Education & Certifications

St. John's University; BS Biology
Penn Foster Career School; Career Diploma, Certified Personal Trainer
National Council of Strength and Fitness; Certified Personal Trainer 
Athletics and Fitness Association of America; Primary Group Exercise Instructor
Beachbody Live! Cize Live Certified Instructor
BeachBody Live! Turbo Kick Live Certified Instructor
AMPD Strong; Kettlebell AMPD Certified Instructor
AMPD Strong; AMPD Resistance Certified Instructor
​Certified Silver Sneakers Flex Instructor
STRONG by Zumba Licensed Instructor

​Certified Trainer Courtney Wagner resides in East Syracuse with her  two high energy pint- size pups. She is a full-time Case Manager for Integrative and Regenerative Medicine at a wellness clinic in Manlius, NY.
Being all too familiar with the struggles of weight loss, getting fit, and staying motivated makes her very relatable to her clients. She strives to make sure her clients stay engaged and on track providing real world, functional training and nutrition for the sustainable lifestyle.  


Affiliations

  • National Council of Strength and Fitness: Member
  • US Reps; US Registry of Exercise Professionals
  • Athletics and Fitness Association of America: Member
  • Kathy Caiello's Fit Stop; Independent Contractor- Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor
  • Cazenovia College; Staff- Group Fitness Instructor, Athletic Department
  • Syracuse University; Staff- Group Fitness Instructor, Recreation Department
  • Turbo Kick Live Pro Team Member
  • Kettlebell AMPD Platinum Crew Member
  • AMPD Resistance Platinum Crew Member
  • Tivity Health; Silver Sneakers Flex Instructor
  • STRONG by Zumba Sync Member, ZIN Network
  • Corporate Fitness Specialist; Welch Allyn, Hill-ROM,

Core

Axe Chops
Clam Shells
Crunch
Floor to Shelf
Mountain Climbers
Oblique Crunch
Oblique Cross Crunch
Plank
Russian Twists
Scissor Kicks
Supine Leg Lifts
Teapots/Dips
Toe Taps
Windshield Wipers
V-Sit

Lower Body

Fire Hydrant
Glute Bridge
Glute Kicks
Glute Leg Lifts
Glute Step- Up
High Knees
Leg Lifts
Step Up/Down
Step Up Squat
Sumo Squat

Upper Body

Angled Chest Pull
Chest Fly
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Lay on the floor with knees bent and lower back pressed into the mat. Arms are at sides, at shoulder height with arms rounded at elbows.
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Keeping arms rounded with elbows stationary; press hands together until the dumbbells touch. Keeping arms fixed; lower back to the floor.
Chest Press
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Lay on the floor, knees bent, lower back pressed into the mat. Put arms out 90 degrees, like field goal posts.
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Keeping lower back pressed into the mat. Press weights up over chest and together. Lower to start.
Front Raise
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Shoulders down away from ears Bring arms in with arms over thighs.
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Raise arms to shoulder height. Then bring back to start.
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Here is a side view of the shoulder-height action.
Lateral Raise
Overhead Press
Push Up
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Start with your shoulders stacked over your wrists. Do not settle your shoulders into the joints. Instead, push up and away so your shoulders are high. Keep core tight, don't sag midsection. You are up on toes.
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Bend your elbows and lower chest to the floor. Keep core engaged and do not sag hips. Return to start position.
Modified Push Up
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Push Up on your knees creates a lever. Start in push up position, lower your knees to the floor. Shoulders are stacked over wrists. Keep toes in contact with the floor so you do not dip your hips.
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Lower chest to the floor. Then push away to finish in start position. Creating the lever allows you to lift just top half of your body.
Tricep Kickback
Tricep Pushback
Tricep Raise
Reverse Chest Fly