Trainers

 

Our trainers are all our trainers are nationally accredited, each with their own specializations to focus on different areas of fitness. They understand that no two bodies are alike and create a custom fitness program and nutrition plan that is right for you.

 
 

Brie Snedden, NASM C.P.T
Owner, Personal Trainer

Specializations
Sports Conditioning
Weight Management
Strength Training

Brie is the owner of Colonial FIT RVA, and head personal trainer. She has a degree in exercise physiology from VCU and is a certified NASM certified personal trainer with 11 years in the industry.

She holds specializations in nutrition, as well as pre and postnatal training. She brings a determined, but encouraging energy to all her clients and classes. Brie focuses on overall fitness, with an emphasis on changing body composition through fat loss and muscle gain.


(804) 253-7889
Email: briecolonialfitrva@gmail.com
Instagram: @briecolonialfit

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Hope Ward, NASM C.P.T, Personal Trainer

Specializations
Group X Instructor
Personal Trainer

Hope has been a freelance Personal Trainer in New York City while completing a masters program at Columbia University. Hope has extensive training in exercise form and technique through Randolph-Macon College’s athletic program. Your fitness journey is one that shapes your discipline, your body, and most importantly, your spirit. “We only have one body, we should use it wisely”

(804) 575-8548
Hw2512@columbia.edu

Chris Snedden, Group X Instructor

Specializations
Group X Instructor
Personal Trainer
Strength Training

Chris is a certified group X instructor of 6 years and a four year veteran of the United States Marine corps. He specializes in boot camp style workouts where he can incorporate his military background.

(804) 439-5103
Chris.snedden0829@gmail.com

Melissa Lewis, Yoga Instructor

Specializations
Yoga Instructor

Melissa is a mom of three, who first started her yoga journey in the early 2000’s. Her passion for yoga continues to grow over the years and has become a tool that she uses to ground daily. In 2021 she completed the 200 YTT in Vinyasa Yoga and is excited to be able to bring her personal love for yoga and mindfulness to others.

Utilizing mindfulness meditation practices has further deepened her understanding and fascination of the power of the mind/body connection. After becoming certified to teach yoga,Melissa also became certified in Reiki level 1 and 2.

One of Melissa’s favorite things about yoga is that anyone at any skill level can practice and obtain the benefits.