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Our Fitness Trainers
We’ve assembled a top of the line team of nationally certified fitness specialists to help you reach your fitness goals. Together you can create a program that will fit into your schedule; whether you need to regain or maintain your high energy lifestyle.
Thomas F Tomlo
Fitness Director
Thomas Served in The United States Marine Corps for eight years as a Martial arts instructor trainer, fitness specialist and raced for the 3rd force recon cycling team-He brings over 18 years experience in the Health and fitness field to The Energy Club-Thomas is renowned for his conditioning programs and has been recognized both nationally and internationally-He has worked with Professional athletes from a number of leagues and organizations. Thomas currently serves on the advisory board for fitness magazine. He is a competitive tri-athlete and adventure race enthusiast. Thomas is the personal trainer for Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Jenna Bush, Barbara Bush, numerous Government officials, U.S. and Foreign Dignitaries.
Agencies/Organizations/Program Development
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Education/Licenses/Certifications
- 1998 USA University of South Alabama - Exercise Science
- 2006 USCI United States Career Institute - Nutritional Specialist
- 1992 AFAA Aerobics and Fitness Association of America - Strength Conditioning specialist
- 2001 MATT Science II - Instructor
- 2003 ASHI American Safety and Health Institute - Wilderness First Aid Training
- 2004 NASM National Academy of Sports Medicine - Personal Trainer
- 2008 AHA American Heart Association - CPR/AED
- 2008 ASFA American Sport and Fitness Association - Sport Nutritionist
- 2009 ASFA American Sport and Fitness Association - Sport Specific Trainer
Select Awards/Accomplishments/Achievements
- 1997 2002 USMC - 6 Time Company “Iron Man” Award
- 1997 2003 USMC - National Defense Medal - Select MCR Medal - Honorable Discharge
- 2003 2004 Men’s Fitness Nominated “Top 100 Trainers”
- 2004 2009 Official Fitness Advisor - Snikiddy organic Foods Co.
- 2006 2009 Official Fitness Advisor-Susan G. Koman - National Race for the Cure
- 2003 2009 Featured on numerous TV organizations- CNN • NBC • ABC • Today Show • Entertainment Tonight
- 2003 2009 Featured on numerous Publications- Runner’s World • Fitness Magazine • USA Today • Men’s Fitness
Personal Philosophy
“You get out of life what you put into it-Create your destiny”
Aric Lee
David LesPierre
Kenny Killian
Nikki Smith
Waqar Shah
Kathy Zach
Bruce Croom
Bari Duda
Trainer Bios
Aric is a professional Firefighter/EMT for Prince George's County. He is also a trainer for the fire department. Prior to becoming a firefighter, he worked with at-risk, developmentally disabled youth and adults, and also with shut-in seniors. His passion for serving others transfers well into the arena of personal training. By constantly pushing his physical and mental limitations, Aric has helped raise money for cancer research and underprivileged Nepalese children. You can often see him in the gym participating in unusual and very challenging workout routines.
Select Accomplishments/Awards/Achievements
- PGFD EMT Award, 2005
- PGFD Instructors Award, 2005
- Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Go Vertical participant (full firefighter gear, added weight) 2007, 2008
Education/Certifications/Licenses
- Professional Firefighter/EMT, Prince George's County, MD
- Bachelor of Arts, English/Sociology (1999)
- ACE Certified Peer Fitness Trainer, PGFD
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Personally Philosophy
"Without struggle, there can be no progress." - Frederick Douglass One of my favorite quotes, this applies to all aspects of life. Nothing worth obtaining comes easy. Your health is no exception.
David brings 20 years of experience to the training profession. He began learning the craft by actively immersing himself in health and fitness. He considers training to be more than a job but rather a passion that has become a way of life. David’s ultimate goal is to move beyond all boundaries and build a strong personal bond with each client. He believes an individual cannot be categorized based on a predetermination of set criteria. He strives to continuously improve and evolve his fitness knowledge base. David’s specialties include post-rehabilitation, sports conditioning, General fitness training, and athletic training (sport specific-swimming, basketball, lacrosse, baseball)
Education/Certifications/Licenses
- ACE Certified Personal trainer
- NASM Certified Personal trainer
- Pilates Instructor
- Spin Certified Instructor
- Nutrition Counseling
Personal Philosophy
“Continuously searching for new methodology and an evolving approach to training” “Passion for this position does not fully express my feeling towards this way of life…it is who I am and what I strive for within my own personal and professional life.”
Kenny has been in the personal training business for 17 years and has been a freelance fitness consultant for various sport organizations around the Metro Washington since 1980. Kenny is credited with for taking beginners to veterans to a greater level of performance through high-intensity strength training, anaerobic threshold training, PNF stretching, and sport specific conditioning specificity. “Health and fitness are an integral part of my life. My hearing loss is 90 percent; however, as part of my personal tapestry it has helped to shape the goal-oriented and sensitive individual that I am today.”
Select Accomplishments/Awards/Achievements
- 1994 Worked with US Bobsled Team
- 1990 Worked with NFL team Washington Redskins Education/Certifications/Licenses
- BA Accounting: Gallaudet University
- MS in Kinesiology: University of Maryland
- National Professional Strength Association (Conditioning Specialist)
- ACSM-Certified Personal Trainer • NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Healthy for Life Program. (Team Leader)
Personal Philosophy
The main goal of my training method is to educate in all aspects of conditioning and performance enhancement (How to properly perform an exercise; components of speed/plyometric training; flexibility; developing the proper energy system; Push/Pull techniques; total conditioning program and nutritional guidelines).
Nikki brings over 7 years of personal training and sport specific coaching to our Energy Team. Nikki has a tremendous energy and shows everyday through her attitude and approach that she truly enjoys helping people improve in their overall wellness and health and wants to have fun while doing it! Nikki strives to continuously learn more about this evolving industry and is constantly seeking new challenges. Nikki prides herself on her fun but firm approach and loves to find a client that can provide her with a challenge as well!
Select Accomplishments/Awards/Description
- 2005 Sports Conditioning Coach at Velocity Sports Performance
- 2006 Assistant Track and Field Coach at Riverdale Baptist Academy 2006
Education/Certification/Licenses:
- Bachelors in Exercise Science-Old Dominion University
- ACE - American Council on Exercise
- CPR Certified
- Continued Learning in Pilates
Personal Philosophy
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do” ~Epictetu
Waqar is an accomplished Fitness Professional with over 10 years experience in the health related industry. An alumni of Hahneman/Drexel University College of Health Professions in Philadelphia, PA, he is a graduate of their Physician Assistant Program. He has specialized in many fields including rehabilitative, surgical and corrective exercise. Waqar is experienced in working with special populations such as the post-surgical individual, hypertensive, and diabetic clientele, the over-trained athlete, people with muscular imbalances or just about anyone who feels the need to address their various aches and pains. He also has developed Tennis and Golf conditioning programs for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced athlete who focus on power, strength, stability, and flexibility. He is a master at “Body Sculpting,” and weight loss, thus successfully helping individuals in obtaining their goals.
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
- ACE - American Council on Exercise
- NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- J-MAT - Muscle Activation Technique-Jumpstart qualified. MAT is a revolutionary new process for correcting muscular imbalances in the body. This technique has dramatically improved functional capabilities in people of all age groups, providing a pain free lifestyle along with elevating sports performance and career longevity in several professional athletes. A specialized athletic program coupled with MAT Jumpstarts is a dynamic combination. Ask Waqar for a quick five-minute evaluation on postural distortions. Most individuals don't realize the extent of the imbalances they are forced to live with. Waqar is among a select group of trainers in the area who are able to practice this cutting edge methodology.
Kathy possesses a true love and passion for fitness. She enjoys helping her clients achieve their fitness goals by creating and implementing programs for their specific needs. Providing the proper assessments to identify any limitations or postural imbalances that the client has sustained through the years of daily activity is one of Kathy’s strongest assets.. She is committed to sharing her knowledge of health and fitness with Energy Club members to enable them to reach their fitness goals safely and successfully.
Education
- B.S. Exercise Science - University of Lacrosse Wisconsin
- B.S. Psychology - University of Lacrosse Wisconsin Licenses/Certifications
- NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- CPR - American Heart Association
- ABC/BOC - Certified Orthotic Fitter
Personal Philosophy
“Healthy mind…Healthy body…which makes for a happy and healthy lifestyle!”
“I truly enjoy working out! I enjoy researching new material about nutrition and program design, so my clients get the most effective program while training with me!”
Bruce has a fitness Background in basketball, swimming, endurance training, strength training, weight management, core strengthening and Boot Camp. Fitness has been a vital part of Bruce's life for over ten years and counting. His professional experience includes several years if directing fitness departments for multimillion dollars companies and has set profound sales records in Personal Training. Bruce founded Fitness Xtreme in 2006. In addition to his time spent as Director of Fitness, Bruce also facilitates individual fitness training, Group Personal Training, and is a Group Exercise Instructor. As the Owner of Fitness Xtreme, Bruce has personally overseen a number of outdoor Boot Camp style programs through his company not to mention the individual personal training of over three hundred clients to date. Throughout his career as a Fitness Professional, Bruce has had the opportunity to change the lives of individuals starting from the age of ten to the age of sixty-four.
Education/Licenses/Certifications
- B.S. Electronics Tech
- MCSE Certified
- NSPA CPT, CCS
- NESTA MPT, PFT
- BOSU Certified
Select Accomplishments/Awards/Achievements
- Owner and Founder of Fitness Xtreme
- NIKE SPARQ
- Cross Fit
Personal Philosophy
"What the mind believes, the body will achieve. If you think you can’t, then you won’t. Self-motivation is essential to reaching your goals at any level of fitness. I truly believe that fitness is a lifestyle and you should treat it as such.”
Bari Duda
Why did you get into personal training?
I have a deep passion for helping people achieve their wellness goals. Training one on one gives me the ability to personalize programs for my clients.
What is your “specialty”?
My specialty is working with clients who are not comfortable lifting weights and incorporating a weight workout in their
programs. I enjoy training the “new” exerciser, clients who are nursing injuries or who are deconditioned. People who know me would say my real “specialty” is in motivating people to exercise.
What is your education/certifications?
Old Dominion University, Physical Education; George Mason University, Interdisciplinary Degree “Working with the Aging Adult”.
Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer; AFAA Presenter, Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor; Les Mills “Body Vive” instructor; CPR-Infant and Adult.
What is your fitness passion – what got you interested in exercise and wellness?
My “passion” – getting people to see the benefits of exercise and ultimately live longer, healthier, happier lives.
What do you love to do in your spare time?
I love to travel – Italy being my favorite so far. I enjoy snow skiing, running, taking a great group exercise class. Cooking is a passion – and I dearly LOVE red wine…! A good book on a cold night, in front of my fireplace, with a glass of red wine. But, most of all – spending any time I can grab with my daughters – lights up my life.
What else would you like a prospective client to know about you?
There is absolutely nothing more important than your health – physically and mentally. Life is way too short -- so enjoy every single moment of it. Live in the moment – create your own happiness – and find laughter in your life.
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