personal training studio
Tysons
2235 Cedar Lane, Ste 102
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 289-9909
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
*By Appointment Only
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Our Staff
Get to know our friendly Fitness Together Personal Training Staff at Tysons
Rob Graveline, M. Ed.
Owner/ Exercise Physiologist
Rob Graveline, owner of Fitness Together of Tysons Corner, possesses excellent credentials. With 24 years of industry experience and a stellar education that includes a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Virginia, clients can feel confident that they are working with a professional of the highest caliber. An Arlington native with strong roots in the Northern Virginia area, Rob has trained the full spectrum of clients---from professional athletes to heart transplant patients, young children and the elderly. His passion for fitness is evident as well as contagious. But Rob also has an understanding of the challenges associated with weight loss and weight management, resulting in a deep level of compassion for his clients. Formerly overweight, Rob transformed his body and mind at age eighteen. It’s that first-hand experience that helps him to relate so well to his clients. He ensures that his staff also carries that same inspirational attitude and concern for others. “Above all,” says Rob, “it’s about customer service. That’s truly the cornerstone of our business. We want to create experiences for our clients that are unlike anything they’ve ever witnessed and yield results they never thought possible.”
Meredith Minix, B.S.
Owner/ Exercise Specialist
Meredith, co-owner, has 15 years experience as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor and holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure with an emphasis in Sports Fitness and Management from Shepherd University in West Virginia. Meredith is enthusiastic about sharing the benefits of exercise and she excels at teaching people how to incorporate fitness into everyday life. Being a mother of two small children and an entrepreneur, she understands the challenges of juggling her family and career while finding time for her. A balancing act not for the faint-of-heart!
Alvin He, M.ES.
ACSM Health Fitness Specialist
Personal Trainer
Alvin joined the FT – Tysons team after two years with FT – Chantilly. A native of Denmark, Alvin came to Virginia for college after high school. It is during those years he realized that with dedication and true commitment no goal is impossible. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and two master’s degrees, one in exercise science and the second in health promotion management, Alvin decided to apply his trade in the corporate health industry. It did not take too long before Alvin came to realize that there needs to be a personal approach to health and wellness. From his experiences, he possesses a great knowledge of lifestyle related illnesses and injury prevention and rehabilitation. A recipient of the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist certification, Alvin believes a teamwork approach is a must when trying to reach one’s health, fitness, and wellness goals.
Yusuf Yasin
Personal Trainer
Yusuf’s passion for personal training is driven by his personal story. In his teenage years, Yusuf was dramatically overweight. He recognized that his lack of physical exercise coupled with his poor eating habits contributed to his unhealthy condition. Yusuf began his journey to get healthy by learning how to box. As he began to drop weight he also modified his eating habits which often consisted of fast foods. He also began to work out consistently.
It was difficult to miss the enormous change in Yusuf because during an 18 month period he lost over 100 pounds! He has kept this weight off for 2 years. Friends and family encouraged Yusuf to pursue a career in fitness because of the impact it had on his life and he began to take courses in this field.
In addition to his personal story, Yusuf has a strong passion for assisting others meet their wellness goals. He continues to enjoy competitive boxing and has recently added Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (a form of martial arts) to his hobbies.
Yusuf expects to receive his National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification in October 2010.
Lynn Ortiz
Director of Operations
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
“Results!” If you were to ask Lynn Ortiz what she and Fitness Together can offer a client, that would be her answer. It comes from her belief in their approach to fitness as well as her own personal experience.
“I came to Fitness Together in 2008 and lost 45 pounds as well as half my body fat! The impact that Fitness Together had on my life instilled the passion in me to pursue this work.”
Lynn made a huge decision to change careers and began working with Fitness Together in Tysons Corner in early 2010, becoming an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AAFA) Certified Personal Trainer. She is also a Fitness Together Nutrition Specialist and is studying to become a Certified Holistic Health Counselor.
Born and raised in the D.C. metropolitan area, Lynn graduated from JFK High School in Silver Spring Maryland and University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. Her new career in personal fitness is far removed from the 30 years she spent in the corporate consulting world. Most recently, she worked for an IT consulting firm, Perot Systems, in various operational leadership positions. Lynn “retired” in June 2010 to begin working in fitness and nutrition.
Her background and experience have not gone to waste, however. In addition to training, she also serves as the Director of Operations at Fitness Together.
Lynn describes the Fitness Together approach as offering clients a one-of-a-kind private studio, not a huge intimidating gym.
“We offer a comfortable, private setting,” she says, “and while there is a science to all we do, we take that science and create programs that are designed for the specific needs of our clients.
“We are dedicated exclusively to helping you achieve your goals during the exclusive one-on-one personal training sessions,” Lynn states. “It's just you and one of our certified personal trainers with no distractions to interrupt or interfere with your progress.
“At Fitness Together, we produce results from one simple formula: one client, one trainer and one goal. We like to say we sell accountability. There’s no question you'll get results.”
When she’s not focusing on fitness and nutrition, Lynn enjoys spending time at home with her husband, Dennis. They have one grown daughter and two grandchildren. Her other interests include her cats, cooking and reading.
