Elise Bender
Personal Trainer & Soccer Coach
Train with National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified (NASM) personal trainer Elise Bender!
US Soccer National E and D License FA Level 1 Certified NASM Nutrition Certified 2014 Active Life DC Featured Trainer 2014 WPSL South-Atlantic All Star Email or call to set up your free consultation. We can work together to reach your health and fitness goals! ContactEmail: [email protected]
Phone: (703)-350-6939 |
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Bender Fit Personal Training
Bender Fit Personal Training
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Meet the Trainers:
Elise Bender
Elise Bender, a lifelong DMV resident, is a soccer and fitness fanatic. She has played soccer for 21 years, playing at the collegiate and semi-professional level in the USA and the UK. While playing soccer after college, she developed a passion for lifting and sports-performance training.
In her spare time she competes in duathlons and coaches soccer. Other hobbies include biking, long distance running, drinking coffee, and baking.
Check out my Active Life DC Featured Trainer interview!
In her spare time she competes in duathlons and coaches soccer. Other hobbies include biking, long distance running, drinking coffee, and baking.
Check out my Active Life DC Featured Trainer interview!
Certifications and Experince
Personal Training
o National Academy of Sports Medicine certified, 2014 o Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) certified, 2015 o Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certified, 2015 Coaching o US Soccer E License - National Level, 2015 o US Soccer D License - National Level, 2016 o FA Level 1 License (Completed 2013) o FA Level 2 License (in progress, 2013) o FA Respect Certified o FA Safeguarding Children Certified o National Soccer Coaches Assoc. of America Member o Alexandria Soccer Assoc. Coach, 2015 o Player-Coach for ACF Torino USA (WPSL), 2015 Health o Weight Watchers Lifetime Member, 2007-Present o National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition certified, 2015 |
ACF Torino USA WPLS
Summer 2013 -2015, Maryland, USA 2015 Player-Coach and Captain 2014 WPSL All Star Coventry City Ladies FC FA Premier Soccer League Fall 2013, Birmingham, UK Spartans LFC Scottish Women's Premier League Winter 2013, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Northern Virginia Majestics W-League Summer 2012, Manassas, Virginia, USA Grove City College Presidents Athletic Conference - Four year starter and scholar athlete: 2006-2009 - Three time Leader in Assists: 2007, 2008, 2009 - 2nd Team All PAC: 2007, 2009 - 3rd Team CoSIDA All American Academic |
Ariel Bright
Ariel Bright, founder of Ariel Bright Fitness, has been committed to a lifestyle of sport and fitness since the age of 5. Following her career as a Division 1 collegiate athlete, Ariel looked to continue her love of fitness through personal training.
As a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialists, she is excited to channel her experience, knowledge, and motivational energy into helping her clients achieve their goals, and enjoy living a healthy lifestyle. Ariel brings enthusiasm, positivity and expertise to each session with her clients; she encourages them to reach their full potential, and truly enjoy fitness.
Ariel is well versed in working with a wide range of clients from advanced athletes, to weekend warriors, to those looking to train for the first time. She enjoys meeting each client at whatever level of fitness they are at, and having some fun steering them towards their goals. Ariel is passionate about unleashing each client’s “inner beast,” in a safe, effective, and inspirational environment.
With free time Ariel enjoys an active lifestyle filled with CrossFit, soccer, triathlons and hiking. Before becoming a personal trainer Ariel received her Masters from the University of KwaZulu-Natal , and now concentrates her skills supporting clients to live a balanced life.
As a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialists, she is excited to channel her experience, knowledge, and motivational energy into helping her clients achieve their goals, and enjoy living a healthy lifestyle. Ariel brings enthusiasm, positivity and expertise to each session with her clients; she encourages them to reach their full potential, and truly enjoy fitness.
Ariel is well versed in working with a wide range of clients from advanced athletes, to weekend warriors, to those looking to train for the first time. She enjoys meeting each client at whatever level of fitness they are at, and having some fun steering them towards their goals. Ariel is passionate about unleashing each client’s “inner beast,” in a safe, effective, and inspirational environment.
With free time Ariel enjoys an active lifestyle filled with CrossFit, soccer, triathlons and hiking. Before becoming a personal trainer Ariel received her Masters from the University of KwaZulu-Natal , and now concentrates her skills supporting clients to live a balanced life.