Camp DaveFit
Professional Fitness Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Liscensed Massage Therapist. Prior to his professional fitness career, he played football in the NFL for 3 years. David has a knack for helping others of all ages accomplish their fitness goals, and redefining their fitness experience. David is an accomplished speaker and presenter in the world of motivation and goal setting. In addition to being a Professional Trainer for 7+ years, his background includes 20+ years in the athletic performance environment with Athletic and Academic honors at the collegiate level. David is a SportsNut for fitness and performance that instructs a sports “bootcamp fitness” style before thousands a year. David has been featured on the cover of a weight training book Muscle Mechanics... Read the profile >>
The Mat, American Power Yoga,Town North YMCA
I have been a personal trainer for seven years. Health and fitness has always been a big part of my life. Three years ago, I decided to try yoga to discover something new and improve my flexibility. My first experience was terrible, as well as the second. Each time I would basically sit on my mat while the other students in the class would perform those "Cirque du Soleil" poses. I would leave desperate, and very frustrated that I could do nothing. That was until I found the right place and the right teachers, the kind that would stay connected with the students, offering poses with modifications so you could do everything! It was amazing. Besides being a little more flexible each time, I left class feeling happy, light, energized, stronger physically and mentally, ready to face the... Read the profile >>
Crossfit Strong Endurance
My name is Marla Maupin and I grew up in Plano, Texas. Although I played sports in high school and have always believed in living a healthy lifestyle, I did not get seriously involved in running until after college. I quickly realized I need an outlet to deal with the stress involved in working in the corporate world. I began running local 5k and 10k races and then the distance bug hit me. I have completed 7 marathons, including the 2009 Boston Marathon and numerous half marathons. I have been involved in the DFW running community for the past 10 years, coaching several local running programs; I have extensive experience coaching runners at all levels. I love to motivate and inspire people; nothing makes me happier than to see someone achieve their goals. In 2009 I discovered Crossfit... Read the profile >>
Patton Gleason has been running as long as he can remember. He has been a professional in the running industry for a number of years and has worked with thousands of athletes. After his own experience becoming sidelined with running injuries he worked to find a better and more sustainable solution. He has since become one of the leading experts in teaching efficient running form as a tool to prevent injuries and enhance the running experience. The methods he use apply a logical and evidence based approach to teaching fun, injury-free running for life. “My passion is in empowering athletes with the skills and confidence to control exactly what their running experience looks like. The human body is designed to run. Running form is a very teachable and learnable skill. There is a... Read the profile >>
Thom began a journey into yoga in 1987, while pursuing a Psychology degree at university. While researching the holistic approaches for reducing stress and improving mental health, Thom began studying Zen meditation, biofeedback, relaxation training, and Hatha yoga. While completing a Master's degree in Counseling at the University of North Texas, Thom expanded his personal yoga and meditation practice by joining a Kundalini yoga and meditation group. Later as his yoga practice evolved, Thom began studying Power Vinyasa Yoga, which instantly became his passion. After certification training with Beth Shaw of YogaFit International, Thom began teaching classes in both Power Yoga as well as a gentler approach which he calls Bliss Yoga. He has trained with renowned teachers Bryan Kest, Cyndi... Read the profile >>
