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  • Meredith Minix, Owner/Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 29 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science and Commercial Recreation
    • Certified in CPR, AED and Choking for Infants, Children, and Adults
    • TRX Qualified Coach
    • Kettlebell Certified
    • Connective Tissue Massage Certified

    Meredith is a native of West Virginia getting her start in exercise and wellness at a young age playing many sports throughout her youth and college career. Weight lifting and exercise became her passion during college when she realized the profoundly positive role that they had, and continue to have, on her mental health. She began teaching, training and educating clients in her early 20's, progressing into management and then ownership of her own studio. "Teaching and educating clients will always be a passion of mine. It is always amazing to see the changes that can be made to the mental, physical and emotional health with a little bit of exercise and proper nutrition."

    in my free time I like to
    In my free time I'm a single mom working on raising three kids and teaching them the beauty of health, what it feels like to be healthy and how to make it a part of their daily routine. We have fun too.... Hiking, ice skating, biking, skateboarding and just going outside and getting dirty! "When health is absent, wisdom can't reveal itself, art can't become manifest, strength can't be exerted, wealth is useless and reason is powerless."

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  • Sanusi, Studio Manager/Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 7 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science
    • TRX Qualified Coach
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

    San-J is a native from Sierra Leone, West Africa and has been drawn to fitness from a young age. He was a multi-sport athlete throughout his youth which helped him to build a strong work ethic. He graduated from Shenandoah University where he also ran and competed on thier track team. San-J's education also included a 2 year internship with a physical therapy office learning about rehabing injuries and strengthening weaknesses in the body. Educating people about the importance of exercise and nutrition have been and are a big part of his life. In the past, he spent time working with the Boys and Girls Club to help youth build stronger wellness habits. Currently, and what he loves about being part of the Fitness Together Team is challenging the clients to achieve thier set goals and work toward new ones. San-J's long term goal is to become a physical therapist and set up a clinic in Sierra Leone.

    in my free time I like to
    "In my free time I like to work on mly personal fitness goals and educate myself on ways to challenge my clients. I also enjoy going on group hikes and playing pick-up soccer or football with my friends."

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  • Amir, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 4 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

    From a young age, Amir had been involved in many different sports and was very drawn to fitness. He is currently a senior at George Mason University and hopes to graduate this fall with a Bachelors degree. He also hopes to attend graduate school to obtain a Masters in physical therapy. Amir loves fitness together because he likes being able to challenge the clients to allow them to become the best versions of themselves. He is also working towards obtaining his personal training certification.

    in my free time I like to
    "In my free time, I love to workout and push myself to achieve my fitness goals. I also love playing sports such as soccer, tennis, football, and going on scenic walks/hikes. Lastly, I enjoy working on cars."

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  • Kyia, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 4 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
    • Masters Degree in Sports Management
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

    Kyia is a graduate student at George Mason University studying Sport Management. She graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a minor in psychology. Kyia comes back to us after a year of working with the George Mason Women's Basketball team as a manager and operations intern. Kyia previously worked with us on the evening crew part-time and did both her 150 hour and 400 hour internships with us. She loves building relationships with clients and being able to assist clients with their fitness goals.

    in my free time I like to
    In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, lifting, hanging out with friends, trying new foods, and reading. I also love spending time with my family and dogs.

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  • Marion Pena, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 9 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology
    • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
    • NASM Performance Enhancement
    • ASFA Certified Personal Trainer
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

    I was born on a naval base in the Philippines and spent most of my childhood in Japan. My interest with sports started off with playing multiple recreational sports, from flag football, volleyball, and Quidditch in high school & college. My passion for being active led to me starting my fitness journey completing my internship at Old Dominion University in the Strength & Conditioning Program. I've worked with clients of all ages, most being with youth or teens by helping them improve both their fitness and overall quality of life.

    in my free time I like to
    Spend time with my two rescue dogs, Roman & Ruby, along with playing video games, and/or mastering new tunes on my guitar & ukulele.

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  • Christian, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 5 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

    Christian has been around sports his entire life. His parents are very active and that has had a huge influence on his participation in sports. Starting at age 6, he played soccer, baseball, and football. Now he spends his time training for bodybuilding competitions and helping others reach their fitness goals.

    in my free time I like to
    Aside from training, I enjoy spending time with family, going on hikes or bike rides, and cooking.

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  • Sean, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 2 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

    Sean was born and raised in Alexandria, but his family came from Ghana. As a child, he always watched his mother workout, which created his passion for exercise and fitness. Sean began martial arts training at age 8 and has been in love with the sport ever since. These striking sports, like boxing and tae kwon do, have been his main focus throughout his formative years. During his education at George Mason University his internships introduced him to multiple training styles and methods that sparked his interest in personal training. He loves being a Fitness Together trainer because of the opportunity he gets to build meaningful connections while working 1 on 1 with clients helping them to reach their goals.

    in my free time I like to
    In my free time I like to train MMA. It's been a passion of mine since age 8, and I try to train whenever I can. When I'm not engaged in exercise, I love to watch anime, play video games or read. I've always found media a great escape from the stressors of life.

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  • Nigel, Administrative Assistant/Program Design

    Years of Experience

    • 8 Years

    Credentials

    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer

    For Nigel it started with soccer. As a kid he loved it, but was very skinny and was pushed around a lot. After a lot of frustration, he resolved to get stronger. When you start to lift weights for the first time in your life, you get rapid progress, we call these newbie gains. "When I started to see newbie gains that early on, I was very excited. While the improvement in strength and performance were thrilling, much more exciting to me was the boost in confidence off the field I received! I started walking up taller and feeling better about myself. As a kid who struggled with confidence and self-esteem, working out became priceless to me." "I now get to teach what I have learned at Fitness Together. I take great satisfaction in being in this role that can make a small difference in someone's life."

    in my free time I like to
    In my free time, I like to read, take photos, play with technology and attempt to lift heavy things.

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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.

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING...

  • I started working out after having breast cancer and heading to osteoporosis. My primary goal with FT was to increase bone density. I now have normal bone density.

  • Friendly people who care about helping you achieve your goals. FT helped me prepare to hike the Appalachian Trail at age 65. If you have the will, FT will show you the way.

  • The high quality training and nutrition advice at Fitness Together has helped me reach my fitness goals. I’ve lost 20 pounds and have a BMI of 22.8!

  • I have been working out at FT for a couple of years and it has made a dramatic difference in my health. I no longer need hip surgery and I am able to dance and hike again.