Our Top Personal Trainers
Jean-Robert Barbette
"One of America's All-Star trainers" - Vogue
In 1990 Jean-Robert founded Jean Robert's Gym in Aspen, Colorado as a way to provide athletes of every level the most professional, comfortable and effective ways to increase endurance, strength and cardiovascular performance. With over 20 years and 50,000 hours of training experience, professional athletes and celebrities alike have trusted Jean-Robert to help them reach their pinnacle health.
Bernadette Lofton
Certified Trainer, ISSA
Bernadette is a certified personal trainer and has been working at Jean Robert's Gym for over ten years. Bernadette specializes in weight training, nutrition and cardio. She is a champion of the importance of training workouts to build an essential foundation of fitness for optimal performance, injury prevention and overall health. With clients of all ages and physical abilities, Bernadette is known for her innovative workouts that match the person she is training.
Romina Harding
Certified Trainer, ISSA
An accomplished pro snowboarder, Romina moved to Aspen for her love of the mountains. She has been involved in fitness from an early age, teaching aerobics and helping out in the weight room at the gym in her hometown in Argentina. Now, an ISSA certified personal trainer and AASI snowboard Pro, she enjoys the Aspen Lifestyle: spending time outdoors, snowboarding, competing and training, herself and clients, helping them reach their fitness goals. Romina won the 2008 National Snowboard championships for Halfpipe and Slopestyle and is on her way to become a specialist in performance nutrition.
Rachelle Claire Edinger
Certified Personal Trainer (NPTI)
B.S. Sport and Exercise Science
At the age of 18 Rachelle was certified in personal training through the National Personal Training Institute. She has since been certified through AAAI & ISMA in group fitness training and BOSU Integrated Balance. After graduating with a B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science and a minor in Outdoor Education, she decided to move to the mountains where she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and bike riding. Rachelle believes that the best way to exercise is to make it fun and interesting by integrating it with leisure activities. Her favorite part about her career is seeing results and how they improve the quality of her client's lives.
Rachel Lupow
Certified Pilates Instructor
Rachel has been studying and practicing Pilates since 2002. She is certified through Lotus Pilates, an extensive and comprehensive training of over 600 hours. Her instruction is a creative flow, focusing on deep core discovery while centering the exercises around the breath. Rachel's mission is to share her knowledge and passion of Pilates in an environment where her clients will truly benefit. Her understanding of Pilates and how it compliments the "Aspen Life Style" will enhance your personal training experience Her method in sport specific Pilates techniques will heighten the level of any recreational or professional sport.
Nadya Mertz
Certified Trainer, ISSA
A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Nadya offers a unique and well-rounded fitness philosophy that draws on her broad experience in sport and fitness. She began studying ballet at a very young age and spent ten years touring as a professional dancer and choreographer. Her dedication and achievements in ballet, aerobics and athletics earned her a place at the prestigious Russian Sport Academy, graduating with a Bachelor in Physical Education. Nadya arrived in Aspen two years ago - after indulging her passion for cooking at the Le Cordon Bleu school in Paris and instantly knew she had found a home to compliment her lifestyle and love of the outdoors.
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