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A​ll of The Fitness Edge ​Personal Trainers are certified, professional and experts at providing the motivation and focus to successfully attain your goals.

The Fitness Edge Personal Trainers

The Fitness Edge personal trainers are professionally qualified and certified by CSCS, NSCA, ACE and AFAA. Integrating an individual training program along with sensible nutrition will provide you with the benefits of looking great and feeling energized. Our staff’s combination of expertise and dedication promise a workout plan both exciting and successful.

Degrees & Certifications

National strength and conditioning certified personal trainer
American Council on exercise
Functional movement screen level two
Postural restoration institute level one.

Michael Jaudes

36 years owning and operating The Fitness Edge
Metabolic conditioning
Sports enhancement
Body transformation
Physique and figure competition start to finish
Nutritional counseling

Degrees & Certifications

NESTA – Certified Personal Trainer
CPR – AED

Zac Barron
(Tenure: 7/7/2012)

Personal Trainer
Weight Loss
Core Training
Strength & Conditioning
Sports Performance Training
Powerlifting
Plyometrics
Corrective Exercise
Cycling Performance

Degrees & Certifications

NSCA-CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association

Bachelor of Science – Lindenwood University

Chad Beaird
(Tenure: 8/15/1999)

Personal Trainer
Senior General Fitness
Baseball Specific Training

Degrees & Certifications

Certified Personal Trainer – ISSA

Lance Buhlig
(Tenure: 7/22/2022)

Personal Trainer
Strength Training
Circuit Training
Weight Loss
Senior Fitness

Degrees & Certifications

B.S. Exercise Science - Univ. Missouri - St. Louis

NASM - Certified Personal Trainer

Shawn Carlen

Personal Trainer
Sports Performance Training
Weight Loss
Total Body Conditioning
Plyometrics
Core Training

Degrees & Certifications

Certified Personal Trainer, ACE

B.S. Marketing, University of Missouri

Sales & Customer Service Development Certification

Robbie Frank
(Tenure: 2/2/2018)

Personal Trainer
Weight Loss
Sports Performance & Conditioning
Golf Specific Training
Strength & Core Training
Bodybuilding Training

Degrees & Certifications

8 Degree Black Belt

Sid Gee

Personal Trainer
Kenpo Karate lessons that utilize a combination of practical and effective self-defense techniques.
Students progress at their own speed and ability.

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, Emphasis in Fitness & Health Promotion from Samford University
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
CPR – AED

BT Hartloge
(Tenure: 8/6/2013)

Personal Trainer
Strength Development
Speed, Power, Agility and Flexibility
Body Composition and Nutrition
Sports Performance Training
Rehabilitation Training

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with a minor in Health Science & Kinesiology from Missouri Baptist College
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Years at the Fitness Edge: 15

Curt Jasper
(Tenure: 6/30/2000)

Personal Trainer
Total Body Conditioning
Core Training
Sports Performance Training
Plyometrics
Weight Loss
Strength and Muscle Gain

Degrees & Certifications

American council on exercise ACE certified

Pamela Jaudes

Total body conditioning and transformation coaching
Nutritional counseling and guidance
Lean muscle, tissue, enhancement and shape, body fat loss
Balance and posture improvement

Degrees & Certifications

Trainer

Emily Jaudes

Strength and Conditioning
Nutrition Counseling
Lean Muscle Enhancement and Fat Loss
Athletic and Sports Performance Training

Degrees & Certifications

Exercise science
University of Missouri

Michael Jaudes Jr.
(Tenure: 6/30/2023)

Strength enhancement
Athletic and sports improvement
Muscle tone, and fat loss
Nutrition, accountability, and guidance

Degrees & Certifications

Integrative approach for personalized results
Certified for over 5 years
Ongoing Education for Therapeutic Modality

LeahAnn Jent
(Tenure: 12/17/2021)

Licensed Massage Therapist
Proficient modalities include:
Sport
Deep Tissue
Swedish
Hot Stone
Prenatal
Trigger Point

Degrees & Certifications

BS Kinesiology & Recreational Therapy - Calvin College
ACE Certification

Ahmand Johnson
(Tenure: 3/8/2023)

Personal Trainer
Strength & endurance training
Rock climbing training
Ninja warrior/obstacle course race training
Weight loss/weight gain training

Degrees & Certifications

NASM – Certified Personal Trainer

Katlin Keipp
(Tenure: 04/20/2021)

Personal Trainer
Total Body Conditioning
Core Training
Kid Fitness
Training for Running

Degrees & Certifications

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Years at the Fitness Edge: 17
Manager: 9 years

Andy Kobe
(Tenure: 10/30/1997)

Personal Trainer/Director of Operations
Bodybuilding Preparation
Nutrition
Muscle Gain
Weight Loss

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science - University of Evansville, IN
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
CPR-AED
Older Adult Fitness Specialty Certification
28 years experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and wellness

Stephanie Lammert
(Tenure: 12/16/2019)

Personal Trainer
Functional Strength
Rehabilitative Training
Total Body Conditioning
Core Training
Plyometrics
Corrective Stretching

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelors of Science in Psychology / Sociology
American College of Sports Medicine, Health Fitness Instructor

Years at the Fitness Edge: 20

Maureen McDermott

Personal Trainer
Metabolic Training
Body Transformation
General Fitness

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelors of Science in Psychology / Sociology
American College of Sports Medicine, Health Fitness Instructor

Years at the Fitness Edge: 20

Justin McElveen
(Tenure: 8/27/2018)

Personal Trainer
Total Body Conditioning
Hypertrophy Training

Graham Niemeyer

Front Desk Assistant

Degrees & Certifications

Associate in Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Administration from St. Louis Community College, Meremec
AFAA
CPR

Years at the Fitness Edge: 11

Jenny Obert
(Tenure: 8/10/2005)

Personal Trainer
General Fitness & Conditioning
Flexibility
Dry Land Swimming

Degrees & Certifications

Kathy has taught Pilates to her clients at the Pilates ReCore Studio for over 11 years in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. She studied and taught ballet and tap to children at the Performing Arts Centre for over 10 years, while attending college with an emphasis in physical therapy.

Kathy Orso
(Tenure: 2/2/2015)

Romana Certified Pilates Instructor
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Years at the Fitness Edge: 9

C.J. Smith
(Tenure: 8/30/2006)

Personal Trainer
Body Sculpting
General Athletic Training
Golf Specific

Degrees & Certifications

Masters in exercise physiology

Shannon Sullivan
(Tenure: 11/17/2022)

Personal Trainer
Strength & Conditioning
Weight Loss
Circuit & Core Training
Youth & Senior Training
Boxing & Kickboxing

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from University of Missour, St. Louis
Membership in the National Strength & Conditioning Association, NSCA
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
CPR – AED

Years at the Fitness Edge: 5

Terry Tsalamandris
(Tenure: 2010)

Personal Trainer
General Conditioning
Core Training
Functional Training
Sports Specific Training
Plyometrics
Rehabilitation Exercise

Degrees & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Strength & Conditioning from Lindenwood University
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Years at the Fitness Edge: 5

Cassie Varner
(Tenure: 4/28/2010)

Personal Trainer
Weight Loss
Sports Performance Training