FREMONT — Angie Schroeder works long hours each day as a fitness trainer and instructor, and is offering a new program called Chrysalis that begins Sunday at the Fremont Recreation Complex.

Chrysalis is an educational exercise program that will provide support and encouragement in an atmosphere that is non-competitive.

More than 30 exercise programs will be available in the eight-week program. People will receive a T-shirt, nutritional counseling, body fat measurements and support from team players who are also experiencing a transformation.

The program will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Gibsonburg Elementary School, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on Mondays at the Fremont Recreation Complex and 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and noon to 1 p.m. on Thursdays at Terra State Community College.

The cost is $75; payment is expected the first day of class.

Schroeder says the program is for anyone who desires to change their lifestyle with a general emphasis on better nutrition as well as health and fitness goals, although the program’s focus is toward people who are at a standstill with their current program, weight or exercise routine.

“My ultimate goal for the Chrysalis program is to instill in people a feeling of well-being as they accomplish small as well as large goals, in a friendly atmosphere with other individuals that have the same concerns as well,” she stated.

Her passion for fitness came about 16 years ago when she tipped the scales at more than 200 pounds, and walking her driveway was like walking a marathon. it was then she was encouraged by another fitness instructor to become an instructor.

Schroeder’s daughter Niki Brough is also a trainer and will be helping with the Chrysalis program.

“A lot of people don’t know how important it (exercising) is until something happens,” Schroeder said. “It’s just a matter of what you do with your time.”

Schroeder is a nationally certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and is also certified in Pilates, yoga, cycling and Tai Chi, and is a nutritional coach, self-defense instructor and zumba instructor.

She teaches a program called “Working on Wellness” at Sandco Industries and has taught fitness classes for many years at the juvenile detention center and at the recreation complex.

At the recreation complex she teaches yoga; Tai Chi; “Butts and Guts;” “Drums Alive,” a cardio workout; “Fit over 50,” which entails yoga, zumba and strength training; a boot camp; and “Anything goes,” a cardio interval class.

At Terra State Community College, Schroeder teaches zumba, a circuit challenge, spin class, Tai Chi, Pilates and soon will be teaching yoga. She teaches more than 20 classes a week.

On the weekends she travels around the country to teach professional trainers or those who want to become trainers. She also travels to hospitals and rec centers.

“I’m very blessed doing what I love,” she said. “I want to do more preventative (programs) and teach people how important it is to take care of your body.”