TEAM ELEVATE
Meet the Owners
Meet Arthur and Mazl, experienced trainers with a wide range of fitness backgrounds. From Ironman races to NPC fitness competitions, they bring their passion and expertise to Elevate Fitness.
We believe that fitness is not just about individual goals but also about building a community and creating a positive impact. We are committed to changing lives and making a difference that can be passed down through generations.
Outside of the gym, we love exploring the outdoors and going on adventures with our little ones and embracing an active lifestyle.
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our fitness community!
Coach Ry
Ry, C.P.T Born and raised in Carlsbad, San Diego, Ry has always had a passion for health, athletic performance, and progressive challenge. Ryan uses functional exercises as his primary training style. Ryan was a D1 scholastic athlete in football. He began training in 2004 after making a full recovery from a serious back injury he suffered while fighting fire. Ryan’s philosophy on life and fitness is one and the same, “Stay true, Stay active.”
Coach Katie
Katie started her fitness journey 5 years ago to strengthen her body and get in shape. She started training because she was given the opportunity to combine two of her passions, fitness and helping people to be their best. Fun fact- Katie is a hairdresser with a dream of someday traveling to do hair and fashion shows.
Coach Kristin
Originally from Texas, Kristin & her family relocated to SoCal 2 years ago after living overseas as expats in the Middle East & Asia for 9 years. Although she has a background in Corporate Marketing & Sales, she followed her passion for fitness & began teaching HIIT, Strength Classes and Bootcamp to adults and kids. She loves making the workouts challenging but fun, so don’t be surprised if she busts out her 80s dance moves or raps California Love. She is always expanding her knowledge in all realms of fitness to stay well rounded and ensure the best for her clients. She is ACE Group Fitness and ACE Bootcamp certified, TRx Level 1, Series Tabata Strength and Lagree Fitness Method certified.
Coach Neda
After running competitively, Neda migrated into endurance events and has participated in full and half marathons, and Tough Mudders. Neda began her journey as a fitness mentor 15 years ago after attending her first cycling class and has enjoyed seeing others make progress in their quest to lead healthier and ultimately happier lives. Whether as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, or workout buddy, She sees being a part of someone else's success as a very humbling and rewarding experience. She works with people of all ages, abilities, by rebuilding strength and addressing imbalances to enhance the awareness of your body.
Coach Yolanda
Yolanda is a recent transplant from Northern California where she owned and operated a studio gym for personal and small group training. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Personal Trainer. Her own fitness journey started as an International, competitive gymnast. After a career ending injury, Yolanda began coaching and loved it. She offers training in flexibility, stability, core strength, balance, plyometrics, agility, and resistance. Nothing makes her happier than helping people achieve their fitness goals. She is fulfilled by connections and interactions with people on their path to optimal physical and mental health. She believes the best medicine is exercise, and the best exercise is the exercise you’ll do. So, LET’S DO IT!
Coach Christina
Christina grew up partaking in volleyball, basketball, and track and field working on team building, and learning to celebrate both the wins and finding the positive in the losses. Having a passion for team-based work made her strive to always help others find their "WHY" when working out. In 2019 she found a new addiction in group fitness classes to the point of wanting to lead and train her own classes motivating others to find the simple joy in moving their body.
As a certified personal trainer, Christina has honed her skills in both one-on-one and group fitness settings, and guides individuals of all fitness levels on their journey to better health. With a deep-seated belief in the importance of motivation and mindset, Christina serves as a coach, mentor, and encourager, inspiring clients to find joy in movement. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the fitness world, she is committed to helping unlock your full potential and break free from a sedentary life.
Coach Hannah
Hannah discovered her passion for fitness several years ago when one of her brothers introduced her to strength training. She started training focusing on functional fitness and fell in love with the process of becoming better everyday physically and mentally. Through her fitness experience, She has become passionate to empower people to find strength in body, mind and spirit. With her CPT certification and Health Science degree, she has been fascinated with how the human body works and how to optimize our health. Working in different forms of group fitness, and personal training has allowed her to connect with individuals to accomplish their goals and increase longevity in their lives. Her goal and greatest joy as a personal trainer, is to work alongside people to become the best version of themselves.
