Heather Weston
Springfield,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic fitness professional committed to physical and emotional well-being of clients. Understands thoroughly how bodies move and function and clearly communicates. Orchestrates fun, energetic and motivational exercise sessions and classes that can be adapted to meet all fitness levels.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Group Trainer
Active Lifestyle Fitness, LLC
Agawam, Massachusetts
10.2025 - Current
- Focused on strength training to improve participants' physical capabilities and confidence.
- Adapted workouts for varied fitness levels and abilities.
- Demonstrated safe exercise form and proper movement cues.
- Prepared class equipment and studio space before sessions.
- Focus on safety and proper form
- Trained groups of 5-16 individuals per session.
Group Fitness Instructor
Healthtrax
West Springfield, Massachusetts
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted engaging aqua and land fitness classes, boosting member attendance and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated safe exercise techniques for diverse member fitness levels.
- Modified workouts to support beginner, adult, and senior participants.
- Monitored class participation and corrected form to ensure safety and effectiveness of workouts.
- Encouraged member engagement through positive coaching and clear instruction, fostering a supportive fitness community.
- Selected music and pacing to support class energy and flow.
- Implemented safety practices to prevent participant injury and accidents.
Run Coach
Self-employed
01.2023 - Current
- Created customized training plans that enabled clients to achieve specific running goals.
- Evaluated gait, form, and pacing to enhance clients' performance during sessions.
- Facilitated warmups, drills, and mobility routines to improve clients' running capabilities.
- Organized weekly group runs to provide a supportive environment for runners of all levels.
- Communicated directly with clients to schedule sessions and review progress.
Small Group Trainer
Levite Jewish Community Center
Birmingham , AL
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Facilitated small-group training sessions for 2-4 members, fostering a collaborative fitness environment.
- Collaborated in designing customized cardio and strength training programs, aligning with individual fitness goals.
- Delivered diverse class formats, enhancing engagement and catering to varying participant preferences.
- Monitored form and movement quality during exercises.
- Assisted with recruiting new members into program.
Y Group Training (YGT) Coach
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Directed small-group training sessions for 4-10 members, structuring programming around AMRAP, EMOM, pyramid, Tabata, powerlifting, and related formats. - Fostered supportive, welcoming environment, enhancing member engagement and retention. - Assessed movement quality and coached proper form and technique to promote safe and effective workouts.
- Delivered skill instruction and facilitated practice drills tailored to different age groups.
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Facilitated engaging group fitness classes at YMCA of Greater Birmingham, fostering a supportive environment for participants.
- designed and instructed HIIT workouts for total-body conditioning using functional training techniques and equipment in timed recovery format to enhance participant performance.
- Planned class routines aligned with YMCA wellness goals.
- Demonstrated proper exercise form and safe movement techniques.
Group Fitness Instructor
Levite Jewish Community Center
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Designed and instructed diverse freestyle group fitness classes for all fitness levels, fostering energetic environments and prioritizing safety and proper movement execution.
- Facilitated engaging group fitness classes for YMCA of Greater Birmingham members to promote health and wellness.
- Conducted cardio, strength, and flexibility training sessions in a supportive and secure environment to enhance participant safety.
- Showcased correct exercise techniques and equipment operation to ensure participants' safety and effectiveness during workouts.
Interim Group Fitness Director
Levite Jewish Community Center
Birmingham , AL
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated group fitness programming for Jewish Community Center members and guests to enhance engagement.
- Scheduled instructors and managed class coverage across fitness studios to ensure consistent programming.
- Tracked attendance and participation in fitness classes to provide insights for program improvements.
- Sent member updates for class changes, schedule updates, and program details.
- Tracked hours for payroll processing.
Stay-at-Home Parent
Self-employeed
Birmingham, Alabama
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Facilitated daily routines and activities for a special-needs child, promoting developmental milestones and emotional well-being.
Owner
Whiskers & Wags Pet Services
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Directed daily pet care operations for Whiskers & Wags Pet Services.
Education
Montgomery, Alabama - English-Sociology
Troy University
Montgomery, AlabamaSkills
Marathons
- 12-2012 Rocket City Marathon
- 01-2013 First Light Marathon
- 09-2013 Tupelo Marathon
- 08-2014 Tupelo Marathon
- 03-2015 Washington, DC Rock 'N' Roll Marathon
- 06-2015 Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
- 11-2015 Soldiers Marathon
- 09-2020 Boston Marathon
- 02-2021 Mercedes Marathon
- 11-2023 New York City Marathon
Half Marathons
- 02-2013 War Eagle Half
- 10-2013 Montgomery Half
- 07-2014 Pike Road Half
- 12-2022 Rocket City Half
- 02-2022 Mercedes Half
- 03-2022 Tuscaloosa Half
- 01-2023 FTC Mary Andrews Half
- 02-2023 Montgomery Half
- 02-2023 Mercedes Half
- 02-2024 Big Beach Half
- 03-2024 Montgomery Half
- 11-2024 Gadsden Half
- 10-2025 Hartford Half
- 10-2026 Hartford Half
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED certified (valid until 5-5-2028); American Red Cross, Springfield, MA
- Fitour; Advanced Personal Trainer (10-2026)
- Fitour; Advanced Nutrition Instructor (10-2026)
- American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA); Certificate Of Completion - Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness Professionals (08-2026)
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA); Group Fitness Instructor (09-2025)
- Fitour; Advanced Group Fitness Instructor (10-2024)
- Fitour; Primary Aqua Instructor (08-2022)
- Fitour; Primary Group Fitness Instructor (03-2022)
- Fitour; Personal Trainer (02-2023)
Community Involvement
- Achilles International - CT Chapter
- Spina Bifida Association of Great New England
- English Springer Spaniel Rescue of America, Volunteer
- Birmingham Track Club, member
- Bluff Park Run Club, member
Insurance
- ERGO NEXT - General Liability Insurance (renews 9-09-2027)
Timeline
Small Group Trainer
Active Lifestyle Fitness, LLC
10.2025 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
Healthtrax
10.2025 - Current
Interim Group Fitness Director
Levite Jewish Community Center
03.2023 - 02.2024
Small Group Trainer
Levite Jewish Community Center
02.2023 - 03.2025
Run Coach
Self-employed
01.2023 - Current
Y Group Training (YGT) Coach
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
11.2022 - 03.2025
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
08.2022 - 03.2025
Group Fitness Instructor
Levite Jewish Community Center
04.2022 - 03.2025
Stay-at-Home Parent
Self-employeed
12.2016 - 04.2022
Owner
Whiskers & Wags Pet Services
01.2013 - 05.2016
Montgomery, Alabama - English-Sociology
Troy University