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Meet the Trainers
 JEFF GROVE
Background
This is my story … In 2006, after several years of being overweight, out of shape, and unhappy about it, I decided to make a change and challenge myself. I stepped out of my own comfort zone and into the gym for better health & fitness. Little did I know that it would change my life, and become more than what I ever thought possible. I made some changes to become healthy and fit. And did it!
I put the ingredients to work. A proper diet and exercise on a daily basis!!!!!
“In 8 weeks, I had lost 24lbs. and 4 pant sizes!
I had incredible energy, endurance and strength again. With a little persistence, you too, can make that change!”
National Academy of Sports Medicine was only the beginning of my Fitness Training career. The experience that I’ve attained through people, like yourself, has inspired me to continue my growth in fitness and in people.
If you are ready to make a change and ‘Make Life Count,’ you’ve come to the right place. All that is needed is some positive thinking, persistence, and commitment to be a little better today than you were yesterday.
That's my story. Let’s create one for you!
Hobbies
Motivating others to be all they can be through ‘fitness’!
Life Motto
“Making the Difference!”
 KITT KELLY
Background
Graduate of NPTI (National Personal Training Institute). B.S. in Vocational/Industrial Education, UMCP. ACE American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer. Speed and agility training, weight loss, clinical exercise specialist (orthopedic problems, diabetes, arthritis, cardiac), posture analysis specialist, mat pilates certified.
Hobbies
Hiking, mountain biking, ice hockey, home renovation, and reading
Life Motto
"Think, ponder, create, try to figure out how things work, and learn something new every day.”
 ESTELA MENDEZ
Background
Firery Redhead enjoys being rescued by giant green ogres. An El Salvador native has been in the U.S. for more than 20 yrs. Lincoln Technical Institute Automotive Program graduate. Continuing Education Spanish Language Instructor at PG Community College. Contagious “Fitness Nut”, trying to spread the disease. Certification for personal training through AMFPT.
Hobbies
Laughing, making others laugh, Soccer (scoring goals!!), pretend to sing, dancing, helping others, boxing, and listening to all sorts of music.
Life Motto
I don’t have just one, but here are two of them. “Live everyday as if it was your last because one day it will be true. ” and “ Don’t allow anyone to keep you from achieving your goals and dreams not even yourself.”
 HEATHER SMITH
GROUP EXERCISE DIRECTOR -
SR. DIRECTOR
Certifications
ACE Group Exercise Instructor, ACE Personal Trainer, ACE (CEC) Older Adult Trainer, Quantum Pilates Level 1 Pilates Certification, Body Pump Instructor
Background
A 20-year career that includes: an Adjunct Professorship with The American University’s Department of Health and Fitness, Television appearances on BET (Black Entertainment Television) and magazine appearance Heart and Soul Magazine.
Life Motto
The 23rd Psalm
Little-known Fact
Produced Talk Radio
 ALEX J. VERT, CSCS
*Weight Loss Guru
*Nutritional Motivator (Cheeseburger Diet)
Background
Certified strength and conditioning specialist with an emphasis on CORE training, as well as functional training. Alex has an extreme passion for weight loss coaching, and injury/rehab. There is no reason to live in pain if it can be helped. If it hurts, he can fix it.
Personal
Afro-Euro 1st generation American. Composed of Spaniard, Egyptian, and Italian blood blending into one OPTiMSTic being. Birthplace: Washington DC First US residence: Brooklyn, NY High School: Magruder College: Bishop's University
Hobbies
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Yamasaki Academy) - 4yrsMuay Thai Kickboxing (Yamasaki Academy) - 2yrs
Hip-Hop (if you don't know why it's dead, you’re probably the reason)
Cooking and eating -- all the way from ghetto to gourmand.
Teams
Futbol: Spanish National team, USA, FC Barcelona, DC United
NFL: The New York Football GIANTS
NBA: Wherever KOBE BRYANT is…
MLB: New York Yankees
NCAA: The Ohio State Buckeyes, North Carolina Tarheels
Life Motto
"Value of life can vary when measured against cost” - OPTiMST RHYMZ
 LEIGH ANN WHEATON
FITNESS DIRECTOR
Background
Graduated from University of Ottawa, Canada in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. In 1997, Leigh Ann Also became a Professional Fitness & Lifestyle Consultant through OASES (Ontario Association of Sport and Exercise Science). P.F.L.C. is recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine. In 1999, Leigh Ann was 1 of 12 Canadians selected to become as a Fitness Appraiser for Persons with a Disability. The certification is recognized by CSEP (Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology). Leigh Ann has been with The Aspen Hill Club since September 2001.
Hobbies
Running, Golf
Life Motto
Your thoughts become your words; your words become actions: your actions become habits; your habits become character; your character becomes your destiny. |
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