Our Trainers
Doug Jones
Profession: Personal Trainer, Chef, Amateur Strongman
Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist, Powerlifting Coach, Hybrid Athlete Level 1
Areas of Focus: Strength and conditioning, mental strategies, combining athletic disciplines
Bio: I have always played sports or been fit, winning varsity awards in school. Then life got in the way, and at that point I couldn’t do 10 push ups. It was then that I decided to take my health, fitness and strength seriously. I didn’t want to be that dad watching his child play from the sidelines. I have always wanted to be as strong and fit as possible from that point on. I want that for my clients as well.
It’s not about how hard you hit, its about how you can get hit and keep moving forward. -Rocky Balboa
Location: Evolve North
Mel Jones
Profession: Personal Trainer
Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Recovery Specialist
Areas of Focus: Strength, flexibility, recovery, mental fortitude
Bio: I have been involved in fitness all of my life. I started dancing when I was three, and moved to teaching when I was twelve. I started personal training back in 2011, and have expanded my knowledge of the industry since. I want everyone to be as strong as they can be so that no matter what life throws at them, they are ready. Let’s get you to that next step and crush it.
Location: Evolve North
Abrielle Knodel
Profession: Personal Trainer
Certifications: BA Psych, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Areas of Focus: Strength, conditioning, hypertrophy, mental health, increased confidence, mobility
Bio: I remember when I would walk into a gym and feel intimidated, ignorant, and like I didn’t belong. Working with a personal trainer myself changed my life. I want to contribute to the gym being a positive experience for everyone who comes in. My goal is to help you gain the knowledge and confidence in yourself to carry you through your fitness journey, long past the point of needing me.
Location: Evolve South