Biography
Tiffanie Sperling;
B.S., Exercise Physiology, C.P.T.
Tiffanie Sperling has over 20 years of
experience in the fitness industry. She received her
degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology from the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her certifications
include American College of Sports Medicine, Aerobics and
Fitness Association of America, YogaFit, Moms In Motion,
Madd Dog Athletics Spinning and Movement Incorporated
Pilates. Tiffanie has
developed a post-mastectomy rehabilitation/fitness workout
program in conjunction with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and
was a teaching assistant for Techniques of Teaching Aerobics
course at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
Tiffanie's clients have included many local
Chicagoland celebrities, executives, senior citizens, and
special needs groups along with many others looking to "get
fit." She also trains and educates other Personal Trainers and
Group Exercise Instructors as a presenter/master
instructor.
As a mother to three
small children herself, Tiffanie truly understands and is
empathetic to the trials and tribulations of the new mother or
mom-to-be.
Why I
started Big Belly Fitness
After the birth of
my first child, I found it challenging to find the time
to get back into shape and My Life was
Fitness! I was Regional Manager for a
large fitness chain, spending ten or so hours per day in
fitness centers, but still could not find the time for
myself. There were many obstacles and excuses that
made their way into my life that I had never had to
deal with before. Add those issues to the pressure
of seeing on Hollywood "new moms" back into their
pre-baby shapes in no time and I was one frustrated,
stressed-out instructor.
I knew the
benefits to exercise were something invaluable to a new mom,
but taking the time for myself made me guilt-ridden.
Isn't my life supposed to be "all about my baby?" There
was also the issue of daycare. Not only did I feel bad
leaving my child in the daycare center for "my selfishness,"
but it was difficult to get in a workout without being called
out for my baby's needs.
It was several
months before I was really able to get back into any sort of
routine with my workouts. Once I did, I realized how much
happier I was and how much happier my baby would be! I
decided that I wanted to dedicate my career to offering the
luxuries the Hollywood moms have to the suburban mom.
Fitness, nutrition assistance, motivation, and support at a
reasonable cost. So, here is Big Belly Fitness...no
excuses, just happy, healthy moms and babies!
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