Christin Everson, MS
Fitness and wellness educator and behavior change expert with 16 years of experience, located in Seattle, WA. My philosophy is rooted in sustainable, practical, and personalized well-being for the whole person. I counter the traditional fitness model and focus on self-kindness, comprehensive fitness, and a wide range of important health outcomes.
I have nearly a decade of experience as a national presenter, and freelance writer, helping support the education and growth of the fitness industry. I have directed many successful fitness center operations and programs. Always with an equal focus on caring for fitness staff as I do fitness clients. I regularly engage in continued learning opportunities and think critically about the needs of many unique communities. I approach each topic or consulting project through a behavior change lens.
Credentials
MS, Kinesiology, Indiana University
BA, Psychology, University of Oregon
YogaFit Level 1, 2 & 3 certified yoga instructor
American Council on Exercise certified:
Health Coach
Personal Trainer
Behavior Change Specialist
Medical Exercise Specialist
Group Fitness Instructor
I am committed to equity, diversity & inclusion, in the fitness industry and in my everyday life.
I value the uniqueness in each of us and honor the lived experience of others.
About Christin
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MS, Kinesiology, BA, Psychology
American Council on Exercise Certified: Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Medical Exercise Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, Behavior Change Specialist.
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Fitness expert with 15 years of experience running successful fitness programs and gym operations and award winning brand marketing.
Experience
Subject Matter Expert, Consultant, Blog Contributor, American Council on Exercise
Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology, Seattle University
Director of Fitness & Marketing, Seattle University Recreation
Director of Health & Wellness, Seattle YMCA
Fitness Coordinator, UNC Wilmington
Group Fitness Formats: Mat Pilates, Yoga, HIIT, resistance training, cardio kickboxing, hi-low, step, boot camp, cycling, trekking, zumba/cardio dance
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Awards
1st Place Creative Excellence Award in the category of Integrated Marketing, NIRSA 2020
1st Place Creative Excellence Award in the category of large-scale facility signage, NIRSA 2020
2nd Place Creative Excellence Award in the category of Integrated Marketing Campaign, NIRSA 2019
Presentations
Fitness Assessments: Out with the Old, Athletic Business Show 2019
The Culturally Competent Fitness Pro, Athletic Business Show 2019
Communication Matters: Incorporating Inclusive Language into All Aspects of a Fitness program, NIRSA Annual Conference 2019- Ranked top 5 of all conference presentations
Inspiration Redefined: Enhanced Motivational Strategies to Ensure Client Success, NIRSA Triventure 2017 & NIRSA Annual Conference 2018
Exam to Experienced: Methods to Prepare Newly Certified Personal Trainers, NIRSA Triventure 2015 & NIRSA Annual, 2016
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Body Neutrality: What is it and how to use it with your Clients, July 2023
How to Help your Clients and Participants Safely Return to the Gym, August 2021
Words Have Weight: How to Name your Group Fitness Class, April 2021
Holiday Messaging: How to get it Right, November 2020
How to Help your Clients and Participants Safely Return to the Gym, August 2019
5 Steps to Loving Yourself this Summer, July 2019
What’s your Fitness Philosophy?, August 2019
A few specifics
Favorite book: Beneath a Scarlett Sky by Mark Sullivan
Hobbies: The Real Housewives (every franchise and basically anything on Bravo), SUP, hiking, petting all the dogs, cooking.
A recent inspiration: Sonya Renee Taylor’s book The Body is Not An Apology
Movement preference: I’m the definition of a cross-trainer! Today might be a run, tomorrow boxing and the next a high intensity strength training session. All depends what my body and/or mind needs that day.
Favorite vacation spot: The San Juan Islands (Italy is a close second)
Starbucks order: Soy chai, no water, extra-hot
