Our Staff

Lisa Swanson- Owner

ACE Certified Personal Training
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
The Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists
Certified Nutrition Specialist & Nutrition Manager Consultant

Lisa began her fitness journey over 25 years ago as a group aerobics instructor. For the last 15 years, Lisa has been working one-on-one with clients, successfully helping them reach their goals. Health and wellness has always been a passion in Lisa’s life, and she found it was something she wanted to pass on to others. She and her husband opened their first Fitness Together in Andover, Massachusetts in 2005. In addition to Fitness Together, Lisa has extended her career in health and wellness by opening an elements therapeutic massage studio in Stoneham, Massachusetts to better help people discover how to live a healthier life. Her passions have lead her to get many certifications in personal training, group instructing and nutrition and have even lead her to compete in Figure Competitions, becoming a first place Master’s NPC Figure Competitor.

Steve Swanson- Owner

BS Health Physical Ed & Recreation, MAT Education
The Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists
Certified Nutrition Specialist
SCW Certified Personal Trainer

Steve has co-owned Fitness Together in Andover with his wife Lisa since 2005 and 2007, respectively. He has recently retired from his 33-year long teaching career in physical education. Steve was able to successfully teach children ages 5 through 18 during those years, motivating them through developmental movement to have them enjoy fitness for life. Since Steve’s retirement, he has been able to become more involved with one-on-one training at Fitness Together and loves it! He enjoys watching the transformation of his clients before his eyes, helping to motivate and train them to reach their personal goals. Steve has a passion for nutrition and fitness and wants to continue teaching clients how to improve their lives.

Christina Pohas - Personal Trainer

-Diploma in Personal Training and Nutrition Consultation
-A-CPT Certified
-Associate’s Degree in Journalism
-CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

As a kid, I wouldn’t have considered myself very athletic.  I did Ballet 5 times per week, but it still took me 14 minutes to run a mile.  In high school, I was told that I had more than one overuse injury that forced me to give up dance all together.  I was heartbroken, but this is when I picked up tennis.  By senior year, I was captain of my team, which really motivated me to push myself physically.  I felt great, until I went off to college, where, even though I was playing tennis with the team, I gained what seemed to be an inevitable 20 pounds.  Feeling like I had lost control, I began running on the treadmill and became a chronic crash dieter.  For two years, I tried everything from Atkins to Cabbage Soup diets.  Nothing was working, and I felt worse than ever.  When I finally joined a gym and began taking my nutrition seriously, that’s when I started to see results. Ever since I began eating right and exercising, the weight has stayed off. I feel great, and last March I ran my first 5k in 25 minutes! 

Favorite Workout: I love the TRX, and I am always looking up new moves to try on it. I also enjoy Spinning and occasionally, Crossfit workouts.  My favorite strength training exercise is a Push Press.

Little known fact about me: I always carry fruit in my purse 

Training Philosophy: Strong is the new skinny.

I knew personal training was for me when: Friends started coming to me for nutrition and exercise advice.  I loved that I was able to help them, and I was eager to learn more. That led me to enroll at NPTI, where for the first time ever, I couldn’t wait to wake up and go to school every day.

Why I love this studio: I love Fitness Together because I am able to spend one-on-one time with my clients, and see the progress being made.  I am equally as excited as you are when we start to see results!

Personal Motto:  Never say never.

 

Aaron McCraine - Personal Trainer

Certifications/Degrees:
ACE Personal Trainer Certification
In the progress of getting Bachelors degree from Worcester State University in Health Science

I am a very active person and love pushing my body to its limits.  I am a life long snowboarder, I have surfed for many years, I played football for 2 years at the college level, and enjoy playing pick up games; whether it is something as demanding as basketball or laid back like softball.  I just like being busy!  My active lifestyle triggered my interested in fitness because being stronger and more conditioned helps me perform better in all aspects of my life.

Favorite workout: I love anything that gets my heart going and my adrenaline pumping.

Little known fact about me: I like to draw.  I like being able t o see a blank piece of paper form life; it is also a nice change of pace from my fast paced life.

My training philosophy: The harder you work, the better your rewards are.

I knew personal training was for me when: I was back in high school and al my fellow teammates from the early morning lifting program would ask me for advice to help them better their own workouts.

Why I love this studio: I love to know my clients are there to work with me as hard as I am willing to work with them to achieve success.

Personal Motto: Work harder, relax better.