Antonio was born and raised in North Carolina, where he grew up playing football, competing in track and field, and wrestling. Being a three-sport athlete involved an intense and varied training routine, which was instrumental in his success. Antonio is passionate about sharing these principles with athletes who want to bring their skills to the next level. At Catawba College, he received a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in human performance, and a minor in athletic coaching.

 

As a certified personal trainer and sport nutrition specialist through NCSF, Antonio has accumulated years of experience working with adults and seniors,  youth, and athletes from various sports backgrounds.

 

Beyond training on the gym floor, Antonio is also a licensed Massage Therapist and Body Work Specialist, working with clients in his own studio within the walls at 1776 Fitness Group. Antonio has a passion for all things training and wellness, and he would love to help you reach their goals! 

Ava moved to North Carolina shortly after welcoming her son, James, and has built a life helping others grow stronger inside and out. She is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor through ASFA, holds a master's degree in behavior analysis, and has firsthand bodybuilding competition experience. With expertise in weight training, kickboxing, group fitness, and nutrition, Ava provides well-rounded, intentional coaching for every season of life.

 

As a mom to a 3-year-old, Ava understands the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and postpartum recovery and is passionate about supporting women through these journeys. Her heart is to help women become the strongest, healthiest, and most confident versions of themselves-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

If you are looking for a trainer who truly cares about your growth, Ava would love the opportunity to work with you. And if one-on-one training is not the right fit, you are always welcome to join one of her energizing group circuit classes.

As a former D-1 ACC Champion Wrestler at NC State University, Will has had the opportunity to compete at one of the highest levels of the sport . After his wrestling career ended, he joined the US Army before later being medically retired due to a combative training injury. He then decided to continue his passion for sports performance by becoming a Personal Trainer.

 

Learning leadership techniques as an Army Sergeant gave Will the ability to lead and guide clients to achieve their objectives by inspiration and empowerment. In Will's mind, there is nothing better than helping a person to achieve his/her goals. Wrestling is his specialty but what he has learned can be applied to any sport. His training style includes a mix of mobility, resistance training, and cardiovascular training to fit YOUR unique needs, goals, and preferences. Overall, consistency in your habits is the key to change! A few of his qualifying credentials include a degree in Health Science, Certified Personal Trainer at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Performance Exercise Specialist and Group Fitness Instructor at NASM.