Premier Fitness Trainers
MEET JERRY GREENSPAN
Premier Fitness Trainer & Equipment Expert
Jerry has a very special combination of real world experience coupled with an eclectic academic background. In the mid 1980s, Jerry rehabbed with and then interned under nationally acclaimed sports rehabilitation guru, Bob Gajda. Since 1994 Jerry has been the president of Columbus Fitness Consultants and Exercise Equipment Experts and has been invited to present locally and nationally on fitness, fitness equipment and nutrition.
Mr. Greenspan authored the column "Inside Workout" in Inside Sports' Home Gym and Fitness Magazine from '94 – '98. Jerry performed research on the mechanics of human movement for over five years in two prestigious biomechanics laboratories at Ohio State University in the late '80s and early '90s. Jerry has graduate degrees from Ohio State University in mechanics of human movement (i.e. biomechanical engineering), human nutrition and physical therapy as well as has an extensive background in exercise physiology and is trained in muscle activation techniques (MAT therapy). He also holds dual undergraduate degrees in engineering and pre-medical sciences with top academic honors from University of South Florida in Tampa.
MEET SCOTT HAYES
Equipment Expert
Scott has been involved in the fitness industry since 1988. His focus has always been on ensuring that his clients receive the quality equipment and quality customer service they deserve. Weather he is equipping a commercial facility or a clients home, the focus is in on fulfilling the client's needs.
His clients as well as his colleagues feel that Scott’s knowledge of fitness equipment is second to none. Scott’s passion for the fitness industry is still just as strong today as it was when he began his career 17+ years ago. He has spent the majority of his career on the retail side of fitness equipment sales. However, Scott also spent a few years as a representative for one of the top fitness equipment manufacturers in the world today.
MEET MARGARET LIPP
Margaret started with Columbus Fitness Consultants in April of 2005. She earned her Bachelors of Exercise Science at The Ohio State University, graduating Cum Laude. Margaret works both as a personal trainer and manager at Columbus Fitness Consultants. She takes great pride in her work and is passionate about being a part of making peoples lives healthier. Regardless of her clients needs and goals she works hard to keep the training program challenging and fun.
Some of Margaret's interests are running, yoga, muay thai boxing, skiing and dancing. " I love my job because I am able to help my clients do something healthy for their body and mind without them having to think about the workout; I just tell them."
MEET JACKIE METRO
Jackie earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in 2005 and her doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2008 from The Ohio State University. Jackie began training at Columbus Fitness Consultants in the fall of 2005 until taking a hiatus from personal training to begin her career as a licensed physical therapist and complete a yearlong geriatric residency. Jackie works full time as a physical therapist but returned to Columbus Fitness in 2010 to continue to pursue her passion for helping those with various abilities, injuries, or disabilities to achieve their fitness goals. Jackie enjoys running, sand volleyball and softball, traveling, cooking, and spoiling her dog, Moe.
