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The Spa at Terranea Appoints Two Talented Personal Trainers to Oversee Resort's Fitness Programs
Resort Poised To Become A Premier Fitness Destination
Palos Verdes, Calif. - September 2010 – With 102-scenic coastal acres and world-class spa and fitness facilities, Terranea Resort has a natural draw for fitness-minded guests. Now with the addition of two talented personal trainers, Lindsay Gaviglio and Grant Thorne, who bring cutting-edge programs and elite athlete training experience, the property is well on its way to becoming one of Southern California’s top fitness resorts.
“The addition of Lindsay and Grant will help take our fitness programs to the next level,” said Melinda Milner, spa director. “Both trainers are Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), which is considered the top certification currently available in the industry. Whether a novice or competitive athlete, guests can tap into the trainers’ wealth of exercise, fitness and weight loss expertise so that they may better reach their fitness goals.”
Lindsay Gaviglio
Lindsay Gaviglio is a versatile trainer with a background in endurance athletics, weight loss and functional training. With over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Lindsay remains committed to continually educating herself about the newest exercise techniques to apply to her practice. Her programs promote living a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon, where she was also a member of the cross country and triathlon teams. She is certified as a personal trainer through National Strength and Conditioning Association and has worked with a wide range of athletes including triathletes, snowboarders, golfers, swimmers, soccer players and recreational fitness enthusiasts. Lindsay remains an avid runner and can be found competing in local triathlons, 5k, 10k and half marathon races.
Grant Thorne
Grant Thorne brings a unique range of training and playing experience to Terranea Resort. He has coached, trained and played alongside elite athletes from the NFL, Arena Football League, English Premiership and American & English Rugby Organizations.
Grant most recently assisted at the New York Jets 2010 Training Camp in Cortland, New York where he helped players with strength and conditioning and monitored athletes using the new GPSports system. Prior to that, Grant held a coaching position with the English Premier Everton Football Club in the United Kingdom. During his time abroad, he also played professional rugby for the Sedgley Park Tigers Rugby Union Club. During college, Grant played football at Nicholls State University and gained valuable experience interning as a training coach for the San Diego Chargers. Following graduation, he played for the Arena Football League’s Los Angeles Avengers.
One of Grant’s proudest endeavors to date is a non-profit organization he started with his brother that provides coaching and training to inner-city schools that lack the budget for staff and strength facilities, but have the heart and talent to succeed if given the opportunity and guidance. His organization has worked alongside other established non-profits such as the Eric Mangini Foundation, as well as the Inner City Education Foundation to provide such services to developing athletes.
Grant is certified as a personal trainer through National Strength and Conditioning Association.
About The Spa at Terranea
Recently named to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2010 “Hot List,” The Spa at Terranea offers a peaceful haven where life-enriching programs bring balance to body, mind and spirit. The 25,000 square-foot, oceanfront facility includes 24 luxury treatment rooms, three VIP suites, separate indoor/outdoor lounge retreats for men and women, lush garden areas with cozy fire pits, an oceanfront lap pool, 5,000 square foot Fitness and Wellness Center, full-service salon and spa café. “Time” and “place” play central roles in the spa experience with treatments and activities timed to our natural body clocks, while design, décor and products showcase the natural beauty of Terranea’s stunning location.
About Terranea Resort
Just 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the property boasts a 582-room Resort including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, plus 20 bungalows. Also available are 50 oceanfront casitas and 32 ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more residential setting.
Resort amenities include The Links at Terranea, a 9-hole par 3 golf course; The Spa at Terranea, a 25,000 square-foot oceanfront spa; and three unique swimming pools, one with children’s play area and a 140-foot waterslide. Three ocean view restaurants offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including Catalina Kitchen for casual, all-day dining; mar'sel, the free-standing signature restaurant; and Nelson's, a cliff-side restaurant and bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching. Designed to reveal the Resort’s dramatic outdoor vistas, Terranea's conference and meeting facilities include 135,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Other amenities include a children’s center with interactive programs and several miles of scenic bluff-top trails that connect miles of off-property coastal trails. A secluded beach cove also adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort. For more information visit www.terranea.com or call 866-802-8000.
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