Ann Gilbert, CPT is the Owner and Operator of Fit-Her Health & Fitness for Women and a Purdue University graduate. She leads a team of up to 10 certified Personal Trainers and 15 Group Fitness Professionals and oversees fee-based small-group training and wellness programming serving women ages 28–98.
With more than four decades of experience in the fitness industry, Ann is recognized for her innovative approach to creating accessible, purposeful movement experiences for individuals at every stage of life. Her work bridges traditional fitness and the evolving field of medical fitness, with a particular focus on active aging, cancer survivorship, women’s health, and helping individuals who have historically struggled to find a comfortable entry point into exercise.
Ann was honored as the ACE/IHRSA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2001 and has been a sought-after presenter at ICAA, IDEA, SCW MANIA, AFC, SUCCEED, and HFA conventions since 2002. She is the creator of S.E.A.T. (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training), Yes You Can with Cancer, and My Future Me, a movement and wellness program designed specifically to support individuals using anti-obesity medications (AOMs).
Ann has been a member of the IDEA Fitness Mentor Network (2025) and is widely recognized for her expertise in aquatic programming and innovative choreography. She served as choreographer for WATERinMOTION Platinum for more than four years, bringing creativity and
evidence-informed movement strategies to aquatic fitness professionals.
A breast cancer survivor herself, Ann brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help every person—including those who do not consider themselves “exercisers”—find an appropriate, safe, and meaningful way to move. Through education, mentorship, and innovative programming, she continues to advocate for a more inclusive model of fitness that supports health, function, confidence, and quality of life.