Joan Lindley                                               

Owner/ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Background

Athletics and fitness have always been a part of my life.  I grew up playing softball, volleyball and basketball.  In college I became an avid runner and competed in my first triathlon.  College was also where I began teaching group fitness.  I’ve taught group fitness for the past 22 years and became a personal trainer 10 years ago.  I recently moved to San Diego from Boston, where I was the group fitness manager for Boston Body and personal trainer/group fitness Instructor at the Sports Club/LA Boston. 

Education

I take my job as a personal trainer seriously.  The workouts and programming I put together are based on years of study with some of the top people in fitness. I specialize in workouts that utilize boxing and kickboxing.  I also include movements from Yoga, Pilates, Ballet and various sports.  I believe it is my responsibility to continually educate myself about health and the human body and to provide my clients with the very best workouts and programming. 

Degrees & Certifications

  • BA in Business, Michigan Technological University
  • American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer Certification
  •  Exercise Physiology, Anatomy & Nutrition,University of California San Diego
  • American Council on Exercise, Group Fitness Certification
  • Todd Durkin - Speed and Agility
  • Thomas the Promise and POW Boxing Certifications
  • Lisa Gaylord Kickboxing Certification
  •  Johnny G Spinning Certification
  • Bosu Certification
  • Body Bar Certification
  • Adult and Infant CPR and AED Certification

Awards

  • 2006 Sports Club LA/Boston – 5-Star Customer Service Award
  • 1999 “Best of Boston” Group Fitness Instructor

Competition – The importance of having a coach!

My athletic background has greatly influenced who I am and guides how I train my clients.  Over the years, I’ve had many great coaches.  The most influential being my brother, college football coach, John Lindley.  Coach Lindley has taught me that working as a team is always better than working as an individual, that to be your best you have to give 120% and to reach any goal it takes a lot of hard work and SWEAT!  I’ve never been the fastest or the most skilled competitor but I’ve always had an understanding of my own abilities and intense dedication to training.  The coaches that I’ve worked with to prepare for my competitions have made a great impact on my results and I have learned from some of the best. 

Below is a list of races I’ve competed in over the last several years.

  • Iron Man Lake Placid 2003 (2.4m Swim, 112m Bike, 26.2m Run)
  • Ralphs Half-Iron Man 2003 (1.2m Swim, 56m Bike, 13.1m Run)
  • Timberman Half-Iron Man 2002 (1.2m Swim, 56m Bike, 13.1m Run)
  • Boston Marathon 1999 and 2001 (26.2m)
  • Bayshore Marathon 1996 and 1997 (26.2m)
  • 15 Sprint Triathlons
  • 20+, 5K and 10K road races
  • 5+ Half-Marathons

Opening SWEAT fulfills a life-long dream of having my own studio.  In memory of my Father "Jack" and in dedication to my Mother "Pat", my sisters Cathy and Mary and my brothers John and Paul, I will work tirelessly to make it a great place of inspiration!