Hi, I'm Sheila Watkins.

I am a Personal Trainer at the Manitou pool, Aquatic & Fitness Center at Memorial Park, Country Club of Colorado, and in homes, schools and businesses.  My mission statement is "I will train anyone, anywhere!"

I went to college at Oklahoma Christian University and we had to take one credit hour of P.E.  I signed up for floor aerobics.  I left the first class, called my parents, and told them "I know what I want to do when I grow up."  They just laughed because they thought it would be something different next week.  Well, it wasn't!  I came back home to Canon City, CO after my freshman year.  That summer I went to Denver and got certified to teach aerobics.  Since that summer in 1992 I have been teaching group fitness classes.  (I did graduate from OCU in 1995 with a BS degree.)

I started by teaching Step Aerobics.  Then soon I taught water aerobics, toning classes, kickboxing and stretching.

I was really enjoying the classes that I was teaching but I got frustrated in the group environment because I could see that the participants needed more individual attention.  I really wanted to help each individual more personally.  So during the summer of 1995 I got my first personal training certificate.

Since then I have worked at the Broadmoor Hotel, Country Club of Colorado, World's Gym, Cheyenne Mountain High School, and YMCA.  I have even trained individuals at school gyms or in their homes or at work (such as with Penrose Hospital employees).

I continue to teach Water Aerobics even today.  But I really love the personal training.  My motto is that "Everyone Needs a Personal Trainer."  I even have my own trainer.  In 2007 I competed in two Bodybuilding Competitions and got 1st place in the Southern Colorado Natural Novice category.

• What are all of your training certifications?

              Group fitness, Personal Training, Women's Specialist Training, Aqua Personal Training, Certified Pool Operator, Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED.

• What is your training style?

             It is different for everyone.  I motivate, encourage and push clients to do more and be their best.  I really connect with my clients- we are friends- so I know how to tailor the workout to their individual needs.

• Are you very competitive?

              Very, very, very!  I am a competitive body builder who wins.  I have also started a competitive weight loss challenge with 26 people to create group motivation.  The challenge involves races, ab crunch and push-up contests as well.

• What is your personality like during training?

              Educational- I teach my clients to workout correctly.  Energetic, exciting and fun.  I do some exercises with my clients which is encouraging and motivational.

• What is something that people are suprised to find out about you?

             I ride a motorcycle.  I am a successfull competitive bodybuilder.  I knit.  I bought my first house.  I love dogs and even had my own dog treat business!