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ABOUT US

Health First Fitness is a private personal training studio located in the Bearden area of Knoxville, TN. Health First Fitness offers personal training sessions utilizing body weight, free weights, and machines in a never-crowded environment. Sessions are always with a personal trainer and by appointment only.

Whether you are an individual looking to have a one on one session with a personal trainer or you and a workout partner are looking to get active together, Health First Fitness has a trainer for you. With certified fitness trainers and fitness instructors specializing in everything from beginners to elite athletes, Health First Fitness offers a safe and effective environment for those just getting in shape or maintaining a long standing fitness level.

OUR TRAINERS

MEET OUR PERSONAL TRAINERS

Courtney Peterson, personal trainer at Health First Fitness
  • Courtney Peterson, BS, CPT, TSAC-F

    Courtney has a B.S. from Lee University in Exercise Science and holds the CPT certification from the American College of Sports Medicine as well as the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She did gymnastics growing up but retired in high school after an injury. Now, she competes in powerlifting and has coached several clients at powerlifting meets. She also enjoys paddle-boarding, hiking, and photography. She loves working with those who are looking to gain strength, lose weight, or live a healthier lifestyle. She also loves working with tactical athletes including Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMS, and Military to make sure they are physically prepared for the job. Courtney is ready to help you achieve whatever goals you have with customized mobility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance programs that will translate to your everyday activities.

Michelle Kenik, owner and personal trainer at Health First Fitness
  • Michelle Kenik, BS, CPT - Owner/Trainer

    Michelle is an owner and a trainer at Health First Fitness.  She has a B.S. from the University of Tennessee in Biology and holds a CPT certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.  Michelle is a Spin instructor at Health First Fitness, as well.  She is an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast who also enjoys running, backpacking, wake skating and snowboarding.  She enjoys working with clients who are looking to get back into shape or improve upon their existing physical fitness regimen.  Whether a client’s goals are geared toward general weight loss or just looking for that extra push to work even harder, Michelle can help her clients achieve those goals.

Michael Kenik, owner and personal trainer at Health First Fitness
  • Michael Kenik, BS, CSCS, CPT - Owner/Trainer

    Michael Kenik is an owner and a trainer at Health First Fitness.  Michael has a B.S. from the University of Tennessee in Exercise Science and holds CSCS and CPT certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  He has worked in the strength and conditioning and fitness fields for 10 years with clients ranging from elite athletes, weekend warriors, and individuals just looking to shed pounds or shape up.  He enjoys crafting individualized programs to help clients reach their goals through fun and motivational workouts.  Whatever your goals may be Michael will help you achieve them.