Nathan Flores-Trainer/Owner-Meridian, MS

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
Played tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Swimming, Snowboarding, Surfing, Rock climbing wrestling, Volleyball, Football. Muay Thai kickboxing amateur fighting for 4 years. Certifications: My personal training certification is from ACE and my training education increases on a daily basis through practice or from reading books that are well-respected in the industry. My other certifications include a Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC), a pilates certification from The Pilates Coach and a TRX certifcation.

What is your Philosophy?
My philosophy is to motivate people to work outside their comfort zone, thus producing noticable and measurable results. The basis of my training is functional multi-joint movements geared towards achieving each and every client's specific goal(s). Check out my kettlebell certification here: http://www.dragondoor.com/instructor/214

Robert "Buddy" Walker-Trainer/Owner-Los Gatos, CA

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
Certifications: AFPA,NSCA, Equinox Fitness Training Institute - Tier III,CPR/ AED, RKC Kettlebells - Level 1, TRX, Group Power,Body Rev, I was fortunate enough to train as a fighter/ instructor, with the world famous Fairtex Muay Thai and Boxing Camp in San Francisco, CA. Over the past 20 years, I've taught privately and in a group setting, both Muay Thai and Kung Fu. I love basketball, football, baseball and an amazing ping pong player.

What is your Philosophy?
If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready... If you train your body to perform in as many situations as possible- You don't have to wait until next season to play, you don't have to sit this one out, you don't have to question whether you should or should not try out. Stay ready and keep getting it done. But more than preparing your body is needed. Your body follows your brain. Get your head wrapped around being ready and your body will respond.

Ledge Hakes-Trainer/Owner-Atlanta, GA

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
National Personal Training Institute - CPT, Equinox Fitness Training Institute - Tier III, Master Instructor, Kettlebell Certified, TRX Certified, Group Power Certified, CPR/ AED Certified, Personal Training for 5 Years. Lifetime athlete: Football, basketball, baseball, track and surfing. NCAA Collegiate Football

What is your Philosophy?
Good Health is about balance; physical, mental and emotional. Find your balance and enjoy the lifetime of benefits.

Kevin Howard-Trainer/Owner-

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
NASM, Kettlebell certified by crossfit, amateur boxer (5-0 record), TRX certified, Active Isolated Stretch certified, triathlete, competitive trail runner, student at Gym Jones, Nutrition Consultant. Personal trainer for over 5 years and has the knowledge of what it takes to get results. Stood out in high school and collegiate sports and has had many mentors along the way that have helped shape his training philosophy. Some of those mentors include: Paul Ferrari who is a fitness professional and nutrition expert, Chuck Rapp the Serra Varity Basketball and Doug Williams the head baseball coach at CSM.

Joe Pessano-Trainer/Owner-Orange County, California

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
NPTI certified, BOSU certified, Postural Analysis Certified, Kettle bell certified, Equinox Fitness Training Institute - Tier III, cycling coach, Rehab specialist, Cross country mountain biking, Cyclo-cross, Road cycling, Baseball, Football, Volleyball Lacrosse I can train you for ANY sport! I train pro/elite athletes, weekend warriors and people getting ready for life. There is no limitation!

What is your Philosophy?
Making people believe in themselves and that the only limiting factor is in their own mind. I believe in exploiting every weakness in the body and making that weakness strong. You can achieve more than you know and I am here to help.

Gigi Gonzales-Massage Therapist- San Francisco,Ca

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
Graduated with honors at National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA Certified PUSH therapist (soft tissue muscle therapy) Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid by the Red Cross Professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

What is your Philosophy?
I enjoy and am very passionate about what I do. I like to develop long-term relationships with my clients and help them achieve their wellness goals while assisting them with stress relief and muscle recovery.

Cheryl Moreci Witten-Independant Contractor-San Mateo, CA

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
Cheryl Moreci Witten is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Spent years over 15 years studying Dance, Pilates and Yoga. Cheryl's emphasis is on coordination and flexibility with a concentration on alignment and structural anatomy. Her training style encourages her clients to feel empowered by embracing an active and balanced lifestyle integrating body, mind and spirit at the right pace for you. Cheryl is passionate about training and feels honored to inspire and to be inspired by her clients each day.

My Sung-Independant Contractor-Oakland, CA

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
Graduated San Jose State University with degree in Bachelors of Science Kinesiology (Pre- Professional). Participated in SJSU Cross County, Boxing, SJSU Track and Field and Tahitian Dancing. Certified personal trainer for over five years. Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine, National College of Exercise Professional, & Esthetician, Kettle bell Concepts, and Pilates Reformer

What is your Philosophy?
My core philosophy as a Personal Trainer is to provide each individual an experience of various exercises of the Human Movement." My idea of fitness training is to consistently train the body by utilizing all planes of motions and implementing it with resistant training, balance, coordination, speed, agility, ploy metrics and flexibility. This will enable our bodies to burn more calories efficiently than just running on the treadmill. One of my greatest personal satisfaction and fulfillment in life is by helping my clients achieve their fitness goals, whether it is to lose 10 pounds, lose off the pounds postnatal maternity weight, sport performance training, or getting into those skinny jeans!

Denise Palermo-Independant Contractor-San Mateo, CA

What is your training/ Athletic background? (Certs, education, sports played/ enjoy)
NASM, CPT, CPR/AED, Russian Kettlebell Certification RKC (Feb 2010). Special focus: Russian Kettlebell Training, Corrective Exercise Techniques (re-programming old physical patterns that result in chronic pain & repeat injuries), Weight Loss, The Warrior Women Workouts (for those who seek a higher level of physical mastery) and Training for Teens

What is your Philosophy?
"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful that the risk it took to bloom." Anais Nin Choosing to commit to personal training is a huge step towards an intention to transform physically. I honor that powerful intention and I work to acknowledge every aspect of my clients being, that they are not only a body, but of unique spirit and mind as well. My work is to commit to you, my client and your goals, and to work in partnership to see you through the many phases of your transformation. I will go the distance, however long, however challenging ~ and hold you to reaching the goals you set for yourself.