Activation Fitness

Activation Fitness is a personal training studio in Glenview, IL. Located at 1940 Lehigh Ave # F, the business has operated in the community since 2009. It offers private personal training, nutritional counseling, and small group classes. The studio specializes in Muscle Activation Techniques, a process focused on assessing and improving muscle contractile ability to address biomechanical compensation and muscular imbalance. Services are designed for clients seeking to improve function and strength, including those with disabilities, individuals recovering from joint replacement, and those in pre- and post-rehabilitation. The facility also provides Golf MATchanics, a program aimed at helping golfers move better and play better.

The team includes Steve Dam, the owner and MAT Certified Specialist, who has over 25 years of experience in the fitness field and holds a BA in Athletic Training and an MS in Sport Management. Gina Narducci is a Certified Personal Trainer and MAT Jumpstart Certified trainer who creates personalized programs for clients ranging from teens to older adults. Rob Paszkowski is an MAT Certified Specialist and ACE Medical Exercise Specialist with a BA in Kinesiology, specializing in clients with physical limitations and rehabilitation needs. Mary Nimrod is an IFPA Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Fitness Specialist with a 30-year career spanning corporate wellness, hospital vascular labs, and group and individual training. Brad Boelkens is a Certified Personal Trainer and MAT Certified Specialist with a BA in Exercise and Sport, working with clients aged 14 to 90. Shawn True is a Personal Trainer and Resistance Training Specialist with an MS.

Activation Fitness holds a 5.00 rating. The studio emphasizes using techniques based on science to improve every client's function and strength based on their specific needs. It serves as a private, innovative environment for clients looking to exercise for life and longevity. The business accepts referrals from physicians for post-physical therapy and general health.