Meet the Team
All of our personal fitness coaches are trained to design programs to meet the individual needs of every client. Each coach has their own journeys of health and fitness which allows them to relate to what the clients are going through along the way. No matter where you are in your journey, our coaches will be able to provide you the support you need to be the best version of you. Stop by, meet the team, and find the best coach to guide you to your goals!
Mike Turkin, MS, CPT
Owner | Head Trainer | Group Fitness Instructor
Mike has been in the fitness industry for the majority of his life - or as Mike says, "...since Abraham Lincoln." He spent over 20 years in the gymnastics world as an athlete and coach and later shifted his focus to bodybuilding and traditional styles of fitness training. Mike is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer as well as an ISSA Certified Specialist in Sports Conditioning.
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Since 2005, Mike has grown his business from a tiny studio in the basement of a building into a growing business of wellness. He has worked with hundreds of clients and bodybuilding competitors, giving him the experience and knowledge to help clients of all kinds!
Denise, BS, CPT
Trainer | Administrative Coordinator
Denise started her fitness journey as an Atlas client in 2021. She started by taking our Saturday Bootcamp class. By the end of 2021, she was training at the gym 4 days a week and set her mind to getting on stage.
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In 2022, Denise became a Certified Personal Trainer. She completed her ISSA course and joined our team. She is currently working on her Certified Nutritionist course, Glute Specialist course, and Bodybuilding course - all through ISSA.
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In additional to personal training, Denise also runs the behind the scenes work for the business. She helps manage the promotions, order our apparel and supplements, assist with social media management, and much more.
Aaron, Sports Science Major, Towson U.
Trainer | Group Fitness Instructor
Aaron has been a part of the Atlas family for just about half his life. Aaron started as an Atlas client when he was 14 years old and trained with Mike for many years where he found a love for fitness. Now in his senior year in college, Aaron is studying business and sports medicine. He is currently completing his certificate through National Academy of Sports Medicine.
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For the last few years, Aaron has been a personal training coach for many clients at Atlas as well as an instructor for our Boxing, Bootcamp, and Sports Conditioning group fitness classes. He primarily works with our youth clients and specialized in sports conditioning. His positive attitude and challenging workouts have made Aaron a favorite among our clients!
Jason, BA, CPT
Trainer | DDPY Instructor
Jason is a certified instructor of Diamond Dallas Page Yoga (DDPY). DDPY is all about getting people from all walks of life to live their best lives by building a strong mind and creating the discipline needed to own your life at the next level. The program includes sports rehab, old school calisthenics, traditional yoga and dynamic resistance.
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Jason received his ISSA Certified Personal Trainer certificate in 2023 and joined our team of coaches. He has been a great additional to the team by utilizing his knowledge from DDPY and his knowledge from his personal trainer course to create unique workouts for all fitness levels!
Tresa, Certified Zumba Instructor
Trainer | Group Fitness Instructor
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Devin, Seasonal
Trainer
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