Small Group Training
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Why go it alone when you can share your fitness journey with others who share your goals? Merritt Clubs’ Small Group Training combines the expertise of a personal trainer with the camaraderie of a group, offering an affordable, effective, and fun way to accelerate your results.
Small Group Training is all about connection and support. By working out with others who have similar fitness goals, you’ll stay motivated, hold each other accountable, and celebrate progress together. Whether you’re focusing on strength, endurance, or weight loss, this collaborative approach makes fitness more enjoyable and achievable.
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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.
Andrew Lingelbach
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, B.S. Exercise Science
Exercise is just as diverse as people. There is something out there for everyone to love and enjoy.
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Bashi Olagoke
ACE Personal Training Certificate
Functional strength is the basis of any great exercising program
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Brooks Chaney
AA Exercise Science, ISSA Personal Trainer, ISSA Strength and Conditioning
Work hard, but have fun doing it
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Catherine Wroten
B.S. Exercise Science, NASM – CPT
With a positive mindset, dedication, and the right guidance you can achieve anything.
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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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Corey Brown
A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer
My philosophy surrounds focusing on a persons form and technique. You could bench 315lbs but are you paying attention to how you lift that weight. To avoid injury focusing on form and technique with little to no weights is the way to start, continue and MAINTAIN your fitness journey.
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Derrick Shaffer
ACE
Train Hard BUT Smart! Make health & fitness an everyday part of your life! We all deserve to love ourselves!
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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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Heather Jordan
I grew up thinking you needed to play team sports in order to be athletic. It wasn’t until I joined Merritt as a member that I realized being athletic was more than just throwing, dribbling, or scoring goals. As an instructor, I help people unlock the inner athleticism they didn’t know they had!
Les Mills Group Fitness, NSPA, Post Natal Fitness Specialist
If you had to run a marathon in 9 months, you would train for it, right? I help women develop the muscles and stamina needed for labor and ease some common pains associated with pregnancy. After baby (no matter how many months or years that is) I help women regain core strength and become stronger than ever.
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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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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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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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Kewena Killikelly
CPR/AED, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
I develop levels of progression to ensure long lasting and permanent results. Understanding the body internally as well as externally will always lead to victories. I encourage an alternative outlook toward nutrition, healing and recovery to get you acquainted with new and improved ways of living. You must be dedicated to yourself first which equals commitment and commitment requires consistency. All of this put together will guarantee a better fitness journey of becoming stronger, healthier and happier.
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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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Krystal Darby
BS Physical Education, Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED, MA Educational Leadership
Come to the edge (the edge of your fears, desire, disappointments, etc). Don’t be afraid of the drop (weight loss, self-esteem issues, competition)…it’s only more room to fly!
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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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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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Matt Grafton
Ace Certified Personal Trainer, B.S. Kinesiology/Exercise Science, HKC, RKC-L1, SCC
Train hard, train smart, train with purpose
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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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Nancy Molimis
ACE Certified Trainer
Working out should be a challenge, but one you enjoy; never a punishment.
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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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Ryan Vandenberge
Ace Certified Personal Trainer, AED/CPR Certified, IDEA Nutrition Essentials Certified
Health is the ultimate motive for exercising. Gaining new or regaining lost pieces of one’s life and achieving higher goals through physical training motivates me to do my best as a fitness professional.
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Samantha Reynolds
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Proper form is more important than how much weight you lift or how fast you go.
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Sarah Shea
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
I recognize and appreciate a person’s willingness to put in the work to achieve their goals. As long as one puts forth their best effort, they can be successful and get to where they want to be.
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Shane Thompson
B.S. Exercise Science, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization
Combines functional movement patterns and dynamic exercises in order to Prioritize movement over body parts. Work with a purpose in order to be more efficient with your workouts. Shane’s passion for training will inspire and motivate you to push past your limits.
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Steve Siewierski
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Movement is Medicine.
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Tom Martin
AED, CPR, First Aid
Fitness is all about learning the incredible things your body can do! My purpose is to help all of my students to accomplish things that might seem impossible by breaking down each movement into achievable steps, targeting specific muscles to strengthen, and understanding the importance of flexibility in everything we do.
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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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Why choose small group training?
Small Group Training offers the perfect balance of personalized attention and group energy. With sessions led by a professional trainer, you’ll enjoy:
- Affordable Expertise: Get the benefits of personal training at a fraction of the cost.
- Motivation & Accountability: The energy of a group helps you push past your limits.
- Tailored Workouts: Exercises designed to match the group’s shared goals and fitness levels.
- Fun & Engaging Sessions: Training that’s dynamic, interactive, and never boring.
Ideal for All Fitness Levels
Whether you’re a beginner looking to ease into fitness or an experienced athlete seeking a new challenge, Small Group Training is adaptable to your needs. Trainers provide modifications and progressions to ensure everyone feels supported and challenged.
Build Strength, Confidence, and Community
At Merritt Clubs, Small Group Training isn’t just about fitness—it’s about fostering connections. By sharing your journey with like-minded individuals, you’ll form bonds that go beyond the gym. Together, you’ll push each other to new heights and celebrate every victory, big or small.
