iGO Fitness Team

Cory Sims- Owner/ Personal Trainer

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• IYCA Certified Youth Fitness Specialist Level 1
• United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National 'D' License

Cory grew up as a natural athlete--sliding on the concrete sidewalks of Chicago as soon as he was old enough to walk. Thankfully he sought much safer surfaces in sports such as soccer and baseball but rounded out his sporting experiences with basketball, tennis and a dash of martial arts. That diverse upbringing was enough to see Cory travel the world (England, China, Puerto Rico) as a sports ambassador, where he learned the far-reaching effects sports can have in society.

Cory enrolled in school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and, intramural sports aside, needed a way to channel his limitless energy. Personal fitness and training became instant passions. Through personal training Cory was able to combine his sports, theater, music and comedic aspirations to complete a lifelong mission: teaching people.

In early 2009 iGO Fitness was founded with that goal in mind. Cory has enjoyed fitness and personal successes with his clients and insists it is precisely that which keeps him going strong every day.

 

Cari Gilligan- Owner/Yoga Director

• RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher)- Yandara Yoga Institute
• Usui Reiki Certified Practicioner 1st Level
• RYT 200 -Kaivalya Yoga Teacher Training to be completed 2011

Cari began practicing yoga as a student at UW-Madison, and began the journey toward better health and balance through her final years of schooling. Being active in swimming, biking, and soccer, Cari has also experienced enhanced athletic performance from her personal yoga practice.

She sees her yoga practice as akin to preparing slow food; requiring patience, focused attention, and compassion in order to bring the highest energetic benefits to the body. Styles that she practices include: Ashtanga, Bikram, Anusara influenced, Vinyasa Flow, and Yin. Expect to find the strengths of these multiple yoga lineages woven into her classes. Cari creates a safe and playful space for the student to learn about their body and flirt with the edges of their limits. She believes that yoga can unlock our most beautiful, brightest selves, eventually enhancing every aspect of our lives.

 

Matt Schwartz- Personal Trainer