Vitalize with Liz

Specialties

In-​home personal training, with an emphasis on life-​long fitness.

History

Established in 2015.

I went into the fitness business to offer an alternative to the trend of «crash course» programs that produce short-​term results. Way too many trainers push their clients to push themselves at the expense of proper form and posture. Make no mistake, I will push you as far as you can go. But I’m especially mindful of your body’s range of motion and specific limitations, so you can avoid burnout and injury. I want you to love exercise and its benefits for the rest of your life.

Meet the Business Owner

Liz C.

Business Owner

Hi, I’m Liz Carstens, an ACE-​certified personal trainer in Oak Park, Illinois. My approach to fitness is influenced by my experiences as a competitive athlete, and by the impact of overtraining on my life-​long fitness goals. In high school and college, I was an All-​American swimmer who came back from multiple injuries to continue to compete at a high level. As life went on, the intensity of my competitive years doubled the aches and stiffness that come with aging, and I had to rethink my own fitness journey.

Meanwhile, I’ve also coached young children, as well as athletes for the Special Olympics and Paralympics, and feel a special kinship with those who just want to be active, no matter their age or limitation.

I feel strongly about not just getting in motion, but staying in motion. Maybe you want to be faster and stronger, or maybe you just want to feel better. Either way, I’ll «vitalize» you at the right pace, for the right reasons.