Welcome to Essential Fitness

Unlimited Personal Training

only $239* per month!

Call to schedule a complimentary session!

303-394-9000

*Based on our annual membership sale price

Different than any other fitness experience...

Essential Fitness is a unique concept in fitness - a membership based personal training studio. By creating a club of personal training members we are able to provide a level of service that far surpasses that of gyms or traditional personal training studios.

Members receive individual attention, a complete fitness and health assessment and their progress is constantly monitored by our team of professional trainers. Members participate in Team Essential Training workouts with up to 5 other members.

How it Works

Rather than pay $50-$85 per session like most trainers charge, our clients become members of Essential Fitness. Members are entitled to unlimited 55 minute Team Essential personal training sessions that are limited to small groups of up to 6 members. This allows us to give you the individual attention you need without being left to figure things out for yourself like a fitness class in a gym.

Our Trainers

Our trainers come from a variety of backgrounds and we have taken these strengths to create a powerful training environment for you. We feel a successful team works together, sharing strengths to achieve common goals. This allows us as trainers to achieve our primary goal: to support our clients as best as possible.

Along with a wealth of experience, all of our trainers have college degrees in fitness, or a top national certification. In addition, continuing education is a priority for us, and we make sure that we’re always on the cutting edge of fitness training. We want to be the best we can be in order to make you the best you can be. It’s a core element of our philosophy and we think it makes all the difference.

Neil Cestra CPT, LWMC

American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer
Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant
USA Cycling Certified Coach
Wellness Director of the Landmark

Neil has many years experience as an athlete, coach and trainer. His past experience as an elite amateur bike racer and current age group competitive triathlete keeps his skills sharp when it comes to training for competition. As a trainer Neil has opened two fitness centers with his wife Eileen and has helped hundreds of Denver residents achieve and exceed their fitness and weight loss goals.

The thing that comes through the most when working with Neil is his obvious passion for helping others become fit and feeling great. Never the “drill sergeant”, Neil has a more subtle approach that is very motivating and inspiring due to his lasting approach to exercise.

Neil prefers to use all the fitness tools at his disposal to keep the workouts fresh and exciting. His approach leans toward multi-joint exercises using heavy weights when appropriate. Many people are often surprised when they see how strong they actually can become, and under expert supervision this approach can often yield the highest return in the shortest amount of time.

Eileen Cestra CPT

American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Pilates Instructor
PT coordinator and Essential Fitness Team Manager

Eileen has been a gym regular since the days of unitards and leg warmers and has been an active triathlete for many years. Her more recent focus on running events has taken her to multiple marathon finishes.

Eileen has a well rounded approach to fitness that can benefit almost anybody. Her pleasant demeanor puts people so much at ease that before you even know it, you’ve had a great workout!

As a trainer Eileen believes in combining a series of strength machines, cardio machines, free weights, and functional fitness exercises- exercises that mimic everyday activities. This approach results in teaching the body to work as a unit and strengthens the core muscle group which drastically enhances your total body fitness.

Jenn Brodzeller CPT

American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer
Power Pilates- Mat Certified

Jenn has been an avid athlete since high school and became interseted in long distance running 7 yrs ago. Specializing in half and full marathons, sprint triathlons and participating in 170 mile relays, she has established herself as a "hardcore" endurance athlete.

Jenn's love of exercise makes her a natural personal trainer and pilates instructor, and her passion to help others want to be fit and exercise is evident when working with her.

Jenn likes to incorporate strong abdominal and balance exercises along with strength and interval training for the perfect mix of complete fitness.

Melissa Kaup CPT

National Sports and Conditioning Association- Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise- Certified Personal Trainer
National Association of Sports Nutrition- Licensed Sports Nutritionist

After graduating from UNL in 2004 with a degree in Health Education, Melissa decided fitness and nutrition was her passion and has been sharing it with others since. A couple years later she attended and graduated from the National Personal Training Institute where she expanded her education and learned hands on what it takes to be a precise, injury-free trainer. Melissa believes that exercise and eating well are the best things we can do for our bodies, our minds, and our spirits. She’s passionate about educating, motivating, and providing the necessary tools to help each individual reach their goals.

Jon Schwear CPT

National Strength and Conditioning Association- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
BS Recreation Administration, Eastern Illinois University
AS Network System Security, Colorado Technical University

Jon specializes in strength and conditioning for sports performance (both competitive and recreational) as well as toning and shaping. He has worked with people of all ages and exercise backgrounds and his commitment is to train strong and healthy individuals to their full potential. He believes in focusing on injury prevention through proper training and providing knowledge to take with them for the rest of their lives.

Jon has worked in the fitness industry for over 10 years and loves making a difference in people’s lives. He stresses the importance of having a structured program to keep you motivated and accountable so that you can live a more active and healthy lifestyle. It’s never too late to be in the best shape of your life.

Darrin Kubik CPT

World Instructor Training Schools, CPT
W.I.T.S Certified Group Instructor
GMP Golf Conditioning Specialist

Darrin Kubik is a certified fitness expert with more than 7 years of fitness training experience. Darrin likes to incorporate all aspects of whole body fitness including dynamic flexibility, core strength, stability ball training, speed and explosive power, weight management, and strength training.

Angela Mclinden B.S.

Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, Sanjibanu Yoga Sansar
Certified Reiki Master, Ix Chel Healing Arts Center
B.S. in Criminal Justice Metropolitan State College

Angie is a Colorado native and a mother of two who enjoys all of the outdoors our beautiful state has to offer. In 2000 Angie received her degree in Criminal Justice from Metro State College. She discovered yoga many years ago and loved it so much she decided to become a certified instructor so she could share the gift of Yoga with others. Angie has over 200 hours of Hatha Yoga training and is a true professional instructor.

Angie enjoys teaching various forms of Yoga from Restorative, Vinyasa and Power Yoga to Couples Yoga. Angie is very cognizant of everyone’s abilities and encourages everyone to practice yoga regardless of age or fitness level.

Essential Fitness Denver in the Media

Download the following PDFs

7 News special

pdf Motivated for More
The Perfect Fit
New Dimensions
Women On Their Way
Changing Lives







	Welcome to Essential Fitness Welcome What we do About Us Media Unlimited Personal Training only $239* per month! Call to schedule a complimentary session! 303-394-9000 Based on our annual membership sale price Different than any other fitness experience... Essential Fitness is a unique concept in fitness - a membership based personal training studio.* By creating a club of personal training members we are able to provide a level of service that far surpasses that of gyms or traditional personal training studios. Members receive individual attention, a complete fitness and health assessment and their progress is constantly monitored by our team of professional trainers. Members participate in Team Essential Training workouts with up to 5 other members. How it Works Rather than pay $50-$85 per session like most trainers charge, our clients become members of Essential Fitness. Members are entitled to unlimited 55 minute Team Essential personal training sessions that are limited to small groups of up to 6 members. This allows us to give you the individual attention you need without being left to figure things out for yourself like a fitness class in a gym. Our Trainers Our trainers come from a variety of backgrounds and we have taken these strengths to create a powerful training environment for you. We feel a successful team works together, sharing strengths to achieve common goals. This allows us as trainers to achieve our primary goal: to support our clients as best as possible. Along with a wealth of experience, all of our trainers have college degrees in fitness, or a top national certification. In addition, continuing education is a priority for us, and we make sure that we’re always on the cutting edge of fitness training. We want to be the best we can be in order to make you the best you can be. It’s a core element of our philosophy and we think it makes all the difference. Neil Cestra CPT, LWMC American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant USA Cycling Certified Coach Wellness Director of the Landmark Neil has many years experience as an athlete, coach and trainer. His past experience as an elite amateur bike racer and current age group competitive triathlete keeps his skills sharp when it comes to training for competition. As a trainer Neil has opened two fitness centers with his wife Eileen and has helped hundreds of Denver residents achieve and exceed their fitness and weight loss goals. The thing that comes through the most when working with Neil is his obvious passion for helping others become fit and feeling great. Never the “drill sergeant”, Neil has a more subtle approach that is very motivating and inspiring due to his lasting approach to exercise. Neil prefers to use all the fitness tools at his disposal to keep the workouts fresh and exciting. His approach leans toward multi-joint exercises using heavy weights when appropriate. Many people are often surprised when they see how strong they actually can become, and under expert supervision this approach can often yield the highest return in the shortest amount of time. Eileen Cestra CPT American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer Certified Pilates Instructor PT coordinator and Essential Fitness Team Manager Eileen has been a gym regular since the days of unitards and leg warmers and has been an active triathlete for many years. Her more recent focus on running events has taken her to multiple marathon finishes. Eileen has a well rounded approach to fitness that can benefit almost anybody. Her pleasant demeanor puts people so much at ease that before you even know it, you’ve had a great workout! As a trainer Eileen believes in combining a series of strength machines, cardio machines, free weights, and functional fitness exercises- exercises that mimic everyday activities. This approach results in teaching the body to work as a unit and strengthens the core muscle group which drastically enhances your total body fitness. Jenn Brodzeller CPT American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer Power Pilates- Mat Certified Jenn has been an avid athlete since high school and became interseted in long distance running 7 yrs ago. Specializing in half and full marathons, sprint triathlons and participating in 170 mile relays, she has established herself as a "hardcore" endurance athlete. Jenn's love of exercise makes her a natural personal trainer and pilates instructor, and her passion to help others want to be fit and exercise is evident when working with her. Jenn likes to incorporate strong abdominal and balance exercises along with strength and interval training for the perfect mix of complete fitness. Melissa Kaup CPT National Sports and Conditioning Association- Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise- Certified Personal Trainer National Association of Sports Nutrition- Licensed Sports Nutritionist After graduating from UNL in 2004 with a degree in Health Education, Melissa decided fitness and nutrition was her passion and has been sharing it with others since. A couple years later she attended and graduated from the National Personal Training Institute where she expanded her education and learned hands on what it takes to be a precise, injury-free trainer. Melissa believes that exercise and eating well are the best things we can do for our bodies, our minds, and our spirits. She’s passionate about educating, motivating, and providing the necessary tools to help each individual reach their goals. Jon Schwear CPT National Strength and Conditioning Association- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist BS Recreation Administration, Eastern Illinois University AS Network System Security, Colorado Technical University Jon specializes in strength and conditioning for sports performance (both competitive and recreational) as well as toning and shaping. He has worked with people of all ages and exercise backgrounds and his commitment is to train strong and healthy individuals to their full potential. He believes in focusing on injury prevention through proper training and providing knowledge to take with them for the rest of their lives. Jon has worked in the fitness industry for over 10 years and loves making a difference in people’s lives. He stresses the importance of having a structured program to keep you motivated and accountable so that you can live a more active and healthy lifestyle. It’s never too late to be in the best shape of your life. Darrin Kubik CPT World Instructor Training Schools, CPT W.I.T.S Certified Group Instructor GMP Golf Conditioning Specialist Darrin Kubik is a certified fitness expert with more than 7 years of fitness training experience. Darrin likes to incorporate all aspects of whole body fitness including dynamic flexibility, core strength, stability ball training, speed and explosive power, weight management, and strength training. Angela Mclinden B.S. Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, Sanjibanu Yoga Sansar Certified Reiki Master, Ix Chel Healing Arts Center B.S. in Criminal Justice Metropolitan State College Angie is a Colorado native and a mother of two who enjoys all of the outdoors our beautiful state has to offer. In 2000 Angie received her degree in Criminal Justice from Metro State College. She discovered yoga many years ago and loved it so much she decided to become a certified instructor so she could share the gift of Yoga with others. Angie has over 200 hours of Hatha Yoga training and is a true professional instructor. Angie enjoys teaching various forms of Yoga from Restorative, Vinyasa and Power Yoga to Couples Yoga. Angie is very cognizant of everyone’s abilities and encourages everyone to practice yoga regardless of age or fitness level. Essential Fitness Denver in the Media Download the following PDFs 7 News special Motivated for More The Perfect Fit New Dimensions Women On Their Way Changing Lives