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Our personal trainers understand that when it comes to making a personalized plan, the most important thing is YOU. They take the time to get to know you and give you the best experience possible when moving forward with your fitness journey.
CONTACT US
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tanor bradison
Owner of Bare Athletics
Tanor is a personal trainer at Southside Strength and Fitness and is the owner and operator of Bare Athletics.
At Southside, Tanor focuses on getting clients back on track after falling out of their workout routines. Tanor’s main goal as a trainer is to get his clients back to a healthy state of living.
Michael Hollinger
NASM Certified Personal trainer | Corrective Exercise Specialist
Michael Hollinger is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and the owner of Bronze Bow Athletics. With a passion for hybrid fitness, his training background is in post rehab return-to-function, competitive powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, marathon running, and open-water swimming.
Whether your goal is to get in shape for all of life’s adventures, dominate your sport, or stay fit for your work, Coach Michael can help you get there.
Tara phillips
ISSA Trainer Certified
Tara is an ISSA Certified Trainer with nearly two years of experience as a personal trainer and almost 25 years of weightlifting expertise. As a dedicated mother of four children and two four-legged babies, Tara balances her family life with her passion for fitness. Her boundless energy and motivation drive her to embrace new challenges, making her a dynamic and inspiring trainer.
CHRIS Peterson
NASM Certified personal trainer
Chris is a seasoned personal trainer with over 17 years of experience in helping people transform their health and fitness. Based in South Florida, he’s dedicated to empowering clients not only to improve their physical fitness but to feel confident, energized, and comfortable in their bodies.
Chris’s journey in the fitness industry began in 2006 when he experienced firsthand the powerful impact of exercise on his own mental and physical well-being. His training philosophy centers on making fitness both enjoyable and sustainable, believing that every person has the potential to lead a healthier, happier life through an approach to fitness that feels rewarding.
Whether clients are looking to lose weight, build strength, or boost overall confidence, Chris is committed to guiding and supporting them every step of the way. He takes the time to understand each client’s unique goals, challenges, and lifestyle, allowing him to design customized workout plans tailored to individual needs, preferences, and abilities.
Instagram: @morethanthegym
Erin galles
ACSM Exercise Physiologist | CrossFit Level 1 Trainer | Precision Nutrition Coach
Erin is a health and movement educator who believes strength is more than physical ability; It's about feeling at home in your body. With over a decade of experience, she helps clients build the kind of strength that shows up in everyday life.
She holds a Master's in Teaching and Learning and a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and is certified as an ACSM Exercise Physiologist, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Precision Nutrition Coach, and 500-hour yoga instructor. She has also completed CrossFit Gymnastics, Burgener Weightlifting Level 1, and OPEX coaching courses.
In addition to coaching, Erin teaches anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her coaching is rooted in functional movement, science-based education, and a deep respect for each person's lived experience. Erin's goal is to help people feel strong, capable, and connected to their bodies, no matter where they are starting from.
erin@outwildhumanperformance.com
Instagram: @outwild.human.performance
John Martin III
lifelong athlete | personal fitness trainer
John is a seasoned MMA fighter and a certified personal trainer. With years of experience inside the cage, he brings real-world grit, discipline, and technique to every session. Whether you're looking to sharpen your striking, build strength, or level up your conditioning, John’s coaching blends intensity with precision. He’s passionate about helping others grow—on and off the mats.
shreena chopra
physical therapist | personal trainer
Shreena is a dedicated physical therapist by day and personal trainer by night. With a passion for movement, she helps patients in the hospital relearn how to move after injury or illness, while also guiding everyday individuals to move with strength, efficiency, and confidence.
As a competitive powerlifter for over 7 years, Shreena has held multiple world records and brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every session. Whether you're recovering from an injury, looking to get started with powerlifting, or simply want to learn the basics of exercise, Shreena is here to help you reach your goals — one rep at a time.
Ready to get started? Reach out to her via text or email and begin your journey today.
Instagram: @flashfitness.9
amanda johnson
issa certified | owner of avari body works
Amanda is a lifelong Alaskan and the owner of Avari Body Works. She began her fitness journey in 2010 and has built an impressive path in competitive fitness along the way.
With years of dedication, experience, and passion for helping others, Amanda is excited to work with members who are ready to level up, build confidence, and reach new goals.
Solomon shepherd
issa certified | owner of mid athlete fitness
Solomon is a ISSA-certified personal trainer and owner of Mid Athlete Fitness. As a former runner and lifelong sports enthusiast, he believes you don’t need to be a professional athlete to train like one.
Solomon incorporates athletic training principles into his coaching to help prepare the mind and body for whatever challenges life brings, while helping clients feel confident and capable in their bodies again.
Chris Mcgrew
NASM Certified Personal Trainer | owner of kellen training
Christopher McGrew is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and founder of Kellen Training in Anchorage, Alaska. His coaching focuses on muscle development, maximal strength, and power, with an emphasis on movement quality and solid technique.
Raised in Alaska with a background in gymnastics and sports, Chris developed an early interest in discovering what the body is capable of. That passion now drives his coaching as he helps people become stronger, more capable, and more confident in the gym.
Whether someone is learning the fundamentals or chasing their next personal best, Chris builds each training program around the individual’s goals, experience, and life outside the gym. He wants his clients to understand what they’re doing, why it matters, and how to keep progressing.
Chris brings genuine energy to his coaching and enjoys helping people build good training habits, challenge themselves, and take pride in their progress.
We are now a NASM approved facility
NASM is the leading personal training certification for all of the U.S.
Get 30% Discount on their certification for personal trainers and other benefits.
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES)
Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES)
Behavior Change Specialist (NASM-BCS)
Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI)
and MORE!
