WHAT MAKES OUR TRAINERS UNIQUE?
All of our professional trainers must have an exercise science related degree from an accredited university and/or hold one nationally accredited fitness certifications, plus have a current CPR certification.
Shane Fairchild
Educational Background
- BS in Exercise Physiology from University of South Florida
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from NCSA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- Exercise Leader from ASCM (American College of Sports Medicine)
- Basic Life Saving and CRP certified by American Heart Association
Professional Background
- Fitness Director at SMH Healthplex
- Fitness Director at Physical Therapy of Sarasota
- Exercise Specialist at Columbia Blake Hospital
- Active member of multiple health and fitness associations
- Completed over 800 hours of continued education
Specialized Experience
Special populations, sports conditioning, beginning exercise programming, weight management, osteoporosis programming, total knee and hip replacement conditioning, balance training, core conditioning, over 10 years working with 50+ populations.
Phillip Jones
Educational Background
- BS in Exercise Science from Murray State University
- MA in Human Performance from Murray State University
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from NCSA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- Basic Life Saving and CRP certified by American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Assistant
Professional Background
- Exercise Specialist at SMH Healthplex
- Personal Trainer at Body Station Gym and Zeke's Gym in Denver, CO
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for men's basketball at Murray State University
Specialized Experience
Group Training, Sports Conditioning, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Olympic Lifting.
Douglas Sham
Educational Background
- M.Ed. in Health Sciences from Springfield College
- B.S. in Movement and Sports Studies from Springfield College
- Certified Personal Trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and NESTA (National Exercise and Sports Training Association)
- In the process of becoming certified as Health and Fitness Specialist through ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
Professional Background
- Personal Trainer at Bally Total Fitness
- Fitness Director at Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks in Silver Bay, NY
- Youth Fitness Instructor at Greater Holyoke YMCA in Holyoke, MA
- Certified Inline Instructor at Springfield College
Specialized Experience
Core training; functional training; weight loss and management; endurance sports conditioning; senior exercise program, flexibility training
Joanna Nicolaides
Group Fitness Manager
Educational Background
- B.S. in Exercise Science from Miami University of Ohio
- Certified Personal Trainer through ACE (American Council on Exercise)
- Certified Water Safety Instructor through the American Red Cross
- CPR and AED certified
Professional Background
- Exercise Specialist at SMH Healthplex
- Management and Personal Trainer at Shapes Total Fitness for Women
- Aquatic Director at Ionian Village, Greece
Specialized Experience
Women in Fitness, Weight Loss and Management, Senior Fitness, Youth Fitness, and Functional Training.
Kevin Langley
Educational Background
- Certified Personal Trainer from IFPA
- Certified Johnny G Spinning Instructor
- Certified Strength Ball Training Specialist from IFPA
- Basic Life Saving and CRP certified by American Heart Association
Professional Background
- Exercise Specialist at SMH Healthplex
- Youth and Teen Soccer and Tennis Coaching
Specialized Experience
Volunteer certified Special Olympics coach in basketball, bocce, power lifting, track & field, swimming, bowling, softball and skiing