We specialize in all levels of health and fitness, from beginners to experienced athletes who need sport specific training

Transform 180 Training

CHARITH MADAWELA
Principal & Founder

Experience with fitness: Charith is a former aerospace electrical engineer who decided to turn his passion for fitness and healthy living into a career. The professionalism, ingenuity and attention to detail that defined his work as an engineer also defines his approach to fitness training. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Weight Loss Specialist. His work in the gym is known internationally. In his native Sri Lanka, he is known as a “Fitness Guru” and has been featured on the popular TV program “Rise and Shine.” He also writes regularly for the Daily Mirror there.

Although he’s retired from training clients, Charith is very much involved with the day to day operations of the company and making sure the clients are receiving a remarkable personal training experience every single visit!

Certificates and Education:

  • Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

  • NASM Weight Loss Specialist

  • NESTA

  • CPR/First Aid Certified


Javon Walker Transform 180 Personal Trainer Seattle Gym

Javon Walker

Location: Belltown

(also available at Madison Park)

Availability: Tuesday and Friday evenings.

“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God through Christ Jesus, is calling us” - Philippians 3:14

Training Style: Olympic lifting, strength & conditioning, bodyweight training, mobility work, functional barbell training, HIIT, Powerlifting, and cardio endurance.

Experience with fitness: Javon is a retired athlete and is a reservist soldier in the army. After retiring from competition, Javon's passion for fitness led him to using his skills to improve the health and wellness of others.

One thing you would want clients to know: I am dedicated to improving the strength, mobilization and health of my clients. 

Certificates and Education:

  • BS in Health Sciences

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer 

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified 




Kelsey GerryLocation: BelltownAvailability: Afternoons & Evenings“What you truly learn best will appear to you as your own discovery.” - Moshe Feldenkrais

Kelsey Gerry

Location: Belltown

Availability: Afternoons & Evenings

“What you truly learn best will appear to you as your own discovery.” - Moshe Feldenkrais

Training Style: Integration of pilates, yoga, body weight, and functional strength training 

Experience with fitness: Growing up, I played soccer, basketball, and ran cross country. Later in life, I found pilates and yoga as it helped train my body for my career in modeling. I worked as a client with a personal trainer when I first experienced strength training. I found when integrating each modality into a workout I feel great. 

One thing you would want clients to know: My goal is through movement we can create a space where clients can have compassion for themselves as they are now while working towards their unique goals 

Certificates and Education:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer 

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • CPR/AED  Certified 

  • New York University B.A. Environmental Studies


Wolfgang Stutzman Transform 180 Training Seattle Personal Trainer

Wolfgang Stutzman

Location: Belltown

Availability: Evenings

“Adversity breeds success.”

Training Style: Calisthenics and bodybuilding are my bread and butter. Expect a mix of free weights, machines, and bodyweight implements for general fitness goals. I also favor heavy barbell lifts in tandem with HIIT circuits for strength & conditioning. All that said, I’m fitness agnostic, and will tailor each workout to meet your specific needs.

Experience with fitness: I first entered the gym 11 years ago to gain muscle and strength for self-confidence. Over years of training, I have conquered my social anxiety, strengthening my body from the inside out. I am now a professional figure model, and I proudly represent the transgender community in modern art made across the city.

One thing you would want clients to know: Your well-being is my priority. I understand the importance of pushing limits slowly and ensuring proper form is maintained via cueing and thoughtful exercise selection. This is your time, your journey, and my honor to guide you towards your goals.

Certificates and Education:

  • Computer Science B.S. (Music Computing & Arts Minor) - University of California, San Diego

  • NASM CPT Certification 

  • CPR/AED Certification 


Alex Burney Transform 180 Seattle Personal Trainer

Alexander Burney

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings & Evenings

“Happiness is when you finally connect your mind to your body.” – Greg Plitt

Training Style: I would say that my training style mostly aligns with bodybuilding. I use mostly resistance training with a focus on increasing muscle mass and strength. However, I also use high intensity interval training and steady state cardio to burn excess calories.

Experience with fitness: Growing up I struggled with weight management. In my teenage years, I lost weight through cardio and dieting. But I wanted to look and be stronger. So, I started bodybuilding as a way to gain muscle and get stronger. I fell in love with the process of training and challenging myself in the gym. It has built mental and physical strength within me and I hope to help others achieve the mental and physical benefits of training. 

One thing you would want clients to know: I am really committed to working with my clients to understand their personal fitness goals and guide them through their fitness journey. We will work together to achieve the results that you are looking for! 

Certificates and Education:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer 

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

  • Varsity College Sandton Johannesburg, South Africa - Certificate in Business Principles and Practice


Max MackenzieLocation: BelltownAvailability: Morning & Evenings“Always Strive to be a better version of yourself”

Max Mackenzie

Location: Belltown

Availability: Morning & Evenings

“Always Strive to be a better version of yourself”

Training Style: Combination of powerlifting and body building

Experience with fitness: Participated in rugby, football, and basketball

One thing you would want clients to know: Passionate about fitness and helping as many people as possible!

Certificates and Education:

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer


Augustin Estrada Transform 180 Seattle Personal Trainer

Agustin Estrada

Location: SLU

Availability; Tue/Thursday, Saturday AM

“You don’t stop when you’re tired, you stop when you are done”

Training Style: I specialize in bodybuilding and strength training, utilizing effective resistance training techniques. Additionally, I incorporate targeted mobility work to address muscle imbalances and enhance overall body movement.

Experience with fitness: My fitness journey kicked off with 8 years of competitive soccer, ending off in collegiate-level play. Following my soccer career, I seamlessly transitioned my passion for health and fitness into the realm of resistance training. Since then, my relentless pursuit of understanding the complexities of the human body has fueled my desire to share this knowledge with those striving to become their best selves.

One thing you would want clients to know: Train with purpose. I'm here to help you discover and define your training purpose, unlocking maximum efficiency and growth. Beyond the physical gains, training with purpose adds excitement and fun to your workout routine, infusing each session with meaning. Embracing this mindset not only facilitates the enjoyment of the growth process but also contributes to a unique and compelling fitness journey, creating a narrative that is uniquely yours.

Certificates and Education:

  • University of Washington
    BA in Public Health, Major: Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health.

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Nutrition Coach (In Progress)

  • CPR/AED Certified


Keng Cheah Transform 180 Seattle Personal Trainer

Keng Cheah

Location: Belltown

Availability: Mon-Friday evenings


”Inspire your former self with the new you”

Training Style: My training style is geared towards helping client to reach their aesthetic physique goals. It consist of a hybrid between traditional strength training and bodybuilding style routine. Main focus is body recomposition with emphasis on lean muscle mass hypertrophy.

Experience with fitness: My experience in fitness began as a recreational basketball and soccer player at a young age. I did martial arts and ran cross country for my high school, and developed a passion for weightlifting. I have competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions throughout the years, and have recently placed 1st in men's physique division.

One thing you would want clients to know: Clients who like to train with me are usually geared towards seeing changes in body composition. Fat loss and muscle building are the main focus. I also have experience working with clients who had mobility issues due to injury/surgery, as well as elderly client who recovered from stroke.

Certificates and Education:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • CPR/AED Certified

  • Business Management (Associates)


Cary Stark

Location: SLU

(Also available at Madison park)

Availability: Mornings/Afternoons

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”

Training Style: Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, sports performance, and functional movement/mobility make up the core of my programming.

Experience with fitness: I was a late bloomer when it came to fitness and sports. I was a particularly skinny kid and just assumed that would always be the case. Even throughout my term in the military, I never put on any real weight and leaned only on cardiovascular activity as a means of exercise - which I have never been enthusiastic about. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to powerlifting by someone with a similar background to mine, and immediately took to it. A few short years and a whole lot of reps later, I looked and felt like an entirely different person. On a whim, I started playing a sport called Roller Derby. The combination of the two changed my life and my self image in ways I never thought possible. Over the years I’ve traveled to England, Wales, Chile, Argentina, Canada, and all across the US - all in the name of this ridiculous sport that I’ve dedicated so much of myself to. My goal is simple - I want to be the one to inspire others to take that step and build something in themselves that they can be proud of.

One thing you would want clients to know: I absolutely love dispelling the myths of weightlifting. I strongly believe it’s beneficial to just about anyone of any age, gender identity, or background.

Certificates and Education:

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer

  • First Aid/CPR/Aed certified


Christian Junkar

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings/Evenings

“Stepping outside your comfort zone is a way of expanding your ability to see what’s possible.”

Training Style: Full body, balance, stretching and mobility, strength/power to weight, bodyweight training. Preparing us to be strong in our daily lives and protects us from injury. Endurance and stamina training to increase our capacity to do more work.

Experience with fitness: My experience training consistently in a gym begins when I was on a youth climbing team. I was amazed with the workouts that we did as warmups, mixed in, at the end of our climbing. When I saw that targeted training could result in more power and control on the rock, I knew that training in the gym could help me reach my goals. I went on to climb all of the Washington volcanoes, as well as Mount Hood and Mount Shasta. More recently I have been climbing new ice and rock routes in the mountains, one being featured in the American Alpine Journal, and competing in the Ouray Elite Mixed Competition in Colorado.

One thing you would want clients to know: Moving your body, challenging yourself, and testing limits helps us build the foundation of who we are and gives us a vision of what we can be. When we take up an exercise routine we not only condition our bodies, but also our mind’s ability to handle stress. The results of today’s effort will prepare you to be more capable in the future.

Certificates and Education:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • CPR Certified

  • Wilderness First Responder Certified


Rachel HawleyLocation: BelltownAvailability: Full dayStrength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle, Embrace it!

Rachel Hawley

Location: Belltown

Availability: Full day

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle, Embrace it!

Training Style: A mix of powerlifting, functional, mobility, sport specific activities, and HIIT

Experience with fitness: Rachel grew up playing sports and was a collegiate softball player so fitness has been a part of my whole life. The gym is her happy place!

One thing you would want clients to know: Rachel cares about how her clients are doing in all aspects of their lives and Rachel is very passionate about allowing them to be the best they can be in anything that they can do in life. 

Certificates and Education:

  • Northwest University B.S. Exercise Science

  • ACE Certified personal trainer 

  • First Aid/CPR/AED certified


James Jensen

James Jensen

Location: Belltown

Availability: All day

“It’s Impossible to beat the man who never quits” -Unknown

Training Style:
I personally have experience with Weight training, calisthenics, endurance training, swimming, HIIT training and employ many sport specific drills and workouts in my own workouts. My general thought while training clients is that with serious focus on the mechanical basics, A person is a lot more likely to achieve their specific goals and then be more comfortable and safe trying new types of workouts in the future.

Experience with fitness: I Became passionate about health and fitness over a long and gradual process. I grew up competing in soccer and wrestling, and have learned Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai in recent years. With a background in teaching Swim lessons and wrestling, I am eager to work with clients and I have a lot of fun when I get to see my students/ clients grow in their physical health and confidence in their abilities.

One thing you would want clients to know: I have had the pleasure of having great coaches and academic instructors in the past. With that being said, one thing I learned from them and am deeply passionate about, is that I understand different people have different learning styles, and so I enjoy explaining and breaking down the necessary information for the client in different ways, so they can grow in their physical abilities and increase their understanding of the process of how they can achieve their fitness goals.

Certificates and Education:

  • BS in Exercise Science (Central Washington University)

  • ISSA Certified Nutritionist

  • First Aid/CPR/AED certified


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Kenrick Yuen

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings/Evenings

“Fear is nothing more than an obstacle that stands in our way of progress”

Training Style: Bodybuilding, Weight-loss, Powerlifting, Strength Training, and HIIT

Experience with fitness: Growing up as a teenager, I struggled with body image issues and having low self-esteem. I began to train consistently at my local gym and my life changed permanently. I was stronger, more confident, and happier than ever, and that’s when my passion for fitness emerged. This inspired me to become a personal trainer to help others achieve their physical and mental goals. 

One thing you want clients to know: You are not alone! I am devoted to providing you with a fun and safe training experience. I will motivate you, coach you, and support you throughout every step of your fitness journey. 

Certificates and Education:

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Minor in Philosophy

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Nutrition Coach

  • CPR/AED Certified


Monserrat RosalesLocation: SLUAvailability: Full day“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so they can be great in whatever they want to do”. -Kobe Bryant.

Monserrat Rosales

Location: SLU

Availability: Full day

“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so they can be great in whatever they want to do”. -Kobe Bryant.

Training style:

Functional/Strength Training and Bodybuilding.

Experience with fitness:

When I was a little girl, I discovered a passion for sports, especially soccer. After a couple of years decided to try something new and become a Polynesian Dancer. While I was mastering this beautiful dance, I made a personal goal of starting my own dance studio. With lots of big sacrifices and extra hard work, I was able to accomplish my goal (I was only 19 years old). Unfortunately, 4 years later after the opening of my dance studio, I had to take one of the hardest decisions of my life and close the doors forever. The decision was not easy, but it was the best decision for me at the moment since I became a single mom and needed to take care of my baby. A couple of years later I found myself struggling with self-confidence and stress, so I decided to explore something new and that is when I found weightlifting. In such short time weightlifting become my therapist and stress relief. I started feeling stronger/happier than ever, so I took the decision of becoming a personal trainer to help and inspired the people around me.

One thing you would want your clients to know:

My goal as a passionate fitness trainer is to support my clients on each fitness/personal goal they would like to accomplish. By not only showing them the correct way to exercise but educating them along the way so they can have a better understanding of their body and what they are capable of. Therefore, we will be creating a stronger relationship between their mind and body, as well as building powerful self-confidence to overcome any challenge.

Certificates and education:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • CPR/AED Certified

  • DotFit Certified


Roko Bedalov

Location: SLU

Availability: Evenings

“You get out what you put in.”

Training Style: My training style aligns most closely with bodybuilding. My focus is on building mass and strength while following a push, pull, legs spilt. For cardio I enjoy doing interval training which involves short bursts of high intensity work paired with slow steady rate work.

Experience with fitness: I have played soccer since the age of 5. I played for the Sounders Academy in high-school and then played division 1 soccer at Elon University for my freshman and sophomore year of college. I began to seriously lift once a got to college and gradually became more interested in bodybuilding. I have been fully focused on bodybuilding for the last couple years.

One thing you would want clients to know: Something that I am very good at doing is finding the happy medium between pushing my clients to their limits while still making it an enjoyable experience. By making exercise fun but still challenging I hope to motivate clients to continue to take the next steps towards their goals by taking incremental steps on a daily basis.

Certificates and Education:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach

  • CPR/AED Certified


Seattle Personal Trainer Tatyana King South Lake Union, Belltown

Tatyana King

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings/Evenings

“Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.”

Training Style: Functional, strength and endurance, as well as HIIT with a background in powerlifting.

Experience with fitness: My experience with fitness started when I was younger and had found a love for running. Being faster than the majority created a competitive attitude that followed me into my high school years. It helped me make it to regionals in powerlifting as well as track on the varsity teams.

One thing you would want clients to know: My goal is to help people become healthier and enjoy doing it. I believe that pushing people to accomplish goals in the gym also helps them realize they’re capable of more than they believed in and out of the gym.

Certificates and Education:

  • Associate’s degree in science

  • NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist

  • ISSA Personal Training Certification

  • CPR certified


Bianca Benavides Transform 180 Seattle Personal Trainer

Bianca B.

Location: SLU

Availability: Afternoon/evenings

“People aren’t just born with confidence. Confidence comes from those who are willing to fail. Failure creates growth, and growth creates confidence. With that being said, fail… but fail strategically, authentically, and often.”

Training Style: Functional fitness, cardio endurance, resistance training and mobility.

Experience with fitness: I’ve played sports my whole life including soccer and basketball. I played basketball at the collegiate level for two years. After that I joined the Coast Guard where I began to further my love for fitness and am currently a full time firefighter.

One thing you would want clients to know: Fitness doesn’t have to be a big and scary thing, we all start somewhere and I would love the opportunity to help motivate you and push you to achieve your goals. I am all about the people and creating a fun and enjoyable fitness experience.

Certificates and Education:

  • NASAM (Pending)

  • BS Sports and Health Sciences from APU (in-progess)

  • EMT-B

  • First aid/CPR/AED


Transform 180 Seattle Personal Trainer Derek Fronczkewicz

Derek Fronczkewicz

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings & Evernings

"If you don't find the time, if you don't do the work, you don't get the results" -Arnold Schwarzenegger

Training Style: My training style is mostly centered around bodybuilding, powerlifting, and functional training. I focus on nutrition and a style of training that helps my client best, whether that's supersets and cutting fat, or muscular hypertrophy and building muscle. I can build a plan and substitute exercises to work around injuries on the fly.

Experience with fitness: I have been into fitness for over 18 years, starting when I was a teenager. I have a lot of experience helping people lose weight and with people just getting started learning proper form and building muscle.

One thing you would want clients to know: I love to talk about training styles and nutrition whenever I get the chance. I stay focused on being in top shape myself year round, as well as, keeping clients motivated and shifting their programs constantly to align with their goals and keep the workouts fresh.

Certificates and Education: I have a NASM CPT, CPR/AED Cert. I'm working on a Precision Nutrition Cert and NASM Injury Prevention Cert.


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Aaron Kerschner

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings/Evenings

"Every step is progress, no matter how small"

Training Style: My training style stems from powerlifting and has evolved into a mix of functional movement and olympic weightlifting. My goal is to help you gain strength while also developing confidence over and under a barbell, while increasing mobility and joint stability as well. For interval training I largely enjoy plyometrics where as much force is generated in as short of a time as possible.

Experience with fitness: Growing up, I ran cross country throughout my K-12 education and eventually advanced to half marathons. I spent as much time as possible dancing swing and house as well, enjoying the energy and physicality of it. I began lifting weights in college and quickly turned my attention to powerlifting, it being the quickest way I could surmise to reach maximum, full body strength. While training at a barbell specific facility I quickly grew to admire the flexibilty and strength displayed by olympic weightlifters, and decided to make the switch in order engage in what I still believe is one of the most difficult, but rewarding styles of athletic training in the world. For me, the gym has always been a place where I could improve my body and temporarily cast aside the turmoils of life and hope that I can help others find the same peace and results I have.

One thing you would want clients to know: I wholeheartedly want to provide my clients with as much support in building their own exercise autonomy as possible. Balancing proper form, desired exertion, nutrition, and programming among other aspects of fitness can be daunting, however, when an approachable yet challenging routine is established the journey to results is enjoyable and rewarding. Working out shouldn't be a slog and who knows, you might even surprise yourself with a shift in goals along the way.

Certificates and Education:

  • AED and CPR certified

  • NASM Personal Training Certification

  • L-1 Weightlifting Coach

  • BA with a major in English at UW (in progress)


Danny Palmer Transform 180 Seattle Personal Trainer

Danny Palmer

Location: SLU

Availability: Mon - Fri: mornings/evenings, Sat: mornings

“Become the best version of yourself, then gift it to the world”

Training Style: A specialist in physique development and corrective exercise.

Experience with fitness: As a youth I was obese (220lbs at 12 years old) and was unhappy with my life. At 14 I took up running and lost 60lbs! After this I knew I wanted to add on some muscle so I used all of my savings, at 15, to buy a gym membership. This not only developed my body, but my grades and life choices significantly began to improve as well. I realized this was my passion and obsessively started to educate myself on nutrition and exercise for the last 9 years. 

One thing you would want clients to know: After being a trainer for 5 years I’ve been lucky enough to help 100+ clients through each of their own unique bodies and lifestyle. I didn’t choose this passion, it chose me. Walking into the gym and guiding someone through their fitness goals makes every day a great day. 

Certificates and Education:

  • ACE certified Personal Trainer

  • Ace certified corrective exercise specialist 


Transform 180 Seattle Personal Trainer Keanu Rivera

Keanu Rivera

Location: Belltown

Availability: Mornings & Evenings

“Ain’t nothin’ but a peanut!”

- Ronnie Coleman

Training Style: My training style is a fusion of bodybuilding, powerlifting, and mobility work, designed to enhance overall strength, muscular development, and movement capabilities. Strength and hypertrophy-based workouts can be expected!

Experience with fitness: Fitness has always been a central part of my life. Growing up in Hawaii, I was surrounded by an active environment that fostered my love for physical activity. From bodysurfing to soccer, I engaged in various sports from a young age. As I entered my formative years, I delved into weightlifting and strength training, starting with calisthenics and gradually advancing to loaded compound lifts. My passion for fitness runs deep, stemming from my mother's influence as a competitive bodybuilder in the bikini division. Her dedication inspired me to pursue a career in personal training and share my knowledge and experience with others. Now based in Seattle, I continue to live an active lifestyle outside of the gym. You'll often find me rock climbing, practicing Jiu Jitsu/Muay Thai, or exploring nature through hiking. These activities not only keep me physically fit but also allow me to connect with the surrounding environment and embrace the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

One thing you would want clients to know: Training with me goes beyond just physical fitness. I aim to provide my clients with the tools and skills necessary to succeed not only in the gym but also outside of it. Education is a priority, as I believe understanding the "why" behind each exercise is crucial for long-term success. Functional training is emphasized to enhance overall functionality and performance in daily life. Together, we'll focus on movements and exercises with practical applications beyond the gym. Mental well-being and personal growth are equally important, as training sessions become a platform for building confidence, resilience, and discipline. I aim to empower clients to embrace a healthy and balanced lifestyle, where fitness becomes an integral part of overall well-being.

Certificates and Education:

  • B.S. in Kinesiology (in progress)

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • ASTI CPR Certification


Max Schoen Seattle Personal Trainer Transform 180

Max Schoen

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

Training Style: My training style has its roots in powerlifting and extends into athletic development. I like to emphasize compound movements and the best bang for your buck exercises to maximize strength and fitness.  

Experience with fitness: I initially got into strength training while playing high school football and competing as a swimmer. That interest led me to pursue an education in exercise science and eventually a career in strength and conditioning. I have worked as a strength and conditioning coach for the past 6 years, primarily at the collegiate level.

One thing you would want clients to know: I want clients to enjoy their training experience to the fullest. I want them to learn about training, and their bodies, and explore new challenges. I will push them hard at times, and we will celebrate all the little victories during their training journey.

Certificates and Education:

  • BS in Exercise Science from Ohio State University

  • MS in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS Certified


Natalia Masterman

Location: SLU

Availability: Mornings & Evenings

“Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” -Napoleon Hill

Training Style: I am a very foundational trainer and prioritize staple exercises (squats, deadlifts, rows, presses, etc.) that my clients can utilize and build off of for years to come. 

I specialize in bodybuilding and powerlifting, and always incorporate mobility work because it’s crucial for optimal training and preventing injuries. I also like to include some HIIT and circuit workouts to improve cardiovascular endurance. 

Experience with fitness: I am proud to say that I am a dramatic weight loss success story! I joined the gym with about 100lbs to lose, and did just that! Eventually, I started lifting weights and that is how fitness went from something I knew I needed to prioritize for my health, to something I am genuinely passionate about. I always say that weight loss got me into the gym, but lifting keeps me in the gym. I love the art of bodybuilding and the concept of building a body I love living in. I also enjoy powerlifting because it is a great fusion of strength and technique. 

One thing you would want clients to know: I am not someone who has been “fit” or athletic for my entire life. I know exactly what it’s like to start or re-start in fitness feeling like odds are stacked against you… But I also know what it’s like to show up day after day and gradually see all the amazing ways your hard work is paying off. I now love to be the trainer who makes fitness enjoyable and approachable. I believe in the power of consistency and striving to become 1% better each day because I have seen it in my own life. Personal trainers aren’t just here to improve a client’s physique, we are here to improve people’s quality of life and to push them to realize their full potential. Being able to play a part in someone’s transformation is a privilege I never take for granted. 

Certificates and Education:

  • BA Psychology, University of Washington 

  • CPT, NASM 

  • Weight Loss Specialist, NASM 

  • Certified Nutrition Coach, NASM 


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Tim Liakhovich

Location: SLU

Availability: Full Day

You have to understand that your body is bigger than you think, with sports you have to regain both types of health, physical and psychological. WHEN we train our hormones can drive out depression and a bunch of diseases, be happy with a sports life.

Training Style:

Functional training
Crossfit
HIIT
Bodybuilding
Training of professional sportsmen

Experience with fitness:

My name is Tim and I am from Ukraine, I have been training since I was 20 years old, in the past I am a professional sportsman, and now I am 31, that is, I have 10 years of experience working with people, the war forced me to move and create a life in America.

Certificates and Education:

  • BS in Exercise Science (with honors, in Ukrain)

  • ISSA Certified

  • CPR/AED


Nate Peterson

Location: Madison Park

Availability: Full Day

Stephan Hawking said, “showing up is half the battle.” Sometimes just getting in the door is the hardest part. It’s my job to hold you accountable for getting there.

Training Style: My training approach is rooted in functional training with an emphasis on core strength, balance and mobility improvement. Since 2010 I have accumulated experience working with clients on strength and muscle building, senior fitness, athletic performance, weight management, pre/post-natal training and more.

Experience with fitness: I am a Seattle native who grew up playing soccer, baseball, and football. Inspired by my mother I have been in the gym for as long as I can remember. That being said, my principal inspiration for becoming a personal trainer stems from a project I did at Seattle University that focused on the U.S. healthcare system. It is my goal to help clients prevent the many challenging and costly facets of ongoing health issues by playing a roll in their preventative care through exercise.

One thing you would want clients to know: I believe in making personal connections with clients to better understand how to motivate and support their progress. As a mantra, “I firmly believe success is just a couple steps outside your comfort zone and together we will work through challenges, overcome obstacles and accomplish your goals.”

Certificates and Education:

  • Bachelors degree in Humanities from Seattle University 2010

  • NASM Certified Personal trainer since 2011

  • Senior fitness specialist

  • Behavior change specialist


Ivo Matinov

Location: Belltown

Availability: Evenings

“Stronger body, stronger mind”

Training Style: Functional strength training, body weight training, sport specific activities, strength & conditioning.

Experience with fitness: Growing up I played football which got me into the strength and conditioning side of fitness but after getting inquired I started to pivot more towards the functional and mobility side. Recently I have been getting into skiing, pickleball and rock climbing.

One thing you would want clients to know:I believe in helping clients reach they're goals no matter what they are. Whether its losing weight, improving athletic performance or just focused on overall wellness, I can help. We will work together and tailor your routine to whatever your needs are and achieve the results you are looking for.

Certificates and Education:

  • B.S in Exercise Science with a minor in psychology

  • NASM CPT

  • Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Cert.


Kari Lorenzo

Location: Madison Park

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Training Style: A mix of strength training, calestenics, and cardio endurance with specific emphasis on building muscular longevity and the strengthening of joints and ligaments.

Experience with fitness: I competitively swam, sprinted for my highschools track team, ran XC, and did archery all throughout my childhood. After graduating highschool, I went to my colleges gym and tried out weightlifting. It wasnt long before I fell in love with strength training and the community behind it. Weightlifting has completely changed all aspects of my life, contributing to enhanced confidence, alleviation of my anxiety, and the formation of new friendships.

One thing you would want clients to know: I am dedicated to making fitness realistic and empowering clients with the knowledge necessary to sustain positive changes throughout every season of life. My goal for every client is to establish a robust muscular foundation, promote longevity, prevent injury, and look good while doing it.

Certificates and Education:

  • AA in Arts and Sciences from Bellevue College

  • B.A in Excercise Science from Western Washington University 

  • CPR/First Aid/AED Certified for Infants, Children, and Adults

  • Physical Therapy Technician

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer


Cary Stark

Location: Madison Park

(Also available at SLU)

Availability: Mornings/Afternoons

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”

Training Style: Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, sports performance, and functional movement/mobility make up the core of my programming.

Experience with fitness: I was a late bloomer when it came to fitness and sports. I was a particularly skinny kid and just assumed that would always be the case. Even throughout my term in the military, I never put on any real weight and leaned only on cardiovascular activity as a means of exercise - which I have never been enthusiastic about. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to powerlifting by someone with a similar background to mine, and immediately took to it. A few short years and a whole lot of reps later, I looked and felt like an entirely different person. On a whim, I started playing a sport called Roller Derby. The combination of the two changed my life and my self image in ways I never thought possible. Over the years I’ve traveled to England, Wales, Chile, Argentina, Canada, and all across the US - all in the name of this ridiculous sport that I’ve dedicated so much of myself to. My goal is simple - I want to be the one to inspire others to take that step and build something in themselves that they can be proud of.

One thing you would want clients to know: I absolutely love dispelling the myths of weightlifting. I strongly believe it’s beneficial to just about anyone of any age, gender identity, or background.

Certificates and Education:

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer

  • First Aid/CPR/Aed certified


Hailey (Hails) Bender

Location: Belltown

Availability: Tuesday and Friday evenings.

“Self-discipline and consistency are hard. A lack of investing in your health is hard. Choose your hard.”

Training Style: My training style is based in functional resistance, using the progressive overload principle to achieve strength and muscular endurance. I also integrate plyometric and calisthenic exercises into weightlifting in order to have a well-rounded fitness approach. My yoga background also allows me to incorporate postures and flows into dynamic stretching and active resting.

Experience with fitness: I’ve always been athletic, doing multiple sports all through my academic career, and I fell in love with weightlifting about 3 years ago. Outside of the gym, I teach yoga and dance as well as I am a big hiker.

One thing you would want clients to know: My approach to training is always encouraging a challenge (the mind quits before the body does in weightlifting) but still honoring the body’s ques and knowing when to rest or take it easy. Sustainability leads to progress better than “perfection” will.

Certificates and Education:

  • State Fair Community College—AA Degree

  • NFPT—CPT

  • RYT—200

  • CPR/AED certified


Zack

Location : SLU

Availability: Wed-Mon

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for”

Training Style: My pillars of training are bodybuilding, powerlifting, functional fitness, and Crossfit inspired circuit work.

Experience with Fitness: Throughout my childhood I was always involved in sports. Despite this, I was always the skinniest kid in the room and as a result I never felt happy about my body image. However, after discovering resistance training at 14, I became fascinated with the process of becoming stronger and changing my body for the better. Since then, I’ve enjoyed transforming my body into something that I can be proud of while also learning the ins and outs of training. I hope to bring the same enjoyment and fascination of transforming your body to all my clients.

One thing you want clients to know: Adversity is a part of everyday life but perseverance and enjoying the process is what truly makes one successful. I aim to help you reach your fitness goals while also adding excitement to your journey there. I’m here to push, guide, and support you every step of the way!

Certificates and Education:

  • B.S in Kinesiology (in progress)

  • NASM Certified Personal traine

  • ASTI CPR Certification


Diego

Location: SLU

Availability: Monday-Thursday from (5:30pm to 9 pm).

“I’m about seeing long-term, seeing a vision, understanding nothing really worthwhile happens overnight, and just sticking to your script long enough to make something real happen” – Nipsey Hussle

Training Style: My training philosophy is based on a hybrid approach, meaning a combination of strength training, bodybuilding, and cardiovascular endurance. My focus is on guiding you to boost strength, develop solid muscle, and maintain an athletic prowess for a well-rounded result that is suitable for everyone. Your winnings or progress should ever be limited.

Experience with Fitness: I was always on the heavier side growing up, and developed habits that always kept me in a recurring cycle of obesity. As a result, my confidence was always lacking in all aspects of my life. My saving grace leading up to my transformation originated from wrestling. Through this, was I able to establish a foundation that ultimately changed my life forever. However, I never cared to be selfish with the things I learned, and instead has a desire to share my knowledge and insight with those that share the same goal of having some sort of transformation, but also getting better today. I started Personal Training once I attended college back in 2016 and have always enjoyed being along for the ride in someone’s journey. Whether that’s sculpting the body that you envision, or just improving one’s quality of life.

One thing you want clients to know: An ideology that was bestowed upon that I instill in all my client is that training should consist of hard work, but should never be hard work. Fitness can be exhausting. It’s physical work after all. All we all have our days. But my promise is to always approach it in a way that not only ensures progress is being made, but also makes the process enjoyable and comfortable. Not only will I coach you to your destination, but you’ll also have a supportive friend in me as well. The journey will always vary for every individual, but I will help you get there.

Certificates and Education:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer


Javon Walker

Location: Madison Park

(also available at Belltown)

Availability: Tuesday and Friday evenings.

“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God through Christ Jesus, is calling us” - Philippians 3:14

Training Style: Olympic lifting, strength & conditioning, bodyweight training, mobility work, functional barbell training, HIIT, Powerlifting, and cardio endurance.

Experience with fitness: Javon is a retired athlete and is a reservist soldier in the army. After retiring from competition, Javon's passion for fitness led him to using his skills to improve the health and wellness of others.

One thing you would want clients to know: I am dedicated to improving the strength, mobilization and health of my clients. 

Certificates and Education:

  • BS in Health Sciences

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer 

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified