Kristian Jones

kristianCo-owner, Trainer

Kristian Jones has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years, and holds an undergraduate degree in Sports Fitness Management and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, both from the University of Alabama. [Learn more...]

Dorie Downs

dorieCo-owner, Trainer

Dorie Downs has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years, and she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance and Theatre Arts from East Carolina University. Dorie is a certified personal trainer…  [Learn more...]

Jean-Carl “JC” Menelas

jcTrainer, Group Fitness Instructor

Jean-Carl Menalas has over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry as a trainer and a group fitness instructor.  JC earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Fitness and Nutrition from Florida State University. [Learn more...]

Julie Jones

Marketing & Program Coordinator, Trainer, Yoga Instructor

Julie Jones brings a diverse background to Excellence in Exercise with a Bachelor of Art Degree in Music and Master of Art Degree in Communication , specializing in Advertising & Public Relations, both from the University of Alabama; and a Master of Music [Learn more...]

Jason Bacigalupo

jason Trainer, Wellness Coach

Jason Bacigalupo holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State University, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).   [Learn more...]

Tara Mulcahy

taraHealth Fitness Specialist, Trainer, Wellness Coach

Tara Mulcahy is a certified Health Fitness Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  Tara holds a Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology Physiology from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor … [Learn more...]

Keith Mapp

keithTrainer, Group Fitness Instructor

Keith Mapp is a certified personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and CPR certified.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise… [Learn more...]

Glenn Delfish

glennTrainer, Yoga Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor

Glenn Delfish has over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry.  Glenn received his Personal Training Certification in 1999 through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).  Glenn is also YogaFit certified…  [Learn more...]

John Webber

jason-wTrainer

John Webber has been in the fitness industry since 1994 as a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor.  John holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from West Virginia University, and a Master…  [Learn more...]

Cleo Venegas

Zumba Instructor

Cleo Venegas is a ZUMBA® Certified Instructor.  Originally from Venezuela, Cleo has a passion for dance and fitness that brought her to ZUMBA®.  In addition to her ZUMBA® certification, Cleo holds specialty certifications…  [Learn more...]

Tanya L. Brackman, RD LD

Registered Dietitian

Tanya Brackman is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Group Fitness Instructor.  As a Registered Dietitian, Tanya specializes in nutrition counseling for wellness, weight loss, sports nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy.  Tanya holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Food and Nutrition… [Learn more]

Fitness Tips

Article Roundup: Race Training

Spring is quickly approaching.  And in most places, that means that there are tons of races also approaching.

Fund raising races are great because they are typically 5 and 10K distances - accessible for most runners and walkers - and they help raise funds for many worthy organizations.  Check out

Diet & Nutrition

Article Roundup: Heart Health for Valentine’s

February is the month for love.  And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this article roundup takes health to heart.

Cardiovascular fitness, sometimes called aerobic fitness, is your body’s ability to transport and use oxygen.  When you are more cardiovascularly fit, your body – specifically your heart – is more efficient.  When [...]