TRAINERS-ATLANTA & SURROUNDING AREAS

TRINA POTTS- OWNER/OPERATOR

Trina Potts is an Atlanta based  Certified Personal Trainer, the owner and operator of Giddy Up Personal Training. Trina was drawn to the fitness industry in an effort to fulfill her dream of helping people make fitness a lifestyle. After discovering that the majority of gyms and studios focused on men and bodybuilding, Trina became determined to provide a fitness facility that addresses the diverse needs of busy clients who are forced to juggle multiple competing priorities daily. After much research and dialogue, she decided to open Giddy Up Personal Training in an effort to create a studio that embodies the environment desired: to be more comfortable, feel safe and motivated to work out.

Trina takes a holistic approach with her clients, ensuring that they have “real” mind and body solutions that fit into their busy lives. With her Giddy Up3 concept approach, she specializes in weight loss, muscle building, toning, strength training, core strength, balance and flexibility, cardiovascular health, high intensity interval training (HIIT) and nutrition coaching. Trina has had tremendous success helping others improve their lives and achieve more than they thought possible. For some fun facts about Trina Click Here

Certifications include: 

  • BS in Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
  • NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • NASM Certified Behavioral Change Specialist
  • NASM Certified Weight Loss Specialist
  • Certified American Heart Association Instructor

JOHNATHAN BUG HOWARD- GIDDY UP PT FITNESS DIRECTOR & CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Johnathan Howard a.k.a “Bug Howard” is the Fitness Director of Giddy PT. He directs all operations , while training  clients for the company. Born in Rochelle, GA, Johnathan, has always aspired to motivate men and women in the field of exercise and nutrition. During his professional career in the NFL he has always applied what he has learned(from the best in the business),  when training and developing clients, as it relates the exercise and nutrition.

Certifications/Experience include: 

  • BS in Communications, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  • National Football League(NFL), Wide Receiver/Tight-End (Current FREE AGRENT)
    • Teams include: Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars
  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Instructed D1 Sports Bootcamps
  • Certified ISSA CPR & AED 
  • Speed & Agility Coach
  • Personal Development & Life Coach

 

 

LASHAUNDA DUPREE- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

LaShaunda “L.J” Dupree is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). L.J holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in American Legal Studies from the United States Military Academy (West Point) and has over 5 years experience in Health and Fitness. As a former Division 1 collegiate track and field athlete her aspiration is working with youth who would like to attain running at the college level. L.Js well-rounded background has motivated her to focus on helping others reach their fitness goals. Being in the military taught her the importance of being fit and the discipline needed to get fit and stay fit. Her mission is to educate and provide the tools needed to understand that being healthy can be a lifestyle.

Certifications & Experience include:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • BS Degree in American Legal Studies from the United States Military Academy (West Point)
  • Division 1 collegiate track and field athlete

JASMINE RILEY- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Jasmine is a Georgia native who received her bachelor of science in exercise science from Georgia State University. She is a certified exercise physiologist and personal trainer. She specializes in group fitness instruction, including indoor cycling, boot camp, HIIT, and dance instruction.

Certifications include:

  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

ISSAC OKWANDU-Certified Personal Trainer

Isaac holds a B.A. in Kinesiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has an extensive background in personal training, group fitness, and corporate wellness. A lifelong of athletics, influenced Isaac to take a professional approach to exercise and mental and spiritual wellness. Isaac specializes in strength building, posture correction, high intensity training, and sport specific training. Isaac’s approach to fitness is very simple, and that is to build on the positives during each and every session.

Education & Certifications include:

  • B.A. in Kinesiology
  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

 

ALICIA BROWNE- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

My philosophy is to view being “FIT” as an ongoing process. To be “FIT” means to have: A “F” foundation of “I” incorruptible “T” thinking .
By first changing your heart, and your mind, you body WILL and MUST follow anything that you set those two vital vessels to do.

Certifications Include:
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Group Fitness Group Instructor
  • ACE Certified Functional Training Specialist
  • Certified in Holistic, and Sport Nutrition Counseling through the American Fitness Professionals Association

TERRENCE SUTTON- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

I live, dream and eat fitness every day of my life. I have 20 years of personal training expierence. I fell in love with fitness, when I was 6 years old, my mother and uncle gave me my first set of weights to work out for football. I played professional football, currently compete in bodybuilding. Having won several titles, I learned how to transform client’s bodies with my personalized workouts and healthy food plans. After my football career ended, I wanted to share my love with others to achieve their personal fitness goals through tailored fitness activities and guided fitness programs.

Certifications include :

  • Academy of health and fitness Personal Trainer
  • Medical exercise therapist

 

ANGIE BARNETT- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

 

 

 

 

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COURTNEY DRAKE- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Hello everyone, I am Courtney Drake aka Coach Drake. I am 30 years old & was born in Austin, TX. I am fun, outgoing, & I love exercise! I’ve been training for many years now & have accomplished so much over the time that I want to share with others. I feel like my purpose on earth is to grow and help others grow in anyway I can! Pleased to be here to help you on your fitness journey!!

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