ACSM & ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Pilates Instructor
Certified Yoga Instructor
Sue Bream is a certified personal trainer (since 1988) through American College of Sports Medicine-ACSM and American Council on Exercise-ACE, and is also a certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Sue’s training style is “functional” training that emphasizes core strength and stability. We all need our bodies to function optimally, whether it is simply to assist in activities of daily living or to perform at specific sports or recreational activities.
All of the training programs that Sue develops for clients involve training the core, which is essentially the foundation for all of our body’s movement. This is done through the use of the fitness ball, the client’s own body weight, free weights, medicine balls, exercise bands and tubing, and various balance tools. Sue specializes in older adult, injury prevention, fitness, pre-and post-natal exercise, nutritional guidance, sports specific fitness (i.e. runners, cyclists, skaters, swimmers) and general fitness.
Her belief is that fitness is a way of life and a choice that we make, not something that we have to do. As a mother of two boys, she understands how busy parents can be and likes helping people figure out how to incorporate exercise into their lifestyle. She believes firmly that fitness should be fun for all ages.
Sue is also a competitive inline speed skater and instructor.
I have been very overweight and out of shape for most of my adult life. I finally decided that I wasn’t going to enter my ‘40’s thinking the same thing as when I entered my ‘30’s—that I really wished I was in better shape. So at almost 39, I got up the nerve to look into getting a personal trainer. I found Sue Bream at Outrageously Fit, and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I was completely self-conscious and nervous before I went to my first appointment, but Sue was so cool and non-judgy that I very soon felt at ease. I have discovered that I actually LIKE to work out, and I have never felt better. I am shocked to find that there might be an athlete lurking inside me! If you are at all thinking about getting in shape and working with a trainer, totally do it. If it is that first appointment or phone call that is stopping you, don’t let it. I wish I had called earlier, but I am glad I finally did. Sue is really creative and working out with her is fun.
If you want to talk to someone who NEVER thought they would be working out regularly, or if you are terrified, like I was, of starting, ask Sue for my email address!
I have taken Sue’s early morning fitness class for years. The class has from 4–6 members. Over the years we have become quite bonded. I this is partially due to Sue’s relaxed style. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive. Sue is very aware of each student’s abilities and individual needs. She knows just when to add a challenge or when to suggest we make a modification to avoid injury. This class works for me because I know that someone cares if I come or not. I am not just a name on the roster.
Sue has a terrific knowledge base and years of experience in designing individualized fitness programs. As a result, she varies each workout to keep it challenging and interesting while her calm and encouraging manner insures steady improvement.