Michael Shenkman, Owner

After graduating with a degree in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University in New York in 1980 Michael pursued a successful career as an operations manager with several engineering firms. When Michael was not working in his engineering position all of his spare time was devoted to training and researching the science of exercise. Eventually his love for exercise became so overwhelming he quit his engineering position in order to become a full time private trainer. Michael then furthered his education by attending UCLA’s program on exercise physiology, graduating from this course in 1991. Within a short period Michael carved out his place in the fitness industry becoming one of the most sought after trainers in the business. During this time Michael developed his goal of impacting people’s health and fitness. His extensive knowledge of the science of exercise has given him a unique perspective on training and created the opportunity for him to change the way fitness and health is viewed by people around him. The rest is history. Michael acquired Trident Fitness of West Los Angeles in 1998 developing it into what is now considered as one of the finest training centers in the country. Trident’s 40 trainers serve everyone from the basic beginner to the professional athlete.

mike@fitdimensions.com

Mary has worked in women only and coed gyms in Boston and Los Angeles and has had her own personal training business in Los Angeles since 1994. Though active her whole life from baton to jazz dance to swim team (even cheerleading!), it took joining a gym after Boston College in 1984 to realize how to turn a way of life into a career. Mary started teaching aerobics and doing personal training part time after work because her job as a computer programmer was making her feel too sedentary.  Then, in 1992, she moved to California from her native Massachusetts and became a full time personal trainer and fitness instructor. For four years Mary ran the aerobics department for a woman's gym and used that platform to create programs like "Countdown to the Millennium" healthy lifestyle program.  Driven to learn more for herself and her clients, she received her Masters in Public Health from UCLA in 2004 and plans to continue to work to fight childhood and adult obesity.

Mary@fitdimensions.com

As only Millie can say it "I love all sports but basketball is my thing!"  She has been involved in all sports:basketball, track, softball, volleyball, flag football since the age of 5. It was her years of varsity basketball that earned her a 4 year basketball scholarship to California State University of Los Angeles.  It was there, in 1994, where Millie earned a BS in Exercise Science.  Since that time, she has used her education, experience and training, to coach girls and women in basketball, softball and volleyball at different schools(Brentwood School, Harvard-Westlake and Santa Monica College).  She has also trained professional WNBA players and NCAA athletes that competed in different sports (volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, track and field).  For 5 years, Millie worked as a physical therapy aide/technician.  She worked with pre/post rehab with patients with knee, shoulder, foot, ankle back injuries.  Millie has had her own training business since 1999.  "I believe that every 'BODY' is different and we need to treat every 'BODY' differently. I also believe that it's never too late to start exercising.  Working out should not be a chore, so I try to make it fun and exciting by attending plenty of workshops and seminars in functional training, core strengthening and stability and keeping with current exercise 'fads'.  Strict with form and technique, I won't sacrifice form and technique for heavier weights!"