Malia Ball, Manager
Years of Experience
- 5 Years
Credentials
- PTA Global CPT
- TRX
- FMS
Malia loves being a trainer at Fitness Together because of her ability to build relationships with clients and find the best approach for each person's need. She loves making people feel empowered, stronger, and better than when they walked in the door. Many clients struggle with weight and body image, including herself, which makes it very easy for her to relate to her clients. Being a part of the team at Fitness together is truly like being a part of a family. Change is hard. But when you do it with people you enjoy being around, it's very rewarding.
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When Malia is not at work, she is usually either shopping or hanging out with her family. She is always looking for a new restaurant or winery to visit; ask for a recommendation. Go Pats!Mark Phillpott, Lead Fitness Coach
Years of Experience
- 20 Years
Credentials
- B.S. Kinesiology
- NASM CPT
- TRX
- FMS
Growing up in northern New Jersey, there was barely a field or court in town where Mark could not be found at some point during the year. Mark was inspired to study exercise sciences while rehabbing with an athletic trainer following a knee injury in high school. Since graduating from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2005, Mark has taken on a variety of roles ranging from personal training and physical therapy to athletic performance training where he coached numerous collegiate and professional athletes. Since joining Fitness Together in 2014, Mark has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients and watching them achieve their fitness goals. He also loves working closely with his fellow team members in a collaborative effort to deliver the highest quality, most individualized training available.
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When not in the studio training clients or working out himself, Mark enjoys fishing, hiking, golf, spending time with friends, and attending as many Maryland sporting events as possible. Go Terps!Shanna Akanbi, Fitness Coach
Years of Experience
- 7 Years
Credentials
- AAAI Certified Personal Trainer
- TRX Certified
- FMS Certified
As a former volleyball and track star, physical fitness has always been an integral part of Shanna's life. After numerous knee injuries, Shanna began to focus more on functionality and physical longevity over sport specific activities. This ultimately led her to study Occupational Therapy at Trinity Washington University and has continued to be the foundation by how she trains. Occupational therapy compliments her athletic training, allowing Shanna to do what she loves, supporting others in caring for their bodies.
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In her free time, Shana enjoys binging on movies, music, and playing party games with her friends. Despite a bubbly personality, Shanna enjoys relaxing on the couch and playing with her cat Layla when not at the studio.Robert Gordon, Fitness Coach
Years of Experience
- 14 Years
Credentials
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
- MAT (Muscle Activation Technique)
- Jumpstart
- RX Suspension Training
Originally from Birmingham, England, Robert studied electronics and pursued a career in the field for over 8 years. Unfulfilled, Robert decided to pursue his life long passion for fitness by reinventing his career in 2008. Robert works well with individuals of all ages, shapes, and sizes. However, he excels with busy parents, retired professionals, and "former athletes" looking to get back in the game. Robert has a deep passion for fitness and greatly enjoys teaching a healthy lifestyle to others. What he loves about Fitness Together is they have a great business model for client-driven goals. Robert feels the management team does their absolute best to look after the trainers. Most importantly, all the staff works well as a team and sincerely cares about their clients' success.
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Robert loves researching and learning new things in the field of health, fitness, nutrition through podcasts, books, or blog posts. Setting an example for others is very important to Robert. He enjoys his personal strength training and conditioning work which consists of a mix of Olympic Weightlifting, traditional strength, and bodyweight training, as well as general running and sprints. Robert also enjoys roller skating.Julie Roth, Fitness Coach
Years of Experience
- 3 Years
Credentials
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
As an avid athlete growing up, Julie chose to pursue a fitness career in order to share the physical and emotional benefits of a healthy lifestyle with others. She has experienced first hand the joyful, stress free lifestyle exercise and proper nutrition enables. Julie's loves Fitness Together because of the warm, welcoming atmosphere she felt on her very first day!
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When not in the gym, Julie enjoys taking her dog on long walks and hikes. Julie also sings and plays several musical instruments. Music allowed her unique travel opportunities to both Italy and Australia. She has even sung in the Sydney Opera House! Whenever possible, Julie loves visiting her 2 sisters and many cousins, conversing over dinner, and enjoying family game night.Aaron Ferguson III, Fitness Coach
Years of Experience
- 5 Years
Credentials
- B.A. Kinesiology
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Precision Nutrition Certified Coach
Originally a local Washingtonian, Aaron Ferguson III graduated from Wheaton High School as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track/field. Aaron has a bachelor's in Kinesiology from McDaniel College, where he played football and was the captain of the Indoor and Outdoor Track/Field Teams. Prior to joining our team, Aaron coached at a local big box gym. He comes to FT with the experience of working with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Aaron has a genuine love for fitness and believes it truly brings out the best in everyone.
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When Aaron isn't working, you might find him playing football, basketball, running, lifting weights, and boxing. Aaron loves to eat as much as he loves to cook, meal prep, and try new recipes. He is a big sports fan and loves to listen to all kinds of music. His favorite team is the Minnesota Vikings.Deanna Lethbridge, Fitness Coach
Years of Experience
- 6 Years
Credentials
- National Personal training institute
- TRX cert
- Pre postnatal
- Injury prevention
Grew up in Montgomery county. Originally my only form of working out was dancing but I found as I got older how important incorporating weight training is for overall health.
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hike with my dog Lily, kayak, Dance salsa, bachata, and lindy hop. Hang out with my family! I am also and illustrator and graphic designer, but fitness is my first love. And my favorite snack is ice cream!Robin Coe, Virtual Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Years of Experience
- 43 Years
Credentials
- NASM CPT
- Precision Nutrition Coach
Robin has spent her entire career helping others change habits and lead healthy lifestyles. She has coached in big gyms and small as well as clients' homes throughout the state. In 2006, Robin purchased the FT East Greenwich studio because it allowed her to coach clients in a manner she felt was the best way to get results: utilizing custom workouts in private suites. Prior to owning and operating her own business, Robin managed group and individualized services at several clubs including Apollo, Healthtrax, and Gold's Gym. Along with studio ownership, Robin is a member of the FT Franchisee Advisory Council as well as a mentor for a franchise marketing and retention program. Amongst many awards and accolades, Robin and her husband Rick were recognized as the FT Franchisees of the Year in 2016 for the performance of their studio in Bethesda, MD.
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When she isn't training others, Robin runs, lifts weights, bakes, and travels. Robin primarily spends her free time with her husband Rick and their 6 combined children. She currently resides in Charleston, SC.
here’s how it works

complimentary
signature fit evaluation
A complimentary signature process where we learn about your goals, health history, and take you through a mini workout so we have the information we need to begin building your customized program.

full body assessment
A comprehensive fitness assessment to collect baseline metrics that will help us track your progress.

personal training session
Meet your trainer in your private suite (or virtually) for your 1:1 session to begin your completely customized workout program.

progress checks
A comprehensive assessment every 6 weeks so we can celebrate your progress and set new goals.