Quick History
I started out selling gym memberships in college and have been in fitness ever since.
I’ve held various roles in the corporate gym industry, from working on the floor to managing entire facilities and leading a team of trainers.
While I valued all my prior experience, it became clear that training was where my heart truly was.
I started my own fitness company in 2018 and have been going ever since! I like to keep busy and do as many things as I can - keeping training primary.
Consulting for large brands
Gym build consulting
Fitness modeling
Equipment recommendations
Community outreach
NICOLE WINTER
PILATES, YOGA
Stroke Survivor
I suffered a massive stroke at just 26 years old. I lost function on my entire left side due to a dissection in an artery, compounded by a clotting disorder I didn’t know I had.
Thanks to my great friend and physical therapist, Kimberly Hanson, and my background in fitness, I made a huge recovery. See more on Kim under Testimonials.
I quickly began telling my story on local news stations, podcasts, and events to raise awareness. I became a National Ambassador for the American Stroke Association, helping to raise funds, awareness, and morale among survivors!
Check out more of my story on the American Heart Association page below.
DERRICK SAWYERS
CARDIO, CORE
Fitness Modeling
I started out modeling for photographer friends and eventually had the great fortune of working with major brands like Under Armour.
Over the next 12 years, I modeled for the UA website, product campaigns, and even did full video shoots.
I also was the main male fitness model for the Under Armour Design team for multiple years. For that period, virtually every new Men’s product was form fitted to me! It was so interesting to see behind the curtain how clothes are designed, produced, and get out to market. I had the great experience of traveling directly to factories in Asia and the Middle East to fit directly on site.
While I always enjoyed being in front of the camera, I realized training was still my true passion, and have since focused on being the trainer on set rather than modeling. Check out “On Set” above for cool videos and behind the scenes of production.