-Frances Archer, Senior and Aquatics Manager, B.A. Accounting. Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Exercise for Older Adults, SCW Water Aerobics Instructor, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, AAAI Mat Certification, AAAI Sports Nutrition Consultant., AFAA group exercise instructor. Specialties: Aquatic training, special populations, senior fitness, general strength and conditioning. Certified through the Aquatic and Fitness Professional Association International. 

-Christy A. Baker, B.S. in Journalism, Minor in Dance Performance from University ofTennessee. AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor. IFTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. 20+ years dance experience.  

-Carolyn Batten, AFAA Advanced Personal Trainer, AFAA Personal Trainer, AFAA Fitness Counselor, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Powerflex Certified and BOSU Certified. 

-Perry Birger,  RYT,CPT: certified by Baptiste Power Yoga Institute and has completed both level 1 and 2 teacher training boot camps with Baron. He has also been certified with the Yoga Alliance as well as being certified with the ISSA as a personal fitness trainer.

-Chris Bryant, Graduated BaylorSchool. 13 years competitive swimming, Junior Olympics finished 6th place 1973, top ten national ranking for many of those years, varsity football and track, attended American College Switzerland, Leysin 1976-1978, Tulane University 1979. Owned and operated Bryant Vineyards 1982-2000, Lost Soul Shoe Co. 2001- 2005.2008 aquatic fitness class instructor, Certified AFFA personal fitness trainer 2008.

-Susan Bryant, Earned her certification with the National Yoga Alliance through training from The Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina. Susan has also completed a 1,000-hour Professional Yoga Therapist program through Integrative Yoga Therapy in Prescott, AZ.She specializes in teaching therapeutic classes; the treatment of athletic injuries and chronic physical conditions; and one-on-one private sessions. One of only two in the Southeast, she is a certified Yoga for Golfers™ instructor through Katherine Roberts’ nationally acclaimed program.

-Adrian J. Copeland, IFTA Certified Personal Trainer. Took courses in exercise science and physical education at ETSU. Former track and football athlete. Specialties: Sports-related training and performance enhancement, weight loss, strength and conditioning.

-Rebekah Day, AFAA group fitness certification, Certified Personal Trainer/NASM. BS Exercise and Health Science. Certified Lifeguard. Assistant Fitness Manager Sports Barn East. 

-Donna Dowlen, AFAA Personal Trainer, FitTour Pilates and Advanced Pilates, EFI Gravity Training Systems. Specializing in core work, improved endurance and stamina, creative, intense strength training.

-Beth Eberle, 19 years experience at The Sports Barn in a variety of areas including one on one training as well as group fitness training. Current certifications include AFAA Personal Trainer, PowerFlex and GTS

-Lee Elsea, is a performance and fitness coach for clients and athletes who seek to achieve their performance and physique goals. Lee provides his clients with leading edge training information and programs that deliver results quickly. Lee combines his knowledge of exercise physiology and corrective exercise techniques to improve physical performance whether for recreation, serious competition or everyday-life tasks. Education: 1993-1996 Chattanooga State, AS Respiratory Therapy1999-2003 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, BS Exercise Science Professional Certifications: National College Of Sports Medicine (NASM) Corrective Exercise Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Health/Fitness Instructor, Apex Certified, CPR Certified by the American Red Cross 

-Lisa M. Fox, A graduate of the Physical Therapy program at UPS with honors, Lisa's clinical expertise combines manual Physical Therapy and the application of Pilates principles and medical exercise therapy in rehabilitation. Extensively trained in medical and functional exercise approaches, and manual therapy through three different schools of advanced studies, Lisa offers a comprehensive approach not only to manual orthopedic Physical Therapy but also to Pilates-based personal training.

-Stuart Gladish, ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor, AFAA Personal Training, USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. Specialties: Triathlon Training, strength and conditioning. GTS Cert and the Fitour Pilates Cert.

-Kristina Guy, North Fitness Mgr. M.A. Criminology. Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, PhysicalMind Institute Pilates, Aerobic Pipeline International, marathon runner. Specialties: general strength and conditioning, core training, running/race preparation, swimming and triathlon training, mat work & running.

-Megan Hanewald, B.A. German Language and Education. Certifications: NASM Personal Training, USRowing Levels I, II, and III. Specialties: competitive rowing, general strength and conditioning. 

-Karina Hendrix, Masters Degree in Special Physical Education and Elementary Education. Currently employed by Hamilton County Schools as a teacher. Instructor for the past 7 years with the following certifications: PowerFlex, IFTA Kickboxing, BOSU, SCW Group Exercise, GRAVITYGroup Training, Turbo KICK.

-Suzie Holmes, NESTA Certified Personal Trainer, Fit-Tour Certified Group Fitness Instructor, IFTA Certified Cycling Spin Instructor. Twenty-five plus years as a group exercise instructor and floor trainer for Orange Co. Athletic Club and Racquet Ball World in Southern Ca.

-Gina Howell, assistant Downtown fitness manager. Masters degree in counseling, ACE certified personal trainer, Level 1 Thai Yoga Bodywork.

-Kimmie Kent, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer, ISCA Kickboxing Certified, Johnny G. Spinning Certified, Yogafit Certified, Powerflex Certified, BOSU Certified, AAAI/ISMA Mat Pilates Certified 

-Aaron Kicklighter, ACE certified personal trainer specializing in bodybuilding, sculpting, strength training, and circuit training. Using his knowledge of biomechanics and techniques learned from years of personal experience Aaron blends the traditional with his own creative touch.

-Adam Macke, B.S., Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Trainer, RTS, NASM &, NESTA- Certified Personal Trainer. Certified Elite trainer Adam Macke has the building blocks of a future health and fitness icon. Extensive training and years of continuing education has lead Adam to become one of the leaders in the industry. As a trainer and instructor, Adam’s wealth of knowledge overflows into his dynamic and unique training sessions. Performing at the collegiate level in Baseball, and passion for extreme outdoor recreation has fueled his spark and intensity for fitness. These ongoing qualities have set Adam apart in an elite group of trainers.

-Lisa McBryde, Case manager for Sports Barn Cancer Rehab Program . Registered Nurse, Nationally Oncology Certified with 15 years experience in the field. Instructor for the past 9 years with the following certifications: Powerflex, Keiser cycling, Kickboxing, BOSU, Yoga Fundamentals II Specialty, ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Has a wide variety of class designs and levels as well as training individuals or groups. Especially interested in core, strength and flexibility training.

-Adelaide McMillan, ACSM-certified trainer,AFPA Sports Conditioning, Post-Rehab specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist AFAA group fitness, EFI gravity trainer TRX-certified trainer.
More than training, it is people that are Adelaide's passion -and have been so for the past 15 years. Each Individual has a deeply personal history that needs to be taken into account to achieve the best possible training results. Adelaide is commited to helping everyone achieve their goals through motivation, accountability, challenge and FUN while making safety a primordial part of your experience.

-Anna Mercer , a native Chattanoogan specializing in marathon and ultramarathon training. She is also a Boston qualifier. AFFA certified and a cycling instructor certified through IFTA.

-Bob Merz, Associates degree in Natural and Applied Sciences, BS Degree in Exercise Science, Health and Leisure Studies. IFTA Personal Trainer certified

-W. Bryant Miller, MPT, OCS, CMPT, FAAOMPT. Dr. Miller graduated from the Masters of Physical Therapy program at EmoryUniversity and earned his advanced clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy at Andrew’s University. In his hands-on clinical practice, he combines a practical knowledge of the mechanical inter-relationships of the body with the most advanced training in manual orthopedic Physical Therapy. Dr. Miller has achieved the following, which are the highest qualifications available in the U.S.: a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist, and a Fellow of theAmericanAcademy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.

-Tammy Nichols, AS-Science, AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor; Sara City Workout and FitTour Pilates certified; YogaFit Levels I & II certified; Bosu certified and Gravity Training Systems certified

-Sheri Patrick, A.A. Child Development from Fullerton College, B.S. Child Development from California State University Fullerton, CPR certification, AFAA Personal Trainer certification, Fitour Personal Trainer certification

-Emily Piersant, BFA in Graphic Design from Auburn University, AFAA Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Gravity Trainer Certified, Gliding Fitness Instructor, IFTA Cardio Mix Certified, IFTA Muscle Conditioning Certified, IFTA Certified Cycling Instructor, AFAA Floor Core and More Certified. Specialties: Circuit Training, BOSU, Balance work, Strength and Conditioning.
-Daniel Pippin, B.S. Exercise Science, MS in Clinical Exercise. SportsBarn North Operations Manager. 

-Bethany Sizemore, B.S., M.B.A., RTS, Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Trainer, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Exercise Instructor. Bethany is dedicated to coaching and motivating individuals to begin new healthy exercise habits. Her passion regarding fitness and overall well-being is evident in her approach and commitment with each individual client. She combines her experience and knowledge in competitive sports along with personal training and group exercise certifications. Bethany provides challenging and goal-oriented programs designed to help her clients succeed towards their fitness aspirations.

-Chris Smith, AFAA Personal Trainer, Gravity Training System certified, as well as Bosu training certified.

-Robert Stangarone, B.S. Accounting. AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, IFTA indoor cycling instructor. After embarking on his own personal weight loss and fitness quest Robert decided that through a new career in personal training he would like to inspire and assist others in achieving their personal fitness goals.

-Sharon Starling, Sports Barn East Operations manager, AFAA Group Exercise Instructor Certification and AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

-Heather Stone, B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry from The University of the South (Sewanee), MS in Criminal Justice from UT Chattanooga. National Champion Division III both indoor and outdoor 1500, 5th in Nation in Division III Cross Country. 8 time All-American in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor track & field. Specialize in Adventure Racing, competitive running (to include trial running, road running and track and field), and also strength and conditioning. Have competed in numerous Adventure Races ranging from 2 hours to 32 hours and have competed in numerous trail runs including the Stump Jump 50k and the 10-mile River Gorge run. Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer, AFAA Cycling, AFAA Pilates and Gravity Training Systems. 

-Scott Wade , B.S. Engineer Management, Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer, USAT Level I Triathlon Coach, AFAA Mat Science, YogaFit. Specialties: Triathlon Training, strength and conditioning.

-Teresa Wade, The Sports Barn's Health and Fitness Director, B.S. in Criminal Justice, AFAA Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, ACSM Exercise Specialist, AFAA Yoga, Physical Mind Institute Pilates, Reebok RNT, ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management, Gravity Training Systems, Reebok 5 Point Screening/Core Board, BOSU Certified. Teresa is now newly certified in SomaVeda Level I Thai Massage, Myofascial Release Techniques, Level I. 

-Chris Winget, Chris has a B.A. degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Performance & Sports Studies from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Certified personal fitness trainer through the American Aerobics Association International and International Sports Medicine Association

-Pam Wingo, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, FiTour Pilates and Advanced Pilates Certifications, also working on Nutrition Certification, Young Athlete Training Certification, and Group Fitness Certification from FiTour. Specialty:strength and conditioning, core strengthening, flexibility/stretching, and balance training based on individual fitness level and needs.

-Patrick Wortman , M.S. in nutrition with a concentration in Exercise Physiology. Registered Dietitian with Tennessee licensure. Certifications: National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Personal Trainer. Specialties: Weight-loss, sports related training and performance enhancement, special populations, strength and conditioning. Special focus on exercise AND diet to maximize results.