Grand Fitness understands that everyone’s fitness goals are unique and specific. Our Director of Personal Training, Renee Barnhill, has carefully selected a team of personal trainers with unparalleled training and experience. Available to help you develop a fitness plan and provide on-site, one-on-one, assistance in reaching your goals, our team of trainers will make your experience GRAND. Personal training services are offered at rates set by the individual trainers, and are in addition to membership dues.
Renee Barnhill
Personal Trainer
A Whole New Fit U Coaching located at Grand Fitness, Renee brings over 25 years of training experience and is proud to offer our services to our members. In addition to providing personal training services to individuals, she will also be overseeing all training services conducted at Grand Fitness. Renee’s list of certifications include: Lifestyle Wellness Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Licensed and Insured, Sports and Nutrition Coach in Sports Nutrition, N.P.C. Judge (National Physique Committee), Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coaching, Level 1TPI Golf Coach with Titleist, Resist-A-Ball – Master Trainer, […]
Kyle Higginbotham
Personal Trainer
Kyle has been serving in the health and wellness community for seven years and has been training professionally for five years. He is an ISSA certified elite personal trainer who is also certified in Nutrition, Exercise therapy, and also holds a degree in Exercise Science from Northwest Florida State College. Kyle won the 2006 and 2007 Golden Gloves in the state of Florida. He also won Best Personal Trainer in Destin for 2016 as well as 2018. He specializes in weight loss, cross training, boxing, MMA, nutrition, and strength and […]
Katie Roy
Personal Trainer
Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey, getting back into the gym after a break, or are an exercise regular in need of a change, Katie can design just the right program or plan to fit your needs. Each client benefits from her comprehensive approach to health and nutrition. Katie earned a B.S. in Exercise Science before becoming an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Health Coach and has years of experience helping people achieve their fitness and health goals. Her focus with each client […]
Lisa Tucker
Personal Trainer
Lisa is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has earned specialist designations from NASM in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change and Fitness Nutrition. Lisa most recently earned the Clinical Exercise Specialist credential from Nova Medical Exercise which focuses on promoting healthy diet and exercise as a means to prevent and treat chronic disease. In addition, Lisa has experience as an NPC figure competitor and nearly 20 years of experience as a tennis player. Lisa has enjoyed helping people of various age groups, fitness levels and special populations […]
Monique Utomi
Group Fitness Instructor
Being a professional swimmer at a young age, Monique has always led an active lifestyle. She is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has a bachelor’s degree in law and now a preschool teacher. She is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Schwinn Cycling Fitness Instructor, and a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo. Fitness has changed her life, she lost 180lbs in 5 years. She can help you reach your goals. Monique has been part of our Grand Fitness team for over 5 years teaching cycle and strength training.Monique loves […]
Carl Simpson
Personal Trainer
Carl is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist and Tactical Conditioning Specialist. Carl developed a passion for coaching while training in mixed martial arts for over 15 years. Having moved away from corporate life, Carl has turned his focus towards helping people become the fittest and best version of themselves. Since becoming a health coach, Carl has hammered away at everything from weight loss and conditioning to post-surgical rehab. Carl will bring energy and drive to helping you achieve sustainable fitness goals. So, for soccer moms who want to be […]
Amelia is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who has a passion for helping others become the healthiest and strongest version of themselves. Growing up playing sports and now a mother of 3, Amelia has always lived an active lifestyle, but it wasn’t until after having her third child that she found her love of strength training. Since becoming a personal trainer, she has really focused on educating on body recomposition through nutrition and weight lifting. She offers one on one training that is crafted for your individual goals. -ISSA Certified […]