Megan

Hello my name is Megan Renek, I am a wife and mom of 3. I was born and raised in Anaheim California and moved to Taylorville in 2000. I joined the GYM on opening day and started working here shortly after, I love the atmosphere here, and being able to motivate and help people along there fitness journeys.

John

Hello, my name is John Good. I am originally from Chicago but moved to the Taylorville area when I was 11. I love this small community that I have grown up in. I graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. With my degree I work as a supervisor for the county probation department which I love. My fitness journey starts at the age of 15 where I used fitness to help me cope with the death of my father. I spent every day at our local YMCA for years. Being surrounded by like minded individuals who are passionate about health and self improvement on a daily basis has shaped me into the person I am today. I wanted to learn more about fitness and find a way to use my passion for it to help others since it has benefited me so much in my life. In 2018 I was certified as a fitness trainer through the International Sports Science Association (ISSA). Since then I have trained one on one and volunteer in my spare time. The past couple of years I have continued my education and have received certificates as an exercise therapy specialist and a sports nutrition specialist. I currently teach the Fitness Boot Camp class here at G.Y.M. and I love it. Everyone in the class is so positive and motivated. I look forward to coming to class when I teach because of how much fun we have and seeing the improvement in the individuals everyday. I am proud to be a part of the team here at Get Yourself Motivated.