Team Motivate
Our team will motivate you in & outside the gym. Everyone is certified and ready to help you reach all of your goals! From proper form & nutrition, we’ve got you covered!
Meet our Team
Jamaal Miller
Owner
Favorite quote- Rule #1 don’t sweat the small stuff. Rule #2. It’s all Small Stuff.
Jamaal has been a certified trainer for over 15 plus years. My goal is to have the most positive impact that I can on the lives of the people that I work with; helping them become the healthiest happiest version of themselves. I enjoy helping people with mindset, motivation and also performance.
Jamaal has been a certified trainer for over 15 plus years. My goal is to have the most positive impact that I can on the lives of the people that I work with; helping them become the healthiest happiest version of themselves. I enjoy helping people with mindset, motivation and also performance.
Jocelyn Hightower
Lead Trainer
Jocelyn Hightower, born and raised from Charlotte NC is a proud graduate of West Charlotte Senior High School and Johnson C. Smith University.
Jocelyn has been personal training for over 10 years focusing on the wellbeing of the client along with making them feel comfortable with learning new movements and technique when working out. Training is not only helping people change physically but overall health. Jocelyn enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter on her free time. One secret about Jocelyn is she is a dance mom (competition weekends only)!
Credentials:
B.S. Health Education, ISSA Fitness Nutrition Certified, ISSA Youth and Teen Fitness Trainer
ETS Able Bodies Certification
Currently working on Corrective Exercise Specialist certification through ISSA
Jocelyn has been personal training for over 10 years focusing on the wellbeing of the client along with making them feel comfortable with learning new movements and technique when working out. Training is not only helping people change physically but overall health. Jocelyn enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter on her free time. One secret about Jocelyn is she is a dance mom (competition weekends only)!
Credentials:
B.S. Health Education, ISSA Fitness Nutrition Certified, ISSA Youth and Teen Fitness Trainer
ETS Able Bodies Certification
Currently working on Corrective Exercise Specialist certification through ISSA
Gretchen Biedrzycki
General Manager
Gretchen joined the team back in June 2019 as our Director of 1st Impressions. In late 2020, she became our General Manager. Gretchen helps with social media, marketing, customer service, payroll, website design, & just keeping us organized!
When not at the gym, Gretchen likes to spend time with her husband & 3 kids going camping & traveling!
When not at the gym, Gretchen likes to spend time with her husband & 3 kids going camping & traveling!
Martin Hart
Trainer
Martin earned his Exercise Science degree from UNCC in 2023. He joined the team in June 2020. His reason for his path is simple. His motto is “Struggle to Strengthen”-which motivates him to not only push himself to work harder, but to help others figure out their maximum potential and to strive to exceed that through hard work and dedication.
Credentials:
Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA
Specialist in Sports Nutrition, ISSA
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
(in progress)
Credentials:
Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA
Specialist in Sports Nutrition, ISSA
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
(in progress)
Gayle Lyons
Trainer
Gayle goes by Spicy G at the gym because she likes to encourage people to kick it up a notch! Originally from Detroit MI, Gayle has been a fitness specialist for over 25 years & recently got her Nutrition certification. She is currently working on her Silver Sneakers certification.
Her coaching style is both motivating and fun. Gayle’s goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves. It gives her great joy to encourage clients to give it all they can give then… just one more.
Jaquwon
Trainer
Jaquwon Crawford, our newest trainer, has been a certified personal trainer for the last 2 plus years with a passion for fitness and a creative approach to training. His intelligence, motivation, and love for what he does makes him a valuable asset in helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and live a healthier lifestyle.
Credentials:
Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA
Performance Enhancement Specialist, ISSA
Credentials:
Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA
Performance Enhancement Specialist, ISSA
Ja'nea
Trainer
"Ja'nea, also known as JD, is a Charlotte native who discovered her passion for training after making the difficult decision to give up her basketball career. Graduating from UNCG with a degree in Business Administration, JD has combined her business acumen with her love for fitness and is now a certified personal trainer through NASM. With a motto of 'Point To Prove,' JD lives by the belief that everyone has a purpose and a 'why' in life, and it's just a matter of discovering it. This philosophy serves as her driving force, motivating her to help others define their purpose and achieve their fitness goals. Whether it's guiding clients towards a healthier lifestyle, helping them reach their physical potential, or assisting them in finding their own 'why,' JD is dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives.