TRAINING

MEET OUR TRAINERS

Give us a call today at (740) 455-2639 to speak to our trainers below!
Fitness Training — Gym Trainer Guiding Girl on Lifting in South Zanesville, OH

CARA MILAM


740-586-7184
Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health grades k-12
ISSA Elite Trainer that includes:
ISSA Personal Trainer Certificate
ISSA Fitness Nutrition Certificate
ISSA Exercise Therapy Certificate
ISSA Youth Fitness Certificate
I have always loved fitness, thanks to my dad. I always considered myself the healthy fat girl. Even today it is a struggle to stay on track and do what I know is best for me. If there is a diet or pill out there I have done it. I’ve done South Beach Diet, Atkins, Nutrisystem, Phase One, Plexus, Skinnyfit, Bee Pollen, if it is out there I have tried it all!!! and as soon as I stopped these products I gained my weight back!!! The ONE and ONLY thing that really works at all times is eating clean, counting calories and macros, and an exercise program that consists of cardio and weight training.  

Being a trainer and a fitness professional has changed my life. I love helping people meet goals they think are impossible. Pushing you out of your comfort zone and making you the best YOU can be. I make up meal plans that will help you gradually learn how the body works with food. I make modifications with all exercise plans and I’m not a fan of doing the same workout every day. I like to change things up it is call muscle confusion which will help speed up your metabolism.  

DEREK CARNES


(740) 704-5732
ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
Speed and Agility Coach
Sports Specific Trainer
Derek grew up in Crooksville and had a love for sports from a young age. At 5 years old, Derek knew his biggest passion was basketball. During high school, he spent his days weight training and working out to improve his basketball skills – and ultimately fell in love with fitness. In 2011, Derek created DC fitness. Over the past 8 years, he has worked with hundred of athletes of all ages. 

“Since getting certified in 2012, it has been an honor to be able to work with as many amazing people that I have. When clients put their trust in you it’s a great feeling. They know I will challenge them at every level.” – Derek.

Derek and his wife, Amber have two boys – Culter and Crew and a dog named Kami. 

Fun fact: Derek’s favorite STG smoothie is Oatmeal Raisin Cookie!

DAVID DURST


740-607-2612
Certified Elite II Trainer
ISSA Adult Personal Trainer
ISSA Strength & Conditioning
ISSA Nutrition Specialist 
Certified TRX Trainer Level 1
Certified Youth Master Trainer
ATI
Youth Personal Trainer
Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach
Youth Speed & Agility Coach
Youth Nutritional Specialist
Jump Specialist Coach
Certified Women’s Hormonal Specialist Trainer
Certified Exercise Rehab Specialist
As native of Zanesville, Ohio I love my community and enjoy supporting and going to local events. I’m always bettering myself through continuous education. I’m a PowerX National Qualifier and have competed at the Arnold Classic. I’m a two-time state placer in powerlifting. 
I have had a love for fitness all my life and that keeps me passionate in helping others reach their fitness goals. No goal is too little or too big. 
During my time in the fitness industry I have had the pleasure to train a wide variety of clientele. I have trained over 200 athletes. To include 30 plus all Ohio, 100 plus All League and All District Players. Three Player Of The year, ranging from football to girls basketball. 
As a powerlifting coach & trainer I have coached 4 State Runner Up High School teams powerlifting teams. Trained two PowerX National Champions that are also American record holders. Trained 11 state high school powerlifting champions and a youth world recorder holder in powerlifting. 
Beyond Athletic training, I have trained clients up to 100 pound weight loss. Have trained clients to rehab injuries for a safe return to work, sports and everyday life.  

Brittany BRENLISH


(740) 607-8769
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
I wasn’t a high school athlete, I wasn’t raised in a health conscious family growing up, no one “taught” me the benefits of incorporating working out and eating healthy.
I’m not and never will be unattainable toned, energetic and disciplined. 

Over the last few years, most of my decisions that would bring me closer to my current reality of working full time- in a gym and working as a personal trainer were made out of unpremeditated efforts to find things that made me happy and that felt good, and to then do more of those things!

Fitness has became a tool with which to facilitate the things that brought me happiness. That is the role I believe fitness should play in everyone’s lives.


Share by: