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David Davis Owner

	Education: Ball State – Degree in Exercise Science Certification: F.I.R.S.T. Certification, Super slow Certification, High Intensity Strength Training Specialist, CPR Certified. David’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training! Fitness-Related Interests: Mountain Biking, Enduro motorcycling. Achievements: Promoted to manager in 1996, bought 2nd Fitness by Design in 2002. 16 Years of training experience

Tom Owen Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: Ball State University – Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science Certification: F.I.R.S.T. Certification, Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, and CPR Certified. Tom’s Personal Training: I workout 2-3 times a week, and I focus on strength training. I use the HIT (High Intensity Training) Method of training and I’ve been working out this way for over 6 years. Fitness-Related Interests: Outside of the gym I really like to stay active. I play a lot of golf, and I also enjoy playing basketball. Achievements: 7 years of Personal Training. I worked my clients just the same as I workout myself, very intense and brief workouts. I workout 2-3 times a week for 30 minutes just like my clients. I train people of all ages, from high-school athletes to 70 year-old retired individuals. *Quote I live by – “I can’t dictate your effort but I’m going to affect it.”*

Bryan Balmaseda Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: Indiana University – Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs-Management Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification and CPR Certified. Bryan’s Personal Training: I am very open minded to trying various types of training to experience the pro’s and con’s of the protocol. I believe training should be: Intense, Consistent, Controlled, and Smart. Fitness-Related Interests: Football, mixed martial arts, snowboarding, wakeboarding, sports conditioning and preparation. Achievements: Have 1st client that I started with, and majority of clients have been with me for 3+ years *Fitness has always been a part of me in and out of the gym. Being fit and healthy shouldn’t be a fad or short-term, it should be a long-term lifestyle.*

Amy Christman Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: Ball State University – Degree in Dietetic Technology Certification: ACE (American Council on Exercise), F.I.R.S.T. Certification and CPR Certification. Amy’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength training twice a week and cardio via Nordic track machine or treadmill Fitness-Related Interests: Keeping abreast of changing, and sometimes controversial, exercise and nutrition information to assist clients in reaching their goals Achievements: My education and using it to guide clients in attaining a healthier lifestyle *I believe that people owe it to themselves to be physically fit and that the benefits of regular exercise and proper nutrition far exceed any inconvenience.*

Steve Manges Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: University of Indianapolis – Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Certification: F.I.R.S.T. (Focused Intensity Resistance Slow Training) Certification, Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification and CPR Certified. Steve’s Personal Training: Utilize High Intensity Training Techniques to make all workouts different Achievements: 6 Years of Personal Training Fitness goals are different for every individual, so every individual workout should be different. Always try to train to your maximum, but also understand that there are realistic goals to achieve.