Meet the team of professional personal trainers at Intense Fitness dedicated to helping you achieve weight loss, increase strength or whatever your goals may be!
Adam Jurgaitis, Founder & CEO
Education: B.S. in Recreation Management from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Certification(s): AFAA and NASM
Experience: 20 years experience as a personal trainer; won numerous awards for being the top personal trainer in the area, state and region for Bally Total Fitness. Now founder and co-owner of Intense Fitness.
"I.F. you could only… Dream it! Believe it! Achieve it!”
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.
Jennifer Smith
Education: B.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University
Certification(s): NFPT, CPR, AFPA Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness Specialist Certification, FR Nutrition Certification
Experience: Former Marathon, Half Marathon and Triathlon athlete, Figure Bodybuilding Competitor, Trainer for Rehab and Treatment Facilities, Fitness Coach at the Dan Marino Foundation for Autism (2015-2018).
Lilith Ghazan
Education: B.S. in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University
Certification(s): NASM, WFA
Experience: 12 years as a personal trainer. Specializes in bodybuilding, competition prep, powerlifting, meet prep. Powerlifting National Champion at 56kg, Arnold Classic Competitor at 60kg (2020), Bikini Pro Competitor (2016).
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live in.”
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!”
Ken Constantine
Founder of Konstant Fitness
Education: B.S in Pre-Professional Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and graduate study work within the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at Nova Southeastern University.
Certification: ACSM, Baby Boomer Fitness, American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid.
Experience: 13 plus years experience as a personal trainer focusing on corrective exercise/rehab and over 1500+ hours in various rehabilitation facilities. Additionally, he focuses on obstacle course training preparation.
In his spare time, Ken enjoys training year-round for the hit NBC television show American Ninja Warrior.
"Obsessed is the word the lazy use to describe the dedicated!"
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!"
