Introducing New Fitness Coach and Cheerleader
The Garlands welcomes Fitness Coordinator Bethanie Lochman to the team! A fitness specialist with more than 18 years of experience, Bethanie was most recently a group fitness instructor and personal trainer at Edward-Elmhurst Hospital Health and Fitness in Naperville, Illinois.
“A focus on health and wellness is not just my career, it’s my life! I practice what I preach, and my passion is helping others understand the importance of exercise,” says Bethanie, who whole-heartedly supports The Garlands active aging philosophy where members pursue lifestyle options that positively contribute to their overall well-being. “Be happy, be healthy,” she adds.
Bethanie grew up in the Northwest Suburbs and went to Fremd High school in Palatine. She received her undergraduate degree from Columbia College Chicago in broadcasting/journalism in 1999 and then received a master’s degree in exercise science/human services from Concordia University Chicago in 2003.
Bethanie can be found in The Garlands state-of-the-art fitness center, working with the fitness team to inspire and help members reach their fitness goals using the most up-to-date equipment and technology, leading innovative exercise classes and providing personal training.
To start planning your next best life at The Garlands, call 847-304-1996.