Fitness Department

We are very excited and pleased that you have chosen to come to Moorpark Athletic Club and grow in your fitness and enhance your overall wellness. We as a team look forward to working with you and developing your goals. We work very closely as a team here at Moorpark Athletic Club, so you'll probably meet and work with each of our team at some point while you're working out. Your schedule is the most important factor to us in determining who we assign to work with you. Check out each team member's bio. Any problems or questions with regard to your training program or schedule; please do not hesitate to contact any member of our team.

Suzie Gullett is the program director working with the team of fitness coaches here at Moorpark Athletic Club to ensure that the clients are getting the absolute best there is in training programs, coaching, customer service and results. Suzie settles for nothing less than excellence when it comes to the quality of service her team gives to the clients of Moorpark Athletic Club. She doesn't coach as many clients as she used to, but instead spends the majority of her time coaching her team of employees. Through them she can reach and help far more people then on her own.

The Program Department has many faces in the gym. We seek to find the right training and wellness program for all the members: from the beginning exerciser to the more seasoned athlete. Our department is made up of individuals that have a wide range of experiences that can be used to help you train to be the best and the fittest you, you can be. We love what we do here at Moorpark Athletic Club and your wellness is our highest priority. Whether taking part in any one of our programs:

• Nutrition
• Group Training
• Semi Private Training
• Personal Training
• Aquatics
• Special Events
• GroupX classes
• Workshops

Let us know what you like, what you are looking for and working together with our whole fitness and program team we will make it happen. We as a fitness team want to work with you and provide for you a plan to meet your goals.

Suzie Gullett: Program Director, BS, ACE, AFAA, BASI-C

Growing up playing sports in a decidedly non sporty family I needed to take my training into my own hands. One day I walked into what now would be considered a "meat head" gym in Camarillo I began to train working off the advice and instruction of those pushing around much larger loads than even I weighed I was hooked on weight lifting. I quickly found that having a strong foundation was more important than lifting a lot of weight. Training with competitive body builders I also saw the importance for all ages and fitness levels to understand the balance between less and more.
After finishing my degree with an emphasis on motor learning and development I began to work with children and seniors. I really saw what a wonderful opportunity exercise was in sustaining youth and even in regaining ones youth when fitness was involved.
We all go through micro and macro changes in our life, for me my eyes were opened when I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Seeing how the energy and the drive to be fit were overshadowed by the even stronger passion now to see my children grow up. With treatments now in my past I have a renewed desire for health and wellness. Through the power of the mind/body connection utilizing such great tools as meditation, yoga and pilates I can now fully round out all my fitness and sport training.

I believe it takes three things to reach our goals: Determination, Perseverance and Focus.

Gus Guardino: MS, CSCS
Gus served in the U.S. Air Force until resigning his commission in 1982. Having coached many different sports over the past 27 years Gus' primary focus has been Strength and Conditioning, Football and Track. Gus currently serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Medical Liaison for Moorpark High School. Additionally, Gus serves as an assistant Football Coach, and Head Track Coach.
Gus has a commitment to excellence in all areas of his work especially in the areas of speed, agility, and sport performance. His knowledge and experience in the field of Biomechanics has enabled Gus to become a valuable rehabilitative therapist to many local area doctors and practitioners. In his spare time Gus enjoys water skiing, movies (especially the animated ones), and dancing. His real love however is photography; both portrait and landscape. "There is so much beauty in the world. Freezing it on film for a moment in time is magical."

Mary Bouchard - B.S., AFAA, STOTT pilates mat

Mary has been involved in sports for most of her life, whether playing soccer and running cross country in high school or rowing crew in college the marriage of fitness and wellness has always been a big part of her life. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island with a degree Dietetics, Mary came to California where she could enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle year round.
Wanting to develop her love for fitness and wellness became a personal trainer to better help others on their path to complete wellness through fitness and nutrition. Her deep understanding and care for the people she works with shows in her teaching and training style. Mary truly enjoys working with people to realize their goals of a healthier lifestyle by making workouts fun, helping her clients connect both body and mind and not just training but educating.

As our resident nutritionist with New Performance nutrition (Official sponsor for the Los Angeles Marathon), Mary can work along side any one of our trainers to develop the nutrition plan based your personal body chemistry. New Performance is not a diet program but a customized nutrition plan to be the key to your long term weight loss and overall wellness.

Andy Moger: NASM

Andy has worked @ Moorpark athletic Club for over three years as a lead at the front desk. Through his time here he has become inspired by many of the trainers that have worked here to develop his skill in leading other in fitness and wellness. A resident of Moorpark for most of his life Andy has also worked as an assistant coach to the Moorpark high school football team.

Even though being one of our newest trainers Andy has a unique point of view that really is expressed when showing each client just what they need. As many trainers come from a sport background and wants to help you find your in athlete to learn and train for the events of life.

Lauren Shanklin: BS, ACE

I am a graduate from Loyola Marymount University (LMU) with a degree in Natural Science and an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. Spending time in the PT world has helped me understand how important it is to understand the unique and individual need of each client. I love to develop specialized workouts programs according to your needs. I absolutely love being a persona trainer. I find helping people find there physical and wellness objectives very rewarding. Growing up and throughout college I played soccer. I am very familiar with what it takes to play sports at different levels. Some of my hobbies include snowboarding, surfing, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Eric Snyder: BS, NASM

Eric has been training and teaching for over 12 years. With his degree in kinesiology from CSUN Eric studied in the areas of sports performance or the Science of exercise. He believes that the work must first come from the inside first. He has played and coached sport including youth basketball. He spent 5 years teaching and coaching in elementary and High school athletics.
Eric has also studied and trained in the area of golf and nutrition. He believes in a specificity of training. He will find what the body needs to develop its strengths and work to build the body as a whole.
Eric has an enthusiastic and caring spirit as he trains. He will find what works best for your body to complete your total health and wellness goals.

Rico Torres: ASFA

Rico has been a resident of the Conejo valley since 1989, originally from Santa Clarita Ca, he is certified with the American Sports and Fitness Association.
Rico is also a former bodybuilding competitor, he has been personal training clients from all ages to reach their personal goals for over 20 years.
Rico's clients range from high school students to senior citizens. He sees training as a path to fitness and wellness. With an active life outside the gym Rico enjoys time with his family and friends. Rico will listen to the needs of each client and best design the training is best for them. Rico loves a challenge he recently just took up swimming.