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  Lenny Turi

  Lenny is the owner of Fitness Together in Waxhaw and comes from the Matthews studio where he worked as a personal trainer for 2 years. Lenny has a passion for physical fitness and really enjoys the challenge and excitement of working with clients to help them reach their objectives. “Our client’s goals are my goals and I take great pride in that”. His approach to overall wellness, nutrition and body conditioning is exemplified in his motivation and dedication to fitness. “Working out is not just about your body, it’s an enrichment of the mind and soul as well”. Lenny is married and has two sons and recently moved to the Charlotte area from New Jersey. He has multiple Personal Training certifications as well as being a certified Sports Nutrition Consultant. He also holds a Bachelors degree from the University of South Florida. In his free time Lenny enjoys doing anything sports-related with his 2 boys.

  
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  Tara Méndez

  Tara graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Exercise Science in December of 2004. Throughout her college years Tara worked as a personal trainer at private gyms, a physical therapist tech at a sports medicine facility and was a student athletic trainer for the football, baseball, track & field and women's tennis teams at USC. She has also worked with numerous professional athletes from the NFL & Major League Baseball. Originally from Charlotte NC, Tara joined Fitness Together in July of 2007. She also has worked as an Exercise Physiologist in a cardiac rehabilitation unit, as a Senior Exercise Specialist and as a Wellness Director. Tara not only loves and enjoys her job, she can also relate to some clients in a special way. Tara herself LOST 100 POUNDS 9 years ago. And after seeing how much that changed her life she decided that she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others that same way. She has a huge passion for health and fitness and enjoys working with all different age groups and fitness levels.

  
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  Kim Fitzgerald

  Kim is a Certified Personal Trainer that joined our staff in September 2007. For the past 2 years Kim has been an in-home Personal Trainer and prior to that she worked for the YMCA in Georgia as a Personal Trainer and aerobics instructor. She is a very outgoing individual that not only finds it very easy to build great trainer-client relationships, but also personal friendships along the way. After many years as an HR Manager in the corporate world and being a stay-at-home mom, Kim has decided to pursue a career in fitness, something she loves and has always made a very important aspect of her life. She was a highly competitive track runner for many years and has been weight lifting for over 20 years. She brings this personal passion of fitness to her clients and really motivates them as she helps them reach their goals and increase their drive to make fitness part of their life. Her “can do” attitude helps get her clients through those really tough workouts and those days where they just couldn’t do it with out her.

  
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  Daniel Ames

  Daniel’s primary objective is to ensue clients achieve their goals through a combination of perseverance, commitment, and dedication. Careful to tailor regimens structured around each individual’s needs, experience, and abilities, he has trained clients as young as 14 and as old as 85. Certified as a personal trainer through AFAA, Daniel has been a personal trainer since 1994. Himself a dedicated triathlete, he knows what it takes to reach and maintain optimal levels of fitness. Providing constant relevant and informed feedback, Daniel has the capacity to energize every session, with every client. Never one to be completely satisfied or complacent, he constantly augments his knowledge by keeping abreast of the latest developments in exercise physiology and always ensures his clients engage in challenging and varied routines. Daniel holds 2 B.A. degrees from UConn, and has post-baccalaureate experience in Business Administration. He is also a part-time musician and writer and a loving father of a five-year-old boy who is the treasure of his life.

  
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  DeAngelo Burse

  DeAngelo brings years of athletic experience to Fitness Together, and he is currently pursuing training in the area of mixed martial arts. His passions for fitness, and his desire to teach and help others in the area of fitness lead him to become a certified personal trainer. DeAngelo states “When you wake up in the morning and feel good about yourself, it helps you to appreciate and feel good about life.” It is this attitude of confidence that he wishes to instill in others. DeAngelo has trained athletes, prepared individuals for certain security/police and army fitness exams, and he has worked with the everyday person who simply just wants to get in shape. “I believe what makes a great trainer is his or her desire to continue to learn and evolve. It is this knowledge that I wish to give to all of my clients”, says DeAngelo. The continuation of fitness works shops and education helps him remain sharp. DeAngelo is a very creative trainer that is constantly seeking new ways to keep the training sessions exciting while improving the client’s results.

  

"From the moment I walked in the door I was greeted with smiles, positive attitudes and encouragement from the entire staff."
- Margie Breckwoldt
Client Testimonial