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Trainers & Instructors

Besides a world class facility, The GP also offers professional certified physical trainers.

Please contact each trainer directly for rates and availability (click on name for email address).

Aaron Nikou

  • Owner, DiscipleSHAPE LLC
  • Bachelors in Science
  • USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
  • ACSM (HFS) Certified
  • Myofascial Release Massage Therapist MFR
  • Nautilus Certified Personal Trainer
  • 8+ years in the fitness industry

    • Rich Rife

  • Bachelors in Chemistry
  • MAT Certified Specialist
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Totally Fit Life Instructor/Leader
  • 8+ years in the fitness industry

    • Dave Reed

  • Owner of Dave Reed’s Kinetic Symmetry, Inc.
  • Bachelors in Kinesiology
  • MAT Master Specialist
  • 16+ years of experience in exercise/rehabilitation
  • Master Level Resistance Training Specialist

    • Kevin Ahaus

  • Owner / Trainer of hyPERFORMance Athletic Development
  • B.A. Degree in Physical Education, emphasis on Sport and Fitness Studies @ IUPUI
  • Coached high school baseball at Southport High School
  • 5 years experience training individuals and athletes

    • Jeremy I. Swinford

  • Owner / Trainer of hyPERFORMance Athletic Development
  • B.A. Degree in Physical Education, emphasis on Sport and Fitness Studies @ IUPUI
  • Coached Varsity Boys Soccer 2000-2005; now coaching Varsity Girls Soccer @ Lutheran High School Indianapolis
  • Coach of The GP's Mission Trip Soccer Team – Kenya, Africa 2011
  • 7+ years experience training individuals and athletes

    • Michelle Shoemaker

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Specialty area: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training--weights and cardio together)
  • 5 years in the fitness industry and 1 year as a personal trainer
  • Website: http://thehiithoney.com

    • Debra K. Welch

  • AFAA and Neta Certified Personal Trainer
  • Other certifications: Pilates, Zumba, Bender Ball, Bosu, Bootcamp Aerobics, Gliding Disk, Mixed Martial Arts
  • 20 years experience as a personal trainer

    • Bruce Salazar

  • American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
  • HKC Certified Kettle Bell Instructor
  • TRX Body Weight Resistance Trainer
  • Specializing in Weight Loss & Strength training for all ages using injury preventative methods
  • Client Testimonials at www.TrainingForVictory.com

    • Donna Martz

  • Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University
  • Certifications from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, YMCA, Yogafit, Nedita and other fitness organizations.
  • Certified in Group Fitness, Personal Training, Step, Yoga, Children’s fitness, Medicine Ball, Stability ball, & more.
  • Health Rhythms Drumming (TM) facilitator
  • Drums Alive instructor
  • 20+ years in the fitness industry

    • Kim Gadaleta

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
  • Graduate of Roncalli High School and University of Indianapolis
  • Strength training, circuit training, core conditioning, stretching/flexibility, and general fitness
  • Sharecare Pro member.

    • Jon and Stephanie Martin

  • B.S. & M.S. in Physical Education/Exercise Science from IUPUI (Jon)
  • B.S. Exercise Science from U of I & M.S. Nutrition Science from IU-Bloomington (Stephanie)
  • ACSM Certified Personal Trainers
  • Experience in sports specific performance training and wellness coaching
  • Exercise Physiologist at Franciscan Physicians Network (Jon)
  • Group fitness instructor (Stephanie)
  • 5+ years experience in the fitness industry

    • Erica Bryant

  • NFPT Certified in Personal Training and Fitness Nutrition
  • 9 year navy veteran
  • Sports specific training and coaching in volleyball and basketball
  • Personal training for individuals and groups
  • Specialized training in fitness during pregnancy

    • We also offer classes from outside fitness specialists:

    Brown's Karate

    Gerry & Sherry Brown

  • 6th Degree Black Belt
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
  • Specialist in Okinawa Shorin-Kenpo System
  • Master of Martial Arts
  • 40+ years of teaching
  • 7 Steps to Personal Safety Instructor with Police International

    • Shodan Academy Karate (www.shodanacademy.com)

    Ricardo A. Guerrero

  • Masters Degree in Sports Management
  • Member of the USA National Karate Team
  • The only athlete from the state of Indiana that has earned a spot on the US National Team, the only team

    • recognized by the the US Olympic Committee.

  • Ranked number 6 in the World in 2011 at the World Shotokan Karate Championship
  • Obtained Black Belt degree at age 12 (at that time, he was the youngest black belt in Venezuela)
  • 12+ years of teaching experience
  • 4 times National Venezuelan Championships for 4 consecutive years.

    • Our team of group fitness instructors are people commited to serving you:

    Pam Mroz

  • GP Fitness Director
  • Children’s Group Fitness Instructor
  • Totally Fit Life Instructor/Leader
  • 15+ years in the fitness industry

    • Bill Abell

    Kim Allen

    Sharon Beck

    Dori Caras

    Teresa Clements

    Andrea Davis

    Peggy Dozal

    Melanie Elsey

    Steve Galovic

    Mike Garrison

    Denise Glidden

    Patty Haessig

    Brenda Hutchison

    Sherry Kennell

    Kris Kocken

    Shelly Massey

    Diondra McKinley

    Erin Nikou

    Amy Park

    Alice Pollert

    Judy Raker

    Cathy Ridlen

    Rebecca Sanchez

    Jill Sitzman

    Jay Six

    Lorin Smith

    Kim Swank

    Meggan Walker

    Kerri Walls

    Liz Whalen

    Amanda Wiggin

    Tracey Williams

    Eileen Zlaty