MEET THE TRAINERS
Our friendly Personal Training staff is made up of qualified trainers for all different levels and types of personal training. Get to know our trainers a little bit by reading their bios and personal fitness mottos. We hope that this well help match you with a trainer that is best for your goals!
OUR TRAINERS
SAIDAH
“Creating positive lifestyle behavioral choices for all that I work with.”
Saidah is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.A. in Communications and as a track and field All-American. She currently trains between 10 – 20 Georgia Tech employees, students, and alumi. She also instructs the advanced running course for APPH 1050.
CHRIS
“Creating positive lifestyle behavioral choices for all that I work with.”
Chris is a 3-sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball) graduate of Alabama A&M with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science. He has six years of training experience and started his career in corporate employee health and wellness. He now works in Rehabiliation Therapy. Chris believes wellness is six dimensional (physical, emotional, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, social). When he trains clients these are the six most important things he expects them to learn from him and apply to their own lives.
MICHAEL
“Proper planning prevents poor performance!”
Michael is not just a fitness professional, but also a multi-sport athlete (basketball, track, football, soccer). He knows what it takes to get you to the next level of your fitness or athletic goals/journey. Even if you had/have an injury/limitation, there are ways to still progress you. He is certified as a personal trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist (NSCA and NASM), and has been training since 2005. Using that science, along with his work ethic from sports, and determination from being undersized, Michael has helped the youth up to mature adults, has trained private sessions, group fitness, and everything in between. He has also taught S.A.Q., designed cardiovascular programs, along with having done metabolic testing.
WILL
SIDD
“Motivation might get you up the first step, but discipline will help you climb to the top of the mountain”
Sidd is an undergraduate Economics/Pre-med student at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has been around sports his whole life, so he has a very solid background in helping others increase their athleticism and overall fitness. He also loves to help clients with muscle gain, body fat loss, and other individualized goals. Sidd believes that taking care of the body can help all people lead better lives
TY
“Making life better by being fit, whatever it takes for YOU”
Ty is 2-time Certified Personal Trainer (NASM and IFA) with a passion for working with people and watching them progress. He is a former multi-sport athlete (Track/Cross Country) who now focuses on Strength Training. Ty focuses on building habits that will progress to the lifestyle change that will help our goals thrive. Using science to find what works for you, he will get you where you want to be.
BEN
“Training is like putting money in the bank, you get out of it what you put into it.”
Collegiate football student-athlete at Middle GA College and The University of West Alabama. Played professional Arena Football with Rio Grand Valley Dorados. Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from The University of West Alabama and Master’s degree from Kennesaw State University.
His training philosophy is to take a multifaceted approach and that one size does not fit all. He believes in training from the inside out and being functional and consistent. Everything else will take care of itself. Over 15 years of training experience. He has worked with an array of clients from professional and college athletes to the general population ranging from young kids to older adults including with limited capacity for training.
LJ
LJ is a highly experienced and passionate personal trainer from South Carolina, with over a decade of expertise in health, fitness, and athletic performance. As a Master Certified Trainer through ISSA, LJ brings a versatile and dynamic approach to fitness that meets the needs of all ages — from kids and adults to seniors and competitive athletes.
Currently, LJ teaches multiple fitness classes at Georgia Tech, including HIIT and Lower Body Sculpt, where he combines motivation, energy, and technique to help participants build strength and endurance.
With a strong background in coaching, LJ has led several high school basketball and football teams and has successfully trained numerous high school and collegiate athletes. His unique and adaptable training style continues to deliver proven results for individuals and teams striving to reach their highest potential.
CALVIN
A certified ACSM personal trainer dedicated to helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident inside and outside the gym with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in strength training, functional performance, fat loss, and building programs that fit into real life. He is also a certified corrective exercise specialist, along with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the respected field. Whether you’re chasing a new PR, regaining mobility, or just starting your journey, he will help you unlock your potential and stay motivated every step of the way.
