Personal Training
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Work with certified trainers at Merritt Clubs across Baltimore to achieve your fitness goals faster. Our personal training programs are tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain muscle, reduce pain, or improve overall fitness, our personal trainers design customized plans to suit your lifestyle and specific needs. Each session is carefully structured to maximize results and keep workouts focused and engaging.
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One-on-One Coaching
Enjoy the undivided attention of a professional trainer who’s dedicated to your success. From proper form demonstrations to ongoing motivation and education, we ensure every session is effective and enjoyable.
Ongoing Support and Accountability
Consistency is key to success, and our trainers provide the support you need to stay on track. Celebrate milestones and tackle challenges with a partner who’s fully invested in your growth.
Experience the difference personalized training can make at Merritt Clubs. Sign up today to start reaching your goals.
Our Trainers
They’ll push you forward and pull you in new directions—whatever it takes to make you feel fitter. Meet some of the best trainers in Baltimore.
Brittani Hayden
B.S. Exercise Science, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
“Your body will achieve what your mind will believe.” Prove to yourself that you are capable of becoming the healthiest and strongest version of yourself. Weight-lifting provides physical benefits AND mental benefits! You have to be willing to push past those limiting beliefs. Start bettering yourself today! There is no right or wrong time to become the best version of yourself.
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Cindy Honsberger
NSPA Certified Personal Trainer, TRX, TRX RIP Trainer
I customize workouts for each of my clients, focusing on strength and flexibility with attention to proper form. Nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. I can provide information on a healthy eating plan and answer any questions. I train with a wide range of clients, one on one,small and large groups and seniors. With over 20 years experience, I can help you to reach your goals.
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Dillon Richards
NASM
My training philosophy is that we start where we are. While we might have been in better states of health prior to this moment of wanting change we need to take a step back and understand we have to build with a ground up approach. We don’t start at where we were at our past peaks. This doesn’t mean we can get back to those desired points but that the path to get there might be different and incorporate more steps. Thats okay, my goal is to help you find that new path and back to a better state of health providing some knowledge for shortcuts along the way.
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Ellyn Gildea
BS Athletic Training, Certified Pre/Post Natal Coach, HYROX Coach, MS Nutrition, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
My approach focuses on building strength, enhancing flexibility, and improving overall wellness. Whether you’re navigating the changes of pregnancy, recovering from an injury, or seeking to maintain vitality and independence as you age, I provide the support and guidance for sustainable change.
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Heidi Shaneybrook
Ace Certified Personal Trainer, FMS Level 2, McDaniel College M.S. Exercise Science, Original Strength, Salisbury University B.S. Exercise Science
It is your attitude more than your aptitude that determines your altitude.
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Ian Imes
ACE Certification, Nutrition Specialist Certification
My philosophy in training revolves around creating an awareness of the Mind-Body connection. This is specific to each individual thus my training is built around the client’s needs specifically. Cultivating this will increase a client’s intrinsic motivation to push themselves to ensure they meet the goals they set.
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Jake Schneider
Fitness Trainer, Speed and Agility Coach, Sports Nutrition Coach
Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but doing it like you love it.
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James Merritt II
ACE
Make your training fun to prevent making it feel like a chore or a task to be done. This will help you exercise more often and improve your fitness goals.
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Jeremy McEwan
Ace Certified Personal Trainer
I am playful and focused. I am direct and kind. I enjoy laughing with my clients while also providing them with a comprehensive exercise experience.
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Joan Dickman
Ace Certified Personal Trainer, Certified CPR, Certified Health Coach, Certified Spin Instructor
My personal training philosophy focuses on continual lifelong learning as I work towards 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 work to transform their quality of life through active participation in regular fitness activities. A large part of our focus will be on Functional Training, which attempts to adapt or develop exercises, which allow individuals to perform the activities of daily life more easily and without injuries. With the integration of guided fitness programs, together we can make their health goals become a reality, all in a caring, fun, and dynamic environment.
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Josef Kardelll
Ace Certified Personal Trainer
Josef believes that fitness training is mostly mental, and enjoys finding the “why” behind a member’s fitness journey. Having been through a body transformation himself, Josef has intimate knowledge of behavior change and exercise program adherence, and enjoys sharing his experience with others. Josef believes results are just byproducts of lifestyle chance, and is ready to help you change your life!
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Keegan Caffrey
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
My training philosophy is to help my clients feel confident in their strength, fitness and overall wellbeing, while pushing them out of their comfort zones and allowing them to see just how powerful and strong they are. It is rooted in allowing them to feel good day in and day out.
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Keith Oelschlaeger
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Reflexive Performance Reset Level 2
Train to become the best version of yourself and learn as much as you can.
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Keittie Ribadeneira
It’s all about having fun! Whether we’re lifting, running or punching I want everyone to feel the excitement. With that, we’ll hit our max every time. I’m all about achieving that max effort. I’m taking you with me!
CPR, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Les Mills Body Combat, Personal Trainer
Your body is a gift…cherish it!
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Kelly Tanner
HKC Certified Hardstyle Kettlebell Trainer, NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer, NCCPT Certified Weight Management Specialist, SCC- Certified Strength and Calisthenics Trainer, TRX Certified Trainer
Keep It Simple!
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Kristen Miller
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer, I am deeply committed to elevating the well-being of my clients by focusing on a comprehensive approach to health. My philosophy revolves around cultivating both physical vitality and mental resilience, recognizing that true fitness is a balanced blend of strength, mindfulness, and balanced lifestyle choices.
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Lauren Mayor
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
My goal is to build client’s confidence through improved strength
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Leonardo Angeles
HKC HardStyle Kettlebell Instructor, NSPA Certified Personal Trainer, RKC Russian Kettlebell Instructor, SCC Strength Calisthenics Instructor, WMS Weight Management Specialist
The right training for the right needs.
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MacKenzie Moxley
CPR/AED, CPR/First Aid, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Progress over perfection always!
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Maria Mager, PT
AFAA Group Fitness, Les Mills CXWORX, NASM, Spinning, Tribe Team Training
Good form is the key to success when it comes to cardio or weight training. In time, proper technique will allow you to increase your resistance and speed.
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Melanie McDonough
CPR/AED, CPR/First Aid, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
My training philosophy is to energize and motivate my clients, to inspire them to be their absolute best. If you want it, we can accomplish it together! YOU are in control, YOU set the tone of your life! I’m here to facilitate your greatness.
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Mike Bentivenga
CPT Certified Personal Trainer, USA Powerlifting, USA Weightlifting
Every day, you have the chance to get better.
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Molly Moore
Certified Personal Trainer
I believe everyone belongs at the gym—no matter your starting point, background, or experience. Fitness isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress, self-respect, and showing up for yourself. To me, training is a balance between grace and discipline—pushing yourself with intention while also honoring your body, your journey, and your pace. Some days will be full of energy and confidence. Others may require a little more compassion. Both are part of growth. There’s no “perfect time” to start—any time is the right time to care for your body, your mind, and your future. Whether you’re beginning for the first time or starting over again, I’m here to help you feel strong, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
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Parrish Rich
NASM – CPT
My training philosophy centers on building well-rounded, resilient athletes through hybrid training that blends strength, conditioning, HIIT, powerlifting, and CrossFit principles. I focus on developing real performance—maximal strength, work capacity, speed, and durability—through intelligent, purpose-driven programming. Every session is structured to improve movement quality, intensity, and consistency while balancing hard training with long-term sustainability. The goal isn’t just to look fit, but to move better, lift heavier, last longer, and perform at a high level inside and outside the gym.
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Patrick Grove
ARC – CPR/AED, NASM – CPT
Focus on technique, strengthen your weaknesses, work hard but don’t burnout and quit
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Stefanie Jacobs
Certified Health & Nutrition Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, NASM
I empower my clients to lift heavy, build strength, and transform their bodies through intentional strength training, while emphasizing the power of a positive mindset and self-talk. It’s never too late to start becoming stronger, healthier, and more confident from the inside out.
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Toan Tran
Bachelors of Business Administration, CES, NASM – CPT, PRI, RKC-L1
Adherence drives adaptation
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Tony Wagner
A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer, A.C.E Certified Youth Fitness Coach, A.L.I.V.E. Coach, Cardio Boxing Certified Coach, Smart Fitness Certified
Activate Tissue don’t Mimic the motion!
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Wendy Spradlin
Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialization, Exercise/Fitness Therapy, Fitness Nutritionist Certification, Strength and Conditioning, Youth Fitness Certification
I strive to help my clients understand that fitness starts in their minds. Change your mindset! Be good to yourself and you ‘get’ to work on yourself today! Also, I believe building a strong fitness foundation with proper form is vital to preventing injury, therefore I don’t skip proper progression when it comes to their fitness goals. Lastly, I cater to each individual accordingly. Personalizing not only to their needs, but also their likes. I am here to help them become healthier, happier and ultimately-reach their goals.
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William Thompson
Corrective Exercise Specialization, NASM – CPT, Performance Enhancement Specialist, RKC Russian Kettlebell Instructor, Speed and Agility Coach
Make every experience better than the next…Customize for lifestyle
