Owners
Brian Peitz will be acting owner/operator of Fuzion Fitness. Brian has been linked to the fitness industry for the past 12 years and is well versed in every aspect of fitness, nutrition, personal training, marketing, management, and consulting of fitness centers. After completing a Business Finance degree, Brian began his journey in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and membership sales advisor with Pure Fitness in Scottsdale, Arizona. There he worked his way in creating a very detailed background in running fitness and personal training clubs.
After helping other companies turn thier personal trainng department into award winning personal trainers, Brian decided he wanted to help more people under than name Fuzion Fitness. From this idea, Fuzion Fitness personal training was born.
Today, Brian has 9 years in total management experience and always continues to improve his place in the industry. Brian was honored with the award of the top 35 entrepreneur’s under 35 years old in 2011 by Arizona Republic. Brian is constantly researching new breakthroughs in training and nutrition and is a certified personal trainer through NASM (National Academy of sports medicine) Brian’s #1 goal is to build a place where his clients feel a sense of camaraderie and are energized and happy with their lifestyle every day they conclude their workout.
Chelsea Peitz started out as a personal trainer while attending ASU and soon became a COO and CFO of dual fitness companies in Arizona and Oregon. During this time, she learned virtually every aspect of running a successful fitness company and the importance of high level customer service. Not only was it a great business opportunity, but also a great place to meet her future husband!
Chelsea’s passion for fitness grew and she began training to compete in the NPC Figure/Fitness competitions. After participating in two local shows, Chelsea became a title holder in 2004. Keeping up with her love of new challenges, Chelsea continues to try different fitness concepts and challenge her body.p>
Because of Chelsea’s own battle with food allergies and Celiac Disease, her interest in educating others about the importance of organic nutrition and health has propelled her desire to create a place where everyone can get fit and healthy! With over 11 years in the fitness industry, Chelsea’s #1 goal is to create a community of clients and team-members within a healthy setting where everyone’s needs are met.
Desert Ridge Trainers
Denise has had an incredible passion for fitness as long as she can remember. Athletics have always been a natural love throughout junior high and high school as she participated in track, swim, tennis, racquetball and cheer. Joining corporate America after college, she embarked on a successful career in the health care industry as a strategic account executive for over 15 years partnering with large employer groups providing corporate decision makers with employee benefit consultation. During this time, her love of fitness evolved in her personal endeavors and her own training eventually lead to competitive fitness competitions where she fared remarkably well.
After leaving corporate America in 2006 to focus on her family, she was approached by many individuals to share her passion for fitness pointing her to what she now believes to be part of her life’s purpose. Denise recognized she held an undiscovered passion for motivating and empowering others to achieve their personal best that brought gratification unlike anything she had ever experienced
Denise is a die-hard believer that nutrition and fitness go hand-in-hand, in individual education and measurable results. She touts evidenced-based training and nutrition principals versus marketing hype and “getting or rather giving you what you pay for and more.” She’s consistently there to see that you have fun while motivating you beyond measure to meet your personal goals and ensuring you’re totally comfortable regardless of your fitness level.
Denise’s accolades include the following:
- Featured in Muscle and Fitness Hers Magazine article November 2004
- Featured in Oxygen Magazine article March 2004
- NPC March 2003 – 1st Place Masters Figure
- NPC March 2003 – 2nd Place Figure
- Many client testimonial success stories (all references available upon request)
- Development of programs for corporations and small employer groups to assist employees in developing healthier lifestyles to manage health care expenses
Her experience is extremely varied and below are examples of her background and diversity:
- Runs the “Fury Boot Camp” with Brian Peitz, owner of Fuzion Fitness
- Runs small classes for intermediate to advanced fitness individuals looking to move to the next level
- Competitive fitness training (bodybuilding, fitness, figure)
- Competitive posing coach
- Eating disorder clients
- Clients in need of significant weight loss
- Kick start and motivational fitness for clients who have never worked out
- Individual life coaching to help clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives through the art of facilitating their performance, learning and development
Fate is AFPA certified and as a former EMT, he has a great anatomical understanding of the body’s capabilities. Focusing on core strength and flexibility, Fate specializes in body weight related exercises that prevent injury and improve agility.
As an avid personal trainer for the past four years, Fate recognizes that nutrition plays a leading role in reaching clients fitness goals. He works diligently with his clients to help them recognize healthy eating habits and to avoid the flaws of “American dieting.”
Continuing his passion for exercise, Fate is back in school currently pursuing a degree in physical therapy. He believes a better medical understanding of ones self helps a person to safely push her or him to their physical edge.
Rachel has been very active since she was a child as she started swim team at the age of 5. It was during her competitive swimming career that she was introduced to weight training as the team hit the gym and did sprints after practice a couple days a week. She remained active in various sports and activities throughout her high school years. She is always mixing up her fitness routine – it’s anything but boring!
In January 2008, Rachel participated in her first half marathon and in November of 2011 did her first sprint triathlon. She is continuously setting goals for herself and raising the bar. Rachel has a “never quit” attitude. Her goal is to help her clients recognize their potential and guide them to meet their fitness and nutrition goals.
After graduating from the University of Arizona and starting her career in the business world, she discovered her true passion for helping people improve their lives. She has always been into fitness and nutrition; therefore, she decided to change the pace, get her NASM certification (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and embark in a career in personal training. Rachel has been a devoted personal trainer for two years and is truly passionate about helping her clients live life to it’s fullest potential – it all starts with treating and training the body right! The idea is to make workouts fun, challenging and a little different each time.
I grew up just outside of Minneapolis where I lived a very active childhood participating in everything from skiing to baseball. While attending college in northern Minnesota I began to grow interested in weight training and decided to pursue my degree in that field After graduating I wasted no time and moved to Denver where I quickly became even more appreciative of maintaining a healthy lifestyle so that I could partake in all the outdoor activities Colorado had to offer. I became certified as a trainer in 2005 and spent the next 6 years working in a wide variety of different areas from rehabilitation to weight loss to working with kids. Since moving to Arizona at the beginning of summer I have enjoyed all the area has to offer and can’t say enough about being hired by a place like Fuzion Fitness. The facility, staff and clients have been great to work with and the atmosphere is always fun and at the same time focused!!! A little take on fitness, in my experience I feel the best approach is to simply stay consistent with your activity level, what you eat and always remember to have fun, period!!!
Arrowhead Trainers
John Byron Gassaway, Psy.D.
Since becoming a certified American Counsel on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer in 2002, John has been training diverse populations in both the United States and Germany. He has been a competitive soccer player since he was eight years old. At the completion of his two bachelor degrees (Psychology and German Studies) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, John moved to Regensburg, Germany and entered semiprofessional status in soccer. While in Germany, he managed a very successful fitness studio and helped educate trainers to work with diverse populations and physical challenges. John has experience in many different competitive sports but soccer remains his passion. Realizing that he was not satisfied with fulfilling his passion in this career, John returned to the US and entered graduate school. Earning his doctorate in clinical psychology with a concentration in sport and exercise science, John understands a healthy body and mind are the foundation for a well-balanced approach to life.
Greetings, I am new to the Phoenix area and love it. I moved here on December 31, 2010. I specifically planed my move to start the New Year off in my new home. I graduated from Stautzenberger College in Toledo Ohio in December 2010 with a diploma in a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program. I then attended the Professional Fitness Institute in Las Vegas for a week long educational “boot camp” and received my CPT certificate from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I am currently enrolled in college studying Exercise and Wellness & Health Promotion. Upon completion of my Bachelors program I would like to work with and impact the 50 and over population. Being close to that age myself, I can attest to the positive effects of exercise on this population. I would like to improve the movement, weight and nutritional programs of these older adults. While spending most of our lives working and being “stressed” out I don’t believe we should spend the 2nd half of our lives waiting for the “inevitable”. I want to get this population out and active spending quality time having a great deal fun. Impacting and improving my clients lives is a priority for me. I consider myself a very “hands on” trainer, involved with my clients every minute we are together. I believe in working the physical body along with the spiritual and mental well-being. My positive attitude and energy required a work and a life transformation that I can share with my clients. Together, my clients and I can have a positive impact on each other. My interests are wide and varied. My life has taught me to be open, honest and accepting of all people and situations. I am currently studying / practicing yoga, investigating and learning about vegetarianism, riding my motorcycle as much as possible and trying to stay out doors and off my butt. Thanks for taking the time to check out my BIO. Have an Excellent and Exceptional day !
Adam’s relationship with fitness began his senior year in high school when he decided to make the commitment to have the body he always wanted. Having struggled with eating and exercise habits his entire life he knew it was time for a change. He feels very equipped to help others adopt healthy behaviors having been through the process himself. He believes very strongly that all the knowledge about exercise physiology and nutrition in the world will be for not if you cannot help clients consistently adopt a behavior. Adam wants very strongly to build lasting relationships with his clients and to make a difference in more than the fitness aspect of their lives. Whether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, sports specific, or just having more energy Adam can help! Adam cannot stress enough the importance of nutrition in meeting any fitness goal! He is currently pursuing his degree in Nutrition at Arizona State University and plans on becoming a Registered Dietician (nutrition expert). Adam is a strong believer in using scientific evidence when advising clients on exercise and nutrition and will research any topic he is not familiar with, ensuring you get accurate information. Every workout with Adam will be designed according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, again ensuring a scientifically sound, safe, and effective workout. Adam is amazed at how reaching your fitness goals can change one’s life for the better and is excited to be able to do that for others at Fuzion Fitness.
Leslie is originally from Pittsburgh, Pa., Go Steelers! Leslie has always been active and involved in sports since she can remember. You name it she did it. She continues to push herself harder to acquire maximum results. Her workouts are far from boring; she does something different everyday to keep her routine as exciting and fun as possible. Leslie is a go-getter and nothing can or will get in her way when it comes to setting goals and succeeding. Completing four half marathons last year one will see that her passion is definitely running. For her running is the ultimate motivator and is highly satisfying for the mind, body and soul. Her motto is: one body with one chance to live, so make it the most gratifying. We have one shot at life so live it to its fullest potential. Leslie is fully aware that health and fitness are the backbone for a most content and stimulating lifestyle. She has a natural desire to help people reach their goals so that each individual feels more confident and up lifting at the end of each day. Her ability to interact with people of diverse ages and backgrounds makes her mindful of how each person is different. She is able to implement a variety of individualized programs specifically targeted to get maximum results for every individual.
We are an established boutique fitness company that has won public acclaim, name recognition, and has been featured repeatedly as one of the “Top 10 Places to Workout In Arizona” by Ranking Arizona Magazine. Our state-of-the-art private facility is dedicated to one-on-one personal training and group classes. We are seeking experienced and motivated accredited Personal Trainers/Group FItness Instructors dedicated to delivering top notch service and measurable results. As an ambassador for our brand, you will be required to represent the company’s mission statement by delivering a positive fitness experience and quality customer service. As a member of our team, all staff will be required to enthusiastically create an environment that supports our mission statement, execute our company vision, exceed client expectations through a dedication to a superior level of customer service, participate in our company culture, become involved with the entire client community, uphold our core values of accountability, integrity, high energy, desire to help others and staying connected, educate clients and provide guidance for comprehensive fitness regimens, general nutrition guidelines, and nutritional/supplemental product recommendations, arrive on time, prepared, enthusiastic, and attentive for every appointment, understand all aspects and benefits of the Initial Assessments, help deliver on our service promise of clean, friendly and well maintained space, maintain and regularly update client files and learning and using the online scheduling system.
You must meet the following criteria in order to apply for open positions:
- Live within 30 minutes of this location
- Have a current accredited Personal Training Certificate
- Have current CPR/AED certification
- Have current liability insurance
- Able to work morning or evening hours or combination of both
- Driven to excel in the industry and want to be one of the best
- Want to earn more than the national average for Personal Trainers
