Our Staff

Scott Baumann, CPT

Operating Partner and General Manager

Scott is the General Manager of Fitness Together Miami and oversees the operations of Fitness Together South Miami and Coconut Grove. A graduate of Rutgers University with over 20 years of experience in fitness and certified through the American Council on Exercise, Scott has a vast knowledge of fitness training that he has used to help create the Fitness Together Miami system of training. This system was developed in his over eight years as the premier trainer at one of Manhattan’s largest health clubs before he made the move to sunny Miami! Now he has devoted his life to bringing the highest level of training, customer service and personal attention to South Florida.

Gabriel Lamas, CPT

Fitness Manager and Fitness Coach

Gabriel is the Fitness Manager of Fitness Together Coconut Grove and a certified personal trainer through the IFA and NSCF. He is trained and certified in the Nutrition Together program and believes that results come from the combination of exceptional training and proper nutritional guidance. Gabriel began pursuing athletics in Massachusetts, where he was a top level wrestler and developed a passion and dedication for fitness and conditioning. Gabriel will be graduating Florida International University with a B.S. in both Psychology and Nutrition and Dietetics. Post graduation, he plans on becoming a board certified dietitian. Gabriel has experience working with a wide demographic of clientele, from athletes engaging in sport specific training to people with limitations onset by stroke or prior illness. He believes that health and fitness are relative terms to the individual and it his goal to assist you in reaching your ideal body and level of health.

 

Malia Panos

Fitness Coach and Nutrition Together consultant

Malia is certified through the ISSA, a certified Nutrition Together consultant, and has been one of Fitnesss Together's top trainers for over 3 years. Malia got her start in fitness when she hired a personal trainer eight years ago to get her in shape for a 60 mile walk for breast cancer. She completed that walk and went on to do three more, a sprint triathlon and numerous 5K’s runs. Her passion for exercise grew as she saw the value of exercise and strength training in her physique and her daily life. Her wonderful experience with her trainer made her want to get into personal training herself and be able to make an impact in the lives of others. One of her greatest joys, in addition to raising her four children, is helping her clients to realize their true potential and to show them that they really can “Do it!”. She is affectionately known as Fitness Together's version of "Jillian" from the Biggest Loser for her "never say die" attitude and motivation.

Sara Setzler, CPT

Fitness Coach and Nutrition Together Consultant

 

Elisa Seda

Fitness Coach and Nutrition Together consultant

Elisa is a certified personal trainer through NESTA, The National Exercise and Sports Training Association and a certified Nutrition Together consultant. Far from your typically “genetically gifted” personal trainer, Elisa wasn’t always fit or into fitness. At the age of 18 she weighed 200 lbs. and with a commitment to exercise, research and a healthy diet, she was able to drop over 75 lbs. This experience gave her the motivation to help others who are facing the same challenges. She has extensive experience working with weight-loss clients, athletes and a variety of individuals including elders and those with specific medical needs for over 5 years. She understands individually customized programs combined with supervision and practical information is the key to achieving any health and fitness goal. Elisa sessions are energetic and challenging, and her “can-do” attitude provides motivation to keep her clients positive and focused.

Andrea Finessi, CPT

Fitness Coach

Andrea hails from Italy and is a certified personal trainer with CSEN Italia and the IFA. Fluent in Italian, Spanish and English, Andrea has specialized experience in rehabilitation of ankle, knee and shoulder issues and nutritional guidance. His passion for health and fitness and knowledge of exercise science and biomechanics is evident through his high intensity cardio conditioning workouts and his strength training and muscle building programs. Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, build muscle or simply feel better, Andrea has the knowledge and skills to take you to your goals and beyond. Andrea's pleasant and supportive demeanor can be summed up perfectly in the words of one of our clients. "I love training with Andrea. I come to the studio in a bad mood and I leave happy." Amen.