Lisa Wright
Founder/Co-Owner
Board Chair, L.G.W. Fitness, Inc.
FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR
E5Collective Coach
Specializing In Sports Nutrition, Low Back Conditioning, Fitness and Pregnancy, Physiology and Exercise, Fitness and Fibromyalgia, Shoulder Complex: New Advances, Fitness, Posture, and the Aging Spine as business marketing to the aging population. E5Collective (aka Bootcamp with a Purpose)
Email: lisa@ypbtrainingstudio.com
Lisa ran and taught aerobics classes in 1997-98 but struggled with “Skinny Fat.” She discovered resistance training and, more importantly, “Right Nutrition” in late 1998, which led her into the sport of Natural bodybuilding. She won awards in three shows and was privileged to judge several bodybuilding shows.
Lisa continues to lift weights 4 -5 times a week, brisk walk/run, jump rope, mountain bike (in Wimberley on the weekends), and play “Pickle Ball” to maintain a “toned” and functionally strong body at 64. Married to a retired pharmacist, John Wills, and with a quaint cabin in Wimberley, TX, they spend a couple of weekends each month with grown daughters, Sarah Wright and Holly Maxwell, who also live in that area.
Lisa founded Your Personal Best Training Studio in 1999 and specializes in helping people over 50 achieve their personal best!
Lisa’s Strengths:
- Relator: enjoys close relationships with others; takes satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
- Strategic: exceptionally talented in creating alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, she can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
- Learner: desires to learn and make continuous improvements; gets excited by the learning process.
- Connectedness: has faith in the link among all things. Believes there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning.
- Arranger: can organize but also has a flexibility that complements this ability. She likes to determine how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.
Juan Guerrero
Co-Owner/Director of Operations/ Fitness Professional YPB Training StudioTAMUCC Bachelors in Kinesiology FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR Specializing In: Group Training, Fascia Release, HIIT Training, Progressing Beginning Clients, Strength and Cardio Circuits, Fun and Functional Training
Interests Are Sports Health and Fitness Nutrition How exercise can save lives Finding ways to motivate people Strength and agility exercises Dieting Neuromuscular training Fighting Obesity Juan says, even though most people do not like to exercise, just by doing a simple walk 30 mins a day can have positive changes in your life. People like to make excuses for not working out, but walking for 15 minutes around the block and 15 minutes back won’t kill or hurt anyone. Juan says he exercises because it helps him relieve stress, and he actually enjoys working out. Now that he is working at YPB, he realizes that the toughest part for people is actually getting to the gym, but we know that once you are here, we will do our best for you to achieve Your Personal Best!
Juan’s Strengths:
- Achiever: works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
- Analytical: searches for reasons and causes; has the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.
- Competition: measures his progress against the performance of others; strives to win first place and revels in contests.
- Focus: can take direction, follow through, and make corrections necessary to stay on track, then prioritize and act.
- Futuristic: is inspired by the future and what could be; energizes others with his visions of the future.
Cathy Hart
Elite Fitness Professional at Your Personal Best Training Studio
Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Texas with Two Master’s Degrees from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR
Certified Tai Chi Instructor; Certified E5 Collective Trainer
Specializing In: Group Training, HIIT Training, Progressing Beginning Clients, Strength and Cardio Circuits, Fun and Functional Training, Tai Chi
Interests Are:
Away from YPB, I work on my Norwex business and spend time cooking, gardening, reading, walking, riding my bicycle, visiting with friends and book club members, and doing (beginning) yoga and various crafts, including mosaics, embroidery, and needlepoint. I have many interests and like to keep my creative juices flowing.
My husband and I love music and have been working our way through an (unwritten) “bucket list” of performers we want to see “live” before they stop touring. Before COVID stopped our plans, we saw several of our ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s favorites, including America, John Mellencamp/Carlene Carter/Emmylou Harris, (my all-time fav) James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, K.D. Lang, Carole King’s show “Beautiful,” Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie (formerly of Fleetwood Mac), Alison Krauss, and Diana Krall. In the last two years, we’ve seen James Taylor again (did I mention he’s my all-time favorite?) with Jackson Browne, Diana Krall (again), The Chicks, Patty Griffin, and Alison Krauss (again) with Robert Plant.
In addition to the above, my life is focused on my husband, daughter, and son-in-law, who live in North Dakota with my two adorable grandbabies — Maggie, who is 2, and her brother Forrest, who was just born this past spring. Unfortunately for me, my son-in-law’s military service keeps my babies WAY too far away for me to see them as often as I would like. I am also actively involved in the care of my stepfather, and I love spending time with my three 4-legged babies (I think some people call them cats) and assisting with activities at my church.
Cathy’s Strengths:
- Intellection: is introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions
- Deliberative: takes serious care in making decisions and choices; anticipates the obstacles
- Responsibility: takes psychological ownership of what she says she will do; values honesty and loyalty
- Individualization: is intrigued with the unique qualities of each person
- Relator: enjoys close relationships with others; takes satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal
Judith Cutright
Elite Fitness Professional at Your Personal Best Training StudioFAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR; Certified E5 Collective Trainer
Specializing: Group Training, HIIT Training, Progressing Beginning Clients, Strength and Cardio Circuits, Fun and Functional Training.
Interests Are:
Away from YPB, Judith is the Founder and President of Cutright Communications, a video production and PR company for
major corporations, educational institutions, and non-profits. She has produced medical information and CME-accredited programs for Global Healthcasts Network.
She is a children’s author. Her first book in the Band of Angels series, “Wings of Different Colors,” is on sale now. Her first book in her marine wildlife series will be published soon.
Judith believes in service above self and serves on several Community Boards, including the Food Bank Holding Committee, the Art Center of Corpus Christi Board of Governors, the Salvation Army Board of Governors, the Executive Women’s International Board, and the Rotary of Corpus Christi. She is a member of the Executive Book Review Faculty of San Antonio.
Judith loves to be physically active and mentally alert and strives to inspire others to do the
same. She especially enjoys the company of family and friends, reading, writing, and serving her
community. She loves nature, dancing, and listening to music to feed the soul.
Judith’s Strengths:
- Achiever: works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
- Learner: desires to learn and make continuous improvements; gets excited by the learning process.
- Input: enjoys accumulating information, ideas, artifacts, or even relationships
- Belief: has certain unchanging core values that help define the purpose of her life
- Intellection: is introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions
Michele Howard
CPT – Certified Personal Trainer with Expert Rating
FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist
PN-1 Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
AHA – CPR
Certified E5 Collective Instructor
Previous Career: Retired Certified Secondary Science Teacher, Principal, and Special Education Director in Texas.
Interests Are:
I have always been interested in a healthy lifestyle, including eating well and physical activity. As an educator in public school for 35 years, I now enjoy the opportunity to educate men and women over the age of 50 in the area of functional aging and physical fitness.
Outside the training studio, I enjoy cross-stitching, quilting, studying my ancestry, and reading. However, my focus has always been on my family: my husband, four grown children, three grandchildren, an extended family, and two dogs who enjoy a long walk almost daily.
Michele’s Strengths:
- Learner: desires to learn and make continuous improvements; gets excited by the learning process.
- Achiever: works hard and possesses excellent stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive.
- Deliberative: takes serious care in making decisions and choices; anticipates the obstacles.
- Intellection: Introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions.
- Restorative: is adept at dealing with problems, figuring out what is wrong, and resolving it.
Claire Arredondo-Lemons
CPT – Certified Personal Trainer with Expert Rating
FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist
AHA – CPR
Certified E5 Collective Instructor
I am so excited to be part of the YPB family! I love meeting new people, being of service, and helping others!
CPT – Certified Personal Trainer with Expert Rating
FAS – Certified Functional Aging Specialist; AHA – CPR/
Occupation: I have worked in Spanish Television (Univision) for the last 35 years and have been in Sales for 18 years. I love meeting people, learning about their businesses, and helping small local businesses expand and grow!
Interests: I have always enjoyed exercising and doing some form of it my entire life. I have always loved that “high” you get from exercise. Through my job in sales, I get the opportunity to educate people about the best ways to grow their business by targeting their audience on Spanish TV. And now, I can educate and help people with their fitness. Outside YPB, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. I love reading a good book! And getting together with friends.
Strengths:
- Achiever: works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
- Connectedness: Has faith in the link among all things. Believes there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning. I enjoy meeting new people.
- Empathy: can sense other people’s feelings by imagining herself in others’ lives or situations.
- Strategic: Exceptionally talented in creating alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, she can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
- Input: enjoys accumulating information, ideas, artifacts, or even relationships.
As a coach, I want to motivate people about exercise and nutrition and make it fun and exciting.
Maureen Charleston
Maureen Charleston, AHA, CPT – FAS
YPB Certified Personal Trainer & Functional Aging Specialist
57 years old
Attended Del Mar College and Our Lady of the Lake University
Occupation:Montessori Educator Head of School @ MSCC for 32 years
Doterra Wellness Advocate
Wedding Officiate
My Interests Are:
As the Queen of Crafting, I create windchimes, fiber art, scrapbooks, wreaths, and ornaments. I love to do Art in Journals and create junk journals. I also love to read and belong to several book clubs.
My Story:
When I started with YPB, my goals were to lose weight and get stronger to help my 90-year-old mother around the house and keep up with my three young grandsons.
The main change I experienced since joining YPB was discovering that I enjoy working out. While I have always been a walker, I found weight training and cardio fun, especially in a small group setting. Recently, I’ve added pickleball to my fitness journey. I’ve been playing for about a year and participate in tournaments and leagues while also enjoying recreational games with friends. The social aspect of pickleball has been gratifying, as I’ve made new friends and encouraged others to join me on the court.
As a teacher, I’ve always been curious and eager to learn, which led me to become a Functional Aging Specialist. Transitioning to a coaching role at YPB was eye-opening, giving me a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and passion that drives the other coaches.
I have two things in my life that I am especially proud of: my son and the incredible man he has become, and my long career in Montessori education. I love working day-to-day with the children in my classroom and watching them grow.
My biggest challenge has always been believing in myself. I tend to self-sabotage and struggle with negative self-talk. However, working out with my YPB Coach and friends, along with playing pickleball, has helped me quiet those doubts and build my confidence.
The best advice I can give to someone interested in starting an exercise routine is to embrace the fear and just start. Every day is an opportunity to accomplish something new and challenging. The best reason to train with me is that I’ve been there. I get it. I’ve faced self-doubt my entire life, but working out has made me stronger—both physically and mentally.
Outside of YPB, I am the Head of School and a Montessori Educator at a local Montessori preschool. I travel several times a year to see my son, daughter-in-law, and three grandsons. I also spend a lot of time with my mother, who is my housemate. In my free time, I enjoy my DoTerra business, reading, crafting, and, of course, playing pickleball several times a week.
Maureen’s Strengths:- Intellection: is introspective and appreciates intellectual discussions
- Deliberative: takes serious care in making decisions and choices; anticipates the obstacles
- Strategic: can create alternative ways to proceed. Quick to spot relevant patterns and issues.
- Consistency: Is keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. Craves and creates stable routines and clear rules and procedures that everyone can follow.
- Activator: Can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. She wants to do things now rather than simply talk about them.
Charlie Garcia
Occupation: Client Happiness Specialist
Although my career path has primarily focused on leadership development and (boring) administrative duties, I always incorporate fun and friendliness to ensure that everyone around me has the best possible experience. I believe that work does not have to be mundane, and we get back whatever we are willing to put into it. Therefore, I choose to put forth my best effort, have a positive attitude, and always respect others and their ideals.
- Relator: enjoys close relationships with others; takes satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal
- Analytical: searches for reasons and causes; has the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.
- Achiever: works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina; takes satisfaction in being busy and productive
- Strategic: can create alternative ways to proceed. Quick to spot relevant patterns and issues.
- Competition: measures his progress against the performance of others; strives to win first place and revels in contests.
Lauren Castro
Student Intern
Undergraduate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
I’m entering my Senior year at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, majoring in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Marketing. Before beginning my final year of college, I was eagerly searching for a position that would allow me to gain meaningful experience in my field, and YPB Training Studio was the perfect fit.
My passion lies in helping others and making sure people receive the best care possible. What drew me to YPB is their unique and inspiring approach to supporting clients in living healthy, independent lives as they age. It’s not just about fitness—it’s about prevention, empowerment, and longevity. In just a short time here, I’ve already seen the incredible impact YPB has on its clients, and I’m so excited to be part of that journey.
Fitness has always played a big role in my life. I grew up playing soccer, competing in cheerleading, and running cross country and track. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to integrate my passion for fitness with my academic background and career aspirations in such a purposeful and impactful setting. While gaining real-world experience and witnessing our clients achieve their goals, we are there to support them every step of the way.
Lauren’s Strengths:
Learner: Eager to grow and improve, I’m excited to take on new tasks and learn from the way Lisa and Juan lead and manage their business.
Growth-Oriented: Committed to personal and professional development; embraces feedback and seeks out learning opportunities.
Strategic Thinker: Able to connect big-picture goals with daily tasks, especially when supporting both administrative and marketing functions.
Client-Centered Mindset: Naturally focused on understanding and supporting the needs of others—perfectly aligned with YPB’s mission of client care.
