Why Personal Training at our Sparks Gym?
PAC’s Certified Personal Trainers will set up a customized program that can help you hit whatever goals you’re focused on. Want to get stronger, lose weight, get leaner, or just feel better? We have many options to help you get there! We offer 1-on-1 training, small group training, performance tracking, nutrition, athletic conditioning, and more.
New to personal training? No problem. All Parkway members are eligible for a complimentary 1-hour Intro Personal Training Session. Simply stop by the front desk or fill out the form below to schedule.
Benefits of Personal Training
Meet the Trainers
Michael Perez | Regional Training Director
My name is Michael Perez, Fitness Director of Parkway Athletic Club. I’ve been a trainer for over 17 years and have been working out for over 21 years. My passion is helping empower others to develop and build positive relationships with food, fitness, and life! I come from a sports clinical background and have adapted my training style to work with any health and fitness background. I specialize in body transformation, athletic performance, and clinical rehabilitation. I have a B.S. in Exercise Science and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology. I am currently certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Specialist and a Clinical Exercise Physiologist. My goal is to empower all my clients to see that success and growth is absolutely achievable, with the right plan, modifications, and encouragement.
Cedric Kirby | Training Director
Yooo! Cedric Kirby here! Been in the business of gettin’ fit since September of 2015 and have already achieved my goals of helping numerous amounts of people! Fitness has been in my life since I was a young boy. As my Dad would often take me out running the hills and mountain paths in Rural Nevada where I grew up. These building blocks would help me excel in sports some years down the road. Which would then inspire me to help people achieve the pinnacle of their body’s performance and health. It has been a great honor helping those in my local community! I look forward to helping many more along their journey and building an even stronger, healthier Nevada.
I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer & NCSF Strength Coach. I have a strong desire to learn and apply. I am more than capable of training private or group. I’m also great with both youth and elder populations. Whatever your fitness journey is, I am more than happy to be your guide! So let’s build YOU up healthier and stronger!
Jason Alt | Certified Personal Trainer
My name is Jason Alt. Fitness and training have always been a part of my life from childhood sports to competitive boxing and bodybuilding. I have participated in the Olympic trials and won the Nevada State Golden Glove as well as back-to-back World Championships along with numerous other titles and achievements.
After years of hard work and competing against top-level athletes, I decided to use my skills and experience to give back to the community as a coach and personal trainer. With over 20 years of experience in boxing, weight training, and strength and conditioning; whatever your fitness goals are, I can get you there.
Chris Smith | Certified Personal Trainer
Hello! My name is Chris Smith, and I am excited to work with you in achieving your fitness goals at Parkway Athletic Club. My coaching experience primarily stems from CrossFit training, and I am a strong advocate for functional fitness and maintaining mobility at all ages. As an Army veteran, I appreciate the significance of staying active and fit to tackle whatever life may present.
I am a certified coach through IFA and ISSA, with most of my coaching experience rooted in the CrossFit discipline. I have completed the CF-L1 course and am committed to expanding my skills and knowledge in this area as I progress.
Feel free to approach me with any questions you may have, whether you see me on the gym floor or in a group class.
Alyssa Brown | Certified Personal Trainer
My name is Alyssa Brown, but feel free to call me Lys! Throughout my childhood, I engaged in various activities such as martial arts, dance, soccer, basketball, track and field, and cheerleading. Nowadays, I primarily concentrate on strength training, Pilates, and Muay Thai. My passion lies in empowering individuals to feel at ease and confident in their bodies by working with their hormonal cycles instead of against them.
After my second pregnancy, I realized there were few coaches in Washoe County who could assist parents, particularly mothers, in regaining control over their bodies post-childbirth. After three years of experimenting with my programming, I discovered effective methods that benefit not only myself but anyone seeking to restore functionality and confidence in their bodies.
As a fitness professional, my ultimate goal is to become a Wellness Coach. I also plan to obtain certifications in Nutrition, Yoga, and Female Biomechanics. If you’re interested in enhancing your strength, flexibility, and mobility, please reach out! I would be thrilled to support you in achieving your wellness goals, whether it’s touching your toes for the first time in years or accomplishing your very first pull-up!
Samantha Baskett | Certified Personal Trainer
My journey into the fitness industry began through my own pursuit of strength and performance. Over the past eight years, I’ve competed as a nationally qualified bodybuilder and elite powerlifter—experiences that taught me the value of strength training, discipline, consistency, and finding an approach that works for you.
Today, my focus is on helping people build a healthy relationship with fitness that fits into their real life. I believe in meeting each person where they are and finding practical ways to incorporate training and nutrition into their everyday routine. My goal is to create habits that are realistic, enjoyable, and sustainable for the long term.
What I’m most passionate about is helping people feel better because they train—not drained by it. I want you to leave every workout feeling stronger, energized, accomplished, and great about what you just did.
Ryan Santistevan | Certified Personal Trainer
Hi, I’m Ryan Santistevan. As a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), I view the human body through the lens of a ‘Movement Engineer’. My goal is to help you build a foundation of strength that is as efficient as it is powerful. Whether you want to master the big compound lifts or simply learn to move without pain, I use precision-grade programming to ensure your body operates at its absolute peak.
I specialize in turning potential into power. As a competitive powerlifter and gold medalist, I know exactly what it takes to push past physical and mental plateaus safely. I combine my NASM certification with over 11 years of hands-on experience in weightlifting and bodybuilding, alongside 2 years of martial arts training (Jujitsu and Muay Thai), to help clients build elite strength, bulletproof joint health, and a disciplined mindset.
By training hard, smart, and safely, we will create a sustainable lifestyle of health and power that fits into your actual life.