Trainer Bio

Neil Tews

President & CEO of ARC Performance CPT & Performance Enhancement Specialist

Phone: 224.588.9893

Email: info@arc-performance.com

Certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Performance Specialist – National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Spartan SGX Coach – Official Training of Spartan Race
  • Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach – Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
  • Hurdle Coach – Wheeling High School since 2008
  • Varsity Athlete at Iowa State University – Sprinter/Hurdler
  • Swim Instructor – 6 Years of Experience
  • 2004 Track & Field Academic All – Big 12 2nd Team Honoree
  • “Male Athlete of the Year” awarded as a senior at Zion Benton HS

Education

Iowa State University: Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science

Specializations

  • Endurance Sports such as Obstacle Course Racing and Triathlons 
  • Explosive Sports such as Track and Field (Hurdles) and Volleyball
  • Field Sports such as Football and Ultimate Frisbee

Philosophy on Exercise and Well-Being

There are very few things a person cannot achieve if they resolve within themselves that it is possible with the proper guidance and a personal drive that will keep them going through the valleys and mountain tops. Neil was a four season athlete in high school; football, swimming & diving (summer and winter), and track and field.  He went off to run hurdles at Iowa State University where he successfully walked on as a freshman and again as a junior after learning to manage an auto immune disease.  Neil shows the same heart and determination as an owner of ARC PERFORMANCE as he did as an athlete, proving that the lessons of perseverance one learns in sports carry over into life.  He also started and coordinated flag football for his church for 5 years and continues volunteering as a hurdle coach at Wheeling HS since 2008. Train with me and you’ll learn the philosophies and skills needed to reach your personal goals and obtain a better quality of life for the rest of your life.  Regardless of your age, weight, gender, background, experience or even doubts we can do it TOGETHER!

Interests & Hobbies

  • Being creative when training and teaching group fitness classes
  • Volunteering as a Hurdle Coach at Wheeling High School
  • Playing Flugby (a cross between Flag Football and Ruby)
  • Playing Ultimate Frisbee with my wife
  • Finding new ways to improve my health
  • Running Obstacle Course Races, particularly Spartan Races.