Mattias Sterner - Fitness Director
  Matt Sterner was born in Malmoe,Sweden. As a youth, he was drawn to sports and physical fitness-- excelling in Hockey,Team Handball and Soccer. Like many who began working out in the late 70's and early 80's, Matt was drawn to those classic black and white photographs of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He became passionate about weight training, building a formidable physique. A run of competitive bodybuilding soon followed. For those who believe that weight training and certain sports do not mix--we'll have you know that Matt is also a scratch golfer!! (and coaches our clients on golf). He is extremely well versed in the art of "Praying Mantis" Kung-fu, a discipline he practices daily. Matt also holds a degree in exercise physiology. With a unique blend of humor,knowledge and intensity, Matt Sterner is truly a tremendous fitness trainer. You will be glad you met him, and you will feed off of his enthusiasm. As Matt says, "To make a living teaching something you are passionate about? That-- is like living a dream!!"

                                                Tim Martin - Owner

 Tim Martin grew up battling weight from childhood through adolesence. Once known as "the fat kid on the bus" he began studying how diet and exercise affect the body at a very young age. Tim was a natural at being a personal trainer. "I loved teaching my friends at the gym what I had learned and then applying it to my own workouts". In 1994 Tim's hard work paid off- with a victory in the Tampa Bay Classic Bodybuilding Championships. Graduating from Suncoast Massage Therapy school and becoming an LMT led him to a career in personal training  some fifteen years ago. "I simply love what I do. My clients are some of the most interesting, fascinating people I have ever met and although I am the teacher in the training rooms, I learn as much from them, as they do from me". 

ALL BETTERFIT TRAINERS ARE NASM, ACE AND AFPPA CERTIFIED AS WELL AS CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED.                                                                                                         Getting in shape is truly all about being consistent with weight training, diet and cardio work. The current rage of semistarvation diets and appetite suppressing shots is simply a quick fix. Where will a person be a year  or so after stopping these programs?? Our advice is this-- Stop eating out at restaurants and hire an experienced trainer who will be waiting for you, at your appointment time- in a private facility. Showing up is 80% of success and our program forces you to be consistent with your training. When you do become consistent, the dietary part of the equation falls into place easier.  You will not want to ruin your hard work with a bad diet. Most people know the right way to eat. Application of diet is a little harder! --- Please accept that a lifestyle change is the only long-term answer. Your health and overall happiness will thank you!