Why hire a Live Fit trainer?

Mike Starkweather, Fitness and Fat Loss Expert
President and Owner

US ARMY, CPT - ACSM

Specialties: Fat Loss, Toning, Strength Training, Weight Loss, Military/Law Enforcement Conditioning

Background: Playing football and baseball as a youth fueled my competitive side and my passion for fitness. At age 16 a shoulder injury led me to start researching more about exercise science and importance of proper form. As a Sergeant in the Army I lead my company to the highest average PT score in the battalion. My personal training career began at Gold's Gym in Rochester, NY where my 10 week boot camp program changed the shape of 12 people. In 2008 my wife Laura and I started Live Fit Personal Training after 5 years with the Gold's Gym franchise, and our goal is for you to achieve your goal. I have helped hundreds of people in their fitness journey, let me help you on yours.

Quote: "Your body is a canvas, what are you painting?"

Interest: spending time with my wife and 2 daughters, fitness, golf, creating healthy recipes, and watching most sports.

Laura Starkweather, Fitness and Nutrition Expert
Vice President and Owner

Bachelors Degree in Health Science - SUNY Brockport, CPT - ACSM

Specialties: Fat Loss, Toning, Pilates, Pre and Post Natal, Nutrition

Growing up as a dancer and horseback rider I have always embraced living an active and healthy lifestyle. While in college I began working as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor at Gold's Gym in Rochester, NY. I have worked with all types of clients ranging from youth athletes to rehabbing seniors. Having also been a figure competitor, I understand the meaning of hard work and discipline to achieve a goal.

Mike and myself created the Live Fit concept because we live each day the Live Fit Way and we're passionate about guiding others to do the same.

Quote: "fitness is a journey not a destination"

Interest: spending time with my husband and my daughters, exercising, creating and cooking healthy recipes, and enjoying nature.

Bridget Kubacki

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science - John Carroll University, CPT - NASM

Specialties: Fat Loss, Toning, Core, Youth Exercise, Marathon/Triathlon preparation

Hi! My name is Bridget Kubacki and I want to be YOUR Personal Trainer. As your trainer, I will motivate and inspire you to stay active, healthy and focused on achieving your goals! After working with me you will soon start to realize the benefits of making regular exercise an important part of your life (i.e., reduced stress, increased productivity on the job and at home, a much more positive self-image, a fit bod and the list could go on). Who wouldn't want that?

My clients cover a wide variety of age ranges (5-78 years old) and fitness levels. As a competitive and avid fitness enthusiast I participate in several races each year ranging from local 5K's to marathons to triathlons!

Quote: Nike says it best "Just do it"

Brian Dimonico

CPT - NPTI, NSCA, Certified Paramedic

Specialties: Fat Loss, Strength Training and Aerobic Conditioning, Firefighter Agility Test Prep, Special Populations

Brian has been a Certified Fitness Professional since 2005. As a former Firefighter and Paramedic, he knows firsthand the importance of physical fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. "Fitness is the Key to prevent the common medical conditions that plague our society today, such as, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, stress and anxiety" say Brian. "I firmly believe that whatever goal you have, it is attainable!"

Interest: Fitness, spending time with family, reading, traveling, and laughing!

Favorite Quote: "Dont ever let somebody tell you you cant do something...You gotta dream.. You gotta "protect it. People cant do something; go get it. Period" - Christopher Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness

Tom Schulien

NPTI-CPT, NSCA-CPT

Specialties: Fat loss, strength training, cardio conditioning, flexibility, core strengthening

Commitment, perseverance, motivation, and discipline are values I learned as a young Marine. Values which helped me attain the rank of Sergeant. Adherence to these ideals has helped me attain a great many goals since, including building a strong, fit body and a healthy lifestyle. These are ideals I not only teach my clients, but ideals I live by as well.

With your commitment and my guidance, I can help anyone improve their personal level of fitness. Individually tailored programs, short and long term goals, and adding variety to workouts are just a few of the ways I help clients stay motivated and get results.

Favorite Quote: "Growing old is not for sissies"

Interests: Fitness, Krav Maga, motorcycling, cooking, and music

Thomas Whitesel, Fitness and Fat Loss Expert

B.S. in Sport Science - University of Akron, CPT - NCSF

Specialties: Fat Loss, Strength Training, Aerobic Conditioning

Background: My interest in fitness began from playing sports as a youth. I always enjoyed seeing and feeling the physical changes that can be made through exercise and a healthy lifestyle. This gave me the drive to pursue a career in physical fitness and sport science. I have a very rewarding profession because it allows me to positively change your lifestyle so that you can live a healthy and active life!

Interest: spending time outdoors, golfing, hunting, and just about anything that keeps me active!