meet the trainers

Michelle Shackelford

Owner
Fitness Together - Downtown Sacramento and East Sacramento

Michelle was born and raised in Sacramento, California and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at California State University of Sacramento. Michelle is also Nationally Certified through Scirion Institute of Exercise Physiology and Fitness Together. She is a lifelong athlete who started playing sports as a child and later competed in soccer, softball, cross country running and track and field. Michelle has competed in three bodybuilding shows, two of which were the California Police Olympics and one Miss California/High Desert Competition. In 1990 Michelle enrolled and completed the California Highway Patrol academy, being one of the first female motorcycle officers in Northern California and was a Certified Area Physical Trainer for the North Sacramento area office.

Michelle has made health and fitness a part of her life, both on and off the job which definitely played a positive role in her recovery following an on-duty CHP motorcycle accident. Her body conditioning and commitment to good nutrition and fitness, at the time of her accident allowed her to overcome the odds. Due to the accident, Michelle was not able to return to The California Highway Patrol. Michelle has taken her experience and created an environment at Fitness Together to teach, train and coach others on the benefits of good nutrition and fitness, a proactive approach to good living and /or rehabilitation in an effort to get their life back.

Michelle structures programs based on individual needs, goals and abilities. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain strength, or rehabilitate from an injury Michelle's contagious enthusiasm and fitness expertise will get you there. Michelle is excited for you to experience Fitness Together’s philosophy of 1 Client – 1 Trainer – 1 Goal. She will create a customized program based on your goals and match you with your own personal trainer in a private training suite. You will see amazing results!

Philosophy: “You can do anything you set your mind to.”

Mitch Mico

Manager
Fitness Together - Downtown

Mitch spent most of his life in Reno Nevada where he attended Yuba College to study nursing. He has been active in the Personal Training industry for over 15 years and continues to educate himself on the latest trends and discoveries in health and fitness. He is currently certified through International Fitness Association, International Sports Sciences Association and Fitness Together, and ACE certified. Being of the competitive nature all of his life, Mitch has also been an advocate of health and fitness since childhood playing in numerous sports such as baseball and basketball, carrying on into his adulthood where he competed nationally in bodybuilding; The Las Vegas Classic in 1994, the Sacramento Body Building Show in 1995, the Tournament of Champions in 1996 and the USA Bodybuilding Championships in 1997. Mitch’s training experience and dedication have helped his clients reach their fitness goals through a high pace dynamic workout. He places his client’s needs and goals first and continues to push them to their optimum potential.

Philosophy: "It takes will power, and most especially “heart” to achieve the goals you want to accomplish."

Jared Gamble

Fitness Consultant
Fitness Together - East Sacramento

Jared recently graduated from the California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Health Education and Nutrition. He has always had an obsession for a healthy lifestyle and an interest in sports. In high school, Jared played baseball and water polo, to include being a two time conference MVP and all American. Jared also won a 2004 Water Polo State Championship at West Valley Jr. College. Jared has been a personal trainer for two years and has coached high school Water Polo and swim lessons for over five years. When Jared is not training or studying he enjoys playing golf and has a 3 handicap on the golf course.

Philosophy: "Core Strength is essential for maintenance of overall body control, balance, and strength."

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