meet our trainers

JJ is a seasoned powerlifter with 20+ years experience as both a trainer and an athlete, and has competed in over 70 meets, with more to come. He has held many APF and UPA MI State records, as well as AWPC World Records. He has also competed in multiple strongman contests. Additionally, JJ co-owned Detroit Barbell for over 17 years and has been a powerlifting meet director for over 60 meets throughout his career.

jj offers the following services:
- 1:1 personal training
- group training
- online training
- powerlifting training
- injury recovery
- competition prep

Contact JJ via Instagram @detroit_barbell or 734.642.7877.

Jacqueline has over 38 years of training and has competed in Tae-Kwon-Do, Bodybuilding, Figure, Triathlons, Mountain Bike Racing, Adventure Racing, Crossfit and Powerlifting.

Jacqueline offers the following services:
- 1:1 personal training
- 1:1 mobility work
- group mobility classes
- injury recovery

Text Jacqueline at 734.216.2220 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Dan is a competitive powerlifter and has been a trainer for 10 years. His successful philosophy is all about consistency - compounded positive daily habits and a well-formulated plan executed within a well-equipped fitness facility achieves results.

Dan offers the following services:
- 1:1 personal training
- Group training
- powerlifting training
- competition prep
- nutrition coaching

Contact Dan via Instagram @coachtaz1 or text 513.384.1544.

Dav has worked in many capacities within the strength and conditioning industry, including pro hockey, Canadian Olympic sports, national developmental hockey, as well as boutique gyms. Dav offers his clients performance-based, health and wellness approach to fitness. This encompasses a scientific-based approach to training all sports, mobility/flexibility and nutrition.

Dav offers the following services:
- 1:1 personal training
- Online training
- Group training (adult and youth)
- Mobility/flexibility
- Youth athletics coaching
- Sport-specific training (hockey, baseball, golf, etc.)

Contact Dav via Instagram @yugo.performance or davor@yugoperformance.com or.

Nick is a Personal Trainer who trains a variety of clients including casual gym goers, sports athletes, strength athletes, and more. He has a jam packed resume in strength sports, including being a Heavyweight Pro Strongman, 3x U23 national champion, 3x U23 World’s Strongest Man competitor and U23 world record holder in the yoke walk. As if that wasn’t enough, he is a teacher and the award-winning* head football coach at Redford Thurston High School. Nick is a committed coach who takes client goals seriously. He will “meet you where you currently are, and provide and execute a plan that will get you where you want to be.”

Nick offers the following services:
- 1:1 personal training
- Youth athletics coaching
- Group training (adult and youth)
- Online training
- Sport-specific training (strongman, powerlifting, football, etc.)

Contact Nick via Instagram @ironempiretraining or 313.319.5669.

*Nick was voted Hometown Life’s 2023 Coach of the Year!

Join us for one of our fun and effective fitness classes!

We have classes for adults and kids age4-17!

Check our our classes here: https://tinyurl.com/DMG-CLASS