We say it with pride quite regularly, our amazing staff in corporate and senior living fitness centers are what help us serve our clients so well. Their strong educational background in health and fitness helps us set the bar high while their exceptional creativity and relationship building skills allows them to keep their members engaged and asking what’s coming next. Since we have the privilege of getting to know our staff across the country, we thought our followers might like to as well. Join us monthly as we throw a different NIFS team member a High Five.
Name: Moira Cogswell- City, State: Indianapolis, IN
- Years with NIFS: Almost 2 years
- Position: Assistant Manager, Active Aging
- What brought you to NIFS: I knew about NIFS throughout my undergraduate schooling since many of our hands-on labs were at NIFS. I was working in Minnesota and wanted to make the move back to Indiana and a good friend of mine was a corporate site fitness center manager, and she referred me to NIFS. The rest is history!
- What is the most impactful moment you have shared with a member: There is a member of the fitness center that had not worked out regularly. We were able to work together in finding an exercise prescription that worked for her wants and the needs we saw during a fitness evaluation. I have been able to see her not only build her strength and abilities, but also her confidence when walking into the fitness center. Now she comes to me asking about various exercises she has seen or incorporating functional exercises that she thinks she can improve upon.
- What separates a NIFS fitness pro from the rest: With NIFS being nation-wide, there is a wide support system that you can go to to help keep classes interesting, programs fresh, and to be able to ask for general guidance on situations that may arise. NIFS Staff members not only care about the members of their fitness centers, but also helping their peers!
- What is your favorite thing about working at your client site: The variety in the clients – they are in their second childhood as many of them would say. I can help them find a balance that works for their lifestyle, but also enable them to live their best lives by teaching them the 'why' so they understand.
- What motivates you: Seeing the members improve is exciting. When they tell me that they feel the difference, and they desire to challenge themselves is satisfying.
- What is your favorite hobby: I really enjoy spending time outside on Lake Michigan or gardening, lifting weights, and spending time with my family and friends (when we are not in a pandemic)!