and fit lifestyle. Among her many credentials, Nicole is a certified personal trainer by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Nicole’s personal interests in kickboxing, pilates, muay thai, bicycling, running, and weight training inspire her training style.

As an Army veteran, Jerry is exceptionally qualified to be a Boot Camp instructor. The time he spent in the Army showed him the importance of physical fitness on a daily basis and the value of pursuing a fitness lifestyle. Interested in physical fitness and weight training since his early teens, Jerry’s special interest is the Boot Camp training program. Beginning as a participant; Jerry has developed the unique quality of understanding the merits of a challenging program while tailoring the workout to meet various levels of fitness. His goal, for participants to get the best workout they have ever had, and have fun while doing it.