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COMPLIMENTARY FIT EVALUATION

  • Rufus Ross, Owner/Manager

    Years of Experience

    • 16 Years

    Credentials

    • B.S. Exercise Science University of Tennessee
    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
    • Therapeutic Exercise Specialist

    I am lucky… I love what I do! I’ve always enjoyed health and exercise and now I get to help so many people in our community live better healthy lives. Our clients succeed because we set small manageable goals in order to reach their long-term goals. As a United States Marine, I learned how to push myself physically and mentally more than I ever thought… now it is exciting to push clients above and beyond what they think they can do… and don’t worry we have “fun” while doing it! Overall, I want our clients to leave Fitness Together feeling better than when they came in!

    in my free time I like to
    Do anything outdoors whether it is fishing, camping, skiing, the beach, I love it all. I’m also a big sports fan (Go Vols!) and of course enjoy lifting weights and even some yoga!

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  • Amanda Haskell, Lead Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 2 Years

    Credentials

    • B.A. History, Berry College
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

    I was born in Atlanta but I’ve lived in Knoxville for years now and can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. I first moved up for graduate school at UT but life took me in a very different direction when I found and fell in love with fitness. The gym got me through some very rough times, and I knew that fitness as a way of life would always be important to me. When the opportunity came for a change after years of an unfulfilling job, it wasn’t even a choice. Now, instead of watching people take care of everything besides themselves, I get to help my clients find a strength in body and mind they oftentimes don’t even know they have. I love working in an environment as supportive and dedicated as Fitness Together and I’m excited to accompany our clients on the way to success!

    in my free time I like to
    I love being active and outdoors, especially with my two dogs. I’m also a huge sports fan and try to never miss a Saints or Vols game. When I can I like to travel, cook way too much food or get lost in a good book.

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  • Mike Dedoes, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 9 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Business Administration/Computer Information Systems from Western Michigan University
    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
    • ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist

    When I was younger, I was bullied in high school and struggled with a writing learning disability and ADD. I had very low confidence in myself and was very timid. I would wait to go last to talk in front of people for classroom presentations. When I first started working out it was to prove myself but now I work out to take care of this amazing body. I have healed a lot from my past and now my focus is on my future. I placed top 10 in a physique competition and I completed my first 31 mile Spartan Ultra this year. Just recently I have decided to get into personal training after years of feeling unfulfilled at my IT help desk position. I’m so excited to change more many people's lives at Fitness Together. I love knowing that I have the chance to make a huge impact in someone’s life every day.

    in my free time I like to
    I moved from Michigan to Tennessee in 2019 for the warmer weather and nature. My girlfriend and I hike almost every weekend. I love to travel and see the world. I have a guitar that I play every once in a while. I am a huge fan of OCR racing. I love hockey and football. I enjoy competing in physique competitions. I love hanging out with friends at breweries (everything in moderation!)

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  • Leonie Owona, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 2 Years

    Credentials

    • B.S. Exercise Science Montreat College
    • B.A. Kinesiology Roane State
    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
    • ACE Functional Trainer Specialist

    I am from Cameroon. I moved to United States seven years ago through a basketball scholarship I had from Roane State. I fell in love with fitness my sophomore year in college. My coach was really big on weight training and she always took the time to explain to us the science behind the exercises we will do in the weight room. It was always fascinating to me because I could see those progress translating on the basketball field. I love training, connecting with people and understand their goals. My clients succeed because I am fun energetic and goal driven. I go above and beyond to make sure they reach all the goals they set.

    in my free time I like to
    I like to lift heavy weights and run a little bit. I also enjoy cooking meals and spend time with my friends. I seize every chance I get to always play a basketball game somewhere.

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  • Stefanie Fugate, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 8 Years

    Credentials

    • B.A. Business Management Belmont University
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • Advanced Group Instructor
    • Barre Above Certification
    • NASM Yoga Instructor

    Movement, in all forms, has been a celebrated part of my life for as long as I can remember. Over the years I've been intrigued by a variety of training styles--weight lifting/strength training, HIIT, pilates/yoga, etc. I'm a firm believer in functional fitness, meaning training that is designed to make your day-to-day living more comfortable and efficient! I love integrating mobility & flexibility with strength & endurance for well-balanced, consistent exercise routines. Together, we can build a positive, empowering habit around fitness that will sustain you longer than any fad diet ever could!

    in my free time I like to
    I love all things outdoors but especially wake surfing, hiking, biking, paddle boarding and the beach. I also love walking my dogs, spending time with family and friends, and traveling/exploring new places.

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  • Tyler Kosa, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 4 Years

    Credentials

    • B.S. Sports and Health Science from AMU
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

    I was born in California but have lived in several other states in my life. My father was in the military for 20 years and we moved around quite a few times. I recently moved to Tennessee after spending more than a decade in Virginia. In high school, I ran cross country and track, and I would see many of my teammates go down with injuries, whether that be shin splints or hamstring pulls. This sparked my interest in learning more about the physiology of the human body and how to better train to prevent and treat the injuries while still progressing towards individualized goals. I am excited to work at Fitness Together because it will provide the chance to train clients in a supportive environment that customizes the workouts to meet the goals of each client!

    in my free time I like to
    My hobbies include running (obviously), hiking, just about any other physical activity, reading, and cooking. I am also currently helping coach track and field at Farragut high school, helping athletes reach their potential in the sport.

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  • Freida Fontanilla, Licensed Massage Therapist

    Years of Experience

    • 19 Years

    Credentials

    • Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage

    I have a wide range of techniques, from Swedish to deep tissue. In every session, I focus on the client’s needs to determine plan of treatment to enable the client to be more relaxed and have a better sense of awareness of your body. I like to access the area of concern and get in that muscle to relieve it. I use a lot of forearm strokes and trigger point techniques. My clients feel better because of the benefits from my massage. I help promote relaxation, lower blood pressure, reduces anxiety, increases blood circulation through out the body, reduce muscle pain, increase range of motion, sleep better, and let me not forget… increases your “happy hormone” levels (dopamine).

    in my free time I like to
    I have a toddler that’s keeps me on my toes. I am known for playing softball, kayaking and spend a lot of time with my vegetable garden/ flower beds. I love spending time with my family here, in Knoxville and Seattle.

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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...

  • 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!

    Barbara J.

  • 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.

    Marilyn C.

  • 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.

    Jim F.

  • 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.

    Eileen S.