Our Trainers | Defined Fitness

Hilltop Club

Elena Valencia

Certifications: FitTour Group X, SmartFit/NCCPT-PT, TRX
Education: Some College
Specialties: Works well with seniors
Fun Fact About Elena: First started teaching Salsa Aerobics here at Defined.

Taylor Tapia

Certifications: FiTOUR, First Aid, AED, and CPR
Education: Bachelors in Health & Physical Education with a minor in Atheltic Training
Specialties: Weight Loss, Body Building, Functional Training, Aqua Fitness, Swimming Technique, and Swimming Lessons
Fun Fact About Taylor: Taylor can eat a whole pizza in one sitting.

Jacob Cordova-Garcia

Certifications: FiTOUR
Education: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Specialties: Progressive Overload, Weight Loss, HIIT Exercise, and Sports Specific Exercise
Fun Fact About Jacob: In his free time, Jacob likes to work on cars.

Kimber Morales

Certifications: FiTOUR
Education: Bachelors in Elementary Education
Specialties: Bikini & Figure Competitions, Swimming, Weight Loss, and Muscle Gain Fun Fact About Kimber: She competes in OCB Bikini Competitions and is working towards a WBFF World Fitness Competition.

Robert Wolf

Certifications:NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Aaron Browning

Certifications:NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Bachelors in Exercise Science

Casey Gagne

Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Metro Club

Jeb Pinckley

Certifications:FITOUR
Education: Physical Eduaction & UNM (in progress)
Specialties:Sport Specific Training
Fun Fact About Jeb: In his spare time, he builds computers.

Lawrence Chavez

Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFFA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, LesMills Group Exercise Instructor, and TRX Team Certified
Education: BS in Exercise Science from UNM
Specialties: Small & large group training
Fun Fact About Lawrence: Lawrence loves dogs and has four Boston Terriers.

Aaryn Ramirez

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer & CPR/AED Certified
Education: Completing Degree In Kinesiology
Specialties: Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Strength Training
Fun Fact About Aaryn: He can name any movie or song from just hearing one quote or lyric.

Ruben Baldonado

Certifications: ASFA Certified Personal Trainer & CPR Certified
Education: Graduated From Manzano High School
Specialties: Weight Lifting, Running, Mental Toughness
Fun Fact About Ruben: He loves playing video game and watching horror movies.

Ally Salata

Certifications: ASFA
Education: BBA - Eastern New Mexico University
Specialties: Strength Training, Sport Specific Training, and Olympic Lifting
Fun Fact About Ally: Ally is a 2x Javelin Winner in the Lone Star Conference and had a university record throw of 44.93 meters. She is currently the Head Throwing Coach for Javelin at Rio Rancho High School.

Casey Garrity

Certifications: FiTOUR, CPR, CCW, and HIPAA
Education: Pursuing a BA in Psychology with a minor in Nutrition while also pursuing to be a certified Nutritionist.
Specialties: Nutrition Coaching, Sport Specific, and Weight Loss
Fun Fact About Casey: Loves the outdoors and horse-riding.

Ash Velasquez

Certifications: NASM CPT and CPR/AED Certified
Education: Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
Specialties: Weight Loss, Weight Training, Strength Training Corrective Training and Functional Training
Fun Fact About Christopher: Huge Manchester United Fan

Ryan Gruda

Certifications: FiTOUR Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Currently Studing @ UNM
Specialties: Body Building
Fun Fact About Ryan: Currently prepping for an NPC Competition happening October 2019.

Armando Romero

Certifications: Master Fitness Trainer & First Aid Certified
Specialties: Body Building, Weight Loss, Weight Gain, and Strength Training
Fun Fact About Armando:He spent five years in the Army.

Andrew Seamon

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Bosque Club

Nick Roybal

Certifications: FitTour
Education: 3 Years of College
Specialties: Body Building, Strength Training, Competition Prep
Fun Fact About Nick: 2-Time Fitness Champion, 4-Time Nationally Placed (Fitness Universe, Fitness America), Appeared in Cosmo Magazine, Appeared on MTV's Next, can do any Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson impression.

Cheri Kulp

Certifications: ARC Lifeguard, CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, FitTour PT, AFAA Group X, AEA, LesMills (Step, RPM, Vine, Pump), 5 year Track Coach, Swim Instructor
Education: BS Special Education
Specialties: Swimming, Water Exercise, Triathlons
Fun Fact About Cheri: "Pro-Body Builder for 2 years. Mermaid in another life. We have 30 animals."

Susann Weaver

Certifications:FiTOUR & NASM Certified
Education: High school diploma - Many years working in management and sales
Fun Fact About Suzann: "I am a grandmother to 4 wonderful grandchildren."

Nate Theye

Certifications: NASM
Education: Bachelors in Wildlife Science
Specialties: Weight Loss, Functional Training For Pain Reduction, and Health & Wellness Fitness
Fun Fact About Nate: Nate cares for his clients just like they are his family. He has a wife and three boys who are all star athletes.

Kayla Aragon

Certifications: FiTOUR
Education: BS Exercise Science & Physical Therapy Assistant
Specialties: Senior Fitness
Fun Fact About Kayla: She has lived in numerous places as she is an "Army Brat". She also lived in Germany for three years.

Tiffany Harris

Certifications: NASM-CPT and CPR/AED Certified
Education: UNM - B.S. in Athletic Training
Specialties: Weight Loss, Body Building, Injury Rehab, and Sport Specific
Fun Fact About Tiffany: Traveling and trying new things are both something she loves doing.

Ethan Washburn

Certifications: FiTOUR Certified Personal Trainer
Education: BS Civil Engineering - West Texas A&M (May 2019) M.Eng. Civil Engineering - UNM (present)
Specialties: Powerlifting, Sport Specific Training, Corrective Exercise, Body Building, Olympic Lifting, Functional Training
Fun Fact About Ethan: He is currently training fro American Ninja Warrior competitions!

Noah Montano

Certifications: IFA Personal Trainer, CPR BLS Provider, and EMT-Basic Training
Education: Graduated From Rio Rancho High School and is an EMT-Basic Graduate from CNM.
Specialties: Weight Loss, Sport Specific Training, Body Building, and Functional Training
Fun Fact About Noah: Noah played college baseball at Scottsdale CC in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Lori Schmittle

Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Noa Maes

Certifications: FiTOUR Certified Personal Trainer

Gregg Marcantel

Certifications:ISSA Certified Personal Trainer ISSA Strength and Conditioning Coach FMS Level 1 and 2 Certified Z-Health Essentials of Elite Performance

R-Phase - Z-Health® Movement Reeducation Specialist

Sandia Club

Christopher Chavez

Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM: ACE Health Coach
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication
Specialties: TRX Suspension Training, Circuit Training, Functional Fitness, Fat Loss, Swimming
Fun Fact About Christopher: Huge Manchester United Fan

Laura Beck

Certifications: NASM CPT
Specialties: Strength, Weight Loss, Corrective Sports Specific
Fun Fact About Laura: "Almost 30 years training myself in weight lifting."

Emilia “Emma” Martinez

Certifications: NASM-CPT, First Aid & CPR/AED Certified
Education: High school degree, BS Exercise Science
Specialties: Functional, Weight Loss, Seniors
Fun Fact About Emma: "Going for a Masters in occupational therapy and time spent working in rehab setting."

Lisa Drake

Certifications: The American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified
Education: Associate's degree in Exercise Science
Specialties: weight loss, functional exercise, beginning/intermediate weight lifting, TRX, HIIT/circuit training, small group training
Fun Fact About Lisa: "I love animals, and have four cats and one ferret, who incidentally thinks he's a cat."

Derrick "Doc" Williams

Certifications: Personal Training American Sports and Fitness Association
Specialties: Powerlifting
Fun Fact About Doc: Has a collection of over 500 movies

Eli Gibson

Certifications: ISSA Elite Trainer
Specialties: Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, and Exercise Therapy, and Youth & Senior Fitness
Fun Fact About Eli:In his spare time, he enjoys making music, installing custom mobile electronic systems, and dog training.

Anthony Moore

Certifications: National Personal Trainer Assoc.
Education:High School
Specialties:Building Muscle, Toning, Seniors
Fun Fact About Anthony: Very outgoing with people

Angelica Gurule

Certifications:ASFA
Education:Currently working on a Double Bachelors in Criminology and Political Science
Specialties: Sports Specific Training & Children's Exercise
Fun Fact About Angelica:Angelica served in the Marines.

Elissa Carpenter

Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer & Group Fitness
Education: Certified Dietary Manager & Culinary Degree
Specialties: Weight Loss, Senior Fitness, Functional Fitness, Rehabilition
Fun Fact About Elissa: Elissa studied classical vocal performance. She also loves life and helping others enjoy theirs.

Evan Trujillo

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Education: NASM Certified Personal Training Course
Specialties: Weight Loss, MMA Competition Preperation, Muscle Gain, & Cardio Conditioning
Fun Fact About Evan: Evan has been competing in Mixed Martial Arts for over 10 years.

Mason Clough

Certifications: NSCA.CPT, NCCPT.CPT, Precision Nutrition Level 1
Education: Bemidji State University
Specialties: Sport Specific Training
Fun Fact About Mason: Loves music, traveling and being outside.

Joe O'Connell

Certifications:AFPA
Education:BS USMA @ West Point, MS EECS - UNM, MBA Webster University
Specialties: Senior Fitness
Fun Fact About Joe:Joe has ran 12 marathons and been on 7 cruises in one year!

Karla Sherman

Certifications: NASM + Nutritution and FiTOUR
Education: Certified Medical Assistant
Specialties: Body Building, Women's Bikini Competitions, Weight-Loss, and Strength Training
Fun Fact About Karla: While she loves the gym, singing and music are her passions.

Mark Wawrzonek

Certifications: National Council Strength Fitness and First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Education: AA Business
Specialties: Senior Fitness and Alzheimers Therapy
Fun Fact About Mark: A former Marine who loves to go biking and hiking in his spare time.

Grace Hooker

Certifications: NASM
Education: Working on College Degree
Specialties: Weight Loss, Powerlifting, Sport Specific Training, Corrective Exercise, Swimming Lessons, Body Building, Functional Training, Aqua Fitness, and Swimming Technique
Fun Fact About Grace:Aside from being a personal training, Grace is also a college rugby player.

Racquel Rodriguez

Certifications:NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Farmington Club

Nick Maule

Certifications: NASM, CPT, CEF, FNS, MMACS
Education: Associates Degree – Exercise Physiology. Currently Working On BSN Nursing Degree
Specialties: Corrective Exercise, Body Building, Functional Training, Olympic Lifting

Courtney Cross

Certifications: FiTOUR & CPR/First Aid Certified
Education: AASS in Physical Therapy Assistant, Phlebotomy, and BHCA coming December 2019
Specialties: Rehab and Athletic Training
Fun Fact About Courtney: “I have competed in national and state bodybuilding shows and have placed two times nationally and have been in the Top 5 three times in New Mexico.”

Karrie Smith

Certifications: NASM, FiTOUR, SilverSneakers and Beach Body Certified
Specialties: Stability and Circuit Training
Fun Fact About Karrie: Currently surviving while raising three teenagers.

Matt Gallegos

Certifications: Fitness & Nutrition Diploma and Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Stratford Institute & US Career Institute
Specialties: Strength Training, HIIT, MMA/Boxing, Muscle Training
Fun Fact About Matt: "I started my own fitness journey at 320 lbs."

Maria Olivo

Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Conditioning
Education: Associates Degree – Liberal Arts & Police Science. Currently studing to be a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Specialties: Weight Loss, Sports Conditioning & Functional Training
Fun Fact About Maria: She is a Musclemania Pro Figure Competitor and a single mother of two.

Mesa Club

Luis Sanchez

Certifications: ASFA Certified Personal Trainer

Bryan Medina