Meet The Fitness Edge Personal Trainers

The Fitness Edge personal trainers are professionally qualified and certified by CSCS, NSCA, ACE and AFFA. Integrating an individual training program along with sensible nutrition will provide you with the benefits of looking great and feeling energized. Our staff’s combination of expertise and dedication promise a workout plan both exciting and successful.

Michael Jaudes - Owner and President

EDUCATION:
Business & Food Science Nutrition – Univ. of Missouri

CERTIFICATIONS:
IDEA, AFAA, ACE, FMS, NSCA-CPT

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Founded The Fitness Edge, Inc. in 1984

BODYBUILDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Mr. St. Louis, Mr. Missouri, Jr. USA Runner-Up

MARTIAL ARTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Kempo Karate – 1st Degree Black belt

Jim Adams

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Matt Angrisani

EDUCATION:
Business Admin Mgmt and Organizational Behavior – UMSL

CERTIFICATION:
A.F.A.A., CPR, A.E.D.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Gamma Nu fraternity, American Red Cross Lifeguard

Heather Batteiger

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Health & Wellness Promotions - Missouri State University

CERTIFICATIONS:
AED, ACSM

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Participated in Triathlons & Marathons (Half & Full)

Chad Beaird

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science - Lindenwood University

CERTIFICATION:
A.C.E., C.S.C.S.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
All-Conference Highschool & College Baseball

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Football

Aaron Cunningham

EDUCATION:
Lewis & Clark Community College

CERTIFICATIONS:
A.F.A.A. Personal Training, American Red Cross CPR

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Division II College Basketball

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Hunting/Video Games

ANGELA DATTILO

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Rob Dozier

EDUCATION:
St. Louis Community College - Meremec

CERTIFICATION:
ISSA/APEX

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Member of the U.S.A. Baseball Team

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Football/Baseball

Roger Ernst

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology - Excersise and Wellness - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

CERTIFICATION:
A.C.E., C.P.R., First Aid

Derek Fairchild

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Education, Sports Management - Kansas University

CERTIFICATION:
C.S.C.S., A.F.A.A. Personal Training, C.P.R.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
1991-95 University of Kansas Football: 3 Year Letterman

1992, 1995 Aloha Bowl Champions (#9 National Ranking 1995 Final AP Poll)

2000 Show-Me Naturals Bodybuilding Heavyweight Champion

2001 Music City Grappling Championships Gold Medalist (200 lbs)

2002 Arnold/Gracie World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Gold Medalist (200 lbs)

2004 Arnold/Gracie World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Silver Medalist (200 lbs)

2005 Coached Undefeated, Conference Champions Parkway West Jr. Longhorns Football

2006 Mixed Martial Arts Figt (1-0)

John Farkas

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Brett Fischer

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Management & Bachelor of Science Economics - UM-Rolla

CERTIFICATIONS:
NASM, CPT Individual

ACHIEVEMENTS:
John Danforth Leadership Award, NFL Wide Receiver for KC Chiefs and Detroit Lions, Who’s Who in America – STL Post-Dispatch Scholar Athelete

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
fly fishing, Akido, body sculpting, College Football

Tony Harris

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Wayne Hawkins

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education (Exercise Therapy) - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

CERTIFICATION:
A.F.A.A., C.S.C.S.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Trainer of the Month, Trainer of the Quarter

Jennifer Hyatt

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, UMSL, University of Cincinnati

CERTIFICATION:
C.P.R., A.E.D., Kettlebell, A.C.E.-C.P.T., Infant, Child and Adult.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Started resistance program for children with Autism

Curt Jasper

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Chrissy Johnson

EDUCATION:
Marketing/Cosmetology - Lindenwood Univ/The Aveda Inst. Chicago

CERTIFICATIONS:
NSAM, APEX, Red Cross/Cosmotology

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Homecoming Queen, College Cheerleading Captain

Jeremy Johnson

EDUCATION:
Masters, Exercise Science - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

CERTIFICATIONS:
ACSM, CPR

ACHIEVEMENTS:
05 Mr. SIU Bodybuilding Show, '03 Speaker at St. Louis Coach's Clinic

Andy Kobe

EDUCATION:
I.F.P.A., Massage Therapy/Sport

CERTIFICATION:
CPR, NSCA-CPT

ACHIEVEMENTS:
1st Place - Midwest Classic 2000, 3rd Place - Mr. St. Louis, Missouri 1998

Liane Levy

EDUCATION:
Costs & Management Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS:
ETA, Reebok, IFPA

ACHIEVEMENTS:
3rd Place - Ultra Marathon, Ran in 3.5 Marathons (Chicago)

Brandon Marchand

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Maureen McDermott

EDUCATION:
B.A., Psychology/Sociology

CERTIFICATIONS:
American College of Sports Medicine - Health/Fitness Instructor

ACHIEVEMENTS:
8 Marathons, 2 Ultra Marathons

Ashley Michaels

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Tim Nardoni

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Jenny Obert

EDUCATION:
Associate in Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Administration - St. Louis Community College - Meremec

CERTIFICATIONS:
A.F.A.A. & CPR

ACHIEVEMENTS:
10 Top Rankings in 3 National Swimming Events, 3 Ozark Records

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Hiking/Travelling

Monica Perry

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Corporate Wellness/Recreation - Northwest Missouri State University

CERTIFICATION:
A.F.A.A., N.C.S.F., C.P.R., and A.E.D.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Division II Track and Field

John Schneider

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Arizona State University

CERTIFICATIONS:
A.C.E., C.P.R.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
20 Years in Weightlifting, Former Lifeguard

TINA SIMMONS

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C.J. Smith

EDUCATION:
Exercise Science - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

CERTIFICATIONS:
N.S.C.A., C.P.T.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
3-Time Qualifier, Remax Long-Drive Championship

Sean Tessereau

EDUCATION:
Exercise Science - University of Missouri – Columbia

CERTIFICATIONS:
AFAA, CPR, Massage Therapy License

ACHIEVEMENTS:
All Conference Defense Recognition (Soccer)

Brant Wilkins

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