Trainers

Tracy Chapman CPT, TPI, Certified Golf Performance Trainer

	Education: Indiana University – Bachelor of Science in Business & Marketing Certification: Authorized and Certified by the Titleist Performance Institute Tracy’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training, Golf Specific Training, Cycling and Yoga Fitness-Related Interests: I love all types of fitness training and enjoy spending time doing outdoor activities Achievements: Golf Big Ten Player of the Year, All American Honors, 2-Time IGA/PGA Women’s Open Champion *Physical fitness has always been a part of my lifestyle. I enjoy being active and look forward to sharing my knowledge and helping others with improving their level of health and fitness.*

Drew Conley Certified Personal Trainer, Youth Fitness and Acceleration Instructor

	Education: Anderson University, Indiana University – Major in Exercise Science, Minor in Sports Marketing Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, First Aid/CPR, Working toward a CSCS Certification Drew’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Numerous Sports Activities Achievements: Collegiate Athlete, Assistant coach at the Collegiate Level and High School Level I am very motivated toward helping others achieve the fitness goals they set for themselves. My personal lifestyle keeps me active all year round. I enjoy getting youth involved in fitness and motivating them to develop good fitness habits early.

Chad Distler Manager

	Education: Indiana State University – Bachelor Physical Ed. Major/Health Ed. Minor Certification: F.I.R.S.T Certified Chad’s Personal Training: Combination of High Intensity Strength Training and Functional Exercise Fitness-Related Interests: Mountain Biking, Running, Flag Football, Basketball and Coaching Achievements: Fitness By Design Manager of Operations 2000-present *I take pride in making each workout very productive. Clients trust that I will take care of their fitness needs. They respect my honest feedback and demanding workouts.*

Josh Hower Certified Fitness Consultant

	Education: Ball State University – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, YMCA Certified in Training, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Josh’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training, Biking Fitness-Related Interests: Mountain Biking, Golf Achievements: Collegiate cheerleader 3 years at Ball State, Football player 1 year at Western State, Body Builder 6 Shows all finishes in top 3 *I like to keep clients motivated and interested in their workouts.*

Travis Leeman Certified Fitness Consultant

	Education: Purdue University Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Travis’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training 5-6x/wk alternating muscle groups, Functional Training, Concept II Rowing Fitness-Related Interests: Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, Basketball Achievements: Fitness By Design Certification and pursuing my career as a personal trainer at Fitness by Design *Getting in great shape can be accomplished many different ways, but there is no substitute for HARD WORK and COMMITMENT.*

Jeanine Metzing Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education Certification: Nautilus Certification, ACE Aerobic Instructor Fitness-Related Interests: My interests primarily focus on helping the “maturing woman” and rehabilitating breast cancer survivors. *I have been doing strength training and exercise classes for myself as well as others most of my adult life. It is a way of life for me.*

Mark Moreland Director of Trainer Development, Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: IUPUI – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification Mark’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Running and Biking, and Flexibility Training Fitness-Related Interests: Outdoor activities, running, biking, canoeing and testing my limits physically Achievements: 9 years experience as a personal trainer My first role as a trainer is to meet you where you are. Every person is different with a different set of goals, strengths, and weaknesses. My second role as a trainer is to stretch comfort zones. I want to change your context of what hard work is, because effort is what changes bodies. Set goals, work hard, and then celebrate accomplishments. Remember: you are only given one body. Invest in it. Take care of it. Improve it.

Kara Paris Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Program Manager at FBD

	Education: DePauw University – Bachelor of Arts in Communication Certification: F.I.R.S.T. Certification in Training, ISFTA Nutrition Counselor Training, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Kara’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training 2-3 times per week, Functional Training, Fitness Walking/aerobic training 3x/wk Fitness-Related Interests: Walking, aerobics, strength training, nutrition Achievements: I co-created the Fitness by Design Nutrition Program My job is to help you achieve your goals. If you want to gain more strength, I’m here to give you workouts that challenge you and push you to do more than you think you can do. If you want to lose weight, I’m here to guide you on your quest to improve what and how much you eat. It’s my job, as your personal trainer, to make you step outside your “comfort zone” and help you be the best you can be!

Andria Shoemaker Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: Ball State University – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health & Fitness Minor – Sports Medicine Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, Fitness by Design Nutrition Consultant Andria’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training Fitness-Related Interests: I am interested in Body Building and Figure Competitions. I love staying fit and helping others attain and maintain a high level of fitness. Achievements: I completed 4 years in the Mr. and Miss Ball State Body Building Show. I took 3rd place in April 2006. I began my career in personal training obtaining a position with Fitness by Design. *As a trainer, I will push you to new levels to help you reach your individual goals. I want others around me to feel the benefits of exercise as I pass on my knowledge to them.*

Steve Smith Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: Michigan State University – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Certification: 15 Years with Fitness by Design and still learning, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Steve’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training 2-3x/wk, Functional Training, Aerobic Training – especially biking and rowing Fitness-Related Interests: Anything outdoors – especially road biking, adventure racing, mountain biking, cross country skiing, orienteering, indoor rowing, rock climbing and yoga. Achievements: Varsity Michigan State University Soccer 1984-1988, CAT 5 Road Racing experience, Completed 5 Adventure Races *As a personal trainer, I adapt the workout to each client’s needs. Fitness is an adventure – Let’s Go!*

Cheryl Buergler Certified Personal Trainer

	Education: Purdue University – Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design Certification: High Intensity Training, Nutrition Counselor, CPR/AED Certified Cheryl’s Personal Training: Dynamic Combination Training, High Intensity Strength Training, Athletic Agility Conditioning, Endurance Cardio: Running & Rowing Fitness-Related Interests: NPC/IFBB Figure and/or Fitness Competition, Running Mini-Marathons, Nutrition Consulting, Athletic Competition, Dancing, Gymnastics and Motivational Coaching Achievements: Acquired High-Intensity Training Certification through FBD, Nutrition Counselor, Intercollegiate Softball Player, Purdue and Indianapolis Mini-Marathon My philosophy discovering optimal wellness is a high quality-training regimen in combination with proper fuel. Hands down it creates the best physiological results for the training. With an A-game approach in life you are destined to achieve success. So START NOW, clock-in and strive for optimal wellness.

Mark Smith Certified Personal Trainer

	Education Majored in Hospitality/Business from Michigan State University in 2006 Certifications Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification Mark’s Personal Training High Intensity Strength Training, Running Fitness Related Interests Running, Hiking, Biking, Team-based Sports Achievements Sprint Triathlons, the 2007 Great Illini Challenge Half Marathon and 24 Hour Navy Seal Adventure Challenge. *Health and fitness is not a destination, it’s a journey. I look forward to designing a program to fit each individual’s needs and helping them along their way in reaching their goals.*
Andrew Sroka Certified Fitness Trainer

	Education: Ball State University - Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Dec. 2008 Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, CPR certified Andrews’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training, Running Fitness-Related Interests: Strength Training, Running, and Team-based sports Achievements: Pursuing my career as a personal trainer at Fitness by Design I like to provide practical, yet challenging workouts that will adapt to each individual's needs and goals. With some hard work and dedication on your part, I will help you reach your goals as well as set new ones.