Filipe Maia was born and raised in Brazil. His fitness experience began in his early years practicing capoeira. Filipe is a CPR certified, certified physical trainer thru ISSA, EMT-Intermediate and a student at SNHU studying Public Health.
Filipe is also a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner and kickbox enthusiast, bringing a fun energy and intensity to his classes!
Drew brings a background in strength, circuit, functional training and SPIN to The Fort. He loves to work with clients and athletes of all ages. Drew is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), a Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM), a Certified Speed Specialist (NASE) and a Certified Burdenko Method Instructor.
Drew also has extensive knowledge in the orthopedic rehabilitation field and knows how to recondition patients optimally when returning to activity. His goal is to set an environment where his clients and athletes want to motivate themselves from within and is driven by his passion to help others reach their potential no matter what their obstacles.
In his free time Drew enjoys biking, hiking, golf, football coaching and snowboarding.
Kathy has been athletic her entire life. Her experience includes teaching spinning/cycling, TRX and aerobics classes for over 25 years. She is a marathon runner as well as an avid recreational runner with friends. Kathy serves on the Board of Directors for Athletic Alliance.
Kathy firmly believes anyone can become fit and healthy if surrounded by dedicated friends with common goals. She looks forward to sharing her stories with you as you meet your goals and get Fit at The Fort! Kathy grew up and resides in Manchester with her husband, Peter.
Shane is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. In addition, he is TRX Suspension and Group Instructor certified. He works with a variety of demographics including kids, retirees, people with physical handicaps or medical conditions, beginners to athletes, and anyone in between.
With a background in sports and power lifting Shane has an exercise arsenal sure to provide clients with effective, fun, and diverse trainings. Shane’s experience and creativity is well suited to help clients overcome any challenges or hurdles that might stand in their way.
Shane lives in Manchester and is currently finishing his Associates degree in Exercise Science. Shane has been athletic his entire life; he also enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, and going to shows during his free time.
Jennifer is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and is Barre certified. She received her A.S. in Exercise Science from Manchester Community College. Jennifer has acquired a great amount of experience working with clients of all ages and fitness levels.
The focus of her training has been on general fitness, weight loss, injury prevention, sports specific goals, and senior fitness. She offers a variety of exercise options to her clients including: bootcamp, running programs, strength training, flexibility/core training, and interval training.
Whatever your goals, Jennifer will help you achieve them. Her dedication is to the well-being and success of her clients; her ultimate goal is to empower her clients to live a healthy lifestyle.