Donna
Instructor & Personal Trainer
Naperville, IL
After growing up as a gymnast, I became passionate about fitness. I received my BA from Valparaiso University in Sports Management and my MS in Physical Education from NIU. When the time came to start a family, I became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and started Donna's Home Fitness. I offer in-home personal training and small group circuit training classes. I now have three teenagers, have been in business for 20 years, and enjoy helping all different types of people become stronger and healthier through exercise!
My Upcoming Classes
Quote to live by:
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
- Confucius
Every journey starts with one tiny step. There are some people who are strongly motivated towards a certain goal, which is why they immediately start running towards it. They might even boast how fast they are coming closer to their destination. None of this really matters. All that matters is that you continue to pursue your own goals – at your own pace. Don’t let other people’s accomplishments discourage you from taking one step after another. One day you will realize that you have come much further by setting one foot in front of the other than all those who sprinted for some time until they quickly ran out of breath.
Fun Facts:
I enjoy reading, biking, boating and spending time with my family and dogs.
I am an avid hiker and have hiked the Grand Canyon from Rim to Rim to Rim (twice), Angels Landing, and hope to make it to the top of Half Dome in the future.
Monthly Subscription - Engage Fitness Collective Membership
Your monthly subscription provides you unlimited access to all live classes with every instructor on our team, not just me! - including yoga, dance, senior fitness, HIIT, Barre, kickbox, Pilates, and more. This recurring charge will auto-bill on the same day each month. There is no commitment. You may cancel at any time. Partial months are not refundable.
If you are connected with an instructor other than Donna, please message him/her directly to join.
Testimonials
While working out with Donna, I lost 93 lbs over two years. I then became pregnant and continued to work out throughout my pregnancy. I was able to participate in two 5Ks while pregnant! After my post-delivery 6 weeks check up, I'm back to working out with Donna and it feels really good!
- Valerie
I highly recommend Donna's Home Fitness, and Donna, for her experience, expertise, and ability to provide a great workout in a friendly and comfortable environment! Donna manages to add variety to each class and encourages you to push yourself from your comfort zone. I honestly look forward to working out... even at 6 am!
- Meg
Donna is an outstanding trainer! In my life I have belonged to big gyms, small gyms, and worked with personal trainers. In all of my years and experiences I have never worked with someone so knowledgeable and caring as Donna. She knows her stuff, but more than that she knows how to push you to the limits in a positive way! I cannot recommend her enough!
- Jeannie
