Tim is a CSCS certified strength and conditioning coach and CPT certified personal trainer.  He has worked ten plus years as a strength coach and personal trainer at both the high school and college level.  He is very passionate and energetic about fitness, overall wellness and loves helping others!  He has a triple major in exercise science, sport leadership, and physical education, with a health education minor from Grand Valley State University. Tim completed his master’s in nutrition also from GVSU.   He has both owned and led training at Fitbody Bootcamp and has trained with HIIT for over five years as.  He loves his fiancé Arianna, and his goldendoodle Nike.  If you are looking for high energy and sport specific training ask to talk with our trainer Tim Hiskes.

Tim is a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from UGA. With almost 30 years of experience, he has assisted a wide variety of clients achieve their goals. His specialties include sports conditioning, post-rehabilitation conditioning, weight loss and general fitness programs. In his experience, he has learned that it’s not about how much weight you lift – proper technique, appropriate movements and motivation are significantly more productive.

Katie found her passion for fitness later in life when she decided to get healthy for herself and her family. She is a NASM certified personal trainer. Katie is also has her Group Fitness Instructor certification from AFAA and is certified in Les Mills Body Pump, Body Flow, and CXWORKS. She feels that physical activity is not only good for your physical health but your mental health as well. Katie is committed to helping her clients succeed in meeting their health and wellness goals! In her free time she enjoys running, reading, baking, and spending time with her husband and 3 children.

Josh graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a health/fitness emphasis. Josh prides himself on having a background training people from college athletes to clinical patients at Mary Free Bed and every level in between. Josh sees exercise as medicine and as part of a healthy self-care routine to improve both mental and physical health. He enjoys helping people reach their goals and find ways to move that feel good. Josh works hard to find physical activity routines that work well for his clients and that his clients truly enjoy in order to produce that best outcomes.

Joe is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. He graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Calvin College and a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University in Chicago. Joe’s Master’s focused on sports performance and improving athlete’s overall health. While he completed his Master’s coursework he worked as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Grand Rapids Drive G-League Basketball team. He has also worked with youth athletes and general populations. Joe’s goal is to optimize your performance so you can live a healthy and happy life.

Gina is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a Wellness Coach through Wellcoaches. With more than 20 years of training and coaching experience Gina brings knowledge and experience gained from working with populations ranging from post rehabilitation, runners, weight loss and clients making healthy lifestyle and behavior change. Gina is passionate about helping people set goals and make positive, sustainable nutrition and exercise habits that become a lifestyle and build a healthy body image. She enjoys researching, cooking and eating healthy, trying new recipes, running, and being outdoors.

Chris is certified through National Strength & Conditioning (NSCA)in 2009 and is currently in the process of completing his degree in Exercise Science. He was certified in 2009 while interning with Strength & Conditioning staff at the University of South Florida where he worked with both basketball and football teams. Chris believes that fitness and health should be a priority for everyone, but it’s a process and it takes it upon himself to help individuals reach their goals and be the best version of themselves the safest way possible.

Darius is a clinical exercise science student and ACE certified personal trainer that understands the importance of enjoying the little things in life. He loves spending time with his family, pets, eating healthy delicious foods, and thrives off helping people become a more confident, positive and healthier version of themselves. He made a career change from engineering to do what he’s passionate about in fitness. He’s a dedicated gym goer and specializes in strength training, as well as weight management and is more than capable of helping you toward any wellness goal that you have in mind.

Sandra enjoys teaching others how they can improve their health by improving their strength and fitness. She loves helping clients get to their desired goals by using fitness in a way that is compatible to their lifestyle. Decide to START and she will help you keep going! Sandra has been a Certified Personal Traine though American Council on Exercise (ACE) & Blue Heron Academy since 2005. She was a competitive cheerleader, track athlete and worked for a cheer camp for 10 years. Sandra competed in a lot of physique competitions and tried out to be an American Gladiator....#fail. Weights are our friend. Superman is her favorite superhero.

Shelley has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, certified in STOTT Pilates and as a Personal Trainer though ACE. A Renewed Core (ARC), through Pilates movements and Yoga poses, allows a relaxed neck to help you engage your core more effectively. My work with many, many clients has shown me how they learn reduce or eliminate pain in their neck, shoulders, back, hips and knees. It’s really not complicated, it’s learning how to work backwards utilizing more back muscles and minimal flexion. You achieve true core strength, flexibility and a refreshed spirit. It isn’t rocket science, rather a whole lot of common sense, adding a sense of humor and we can start you soon your way to a pain free way of moving and experiencing life!

Megan graduated from Calvin University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a focus on exercise science. During her time at Calvin, Megan played on the basketball team for two years and she worked for the Health and wellness department as a student personal trainer. During this time, she was mentored on how to connect with her clients and give them the best experience and results.

After graduating from Calvin she received her Personal Training Certification through NASM. Megan has been in the health and wellness field for four years. During that time she has learned what areas she is passionate about. Megan is excited by helping the whole person become stronger. She is passionate about helping people who want to change their life style. She wants to make an impact on your fitness journey and assist on growing your knowledge and confidence.

Julie Rutherford holds the highest level of certification through The Yoga Alliance, E-RYT 500.    
While living in the south for eight years, Julie founded and owned and managed a successful yoga studio she named Whitetop Yoga located in Abingdon VA.  At Whitetop Yoga, Julie became certified as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider YACEP. She then led 200-hour yoga teacher training programs as well as continuing education classes for yoga teachers.  She’s developed specialized classes and trainings for chair, back care, pre-natal, meditation, yoga for postural alignment, Ayurveda, as well as private and personalized one-on-one yoga sessions.

Julie has currently focused her yoga studies primarily on teaching individualized therapeutic yoga.  She is enrolled in Beaumont Hospital’s Internationally Accredited Yoga Therapy School where she will earn her 800-hour Yoga Therapy Certificate (C-IYAT), graduating in 2022. 

Julie maintains a personal trainer certification through The National Academy of Sports Medicine NASM and has 18 years of experience teaching yoga, strength training, kettlebells, group cycling, kid’s fitness and boot camps.  she is a five-time marathon finisher and holds her BA from Michigan State University.

Ashley is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University. Ashley began her career in a clinical setting working as a physical therapy aide for an outpatient clinic. Utilizing that knowledge and experience, she has a better understanding of the transition to the gym after an injury and how to help prevent future injuries. At Mary Free Bed YMCA, Ashley has been involved with the Livestrong Program, Healthy Weight Loss Program, and the Mary Free Bed Bridge Program. Through these experiences she has been able to work with a variety of individuals. Ashley specializes in strength training for women. She enjoys helping women of all ages gain the confidence to lift weights and feel strong. It is never too late to start! As a Pre/Postnatal Performance Specialist through Pronatal Fitness, she can help women before, during and after pregnancy. Ashley has her Level 1 Precision Nutrition Certification and TRX Suspension Training Certification. Ashley believes that fitness should be a lifestyle change and not just a quick fix. Wherever you are at in your journey, Ashley can help you get started and keep you moving towards your goals.

Dianne is a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and CSAS Certified Speed and Agility Specialist. With more than 40 years of coaching and playing soccer, athletics have been a big part of her Dianne's life. She is a strength and conditioning specialist with an emphasis in sports conditioning. Dianne is in awe of how our bodies move and function. While training, she feels it is vital that exercises mimic movements that are used on a daily basis. Dianee works with people of all ages and fitness levels and loves to form relationships with everyone.