Meet Our Team
Maria
General Manager
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ASA General Liberal Arts & Science degree
Pursuing BBA in Marketing
Maria was born and raised in Traverse City.
After graduating in 2023 with Associates Degree from Northwestern Michigan college, she is continuing with her Bachelor's of Business Administration in Marketing through the University of Michigan. She joined the Battle family in 2021, working out with our personal trainers where she grew to love strength training and has not looked back.
For Fun: Working out, baking, reading, hanging out with friends & drinking iced lattes.
Favorite Healthy Snack: Chocolate rice cakes with pb & banana.
Favorite cheat meal: smoked BBQ ribs with homemade mac and cheese.
Holli
Member Relations Coordinator
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AAS in Culinary Arts
Holli grew up in Petoskey and moved to Traverse City in 2003. She received her Associates Degree in Applied Science with a major in culinary arts. She joined Battle Fitness 6 years ago to pursue powerlifting, in which she has three state records in deadlifting, and is a three time state champion.
For Fun: Rock hunting, hiking, beekeeping, and soap making.
Favorite Healthy Snack: Avocado toast with everything but the bagel seasoning
Favorite cheat meal: Homemade chicken alfredo
Brian
Member Relations Coordinator
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Brian grew up in Frankfort and graduated in 1989.He started lifting weights in 1984 and began a career working in a gym in 1986.He became ACE certified in 1998. He has had issues with his own weight and so now he can empathize well with others on how difficult it can be and offer personal insight on how to overcome those obstacles.For fun he enjoys story driven games and also hiking in search of the wonders of nature. And even after 4 decades he still enjoys training.Favorite cheat meal is anything with “Little Debbie” in the name Favorite healthy meal is protein pancakes for protein French toast
Ian
Trainer
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Austin
Trainer
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Austin grew up in Empire, MI.
After graduating in 2015 he spend 9 years in the military where he grew to love strength training and powerlifting, and eventually obtained his personal trainer certification in 2022.
For Fun: Powerlifting, Hiking, Photography, and Snowboarding.
Favorite Healthy Snack: Protein Pop Tarts
Favorite Cheat Meal: Cheesecake
Scott
Trainer
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ADN - Associate Degree of Nursing
BLS
USBF Pro Body Builder
Scott was born and raised in Traverse City, MI. After he graduated from the NMC Nursing Program in 2018 he worked as an Operating Room Nurse and then travel nurse in 2021. He plans to pursue his masters and become a FNP starting this fall 2025! He has been with Battle Fitness since the beginning. He trained at the first gym (Paradise Valley Fitness) when it was still in Kingsley!
Favorite Snack: Greek yogurt with blueberries and honey
Favorite Cheat Meal: Burger and fries or pizza
For Fun: Bike riding, hiking, and being outside with his fiance and their dogs
Holli grew up in Petoskey and moved to Traverse City in 2003. She received her Associates Degree in Applied Science with a major in culinary arts.She joined Battle Fitness 6 years ago to pursue powerlifting, in which she has three state records in deadlifting, and is a three time state champion.
Favorite Healthy Snack:
Avocado toast with everything bagel seasoning.
Favorite Cheat Meal:Homemade chicken alfredo.
Favorite Activities:Rock hunting, hiking, beekeeping and soap making.
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