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  Anthony Montoya

  Anthony Montoya has been a certified resistance trainer and strength coach for nearly 10 years. While serving in the Air Force, Anthony found his passion for exercise and coaching by using his fitness knowledge to help his first client and co-worker earn 3rd place in the Ms. Fitness USA competition. Since then, Anthony has helped countless individuals achieve their fitness goals. “One thing I’ve realized is that not everyone wants to be a bodybuilder, but every health-conscious individual would like to build a better body!” Specializing in functional anatomy, strength, balance and overall wellness, Anthony is also an ISSA Certified Specialist in Performance Nutrition. “I’ve also realized that what you put into your body is key to how you look and feel - even if you workout, you can’t outwork a bad diet”. "I continue to look for ways to improve my own knowledge so that I can help our clients enjoy a healthy lifestyle.” Anthony has been married for 11 years to his wife Wendy. They have 2 children, Saryn (7 yrs) and Declan (6 yrs) and have been in the Charlotte area for 9 years.

  
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  Bobby Brooks

  Bobby joined our staff in October 2006. After serving our country in The United States Air Force for several years, he opted to follow his passion and pursue a career in the health and fitness industry. He comes to us after training in Washington D.C. with Town Sports International. Bobby specializes in corrective exercise, and sport specific training and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. His passion shows in the attention to detail he takes with every client on a daily basis. He stops at nothing to ensure that our clients achieve their goals. He is a fantastic addition to our staff and we are proud to have him.

  
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  Aaron Forinash

  As a state champion in sprinting and power lifting in high school, Aaron graduated from Marshall University in 2005 with a BA in exercise physiology and adult fitness. Certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) he spent time concentrating on sports-specific training for elite athletes. Upon graduating, he returned to his home town, Beckley West Virginia, to work with cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Moving to Charlotte in 2006, he is currently working on his masterʼs degree in Kinesiology. Aaron enjoys designing unique and state-of-the-art exercise protocols specific to each clients needs. Through advanced cardiac, strength and flexibility programs, he believes each client can improve the efficiency of their workouts and gain better results from their experience at Fitness Together.

  
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  Joe Reed

  Joe was a full time personal trainer and nutrition consultant for over 5 years after graduating from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Nutrition and a minor in Exercise Physiology in 1994. He came back to personal train part time because he missed the industry so much. He gets great satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals. Joe has obtained two personal trainer certifications with NFPT and NASM along with a fitness professional certification from APEX Nutrition Systems. Joe has an athletic background in Track & Field during high school and as a competitive bodybuilder while he was in college. He has since gotten old, his hair has started falling out, and can no longer be a competitive athlete! (J/K) We are very lucky to have him as a part of our staff.

  
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  Lindsly Warren

  Lindsly joined the Fitness Together staff in April of 2007. She enjoys motivating and pushing her clients to achieve their maximum potential. She believes everyone is capable of more and pushes them to find their true limits. Lindsly takes a personal interest in each and every client and believes they deserve one-on-one attention in order to reach their individual goals. With her current studies and past experiences in Fitness and Wellness, Lindsly is always looking for new ways to make each session more enjoyable and interesting. Lindsly is currently seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis on Fitness and Wellness at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. An obsession for working out makes Lindsly strive to push herself to her own true potential. She enjoys swimming, running, aerobics, and anything to get her heart pumping. She is a kind, caring person, and a great addition to the Fitness Together Team.

  
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  Josh Elmore

  Josh recently returned to Charlotte after managing several fitness clubs in Baltimore, MD. Physical fitness has been a passion and part of his life for 10 years and counting. He is a mixed martial arts athlete who has trained with some of the best coaches and athletes in the sport. He brings his hard work ethic and intensity to all training sessions. His goal is to empower clients to make the necessary lifestyle changes to reach and maintain their goals. His perspective on fitness goes far beyond the gym; "The time you put it now is an investment, not only in your health, but also your character."

  
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  Earl Myers

  Earl is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte currently double majoring in English and International Politics. He found his way into the gym as a way to relax at the end of the day and it quickly became a passion. Receiving certification from the American Association of Fitness Professionals, Earl trys to share his excitement for fitness with every client. His philosophy is to work hard, but have fun in the process. Pushing clients through the limitations they set on themselves is what makes his job worthwhile. Combining his experience in martial arts, Earl specializes in a mixture of high-intensity body movements supplemented by time-tested resistance training. Like Tae-Bo, but much cooler.

  
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  Laura Mayfield

  Laura has been a trainer with Fitness Together since early in 2005 and was recently promoted to manager. She is a phenomenal trainer and a friend, who genuinely cares about the lives of our clients (inside and outside of Fitness Together). Laura earned her BS in Physical Education with a concentration in Fitness and Wellness from Winthrop University. She is also certified in personal training, BodyPump, and yoga. She has a passion for fitness that is truly contagious. She loves to exercise and encourages everyone to share the same passion for living a healthy and active life. She makes sure every client leaves with both a great workout and a smile.

  
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  Mike Sloane

  Mike joined the Matthews fitness team in April of 2008. Mikes' career as a Personal Trainer began in New York City in 1992. Mike moved to Charlotte in 1999. He previously worked for the YMCA where he trained with clients of all age groups. Mike brings life experience and the philosophy that physical fitness needs to be a priority in our lives; "Everything you put ahead of your health will be lost anyway because you won't be around to enjoy them." Mike believes in a balance between mind, body, and spirit. He helps his clients to be accountable for prioritizing their fitness program by consistently coaching them towards their individual goals.

  
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  Greg Adamson

  Greg's love for fitness began after three major knee surgeries by the time he was 17. "After the first knee surgery I was inactive, and I put on a lot of weight. I soon realized that I needed to change what I was doing." Greg began a quest to learn as much as he could about exercise and nutrition. "This led to my major change in college and true love for helping others become healthy, physically and mentally." "One of my favorite success stories has been helping my father. As a former marine he had always been in great shape, but life in corporate America had started to take its toll. I worked with him to change his lifestyle, drop the weight, lower his cholesterol and run in his first ever half marathon last Thanksgiving." "I truly care, and have an immense passion to learn, and to push those around me to live a healthier lifestyle." Greg is a great addition to the team and we ae proud to have him.

  

"It is a comfortable environment, all the trainers are dedicated and care about me achieving results. It is now part of my week and I look forward to and enjoy going there. I know I feel like I have accomplished something when I complete my workout "
- Donnie Cherry
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