Brian is from Mount Desert Island in Maine. He has always been drawn to the outdoors and physical activity, whether it was sports of any kind or hiking, biking or exercising. From a young age, Brian was exposed to health care as his father is a chiropractor and mother a nurse. After graduation from the University of Maine, Brian wanted to help people with their health like his parents, but in more of a proactive way. He wanted to help them discover that a healthy active lifestyle can help you avoid most chronic health issues. He moved to Massachusetts and attended the National Personal Training Institute. He was luckily introduced to PJ and Paula at Fitness Together Belmont and has been a member of the team ever since. Brian feels lucky that he gets to go to work every day doing something he loves and believes in.

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Outside of, work Brian enjoys family time with his wife Laura and kids Will and Riley. His favorite sports are Basketball, Flag Football and Disk Golf. He also enjoys hiking and going home to Maine and taking his kids to the same places he went when he was young.

Ethan is from New Jersey and is a former College Baseball player. As a college pitcher, Ethan trained consistently for most of his life. Through his experience with his own trainers and mentors, and after realizing the great impact training has had on his own health, he became excited to share this experience with others. Before joining the FT family, he was a Physical Education Teacher in the Boston area. He loves to talk fitness and inspire clients to reach new heights.

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Outside of work, Ethan enjoys flying his drone, hiking, painting, video games, and staying active. He hopes to visit every National Park in the U.S. and is always excited to see new place and hear interesting stories.

Marckender is a down to earth type of guy who doesn't expect perfection but also doesn't mind trying for it as well. Growing up his grandfather was a superhero to him. He was a farmer living in the moutains of Haiti. Though he was in his late 60's/ early 70's, he was a very solid guy. He moved well and he was very strong. He once had enough strength to pull and tame a young disobedient bull. Because of his grandfather he set out to learn how he could be as strong and healthy as he grew up and aged. He became passionate about Functional Strentgh training, Nurition and the positive impact of clean eating, and the very important aspect of recovery. He loves that here at Fitness Together Belmont there is a well balanced mix of structure and creativity. No two trainers are alike but that is what makes us great and loves the fact that there is so much open commuication between staff and management.

in my free time I like to
In his free time, Marckender loves to Workout. He loves to use working out as a stress reliever and he always feels good afterwards. Besides working out Marckender loves to read. Nothing beats a good book! Last but certainly not least he loves to spend time with his family and friends.

Michael is from Massachusetts, and he's always had a love for sports and exercise. While attending Umass Amherst, Michael had the opportunity to row as a member of the men’s rowing team. Michael also has his Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and while in college, he was able to work with clients from various special populations. During this time, he fell in love with training people and helping them achieve their goals! Michael also coaches high school rowers in the fall and spring.

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Outside of work, I love spending time outside. In the summer, I enjoy hiking and in the winter, I enjoy snowboarding. I'm also part of a bowling league which is definitely tough. Overall, I love trying new activities and staying active.

Ali grew up in Pittsford, NY, where she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and staying active. That love for movement and nature brought her to Burlington, Vermont, where she earned her degree in Exercise Science from the University of Vermont. During her time at UVM, Ali had the opportunity to work closely with exceptional faculty, focusing on adaptive physical activity programming for individuals with chronic conditions. She also served as a researcher for the International Spinal Cord Injury Survey Project, which sparked her passion for building accessible and inclusive healthcare models. Outside the classroom, Ali became a certified meditation instructor and led community-based retreats throughout the greater Burlington area. Supporting people in becoming their best selves has always been a core part of who she is, which ultimately led her to her role at Fitness Together.

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When Ali is not working, you can usually find her on a yoga mat or ski slope. She is also a serial hobbyist who loves playing guitar, cooking elaborate meals, and discovering new things to try in Boston!

Jamelah has had a love for sports and fitness ever since she was a kid. Growing up she loved to play all types of sports, with basketball and soccer being her favorites. In high school, she was a part of the basketball and track and field teams, competing in the throwing events. She studied Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science at Bridgewater State University, where she continued her track and field career, competing in the discus, shot put, hammer and weight throw events. Jamelah has previous experience as a personal trainer before joining the FT team, but before that she worked as a physical education teacher and was also the assistant coach of the Lesley University track and field team.

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Outside of work she enjoys weight lifting, playing and watching basketball, hiking, and spending time outdoors.