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Bock, Marcia

Born and raised and Brazil, Marcia moved to Houston in 2004. She has been in the gym since she was 14 years old, loves everything fitness and health related. Marcia is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a performance enhancement specialist, corrective exercise specialist, TRX certified and Zumba certified. Marcia loves to dance and teaches Brazilian samba. She likes to work with all fitness levels, "I truly believe that good nutrition and exercise is the most important thing we can do to prevent a lot of diseases. My biggest accomplishment was to have a client that had cancer and couldn't lift her right arm...after 3 month of training with me she is now capable of combing her hair and driving. My clients motivate me to do my best, they make me smile and no matter what they are going through I make sure the time they spend with me is full of excitement and accomplishment. I love health and fitness and I consider myself blessed to have amazing people in my life. I can train anybody from age 12 to 70 and up, I enjoy it!"

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Email: marciahbock@mac.com
Phone: 281.630.9404

Davis, Greg

Greg has always enjoyed an active lifestyle centered around health and fitness. Greg is a NPC national level bodybuilder and has won many top regional and state level competitions. With over 30 years experience as a personal trainer, Greg has developed his own system of training, which focuses on movements that are specific to his clients needs and their personal fitness goals. Greg holds two national certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He is also certified in myofascial release therapy and active release therapy. In addition to his background in personal training, Greg has been a licensed massage therapist for over 18 years, with a focus on sports massage and therapeutic tissue manipulation. Greg enjoys working with a wide range of clientele and is willing to go the extra mile to help you be a better you.

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Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Gelsomino, Vic

Vic Gelsomino | Age 31 | PFIT certification | Always involved in sports as a child, Vic played baseball, soccer and basketball. It wasn't until he got his first weight set at the age of 13 that he really fell in love with exercise. Armed with the Arnold Bodybuilding Encyclopedia, he still remembers the pump, the soreness and the exhilaration of those early workouts. Needless to say, he was hooked. Vic explored the disciplines of Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, and Thai boxing during these years, and then, at the age of eighteen, got the opportunity of a lifetime – traveling to China to study Kung Fu. Returning to the US a changed man, he was full of excitement for what was next in his journey of health and fitness. But life, as is often the case, had other plans for Vic. After six months of excruciating pain and the loss of 40 pounds, he was finally with Fibromyalgia, which affects the muscles and central nervous system. Shaken but not defeated, Vic was transformed from an athlete into a young man who could hardly walk. If he couldn't run, he would walk; and if he couldn't walk, he would crawl. Starting from square one and focusing on the basics of stretching, light weight and more reps, he began an uphill battle back to health without the aid of traditional pain medication. Soon after, he considered nursing school as a way to help others facing similar problems. After much debate it became clear that his time would be better spent on the preventive side of medicine. He attended the Wellness Center at HBU and Memorial Herman hospital and acquired a Professional Fitness Instructors Training (PFIT) certification. After 10 years of pain and struggle, Vic took what was a impediment and turn it into steppingstone to help others realize their goals.

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Email: Vgelsomino@gmail.com
Phone: 832.746.9487

Hagner, Hilary

Hilary Hagner Age 28 | NESTA Certified | Hilary Hagner designs programs to provide men and women with SHREDDED results by exploring client’s health and fitness history, determining how they have tried to reach their goals and helping them break the cycle of failure and frustration. She creates tailored workouts for each individual and helps them to execute each exercise to their best capability. She is first and foremost a mother of two, and knows how hard it can be to BATTLE THE POST-BABY BULGE! A former University of Houston Cheerleader and current Fitness Competitor, Hilary also knows what it takes to TRAIN HARD and FIGHT GENETICS! She has been working as a certified personal trainer since 2003 and still loves every minute of it. “It's my PASSION. It's what I was put on this earth to do. To get everyday folks: moms, dads, teens, athletes, former athletes, brides-to-be, grooms – people just like you – in THE BEST shape of their life.” Hilary created a program called Shed ‘n Shred, a four week training for women and is exclusively held at Fit Athletic Club. Availability: Email: hilary.hagner@gmail.com Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

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Email: hilary.hagner@gmail.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Hurrington, Roland

Roland Hurrington | Roland’s Certifications include: PFIT: Personal Trainer, Haganah: F.I.G.H.T. Instructor, TRX Instructor, and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program: Green Belt Instructor. Roland has been a personal trainer with FIT Athletic since spring of 2008 and a member since 2006. He has a military background with a focus in security and martial arts. Each workout with Roland is tailored to the client, their abilities, needs and goals but with a special focus on active rest, super- sets and calisthenics.

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Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Iles, Monica

Age 34 | PFIT certification | Monica is a master trainer with ten years of experience and a strong passion for fitness. Her strengths lie in motivating individuals so they can reach their nutritional and weight loss goals. She strives to be her client’s biggest cheerleader, and also likes a "can do" attitude from clients in return. Working an average of 60 hours a week at Fit Athletic Club with 30+ individuals, she enjoys the broad background of people the club attracts. “My youngest client is 22 years old and my oldest is 65. I've trained everyone from pro fitness/figure competitors, to the sweet grandmother, to the house wife after giving birth.” Monica believes any trainer can give a client a list of instructions, but only those that sincerely share a client’s goals help them keep the weight off. In shape year round, she competed in figure competitions for 10 years and continues to work as a fitness model and posing coach.

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Email: fittdiva@gmail.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Manuel, Rick

28 years old | NASM certified trainer | Rick has seven and a half years of experience training, and is now leading the FIT Athletic Extreme Fitness Boot Camp, which is a blend of Crossfit and strong man/woman training. All members are welcome to join, but it is recommended that attendees begin the training in decent shape to experience best results. This is not an easy boot camp, and will be held outdoors. Rick is a competitive bodybuilder, and has experience training a wide variety of clients.

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Email: rick.m.manuel@gmail.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Myrick, Julie

Julie Myrick | age 25 | PFIT-CPFT American Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED Certified Julie shares her love of health and fitness and is eager to educate and motivate individuals seeking to become their best self. As an NBA Dancer, her passion for a healthy and active lifestyle became forefront. Julie has graced the court and sidelines for five seasons as a Houston Rockets Power Dancer. She has appeared in five RPD Swimsuit Calendars with a featured month four times. A FIT member herself since 2007, she understands that it can be intimidating and even overwhelming starting a new fitness program. She strives to help each client feel comfortable and gain confidence along their personal journey of attaining a healthier lifestyle. Her clients range from professionals to "professional housewives". She will assess your current nutrition and fitness level and create custom work outs to meet your specific needs and fitness goals. Julie is excited to "cheer" you on along the way to enhance your quality of life and to achieve success! Availability: Email: myrick@fitathletic.com Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

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Email: julie_myrick@live.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Ngo, Hai

Hai has been a Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor since May 2007. Hai began working out at the age of 17 and has been hooked ever since. Hai has a positive and energetic attitude that helps motivate, guide, and educate her clients toward their fitness goals. Hai has a passion for helping her clients incorporate a balanced and healthy lifestyle by incorporating nutrition, exercise, and recovery. With this holistic approach, her clients drastically improve their quality of life. Hai specializes in helping her clients reduce body fat, build lean muscle mass, increase strength, and improve cardiovascular endurance, core strength, and flexibility. Hai’s vast experience with clients who have previously suffered an injury such as: muscular impingement, arthritis, achilles tendonitis, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff tear, or are currently in the rehabilitation phase, has shaped her style of training over the years towards recovery and injury prevention methods of training. Hai recognizes each client’s physical strengths and limitations by examining their fitness and postural assessment. This detailed evaluation allows her to customize a safe and injury preventative program for each client geared toward strength and functional purposes. Hai is currently working to finish her degree from the University of Houston with a Major in Kinesiology and Minor in Health Communication. During her free time, Hai loves to cook and explore Houston’s museums, theatres, concerts, and most importantly, build relationships with the special people in her life.

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Email: fithai@yahoo.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Pagel, Rick

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer RYI-200 Registered Yoga Instructor Education: MBA University of Houston 2009 Advanced Coursework: Anatomy & Physiology, Human Biochemistry, Spinal Biomechanics, Cellular and Respiratory Physiology (The Texas Chiropractic College) It is accurate to say that in 2010 Rick Pagel spent more time in the cadaver lab of the Texas Chiropractic College each morning and afternoon than most Houstonians spend daily stuck in traffic on 59 North during rush-hour. More than just regurgitating scientific names of bones, muscles, and nerves, Rick found the more time he spent with his 'forever-resting' companions the more precise his findings were on joint and musculoskeletal motion; far more than any book or slideshow could reveal to the naked eye. Rick's journey into personal training began from his background in yoga, cellular physiology, and spinal biomechanics. He firmly believes that one's true age is not indicated by calendar years, but quantified by one's range of motion, structural integrity of the spine, and joint stability. With a strong foundation in arthrokinematics, Rick approaches personal training with workouts that not only challenge muscular endurance, but also focus the body in proprioceptively-rich environments.

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Email: pagelf8772@gmail.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Reyna, Randy

With over 9 years of personal training experience, Randy has planned and executed over 20,000 training sessions to a wide range of clientele. He holds several national certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), including three advanced specializations: Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Sports Fitness Training. Randy is also certified through Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT) and certified in fitness nutrition through the American College of Integrated Medicine. He specializes in developing programs unique to each of his client’s needs, while providing them with the tools they require to experience the results they desire and the ability to sustain it. His clients appreciate his attention to detail and his willingness to go the extra mile to help them reach their goals. In addition, Randy completed extensive training in preparation to compete in Jiu-jitsu / grappling tournaments and NPC bodybuilding competitions. The strong mindset and physical endurance required in training for these competitions enabled him to appreciate the physiological and psychological requirements needed to achieve specific fitness goals. He understands the importance of nutrition and the effect on metabolism, which is why Randy emphasizes and promotes a well-rounded health and fitness program. In addition to his passion for fitness, Randy will graduate from the University of Houston with a degree in Business Management in December 2012. He enjoys reading, traveling, movies, and time with his loved ones.

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Email: reyna@fitathletic.com
Phone: 832-274-1378

Sutton, Nicole

A native Houstonian, Nicole became a Certified Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, AFAA, after completing her Associate of the Arts Degree from Lonestar Community College. She has always enjoyed a healthy and active lifestyle, which included playing volleyball and soccer in high school, and endurance training through out college. She currently enjoys a mix of CrossFit, running, yoga, and rock climbing in her fitness program. “I’m constantly inspired by my client’s successes and helping people accomplish things they never thought they could do.” Her strengths include adapting to a variety of client needs, from athletes to those who have never worked out before, and working with those having mobility issues.

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Email: nicolemsutton@gmail.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Turner, Eric

Certifications: NASM- CPT | Eric Turner joined the Fit team in late 2010 after moving to Houston from Salt Lake City, UT. Having grown up in the mountains of Utah, he spent a lot of time outdoors and has always made a priority of staying physically fit. A classically trained opera singer, he originally went to school with the plans of becoming a high school choir teacher. After finishing school, he became involved in business management and worked his way up the corporate ladder to become a senior district manager for Abercrombie & Fitch and several other retail companies. He left business management, however, to follow his love of fitness. Modeling underwear at a photoshoot, he was asked about his diet and workout routine, and Eric realized he had more to offer the world than instructing teenagers on folding clothes. He decided to take his career in a different direction and became a certified trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Training has become a way for Eric to share his love of fitness, while helping people to improve their lives. You'll rarely see him training without a smile on his face, because of his love for what he does. He's proud of all his clients who have hit their fitness and health goals, and he is always looking for the next person to help inspire, motivate, and put them on the path to achieving their goals. In his free time, Eric enjoys music, traveling, snowboarding, fly fishing, hiking, rock climbing, socializing with his friends, and playing with his dogs.

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Email: eturner@fitathletic.com
Phone: 713.STAY.FIT

Wofford, Amber

Amber Wofford | Age 26 | Amber received a Bachelor's Degree in Health & Fitness Management from Texas State University in 2008, and just before graduating earned a NASM personal training certification. She has been involved in the fitness industry ever since. Amber’s experience includes acting as a Boot Camp Instructor, Core Strength Instructor, coordinating Weight Loss Group programs and managing a country club fitness center. Other accomplishments include: PFIT course (Houston, TX), Universal First Aid Certified, CPR/AED Certification, and completing Monica Brant's F.E.M. camp (Marina Del Rey, CA).

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Email: amberwofford@gmail.com
Phone: 979.240.6400