Sarasota, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/05/2009 -- Darla O’Brien, owner and principal trainer of Designer Fitness in Sarasota, Florida, has been nominated for the 2010 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Award.

“It is a great privilege to be selected as one of the nominees for this award,” stated Darla. “The accomplishment of being chosen as one of so many talented worldwide trainers in the fitness industry truly makes me feel I have already won.”

For over 28 years, the IDEA Health and Fitness Association has been the leading resource for fitness and wellness professionals worldwide. The awards distinguish the finest trainers with a mix of criteria that encompasses excellence in the profession as well as exceptional leadership, motivation and instruction skills, and the ability to inspire clients to greater personal growth and higher levels of fitness.

With over 22 years experience as a fitness professional that is exactly what you receive from owner and trainer Darla O’Brien whose motto at Designer Fitness is “perfect balance through exercise.”

“There is nothing more satisfying than working one-on-one with a client and watching them flourish through exercise,” said Darla. Her special technique and key to fitness success is a complimentary musculoskeletal assessment. This allows her to evaluate everyone individually and develop a personalized program that not only focuses on her client’s needs but one that also continually adjusts and updates as results are achieved. Combined with state of the art Pilates and specialized small exercise groups, Ms. O’Brien provides the individualized attention necessary to achieve results while also having fun exercising.

This personal touch sets Ms. O’Brien apart from other trainers and makes her the perfect candidate for the 2010 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Award.