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We have a team of 45 trainers that are ready and willing to work with you to become part of your team. With experts in rehabilitation, strength training, weight loss, nutrition, and sports conditioning; there is a certified trainer specialized in your needs at Defined Fitness. Read more about our training team here.
Sandia Club Trainers
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 of 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 a 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
Education: Certified Dietary Manager & Culinary Degree
Specialties: Weight Loss, Senior Fitness, Functional Fitness, Rehabilitation
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 Preparation, Muscle Gain, & Cardio Conditioning
Fun Fact About Evan: Evan has been competing in Mixed Martial Arts for over 10 years.
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 run 12 marathons and been on 7 cruises in one year!
Grace Hooker
Certifications: NASM
Education: Working on a 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.