Mila Cohen

Introduction
Fitness is for every body!

Whether you are coming to fitness for the first time, after a short or long hiatus, or are an athlete or dancer looking to improve your performance, I can help you find your strength, power, and balance. My focus is on proper alignment and core activation for a safe and effective workout. Once you establish a solid foundation, I tailor workouts to meet your specific fitness goals, drawing on a large vocabulary of movement and equipment to keep your training progressing and enjoyable. Fitness is a life-long journey, not a destination.

I’ve danced my whole life and grew up by the beach, spending a lot of time in and on the water. In college, I had to take a quarter of PE to graduate and waited too long to register, missing all the “fun” classes, and ended up taking a weightlifting class. I fell in love with the empowerment that accompanies strength training, both on the gym floor and in a group setting. Whether teaching group fitness or working one-on-one, I love to nudge people outside their comfort zone and help them accomplish and discover things they wouldn’t on their own.

Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist in The BioMechanics Method, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, Les Mills Bodypump, Les Mills Core, Oh Baby! Fitness, Zumba

Specialties:
Core and functional strength, corrective exercise, pre-/post-natal, cross-training for dancers and runners, HIIT, occupational strength, senior fitness.

Education
The University of Chicago, BA

Hometown:
Long Beach, CA

Favorite Exercise:
Resistance bands and cables since they accelerate and decelerate like our muscles.

Location: Evanston Athletic Club

Email: mcohen@chicagoathleticclubs.com