Khalifa “TK” Salmon, Co-Owner

Education:  B.A. Liberal Arts, B.S. Public Relations, University of Florida

Certification(s):  American Council of Exercise (ACE)

Experience:  15 years experience as a personal trainer: won numerous awards for being the top personal trainer in the area, state, region and country with Bally Total Fitness.

Troy McGilchrist

Education:  B.A. English, Seton Hall University

Certification(s): National Council on Strength & Fitness, ViPR Certified, 5th Dan Shorin Ryu Shidokan Karate

Experience:  With almost four decades of experience in athletics, teaching, coaching and training, Troy has a deep passion for helping both clients and coaches maximize their potential to achieve and exceed their goals! Specialties include muscle building, sports performance and body recomposition. He’s also a dynamite cook.

“Move with intension!”

Chris Brooks

Education:  B.S. in Business Administration from East Tennessee State University

Certification(s):  National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Aerobic Association International and International Sports Medicine Association

Experience:  Seven plus years experience as a certified personal trainer. NCAA Division I sprinter, mountain biker, strength and conditioning specialist, speed coach and weekend warrior. Chris’ hybrid approach to training allows him to leverage the tools, knowledge and skills of many disciplines and methods to help his clients achieve optimal results.

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”

Lou Collazo

Education:  B.A. in Mathematics from New York University

Certification(s):  ACE and NASM CPT

Experience:  16 years as a personal trainer. Twice awarded Elite Performer. Former fitness director at Bally Total Fitness. 5 years as a track and field coach and trainer. My clients have included people of advanced ages, those suffering from obesity as well as aspiring athletes of various sports.

“Visualize, Implement, Materialize!”

David Feder

Education: Associate of the Arts degree from Columbus State
 
Certifications: ACE certified personal trainer, National Licensed LMT
 
Experience: I am a passionate and knowledgeable personal trainer with 14 years of experience, as well as 4 years experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist.  As a trainer I take pride in constantly challenging my clients with workouts that will help them to reach their fitness goals.  I enjoy using all equipment and techniques to avoid reaching that "workout plateau."

"Work hard, be consistent, and have fun. The results will come!" 

Yolanda Martin

Education: BA in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland
 
Certifications: NASM, NSPA, LMT, CES, FNS, TRK coach, KFit Level 1 coach, Dynamax coach, CPR/ARD/First Aid
 
Experience: 26 years experience as a trainer. Specialized in cardiovascular, strength toning, nutrition and figure competitions.

My background has given me an extensive understanding on the mechanics of muscular structure, anatomy, physiology and posture movements. As well as a LMT in Swedish, deep tissue, sport, pre- and post-pregnancy, hot stones and trigger point.

"Today is a new day - make is yours!" 

Jennifer Esswein

Education: Bachelors of Science in Biology and Chemistry. Currently attaining Bachelors of Science in Nursing (expected graduation 5/2020)
 
Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) Level 1 & 2, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, BLS - CPR/AED (Basic Life Support Certification)
 
Experience: I have been in the health and fitness field for over 16 years. I have worked in all facets of fitness from personal training, fitness management, fitness education instruction, regional management in fitness and gymnastic and Olympic lifting coaching. My specialty focuses on rehabilitation, strength training, Olympic lifting, nutrition, weight loss, pre/post natal training and metabolic conditioning.

"The burden of never trying will always be heavier than the barbell will ever be! Never ever give up or stop trying!"