Name: Cecil Luchau

Hometown: Las Cruces, NM

Certifications: WITS Personal Trainer (World Instructor Training School); WITS Older Adult Fitness Specialist; ACE Group Fitness Instructor; MX4 Functional Training; Silver Sneakers Foundations, Classic, Cardio Circuit and Splash Instructor; Kettlebell AMPD Instructor;        AAHF (The American Academy of Health and Fitness) Exercise Management of Chronic Diseases and Disabilities for All Ages; AAHF Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs; AAHF The Janda System of Evaluation and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance

+ Tell us a little bit about yourself...

I have been a group fitness instructor for 35 years. In that time, I have taught everything from high/low impact aerobics to step to indoor cycling and Body Pump. I have done triathlons, adventure racing, marathons and ultra-marathons. I was able to achieve my goal of becoming a personal trainer in 2011 after retiring from my “real job” as a claims manager for a property/casualty insurance company. My husband and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in 2022.

+ What made you want to become a trainer and what do you enjoy most about it?

Fitness has been an important part of my life for many years. I wanted to share that with others and felt that I now have the opportunity to do that on a one-to-one basis. I enjoy the relationships I have developed with my clients and the feedback that lets me know what I do is making a difference in their lives.

+ What should members expect when working with you?

My goal is to help them reach their goals, but they need to know that will take time and effort on their part. And, I am probably going to push them beyond their comfort zone.

Favorite workout: MX4!

Favorite quote: “Every moment is a fresh beginning” T.S. Eliot

Favorite meal:  Fresh fish when visiting my grandchildren in Florida

Go to workout song: “Let’s Work” by Prince