
COOPER FITNESS CENTER
Cory Scharwarth, MS
Professional Fitness Trainer
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Eastern Illinois University
- Master of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Eastern Illinois University
NATIONALLY-ACCREDITED CERTIFICATIONS
- American Council on Exercise: Certified Personal Trainer
ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONS
- Precision Nutrition: Nutrition Coaching, Level I
- Personal Trainer Development Center: Online Trainer
- American Council on Exercise: Functional Training Specialist
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
- Strength & Conditioning
- Injury Prevention
- General Conditioning
- Fat Loss
- Functional Movement (Activities of Daily Living)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Started at Cooper Fitness Center, 2026
- First Full-time Trainer Employed at Mattoon Area Family YMCA, 2016-2025
- Started an Online Personal Training Business
- Taught Intro to Strength & Conditioning Course at Eastern Illinois University
- Personal Trainer for the Mattoon Police Department (Temporary Position)
- Qualified for Illinois High School State Championship Meets in Cross Country & Track
To schedule a personal training session, contact Cory at 409.771.4517 or cscharwarth@cooperfitnesscenter.com.