OUR TRAINERS

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 women 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 these women wanted: 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
• Certified American Heart Association Instructor

RONA SHUMAKER- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

My fitness journey started 8 years ago with running. I have completed many half marathons, three full marathons (with qualifying for Boston in 2017), several trail runs and a mini triathlon. Wellness is my passion and I became a certified personal trainer in 2014. I am also a fitness nutrition specialist and a weight-loss specialist. I’ve worked with all ages and abilities, from teenagers sports performance enhancement to elderly with disabilities.
I will help you along your journey to better health of mind and body. I know the importance of embracing physical activities that can make a big difference in your overall health and fitness. My ultimate goal, always, is to help you help yourself by passing along knowledge, positive energy and type of motivation you need to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. I possess the foundation of skills necessary to teach safe and effective fitness and nutrition, regardless of what level you are at.
Determination and commitment is the key to success.

Certifications include:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
NASM Weight Loss Specialist 
CPR/AED  certified

 

NIJAWAN CHJNA- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Having to grow up in the fitness industry. I had my share of different gyms from working with swim suit models to working with body building there’s no job to tough for me when it comes to getting in shape. If your looking to build any kind of lean muscle or lose weight I can show you the best way possible.  “So follow me to a fit, healthier life”.

enhancing the well-being of my clients by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, support, guidance and resources to assist and inspire them on their journey to a healthier life. Together we will transform your quality of life through active participation in regular fitness activities and the integration of guided fitness programs, to make your health goals become a reality, in a caring, fun, and dynamic environment.

So you would like to transform and live a healthier better life. You’ve  probably already tried different things…..have been successful……but then stopped to look and realized you’re just back to where you started. Or maybe you’ve decided to make a change ,but are overwhelmed with the amount of information that is already out there…….you don’t know where to start next.

• NATA Board Certified Athletic Trainer
• BS Athletic Training
• MSc. Physiotherapy
• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid and AED

DeAngelo Brown- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER (Available for In-Home Training Only)-SAVANNAH AREA

DeAngelo Brown, Former Defensive Tackle for the Tennessee Titans, is experienced and dedicated to weight management and physical fitness.   Brown has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Louisville. He has certification in Personal Training from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and CPR/AED from the American red cross.   He will provide fitness services that are good in quality and low in cost. DeAngelo Brown offers commitment and dedication towards health care.

 

Certifications include:

• American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer
• BS Exercise Science
• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid and AED

CANDICE CLARK- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER (Available for In-Home Training Only)

Candice Clark, Marine Corps Veteran, found her passion for health, fitness and personal training during her 4 years of service. She began her fitness journey during her many years of being an athlete, while participating in various sports that led her to playing Division II College Basketball at Georgia College and State University and ultimately being selected as the 2014 Marine Corps Female Athlete of the Year. She specializes in weight loss, toning, building lean muscle, strength & conditioning, and speed & agility. Sharing her knowledge of fitness and nutrition in order to increase performance and endurance in the work place, the field, at home or on the court is her passion.

Certifications Include:

• American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer
• American Heart Association First Aid/ CPR/ AED