Personal Training Director

Karyna Rodas

Words to Describe Type of Personal Training: Educational – Empowering – Hands On – Holistic

Specialty: Karyna specializes in fat loss, strength training, and endurance training, with an approach that’s flexible and adaptable to your lifestyle. Her style is empowering and relatable. She wants her clients to feel like fitness isn’t something that has to take over their life, but something that can fit into it in a way that feels achievable and enjoyable. She focuses on building strength, confidence, and sustainable habits over time.

About Me: “I’ve been coaching for over four years and am NASM certified in personal training and group fitness. Fitness has always been a huge part of my life, I grew up an athlete, and I still love the challenge of seeing what my body is capable of (usually more than I thought!). Outside of training, you’ll find me with my fiancé and our two dogs, Obi and Phoebe. We got engaged last year and are getting married this year! We love running and traveling, and fitness is a big part of our day to day. As a coach, my goal is to make fitness approachable, empowering, and realistic for your lifestyle. I want clients to feel confident, not just in the way they look, but in what their bodies can do.”

Education/ Certification: NASM CPT AND NASM GFI

Favorite Exercise: Lunges

Fun Fact: Karyna trained and competed in a body building, bikini competition when she was 15!

Tabitha Lessman

Words to Describe Type of Personal Training: Transformative – Informative – Hands On – Empowering

Specialty: Tabitha is focused on meeting her clients where they are to help build a strong foundation and correct form while lifting. Whether that includes hard-core lifting or more structural/corrective alignment, each workout is tailored to the clients specific needs.

About Me: Tabitha began in the fitness industry many years ago. During college, her research focused on female bodybuilders which sparked her love for all things fitness. Since 2016 Tabitha has been a competitive NPC Bikini Athlete. Through the years she has learned a multitude of techniques and styles that she utilizes to train her clients. She enjoys helping people find their own passion within the gym as well as helping to transform their lives whether that be through structural/corrective exercise, weight loss, or innovative training.

Education/ Certification: Tabitha is ISSA certified

Hobbies: Tabitha loves dogs, plants, coffee, and a good book.

Favorite Exercise: Shoulder Press

Fun Fact: Tabitha is a big kid at heart

Mitch Hogue

SPECIALTIES: Weight Loss, Sport Specific Training, Endurance Training, Military Related Training.

ABOUT ME: Mitch has been a Personal Trainer for more than 10 years and is well versed in multiple areas. He is also an avid weightlifter and has competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting competitions. In 2016, his fitness goals came to a halt as he suffered a stroke. Once fully recovered, he continued to make progress in the gym and as a trainer. Mitch has worked at several gyms in the area and has helped clients place very well at bodybuilding competitions. He has also helped clients reach their goals whether it was weight loss or muscular gain. Currently, he is helping a powerlifter become successful on the national stage. Mitch is knowledgeable in many styles of training such as: Boot Camp, Circuit Training, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, and General Fitness.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION: Certified Personal Trainer. Mitch holds an Associates Degree in Education from Georgia Military College. He is currently working on his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with a focus in nutrition.

GwenAtkinson

Words to Describe Type of Personal Training: Progressive — Adaptive — Empowering — Engaging — Comprehensive

Specialty: Gwen is focused on the general wellness of her clients through mobility, strength training and performance driven exercise. Gwen will help you set goals and  surpass them- whether you’re looking for a functional trainer or to compete in a fitness show.

About Me:Gwen has been in the fitness industry since 2007. She began her career in the group fitness world and has shifted her focus to small group and personal training. Gwen has enjoyed sports her whole life and as an adult enjoys staying active in and out of the gym. She has experience in physique competition, obstacle course racing, aquatic fitness, running and triathlon racing. Gwen is always seeking new challenges to maintain her strength and wellness. She enjoys working with clients to meet their goals.

Education/ Certification: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Physique Coach, Group Exercise

Hobbies: Working out, reading, watching Netflix & occasionally trying her her at crafts

Favorite Exercise: Seated Row or Cable Hip Thrust

Fun Fact: Gwen started her high school girls lacrosse team because there was no girls team.

Bryson Burke

Words to Describe Type of Personal Training: Educational — Informative — Progressive — Intensive — Insightful– Engaging

Specialty: Hypertrophy focused training

About Me: Bryson has always been involved in sports, exercise science is a big passion of his. Bryson pursued a career in the fitness industry because of his love of fitness and exercise science and helping others better their lives. Bryson started as a personal trainer at Evans Fitness Club in May of 2024. He has two degrees in Exercise Science & Kinesiology from Augusta University. He grew up on a farm in Buckhead, Georgia and he loves anything outdoors. During his free time he likes to spend time with his family and friends. Bryson’s main hobby is fishing and he fishes in tournaments back home.

Education/ Certification: Certified Personal Trainer

Hobbies: Fitness & Fishing

Favorite Exercise: Incline Dumbbell Chest Press

Fun Fact: Bryson used to show horses when he was younger

Chris Brown

SPECIALTIES: Developing Lifestyle & Weight Management Programs, Strength Training

ABOUT ME: A fitness enthusiast since high school, He has always believed in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. As an ACE certified personal trainer, he enjoys working with any type of individual whether they just want to lose weight or get in shape. He likes to challenge and encourage his clients to surpass their physical and mental boundaries by using functional and weight exercises. As the trainer, he will take your health and wellness personally and work alongside you to help achieve all of your fitness goals. With your determination and dedication, you can make anything happen.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION: ACE-Certified Professional Trainer

HOBBIES: Spending time with family, weight lifting, any outdoor activities

Jermel Bennett

SPECIALTY: Bootcamp Instructor

ABOUT ME: Personal training, softball coach, sports, agility, and conditioning training.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION: B.A. in General Studies and Personal Training

HOBBIES: Fishing, Training, Playing sports & video games

Michelle Adair

Words to Describe Type of Personal Training: Adaptive – Informative – Specialized – Dynamic

Specialty: Functional fitness, focusing on active agers, those with disabilities and Cancer survivors

About Me: Michelle started pursuing a career in the fitness industry 18 years ago when she saw family members struggle with their health. She realized that she not only wanted to make a difference in her life but also wanted to set an example for her kids. Michelle has three adult sons. She loves to be outdoors and summer is her favorite season. Michelle lived overseas in Germany for 8 years and would go back in a heartbeat! She loves Jesus, good food, music and to dance. Michelle started weightlifting at 17 years old and has been passionate about it ever since.

Education/ Certification: SCW w/Corrective Exercise, LiveStrong, ACE Group Exercise, Silver Sneakers w/Chair Yoga, PUSH and Schwinn Cycle

Hobbies: Tabitha loves dogs, plants, coffee, and a good book.

Favorite Exercise: Pull ups & push ups

Fun Fact: Michelle loves to cook.