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  Lenny Turi

  Lenny is the owner of Fitness Together in Waxhaw and comes from the Matthews studio where he worked as a personal trainer for 2 years. Lenny has a passion for physical fitness and really enjoys the challenge and excitement of working with clients to help them reach their objectives. “Our client’s goals are my goals and I take great pride in that”. His approach to overall wellness, nutrition and body conditioning is exemplified in his motivation and dedication to fitness. “Working out is not just about your body, it’s an enrichment of the mind and soul as well”. Lenny is married and has two sons and recently moved to the Charlotte area from New Jersey. He has multiple Personal Training certifications as well as being a certified Sports Nutrition Consultant. He also holds a Bachelors degree from the University of South Florida. In his free time Lenny enjoys doing anything sports-related with his 2 boys.

  
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  Nicole Cherry

  Nicole’s excitement and enthusiasm for fitness and health brought her to Fitness Together where she can share her passion with others. Nicole is certified with ISSA as a Personal Trainer and prior to Fitness Together, she worked as a school teacher. Teaching experience combined with a passion for fitness, Nicole brings energy, fun, and a challenge to each workout. Her exercise philosophy is “There is a mind/ body connection, so if you can visualize and believe in your goals, they can be achieved.” Nicole believes that goal setting, healthy eating and regular exercise can transform one’s body and mind. In her role as a personal trainer, she enjoys providing the knowledge, tools, and motivation to help individuals reach their full potential. When not training, Nicole enjoys competitive running, spending time with her two beautiful daughters, and healthy cooking.

  
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  Daniel Ames

  Daniel’s primary objective is to ensure clients achieve their goals through a combination of perseverance, commitment, and dedication. Careful to tailor regimens structured around each individual’s needs, experience, and abilities, he has trained clients as young as 14 and as old as 85. Certified as a personal trainer through AFAA, Daniel has been a personal trainer since 1994. Himself a dedicated triathlete, he knows what it takes to reach and maintain optimal levels of fitness. Providing constant relevant and informed feedback, Daniel has the capacity to energize every session, with every client. Never one to be completely satisfied or complacent, he constantly augments his knowledge by keeping abreast of the latest developments in exercise physiology and always ensures his clients engage in challenging and varied routines. Daniel holds 2 B.A. degrees from UConn, and has post-baccalaureate experience in Business Administration. He is also a part-time musician and writer and a loving father of a five-year-old boy who is the treasure of his life.

  
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  DeAngelo Burse

  DeAngelo brings years of athletic experience to Fitness Together, and he is featured in a Fitness Together commercial that airs on NBC during the reality TV show the “Biggest Loser“. He is pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, and is currently training in the area of mixed martial arts. DeAngelo became a certified personal trainer because of his passion for fitness and his desire to help others. “When you wake up in the morning and feel good about yourself, it helps you to appreciate and feel good about life” states DeAngelo. It is this attitude of confidence and fulfillment that he wishes to instill in others. He has trained athletes, prepared individuals for security, police, and army fitness exams; and he has worked with the simple everyday person who simply just wants to get in shape. DeAngelo is a very creative trainer that is continually evolving and constantly seeking new ways to keep the training sessions exciting while improving the client’s results. In his off time, DeAngelo enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

  
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  Dietitian - Laurie Ross

  Laurie Ross is a registered, licensed dietitian. She earned her undergraduate degree in Foods and Nutrition at Appalachian State University and her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition at Winthrop University. She currently is employed with the HeartBright Foundation in Charlotte and provides private counseling in nutrition as well. Laurie has been practicing in the field of nutrition for over 15 years. As a dietitian, she has been fortunate to work in a variety of environments including food service, community nutrition, corporate wellness, to private practice. Laurie has a true passion to positively impact the quality of life, to educate, and to inspire others to want to live a healthier lifestyle. Laurie will tailor her recommendations to your personal and nutritional needs as we all work together to combine those changes with your prescribed exercise regimen and strive for total health.

  

"I haven’t felt this confident about myself and my fitness level since before my teenage children were born. The staff has consistently been enthusiastic, friendly, and motivating at each and every exercise session. I am now able to fit into my "skinny" jeans!"
- Beth Schumacher
Client Testimonial