All our services are driven by certified trainers that guide you to be a stronger and healthier you.
CJ is a Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist. Clarksville, TN Native with an extensive sports background. He played college football at The University of Tennessee Chattanooga at the Wide Receiver and Kick/Punt Return position. With 6 years playing professionally in the NFL (Jacksonville Jaguars, NY Giants, Tennessee Titans, and others), his goal is to bring that same type of mindset and work environment to Grind Heart. CJ believes that with consistent and efficient work, we are able to equip athletes with the necessary tools to perform at an elite level. The athlete’s needs/health are our #1 priority, so injury prevention and proper mechanics are of upmost importance in our training program. We hope to help any athlete excel in their given sport through Speed, Agility, and Quickness. As well as various Plyometric, Strength, and Sport Specific Movements.
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General MANAGER & SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
CJ is a Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist. Clarksville, TN Native with an extensive sports background. He played college football at The University of Tennessee Chattanooga at the Wide Receiver and Kick/Punt Return position. With 6 years playing professionally in the NFL (Jacksonville Jaguars, NY Giants, Tennessee Titans, and others), his goal is to bring that same type of mindset and work environment to Grind Heart. CJ believes that with consistent and efficient work, we are able to equip athletes with the necessary tools to perform at an elite level. The athlete’s needs/health are our #1 priority, so injury prevention and proper mechanics are of upmost importance in our training program. We hope to help any athlete excel in their given sport through Speed, Agility, and Quickness. As well as various Plyometric, Strength, and Sport Specific Movements.
Makenna Bowens is a native of Loganville, Georgia and former athlete and local graduate of Oglethorpe University where she played collegiate lacrosse for four years as an all-conference midfielder.
She brings her experience in fitness operations and digital marketing as a crucial member of our management team.
Makenna Bowens
Marketing & Operations Manager
Makenna Bowens is a native of Loganville, Georgia and former athlete and local graduate of Oglethorpe University where she played collegiate lacrosse for four years as an all-conference midfielder.
She brings her experience in fitness operations and digital marketing as a crucial member of our management team.
Angela is a NASM-certified trainer. She is passionate about fitness & helping others feel comfortable and confident in their own body! After sustaining multiple injuries in a car accident in 2013, Angela had to relearn most fundamental & functional movements through rehabilitation. Going through this adversity, she developed a passion for overall health & wellness; & realized she wanted to help others enrich their lives through fitness as well. With her enthusiastic personality & positive attitude, Angela enjoys working with ladies of all ages & sizes who are eager to achieve their own fitness goals!
Angela Yearwood
Trainer
Angela is a NASM-certified trainer. She is passionate about fitness & helping others feel comfortable and confident in their own body! After sustaining multiple injuries in a car accident in 2013, Angela had to relearn most fundamental & functional movements through rehabilitation. Going through this adversity, she developed a passion for overall health & wellness; & realized she wanted to help others enrich their lives through fitness as well. With her enthusiastic personality & positive attitude, Angela enjoys working with ladies of all ages & sizes who are eager to achieve their own fitness goals!
Brandon Sutton is a certified NASM personal and group fitness trainer from Chicago, Illinois who likes to fuse functional training with strength training. Brandon has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a focus on physical therapy from Lewis University. He enjoys incorporating physical therapy elements with his clients to help them lose weight, increase strength and mobility, and to continue doing what they love without pain or limits. He has a passion in spotlighting the proper execution of movement so that clients learn how to perform exercises and prevent injury.
Brandon Sutton
Trainer & Group Fitness Developer
Brandon Sutton is a certified NASM personal and group fitness trainer from Chicago, Illinois who likes to fuse functional training with strength training. Brandon has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a focus on physical therapy from Lewis University. He enjoys incorporating physical therapy elements with his clients to help them lose weight, increase strength and mobility, and to continue doing what they love without pain or limits. He has a passion in spotlighting the proper execution of movement so that clients learn how to perform exercises and prevent injury.
Native of Cleveland Ohio, I have a Bachelor's in Health and Science as Well as a NASM CPR/AED and personal trainer certification. I have been in hospitality and retail management for 10+ years, gaining knowledge and experience in teaching and training as well as emotional intelligence. Everything starts with your mindset, I am a firm believer that body can achieve whatever the mind can conceive. My aspirations are to help others unlock there full potential to achieve there fitness goals through motivation, accountability, support, knowledge and positivity.
I specialize in performance and enhancement providing knowledge on proper movement as well strength and conditioning for anyone to reach their peak performance potential.
Will Speights
Trainer
Native of Cleveland Ohio, I have a Bachelor's in Health and Science as Well as a NASM CPR/AED and personal trainer certification. I have been in hospitality and retail management for 10+ years, gaining knowledge and experience in teaching and training as well as emotional intelligence. Everything starts with your mindset, I am a firm believer that body can achieve whatever the mind can conceive. My aspirations are to help others unlock there full potential to achieve there fitness goals through motivation, accountability, support, knowledge and positivity.
I specialize in performance and enhancement providing knowledge on proper movement as well strength and conditioning for anyone to reach their peak performance potential.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Jason is a tested and true educator in the Atlanta fitness scene. He is a ACE Certified Personal Trainer approaching a decade of training under his belt in 1 on 1 personal training and group fitness classes.
With a primary focus on corrective exercise and conditioning, Jason's goal is to have you feeling and looking your best. If you're ready to take the next step in your fitness journey, come train with one of the best at Brookhaven's premier fitness destination.
Jason Ngo
Trainer
Born and raised in Atlanta, Jason is a tested and true educator in the Atlanta fitness scene. He is a ACE Certified Personal Trainer approaching a decade of training under his belt in 1 on 1 personal training and group fitness classes.
With a primary focus on corrective exercise and conditioning, Jason's goal is to have you feeling and looking your best. If you're ready to take the next step in your fitness journey, come train with one of the best at Brookhaven's premier fitness destination.
Gabe Glamp is a CPR certified and ISSA certified personal trainer. He has found an overwhelming passion for fitness through his own successful weight loss and transformation. Through his own experience and advancing his skills, Gabe has learned numerous types of workouts applicable to all body types.
He has used his gained knowledge over the years to help train and empower individuals to achieve their fitness goals. He believes in consistency in combination with individualized training to create the greatest outcomes. Gabe not only uses his positive attitude and energetic demeanor to keep clients motivated to push closer to their goals, but to celebrate each client’s accomplishments and personal achievements.
Gabe Glamp
Trainer
Gabe Glamp is a CPR certified and ISSA certified personal trainer. He has found an overwhelming passion for fitness through his own successful weight loss and transformation. Through his own experience and advancing his skills, Gabe has learned numerous types of workouts applicable to all body types.
He has used his gained knowledge over the years to help train and empower individuals to achieve their fitness goals. He believes in consistency in combination with individualized training to create the greatest outcomes. Gabe not only uses his positive attitude and energetic demeanor to keep clients motivated to push closer to their goals, but to celebrate each client’s accomplishments and personal achievements.
Jessica Fritsche-Hill is an ACE-certified personal trainer originally from Allentown, PA, with an undergraduate degree in Biology and eight years of experience coaching track and field at Emory University. While she started out studying Biology, Jessica quickly discovered that her true passion was coaching and helping people become the best version of themselves. She believes there’s an athlete inside everyone, and she loves helping people discover that through movement, strength, and fitness. Whether you’re working toward a big goal or simply trying to feel stronger and healthier, Jessica believes fitness should be approachable, fun, and something that fits into your life—not takes it over. Her favorite part of coaching is watching people surprise themselves with what they’re capable of, no matter how big or small the goal.
Jessica Fritsche-Hill
Trainer
Jessica Fritsche-Hill is an ACE-certified personal trainer originally from Allentown, PA, with an undergraduate degree in Biology and eight years of experience coaching track and field at Emory University. While she started out studying Biology, Jessica quickly discovered that her true passion was coaching and helping people become the best version of themselves. She believes there’s an athlete inside everyone, and she loves helping people discover that through movement, strength, and fitness. Whether you’re working toward a big goal or simply trying to feel stronger and healthier, Jessica believes fitness should be approachable, fun, and something that fits into your life—not takes it over. Her favorite part of coaching is watching people surprise themselves with what they’re capable of, no matter how big or small the goal.
