Robb Wolf posesses a unique perspective of both scientist and athlete as a personal trainer at NorCal Strength & Conditioning.
Some of Robb’s athletic achievements include winning the Natural Athletes Strength Association California State Power Lifting Championship at the age of 19 and a 6-0 amateur kickboxing record. Robb is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition, he is a USAW Olympic Weightlifting coach, and a certified CrossFit Coach, the highest level of CrossFit training certification, possessed only by a handful of strength & conditioning coaches throughout the world.
Robb received his scientific training at California State University Chico where he earned a BS in Biochemistry. From here Robb worked as a research biochemist for 5 years, and includes in his CV lipid metabolism research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center as well as Paleolithic Diet research with Prof. Loren Cordain of Colorado State University and author of the book The Paleo Diet. Robb is also a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism.
Additionally, Robb is co-publisher and editor-in-chief of The Performance Menu.
Nicki Violetti has a long history of competitive athletics and is the only trainer at NorCal Strength and Conditioning who has competed at the collegiate level, not in one sport, but three: volleyball, swimming, and track & field. Nicki is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds Level III CrossFit trainer and USAW Level I Olympic Weightlifting Coach certifications.
Nicki brings her understanding of teamwork, motivation and goal setting/completion to her coaching with remarkable results. She will help you delineate your goals and provide you with the support, knowledge and focus to achieve your fitness potential.
In addition to Nicki’s fitness background, she has a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego and speaks Italian, Spanish and a fair amount of Russian. She is also co-publisher of The Performance Menu.
Natalie Taylor has been participating in sports and fitness activities for over 25 years. She was both a competitive gymnast and swimmer and these activities led into coaching jobs as she earned her degree in physical education. Natalie is a graduate of the Chico State teaching credential program and has been teaching physical education or coaching for 15 years. She has coached both High School and Junior High Volleyball, and the Cross Country and Track and Field intramural program at the local junior high school.
Her interest in running and triathlons as well as her background in gymnastics create a superior combination for clients wanting a balanced workout of endurance and strength or clients interested in supplementing their endurance activities with much needed power/speed training and oft neglected flexibility.
Finding time for fitness isn’t always easy—which is why the concepts used in CrossFit personal training are ideal. A one hour session with Natalie will include multi-joint strength development, speed, stamina and flexibility. What keeps clients coming back? Every session is unique, so boredom never stands a chance! Certified in Cross Fit Level 1, Natalie will help to make fitness a functional and successful part of your life.
Are you ready to make the commitment to improving your health? Natalie is currently available in the afternoon and early evening for training sessions.
Angela Horswill has been participating and competing in sports and fitness activities since the age of 6. She was a Western Regional Waterskiing Champion at the age of 14 and continues her passion for competition through running and biking. She has been running for over 13 years and has competed in a variety of events including 5K’s, marathons and the triathlon.
In addition to her history of participation, Angela has obtained certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), a Performance Weightlifting Coach - Level 1 (Olympic Weightlifting for Athletes) and is a Track and Field Coach certified by USA Track & Field.
Angela’s comprehensive approach covers training, nutrition, strength, rest and recovery. Her objective is to give her clients the tools and education they need to achieve their goals in a positive and upbeat environment. This includes an understanding of nutrition, training techniques and practices as well as an appreciation for one’s own mental and physical fitness. She believes strongly that weight training complements running as well as many other sports. She also feels that resistance training is a crucial, yet often overlooked, training component for endurance athletes.
Angela is available in the early evening and weekends for training sessions.
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Kelly Cawthorn is a Registered Dietitian specializing in helping people maximize their fitness goals through diet. By providing individualized nutrition assessment and nutrition education, Kelly can help you enhance your performance and/or weight management program. Services include diet analysis, personalized meal planning and ongoing nutrition support, designed to empower you to reach your goals.
Kelly received her B.S. in Dietetics from San Francisco State University and her M.S. in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University where she was fortunate to have Loren Cordain, author of “The Paleo Diet” as one of her professors. In addition, she possesses a certificate of training in adult weight management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Kelly’s passion lies in preventive health and in helping people achieve their personal goals – whether the goal is weight loss, enhanced performance, or general well-being.
