Michael (Mickey) Moreno

Location: Flat Rock, NC

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Website: http://www.frlcult.com

Mickey has 30 years experience in the personal health and fitness field. Mickey is a certified personal trainer, senior fitness specialist and avid rottweiler owner. In addition, Mr. Moreno has owned and operated Forest River LifeStyle Center since 1993. Mickey was a member of the pilot group of American Association of LifeStyle Counselors and later graduated from that program in 1993. Mickey has been a participant in Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate since 1985; and most recently studied with members of International Institute of Medical Qigong. And would like to thank, HUGELY, Steve and Kent for kicking his tired old butt!

Ross Gilling

Location: Rutherfordton, NC

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Website: http://www.fighttheburn.com/
Blog: http://www.edge11.blogspot.com/

Ross Gilling is the owner and head trainer of The Edge Fitness Center.

Working in the fitness industry since graduating from college in 2002, Ross has gained valuable experience managing gyms and personal training programs in Florida and North Carolina. Originally from Wales (UK) Ross' sporting background lies primarily in Rugby. Ross has played at an international level, representing Wales from the age of 16 through all four years of college. His focus has now shifted to competing in kettlebell sport competition, and aspires to achieve the rank of Master of Sport.

Ross has an extensive knowledge base within the health and fitness industry, is vastly experienced and has worked with client and athletes of all ages and abilities. In an attempt to maintain a standard of excellence in his chosen field of expertise, Ross has continued his studies and attained professional accreditations throughout his career from the most respected and prestigious fitness organizations (IKFF, NSCA). He specializes in kettlebell training, sport specific strength & conditioning and program design. His future career aspiration is to actively support the IKFF in the teachings and promotion of kettlebell training in the US and around the globe.

Ross has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Sport & Physical Education and a Higher National Diploma in Sport, Health & Fitness Management from The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

Credentials

• Certified Kettlebell Teacher (IKFF)
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
• Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA)
• Certified Kickboxing Fitness Instructor (BFI)
• Member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• CPR Certified (American Heart Association)

"My focus is helping others empower themselves both with regard to their physical and mental well-being, to instill the confidence and realization that their personal goals and aspirations are attainable" -Ross Gilling

Claudio DeGiffarde

Location: Wilmington, NC

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Website: www.lithecore.com

IKFF Level I CKT

Certifications:

IKFF - CKT  Certified Kettlebell Teacher

PMA - CPT  Pilates Certified Teacher

NASM - CPT  Certified Personal Trainer

MBG - CNT  Certified Natural Trainer

NC - LMBT  Licensed Massage and Body Works Therapist

Membership : ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine

Ana Browne

Certified Personal Trainer

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Ana Browne is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is also a Cross-Fit Kettlebell Certified Instructor, BFIT-Certified Flexibility Training Instructor and a certified by the American Red Cross in CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Bourne Pathogens, which, of course, is in addition to her Battling Ropes Level I Coach certification. Ana competed as a Varsity athlete playing basketball for 4 years, along with volleyball and track. While in college completing her B.S. in Rehabilitation Services at UMES, she was the Women's Basketball Athletic trainer for 3 years, where she helped attend to sports related injuries. Ana is currently a competitive figure model in the body building industry, competing in the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding. Through years of experience training herself and others to meet various fitness goals, whether being sports related, physical endurance training, or transforming the body for figure competitions, she has come to be a diverse trainer with a complete understanding of the word DISCIPLINE. Working alongside well known leaders in the Fitness Industry has helped her develop the solid foundation necessary to help anyone meet their individualized fitness goals. Since no individuals have identical backgrounds and fitness goals, Ana works with clients to develop customized fitness and nutrition plans to guarantee success. Your program will constantly progress and periodize through structured phases in order to safely and efficiently take your fitness to the highest possible level. If you are up for the challenge, then so is Ana! She can be reached at (305) 587-9889 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Cyrus Peterson

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Website:  www.advancedtrainingconcepts.com
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Telephone: 704-877-6631

Cyrus Peterson, is an IKFF/CKT, KBC Kettlebell Instructor and Master Trainer (NFPT).  He is the owner and head instructor of Advanced Training Concepts, the premier Kettlebell studio in Charlotte, NC.  Cyrus has over 20 years of experience in weightlifting, powerlifting, healthy nutrition, and fitness in general.  Cyrus is certified in sports nutrition, endurance training and weightlifting and has been a certified trainer for over 10 years. 

“There is something about the way they feel in the hand.  It’s really a powerful feeling to swing around a big hunk of metal!  The complexity and technicality of Kettlebell training also appealed to me.  After training with weights for several years the Kettlebell was very challenging even to me.  Kettlebell training offered me the best of both worlds.  I could get a good and exciting cardio workout and do strength training all in one. It’s amazing how something so simplistic can yield so many benefits.” - Cyrus Peterson

Through Advanced Training concepts, Cyrus has developed a series of trademark “BootKamps” that offer members organized Kettlebell classes, to develop strength and promote weight loss, dietitian-designed personalized meal-planning, online training, and health and fitness guidance to help clients achieve individual goals.  Advanced Training Concepts is devoted to delivering fitness programs that are designed to provide an elite training experience, using Kettlebells, calisthenics, and other modalities.

“The level of proficiency and technicality needed to execute the basic movements of Kettlebell requires formal training and education.  Thanks, to Steve Cotter and the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation for helping me to expand my abilities as a Kettlebell Instructor.” - Cyrus Peterson

Nick Lacaria

Location: Charlotte, NC

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Website: www.paincavefitness.com
Website: www.hardtargetnc.com 

Nick is the consummate athlete, dedicating his life to fitness excellence through proper training, competition, coaching, and endless learning.  He is an accomplished triathlete and martial artist with an extensive background in weight lifting.  His strengths as a fitness coach include supplementation, functional physical enhancement and sports conditioning.

Nick’s background is as varied and intense as his Pain Cave workouts; from TaeKwonDo at age 14, high school football and wrestling, a stint in the U.S. Navy as a rescue swimmer, to studying Jiu Jitsu, Aikido and Tai Chi while living in Japan.  His martial arts training continued with Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Submission Wrestling and BJJ, as Nick became a full-time student at HARD TARGET Martial Arts within the first month of its opening in 2006.  Nick is a member of Team HARD TARGET with an impressive 4-1 record in competition.

Nick’s experience also includes roles in gym management and sports supplementation, as he worked for Ric Flair at Gold’s Gym in Charlotte until becoming a vital, bi-coastal team member of Europa Sports Products in 2001.  Understanding and embracing his knack for helping people to reach their fitness goals, Nick started “Pain Cave Fitness” in Charlotte at the end of 2006.

PainCave Founder and/or owner and the gym is located inside Hard Target Martial Arts www.hardtargetnc.com