Samantha has been in the fitness industry for over six years. She comes from a major health club in which she was a full time trainer. Her skills are specialized in, but not limited to, nutritional consulting and body transformations. Samantha is a NPC figure competitor, fitness model, and gives new hope to the 12 week body transformation program. Her story is interesting and somewhat unexpected to hear from a career personal trainer. Samantha was never an athlete. In fact, she was quite frightened to engage in physical activity being that she was very petite and frail as a child. She could never hit the ball in softball or volleyball no matter how hard she tried. Even the thought of kickball gave her anxiety! Regardless of her non-athletic frame, she was always interested in fitness. She recalls a leg press machine in the jr. high locker room. It was a strength test and she was petrified. But, when it came to her turn, there was barely enough weight to max her legs out. I guessed they thought the girls would be really weak. From that point, I knew I did have some athletic ability and it felt good! A glimpse of hope was all that was needed. Samantha started small with an exercise tape by Cindy Crawford and jogging once or twice a week. This continued through high school until her senior year. At that point, she joined a gym for the very first time with her boyfriend Harold, now husband and Lift owner, who taught her how to use the cardio equipment and weight lifting equipment. Read More...

Tracey graduated in 2004 with a Business Management Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College, but decided to leave the Corporate America world to pursue her dream of a career in the Health and Fitness industry. She earned her certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine which specializes in corrective and functional training. Read more...

Tristan is a former chef with fifteen years experience in the Culinary Arts. He worked for a local celebrity chef before moving on to work for an organization specializing in holistic and organic cooking. At this organization he began to prepare meals for a local Sports Nutritionist’s clientele. At this time, he was living with high cholesterol and high blood pressure with overall poor health. Although he was only in his late 20’s he felt much older. He had gained weight since his college days and it was taking a toll on his body. Shortly after his wife became pregnant with their 1st child eight years ago, he realized that he needed to change his lifestyle Read More...

Harold just finished first place in his age group, for the Dualthon 2mile run, 8–mile bike ride and 2–mile run! Harold grew up with an intense drive for fitness. He began pursuing martial arts at the early age of 6 in which his natural athletic edge helped him soar threw tai kwon do earning his 2nd degree black belt at the age of 9. In 1989, Harold was invited to compete in the Jr. Olympics in tai kwon do. At the age of 8 Harold became an instructor for all experience levels from ages 7 to 70 years of age. Read More...

Joining the team in June 2009, Kimberle fit into the LIFT family instantly being that fitness has always been a big part of her life. In high school, she was a state champion powerlifter, holding regional records in the bench, dead lift and over all total. In college, she cheered for Louisiana State University where she worked closely with their strength and conditioning department. After graduating with a bachelors in history, Kimberle went on to teach at Archbishop Hannan High school here on the northshore. Read More...