Emily A. Knowles

Emily’s love of fitness began in 7th grade, when she and her dad woke up early to do the “20-minute workout” on the local TV station.  Her interest grew and in high school she was the only girl in the weight lifting class.  Emily went the practical route in college, earning degrees in business management and sociology from Whitworth College. 

After college, she landed the proverbial desk job, but her heart was in the gym.  Soon she obtained her fitness instructor certification and began teaching aerobics on the side, over the years teaching classes from Pilates and Body Sculpting to Ballet Boot Camp.  In 1998 Emily took the leap.  She got her personal trainer certification, quit her day job, and began working full-time in fitness. 

Emily currently works with clients as a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and fitness coach while keeping up her own workouts.  She ran the Portland Marathon in 2001 and took second place in a body building competition in 2004.  Emily resides in Sun Valley Idaho with her husband, Tayt, one-year old daughter, Ava, and dog, Lady.

Certifications:

• American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer
• American Council on Exercise Fitness Instructor
• Authentic Pilates® Instructor
• Master Fitness By Phone® Coach
• Intuitive Eating Coach

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