By Topic: Profiles

Sarah Apgar has worn many hats throughout her life as an All-American collegiate athlete, US Army veteran, volunteer firefighter, EMT, fitness professional, business executive, wife to Ben Smith, and... View More

Alexis Batrakoulis, our PFP 2021 Trainer of the Year, is a distinguished educator, speaker, author, technical expert and exercise physiologist in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States... View More

Travis Barnes discovered his passion for fitness at an early age. At just 5 years old, when most kids are learning how to tie their shoes, Barnes set out to emulate the physique of his heroes at the t

With a solid vision and a little hard work, Gary Swarni knows anything is possible... View More

Tracy Markley is a Fitness Specialist and Educator whose career in the fitness industry has spanned over two decades. She holds numerous specialty certifications, including several for those with me... View More

Pete Holman is a man who has worn many hats throughout his illustrious career in the fitness industry. But he is an exception to the “jack of all trades, master on none” label that describes... View More

In December, Jolie Glassman added 2020 PFP Trainer of the Year award winner to an already-impressive resume... View More

Jack LaLanne talked-the-talk and walked-the-walk for more than 80 years. His mission was to help people help themselves and to teach that exercise and nutrition go hand-in-hand... View More

Doug Briggs shares his humble quest for potential possibility during his journey to success... View More

2019 PFP Trainer of the Year, Andrea Leonard, shares the last 20 years of her journey to success... View More

2018 PFP Trainer of the Year, Josh Bowen, aspires to change the fitness world through service to others... View More

David Lyons, founder of the MS Fitness Challenge, shares his determination to be stronger than the battle that paved the way for his journey to success... View More

Merrithew co-founders Moira Merrithew and Lindsay Merrithew reflect on how strong partnerships have helped transform their business... View More

Sergio Rojas shares his vision of vitality while looking back at the last two decades of his commitment to the fitness industry... View More

Laura Bender, founder of Bodies By Bender, takes us through her journey to success and proves that she is a woman of firsts... View More

Andrea Leonard gives us a glimpse into her journey to success while making a difference in the lives of cancer survivors... View More

In this world, there are men – and then there are giants. Frederick C. Hatfield – known to most in our industry as “Dr. Squat” – was always destined to be part of the latter... View More

In over 20 years of working in health and fitness, there isn’t a part of the industry Maria Turco hasn’t been a part of, worked in, mentored or impacted. Here is a glimpse into Maria’s... View More

For the better part of nearly 40 years, Stephen Holt has been committed to serving the fitness industry and his clients at the highest level... View More

Lisa Dougherty, founder of the Medical Fitness Network (MFN) and owner of Whole Body Fitness, is committed to a mission to improve lives, especially those with health challenges or suffering from chronic... View More