Our Staff

JON DARNES

Manager and Personal Trainer
Fitness Together- Alexandria

Jon is a sports enthusiast. Jon has participated in football and lacrosse at the varsity level. He played ice hockey at the collegiate level. Currently, he enjoys most sport and recreational activities. His favorites include ice hockey, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Jon is a local of Northern Virginia. He attended Herndon High School and later graduated from George Mason University with a BS in Exercise Science. Through his athletic career he has trained with a variety of methods. His experience includes working with individuals from the age groups of toddler to eighties. He is certified in the very efficient and safe Super Slow protocol. His mission is to improve the quality of life for others.

KLAUDIA RAISINGER

Personal Trainer

Klaudia Raisinger has five years of experience in training. She got her certification through the National Personal Training Institution. She recently graduated from George Mason University where she received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. Growing up with a father who was a soccer coach, she played soccer and continued participating in sports and fitness her whole her life. She is excited to bring her knowledge base and passion for training to the clients of Fitness Together.

Jennifer Frame

Fitness Coach

Jen is originally from Chicago, and moved to the area shortly after graduating from the University of Maryland in May of 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.  She has been involved in many sports and activities since she was a little girl.  During each of her four years in high school, Jen participated in swimming, indoor track and soccer.  While at Maryland she continued to play Club Soccer and a variety of Intramural sports.  In her senior year she began running races that range from 5ks to Half Marathons.  She soon hopes to run a Full Marathon and compete in numerous other events including a Tough Mudder. She also spent 5 seasons as a head coach of a youth soccer team.

 

            Jen hopes to be able to share her passion and love of physical activity with clients and hopes to one day prevent childhood obesity.

Lawrence Soto

Fitness Coach

My name is Lawrence Soto and I graduated from Frostburg State University in May of 2011 with a Major in Exercise & Sports Science with a Minor in Coaching.

While at Frostburg State I worked with the local YMCA to help develop and implement two children’s programs; “Fit Kids” & the Home School Physical Education Program that focused on getting kids up and active from Kindergarten-6^th grade. My time at Frostburg also allowed me to discover my love for training and helping people reach their fitness and life goals.  I was also a trainer for the winning team for our schools “Biggest Loser on Campus” where all team members averaged a loss of 7% body fat in less than two months.

Growing up I played numerous sports from Soccer and Lacrosse to Wrestling in high school as well as running Cross Country/Track & Field in high school & college.  Having always been involved with sports and exercise I believe that exercise is the easiest and the most fun way to live an active & healthy life.  I hope that I may have the opportunity to work with every person that comes through our doors so that I may help them set and achieve higher fitness & life goals!