About Your Trainers
Nia & Jay are the dynamic pair of trainers who make up NDTX Underground Fitness. We are both seasoned athletes and coaches and have over 30 years of combined fitness experience and instruction. We currently train clients out of our home-based garage gym in Plano, TX. However, we are happy to train at a public outdoor location (such as a public park or high school track) or come to your home or place of business. We serve clients in all areas of north Dallas, including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Lewisville, The Colony, and Allen. We relocated from Austin, TX (where we were known as ATX Underground Fitness) to Plano, TX in 2010. Jay & Nia are both CPR certified.
We are experts in bringing out the inner athlete in every person, and we promote all aspects of fitness and wellness. We provide a fun, dynamic training environment for people of all fitness levels. We specialize in sports conditioning, weight loss, aerobic conditioning, and strength training.
Nia
Background: Nia has been a fitness industry professional since 1997. She is a health & fitness enthusiast, and her passion lies in encouraging others to adopt healthy lifestyles and teaching others through exercise instruction. She has taught at the University of Maryland Campus Recreation Services, World Gym, Gold's Gym, and the Riata Apartment complex in Austin, TX. Nia holds certifications in the following areas: personal training, group exercise instruction, & indoor cycling. Nia clearly enjoys learning about new ways to attain optimal fitness and conditioning levels. She is a former member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Nia is an avid kettlebell lifter and completed Anthony DiLugio's Kettlebell Essentials course (2009). She has worked with
Lisa Shaffer,
Mike Mahler, &
Anthony DiLugio for her own kettelbell technique, which she has been developing since 2005. She is a big believer in continuing education and plans to get certified by the IKFF in 2012. She also became TRX Suspension Trainer Level 1 Certified in April 2009. Nia specializes in integrated underground training methodologies, and incorporates tools such as
kettlebells, sandbags, and body weight exercises, into her programs. Nia constantly researches new, innovative ways to produce optimal training results for herself and for her clients. Lastly, she is a former NPC figure & amateur bodybuilding competitor (2003, 2004, 2006), and is preparing for her comeback NPC competitive appearance in 2012.
Her Ideal Client: Nia works very well with all types of clients, from those rediscovering fitness to the "weekend warrior". She does exceptionally well with the following types of clients: individuals who are new to fitness and desire to lose anywhere from 20-50 pounds and improve overall health; intermediate exercisers who want to "tone up", reduce body fat, and improve their overall body composition; and conditioned adult athletes who are interested in developing new skills and drills during their off-season. She has experience working with large groups (50+) to 1x1 training. Her niche is small group training (2-4 people per session). She loves to give alot of personal attention to her clients, and she designs each session specific to the participants' capabilities. She has a very warm personality, high energy level, and genuinely cares about your success. Nia expects her clients to be committed, accountable, and willing to try new things.
Jay
Background: Jay has been a competitive athlete for over 21 years. He has played both collegiate and semi-professional football and holds two arena football national championship titles. He has also coached a number of youth football and baseball teams in Florida and Texas, as well as trained athletes for the All-American Football World League and the Austin Wranglers arena football teams. He has also appeared in the NBC sitcom Friday Night Lights as a football player. Jay is an expert in athletic conditioning/sports performance (particularly for football & track athletes), youth development, power lifting, and strength training.
His Ideal Client: Jay offers programs specifically for high school and collegiate level football players, including off-season strength programs, in-season programs, and combine readiness programs. If you have a child who wants to enhance their skills and personal development during the summer to get ready for football tryouts, college football pro-days, or who want to train for an NFL walk-on opportunity, then Jay is the person you need to contact. He also offers programs for track and baseball athletes. Jay is also an expert at helping men who were former athletes (high school, collegiate level, semi-pro) and general fitness enthusiasts get back into shape and feel good about themselves. He prefers working with individuals who already have a basic understanding of how to lift. Jay is a very encouraging trainer and enjoys pushing his clients to get strong!
We look forward to working with you!
