So.Be.Fit. has the best and most diverse trainers in town. Read below to get to know them and their personal fitness philosophies.

"I look at my mother and I see my future, so anything I can do to slow down the arthritis and the disc degeneration I am willing to do. After my 3rd or 4th back procedure, I asked my doctor what I could do to help my back and his recommendation was to start doing Pilates and Core exercises. I've been working with Laura for over three years and plan on doing this as long as I can."
Nancy Krodel

Owner and Personal Trainer Laura Minor

Laura Minor, owner of So.Be.Fit., earned her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Indiana University, and also holds the Gold Standard American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Personal Training Certification. Much to the public’s surprise, there is no official “law” determining who can call themselves a Personal Trainer. It could be ANYONE! Yes, anyone….SCARY!!!

She initially planned to practice in a hospital/clinical environment. However, after her experience with the general population, ranging from a demographic of adolescents to the elderly of both sexes, she realized her inspiration was right in front of her!

Laura saw a gap in the fitness community, and that was her inspiration for opening So.Be.Fit. What is missing? The CARE factor. Someone that is educated, motivated, and truly cares that you get the very most out of your efforts (and financial investment)!

Laura’s dream is to fill this need: A warm, private, and MOTIVATING space for people to move their bodies, express their nutrition/exercise/lifestyle concerns (without the biased attempt to sell a “product”), and to just feel darn good. She has the background, knowledge, and equipment to work with a large range of fitness levels; from beginner to seasoned athlete, without any concern. THAT is what is missing……and causing many of us from getting moving at all.

Laura truly LOVES fitness and all it brings to life…..a longer life, a stronger life, and most importantly, a more functional life, so that you can DO whatever it is you enjoy with the ease that you truly are entitled to, given your effort! Don’t forget, Laura and her staff are your cheerleaders!

So.Be.Fit. has grown to several trainers and class instructors boasting quite a variety of training style. EVERYONE could find their fit here!  

CardioBoxing Instructor and Personal Trainer Suzana Rodriguez!

As a two time Indiana Golden Gloves Champion, honored as Best Female Boxer 2008 and Nationally ranked 4th in Womens Boxing, Suzana Rodriguez has been very active in her boxing career. Her motto is "inspire passion, attract success" and it is her passion in boxing that has led her to motivate others in fitness and health by her exciting cardioboxing classes. In addition, she has been personal training for the past four years, with major emphasis on adding combinations of interval training, light body toning, amazing abdominal routines and a splash of boxing mittwork; much of her workouts can be practiced at home and even with young kids. The experience of providing ultimate success and beneficial defensive skill through a fun workout, has been shared with many clients young and old, from Lousiville, South Bend, Evansville, Texas and now, Indianapolis. Her energy is contagious and you are sure to enjoy every opportunity of training with her.

Certified Personal Trainer Diana Rodriguez

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Diana M. Rodriguez, believes all goals are achievable through hard work, consistency, dedication and discipline. Graduating with a Physical Education degree from Indiana University, she continues her passion of Fitness and Wellness by sharing it with those who want to improve quality of life and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Specializing in CORE training, she requires minimal equipment and will teach a person how to use their own body weight to create inner strength firstly then build external strength secondly. Diana also completed a 12 week BOSU conditioning course, another great CORE training tool, and earned Apex certification while Personal Training at Gold’s Gym. She trains clients at So.Be.Fit, Gold’s Gym, outdoors and hopes to share more!

Certified Personal Trainer Jennifer Willis

Jenny is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities, as well as leading a variety of fitness classes. She has always had a love of physical activity; so much that she lived in Colorado to enjoy all the mountains had to offer (skiing, mountain biking, hiking, etc.). She is an avid runner who has participated in several half and full marathons. Jenny earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. After working in the corporate world for over 15 years, she decided to pursue her true passion of helping others enjoy the many benefits of physical fitness. She understands the challenges of getting and staying in shape with the demands of a busy lifestyle and is dedicated to encouraging and motivating her clients. One thing she learned from her mentor “exercise is not something you have to do; it’s something you get to do”. It is truly a gift to yourself and your loved ones.

MAT Therapist Chad Vogel

Chad Vogel attended the University of Minnesota and earned his bachelors degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. While at the University of Minnesota Chad was active in multiple organizations including the University’s Rugby program. 

During his sophomore year of college Chad began an internship at Acceleration Minnesota Northwest. He worked as a facility trainer designing evaluations and assessments of athletes along with the design of a variety of sport specific training programs that evaluated and enhanced the physical performance of athletes of all ages, interests, and levels. It was because of this experience that Chad decided to become certified as a personal trainer. Not long after graduation Chad was offered a job at Acceleration Minnesota Northwest. Throughout the next two years Chad worked along side some of Minnesota’s top high school athletes in hockey and track and field.

Looking towards furthering his education, Chad took an interest in attending graduate school.  After shadowing both Physical Therapists and Chiropractors, Chad was introduced to Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T.). In November of 2007, Chad studied under Greg Roskopf (founder of Muscle Activation Techniques) in Denver, Colorado and graduated to become an M.A.T. Certified Specialist.

In February of 2008, Chad moved to Indianapolis pursuing a career with M.A.T. where he has provided treatment for a variety of clientele ranging from children to adults to professional athletes, such as the hometown Indianapolis Colts, as well as some NBA players.

Visit www.muscleactivation.com to learn more about Muscle Activation Techniques

Yoga Instructor Lisa Menard

Certified Yoga Instructor Lisa Menard teaches the Tuesday night Yoga at 6:30pm and also is available for private Yoga instruction. Lisa Menard is a certified Hatha yoga instructor and has practiced yoga for more than twelve years. She is well versed in many styles of yoga and breathwork and incorporates them into her teaching and life. Lisa loves her healthy lifestyle and believes in balance in everything—spiritually, mentally, and nutritionally. As a professional make-up artist and stylist who teachers the holistic approach to life, she is still learning to live and teach the art of fun. Lisa has enjoyed leading her various classes for more than 2 years and loves bringing the radiance, joy, and healing of yoga to students of all ability levels.