MEET OUR TRAINERS
AMANDA CABRERA-CROWE
Owner of Elev8 24hr Fitness, LLC :: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer :: USAW Level 1 Sport Performance Coach :: WITS Certified Personal Trainer :: CPR/AED Certified :: CrossFit Mobility Trainer Certificate :: Pregnancy Fitness Certificate :: Licensed and Insured
Amanda believes being fit is a lifestyle. As owner of Elev8, she and her team of fitness professionals are dedicated to seeing their FIT Family get fit, and STAY fit for life. As a WITS Certified Personal Trainer for 8 years, Level 1 CrossfFit Trainer, and Level 1 Sports Performance Coach (USA Weightlifting), Amanda offers a variety of programs to her clients to keep their workouts fresh and fun. She also completed the CrossFit Mobility Trainer Certificate and Pregnancy Fitness Certificate from WITS.
Amanda has always been active and has completed numerous races such as The Tough Mudder, The Nations Triathlon, The Rock N Roll Half Marathon, and Shamrock Half Marathon. Her love of fitness and helping others is why she chose to pursue personal training. There’s nothing better than to see confidence instilled into a person as they start seeing results. Over the years, Amanda has trained ALL types of clients, from athletes to people who have never stepped foot in the gym. Her company offers Olympic Lifting, F.I.T. Classes, Sports and Conditioning Camps, Personal Training, Group Training, Corporate F.I.T. Classes, Bridal FIT Camps, Online Training, Nutritional Counseling, and more! Whether you are just starting your fitness journey, or if you have been working out for years, Elev8 can help take your training to the next level!
NICK KNOWLES
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer :: CPR/AED Certified :: Licensed & Insured
Nick has been a certified personal trainer through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA-CPT) for the last seven years. He has worked with hundreds of individuals across the world both in person and online from: multiple Navy SEALS & various special operators, mixed martial artists, first responders & law enforcement, athletes of all levels (collegiate, high school, youth), powerlifters, pre and post natal clientele, cancer/remission patients, a paraplegic, and special needs youth. He has also programed for and coached various youth and adult large group training classes, mentored a handful of personal interns, and been a guest speaker for corporate wellness events, training facilities, and college campuses.
Originally from Orange County, CA, his interest in fitness and the science of training started as a high school wrestler. As he moved onto the next level and accepted an athletic scholarship to wrestle at Liberty University, he chose Kinesiology (Exercise Science) as his field of study. During his time as a collegiate wrestler, Nick was an NCAA D1 National Championship qualifier, East Regional Conference Champion, NCWA All-American, and also served as team captain. After wrestling, he centered his focus on developing as a coach and took on an internship with a D1 Football Program’s Strength & Conditioning Department to be mentored under a former NFL strength coach and work hands on with multiple NFL prospects. Nick has also competed and won tournaments in Raw Powerlifting and Jiu Jitsu.
LYNNETTE VARGAS
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer :: Certified Spin Instructor :: CPR Certified :: Licensed & Insured
Lynnette coaches to a lifestyle that allows you to reach your goals while not placing strict restrictions on diet. Having a family of her own, she understands how important it is to have balance and be able to enjoy life without feeling guilty. She will work with you to eliminate barriers that prevent you from getting the proper exercise and make decisions that will positively influence your new lifestyle. She defines success according to how you feel and doesn’t like to solely focus on the number on the scale. She has a knack for recognizing people’s capacity and will push you to give your all each time you train with her. As a mom of two she has experience working out before, during and after pregnancy and is eager to assist others who want to safely maintain working out during pregnancy. Over the past two years Lynnette has been programming her own fitness workouts and grown to helping others. In addition to training she is also a spin instructor.
WARREN SKINNER
NSCA TSAC-F :: NASM Certified Personal Trainer :: BS, Health Sciences :: USAW Sports Performance Coach :: ST Blood Flow Restriction Level 1 :: former Crossfit Level 1 Trainer :: AMA BLS/AED :: Licensed & Insured
Warren is a veteran of the military and that is where his fitness journey started. “Growing up I never played organized sports but through the military I realized the increasing importance of exercise/nutrition education and always being ready for anything.” He started where many young guys usually start in the gym…. upper body! Working out his arms, chest, back and neglected his little tiny legs. His time in the Navy gave him exposure to different fitness training plans and jobs, which helped him understand that he should be more well-rounded. As an Independent Health Care provider in the Navy it became even more relevant when he was taking care of military personnel. “Exercise and diet have an incredible effect on your body and many disease processes. You just have to commit to a lifestyle change.” Warren has been fortunate enough to work with some of the best Strength Coaches, Athletic Trainer’s and Physical Therapists in our military. “You must resist the temptation to compare yourself with others who have different lives and different goals. Be the best version of yourself. Inspire others through your fitness dedication and always be humble. I love helping people and want to assist anyone who wants to increase their fitness and reach their goals.” He is a currently studying for his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.
Lisa-Marie "Elle" Doherty
ACE Certified Personal Trainer :: Crossfit Level 1 Trainer :: Licensed Clinical Psychologist :: CPR/AED Certified :: Licensed and Insured
Elle is a ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Level 1 Crossfit Coach, and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She believes in the character building and healing value found in fitness and nutrition and takes a holistic approach to training clients. Her fitness background is in body shaping and functional bodybuilding, and she is passionate about helping women reach their body composition goals. She is also skilled in cognitive behavioral techniques, resiliency coaching, and mindfulness. Her hope is that all those under her coaching methods, find both emotional and physical well-being. She is in the business of healing through movement.
CANDACE DELANY
NASM-CPT :: PN Certified Sports Nutrition Coach :: CPR Certified :: Licensed & Insured
Candace’s ultimate goal as a coach is to inspire others to use fitness and nutrition to build a strong foundation for living their very best life. She has been fortunate to train under some amazing coaches who inspired her love for teaching others and decided to transform her passion into a career.
Candace is a former competitive swimmer and one-time powerlifter, but after falling completely in love with Olympic weightlifting, she's been grinding out a path to compete in the American Open series in 2020.
She is a NASM CPT and is a Precision Nutrition certified sports nutrition coach, so she can also show you how to fuel properly for your workouts and work good food into your everyday life. She specializes in working with women, but male and female athletes of all levels are welcomed. No matter what your goal, she will recognize your unique strengths and coach you to your highest potential.
WANDA ZIMMERMAN
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist :: BS, Exercise Science :: CPR Certified :: Licensed & Insured
Wanda is a Navy veteran and ODU graduate. she has a B.S. in Exercise Science and holds an Exercise Physiologist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. She has completed internships in sports performance and physical therapy. Wanda grew up playing softball and volleyball and has experience working with clients of all ages. She likes to focus on meeting client goals by finding ways to make fitness fun and enjoyable for each individual while incorporating mobility, flexibility, and balance exercises to create a comprehensive exercise program.
KATHY FRANK
BS, Exercise Science :: ACSM-CPT :: NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist :: USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach :: CPR Certified :: Licensed & Insured
Kathy became a trainer to help others become more confident both inside and outside of the gym. She offers a fun, motivational, educational, and non-intimidating approach to fitness. She believes that fitness is so much more than just physical and the strength you build inside the gym will carry over to all aspects of your life. Corrective exercise strategies are included within her programming to set you up for ultimate success. Her goal is to have you feel more like yourself and appreciate your body for all that it is capable of. It starts with one single step.
She sees it as a privilege to be a part of your story and help you accomplish your goals. For her, there is no greater feeling than watching her clients learn and grow throughout their individual journeys. It is her mission to help you find balance with your health and every day life. She hopes to inspire others to fall in love with fitness, just as she has.
JOHN BROWER
ISMA Certified Personal Trainer :: CPR Certified :: Licensed & Insured
John discovered his passion for helping people get fit while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Early on in his career he was chosen to be a Physical Training Leader for his squadron, as a PTL he assisted fellow servicemen who were not reaching their PT scores, which was necessary for advancement. John worked with participants in small groups as well as one-on-one until they were able to reach their goals.
A certified personal trainer since 2013 with the International Sports Medicine Association, John's mission for his clients are to help them achieve their goals through total health and fitness