Fitness by Design
Chad Distler
Manager
Indianapolis Personal Trainer Chad Distler Education: Indiana State University – Bachelor Physical Ed. Major/Health Ed. Minor

Certification: F.I.R.S.T Certified

Chad’s Personal Training: Combination of High Intensity Strength Training and Functional Exercise

Fitness-Related Interests: Mountain Biking, Running, Flag Football, Basketball and Coaching

Achievements: Fitness By Design Manager of Operations 2000-present

I take pride in making each workout very productive. Clients trust that I will take care of their fitness needs. They respect my honest feedback and demanding workouts.

Jeremy Brost
Certified Personal Trainer
Jeremy Brost Education: Ball State University – B.S. in Athletic Training and B.S. in Secondary School Health Education
Certification: CPR, AED, First Aid, Licensed Educator, FBD Trainer Certification

Fitness-Related Interests: High intensity training, body building, running, basketball, football, volleyball, and outdoor activities.

Achievements: Passed Board of Certification Exam for Athletic Training in 2009.

I love the fact that my profession as a personal trainer allows me to help improve the overall health of individuals and to help them live life to its full potential.

Tracy Chapman
CPT, TPI, Certified Golf Performance Trainer
Tracy Chapman Education: Indiana University – Bachelor of Science in Business & Marketing
Certification: Authorized and Certified by the Titleist Performance Institute

Tracy’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training, Golf Specific Training, Cycling and Yoga

Fitness-Related Interests: I love all types of fitness training and enjoy spending time doing outdoor activities

Achievements: Golf Big Ten Player of the Year, All American Honors, 2-Time IGA/PGA Women’s Open Champion

Physical fitness has always been a part of my lifestyle.  I enjoy being active and look forward to sharing my knowledge and helping others with improving their level of health and fitness.

Drew Conley
Certified Personal Trainer, Youth Fitness and Acceleration Instructor
Drew Conley Education: Anderson University, Indiana University – Major in Exercise Science, Minor in Sports Marketing

Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, First Aid/CPR, Working toward a CSCS Certification

Drew’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Numerous Sports Activities

Achievements: Collegiate Athlete, Assistant coach at the Collegiate Level and High School Level

I am very motivated toward helping others achieve the fitness goals they set for themselves.  My personal lifestyle keeps me active all year round.  I enjoy getting youth involved in fitness and motivating them to develop good fitness habits early.

Josh Hower
Certified Fitness Consultant
Josh Hower Education: Ball State University – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, YMCA Certified in Training, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Josh’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training, Biking

Fitness-Related Interests: Mountain Biking, Golf

Achievements: Collegiate cheerleader 3 years at Ball State, Football player 1 year at Western State, Body Builder 6 Shows all finishes in top 3

I like to keep clients motivated and interested in their workouts.

Travis Leeman
Certified Fitness Consultant
Indianapolis Personal Trainer Travis Leeman Education: Purdue University

Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Travis’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training 5-6x/wk alternating muscle groups, Functional Training, Concept II Rowing

Fitness-Related Interests: Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, Basketball

Achievements: Fitness By Design Certification and pursuing my career as a personal trainer at Fitness by Design

Getting in great shape can be accomplished many different ways, but there is no substitute for HARD WORK and COMMITMENT.

Jeanine Metzing
Certified Personal Trainer
Jeanine Metzing Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education

Certification: Nautilus Certification, ACE Aerobic Instructor

Fitness-Related Interests: My interests primarily focus on helping the “maturing woman” and rehabilitating breast cancer survivors.

I have been doing strength training and exercise classes for myself as well as others most of my adult life.  It is a way of life for me.

Kara Paris
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Program Manager at FBD
Kara Paris Education: DePauw University – Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Certification: F.I.R.S.T. Certification in Training, ISFTA Nutrition Counselor Training, First Aid/CPR/AED  Certified

Kara’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training 2-3 times per week, Functional Training, Fitness Walking/aerobic training 3x/wk

Fitness-Related Interests: Walking, aerobics, strength training, nutrition

Achievements: I co-created the Fitness by Design Nutrition Program

My job is to help you achieve your goals.  If you want to gain more strength, I’m here to give you workouts that challenge you and push you to do more than you think you can do.  If you want to lose weight, I’m here to guide you on your quest to improve what and how much you eat.  It’s my job, as your personal trainer, to make you step outside your “comfort zone” and help you be the best you can be!

Andria Shoemaker
Certified Personal Trainer
Andria Shoemaker Education: Ball State University – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health & Fitness Minor – Sports Medicine

Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, Fitness by Design Nutrition Consultant

Andria’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training

Fitness-Related Interests: I am interested in Body Building and Figure Competitions.  I love staying fit and helping others attain and maintain a high level of fitness.

Achievements: I completed 4 years in the Mr. and Miss Ball State Body Building Show.  I took 3rd place in April 2006.  I began my career in personal training obtaining a position with Fitness by Design.

As a trainer, I will push you to new levels to help you reach your individual goals.  I want others around me to feel the benefits of exercise as I pass on my knowledge to them.

Steve Smith
Certified Personal Trainer
Steve Smith Education: Michigan State University – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Certification: 15 Years with Fitness by Design and still learning, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Steve’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training 2-3x/wk, Functional Training, Aerobic Training – especially biking and rowing

Fitness-Related Interests: Anything outdoors – especially road biking, adventure racing, mountain biking, cross country skiing, orienteering, indoor rowing, rock climbing and yoga.

Achievements: Varsity Michigan State University Soccer 1984-1988, CAT 5 Road Racing experience, Completed 5 Adventure Races

As a personal trainer, I adapt the workout to each client’s needs.  Fitness is an adventure – Let’s Go!

Cheryl Buergler
Certified Personal Trainer
Cheryl Buergler Education: Purdue University – Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Certification: High Intensity Training, Nutrition Counselor, CPR/AED Certified

Cheryl’s Personal Training: Dynamic Combination Training, High Intensity Strength Training, Athletic Agility Conditioning, Endurance Cardio: Running & Rowing

Fitness-Related Interests: NPC/IFBB Figure and/or Fitness Competition, Running Mini-Marathons, Nutrition Consulting, Athletic Competition, Dancing, Gymnastics and Motivational Coaching

Achievements: Acquired High-Intensity Training Certification through FBD, Nutrition Counselor, Intercollegiate Softball Player, Purdue and Indianapolis Mini-Marathon

My philosophy discovering optimal wellness is a high quality-training regimen in combination with proper fuel.  Hands down it creates the best physiological results for the training.  With an A-game approach in life you are destined to achieve success.  So START NOW, clock-in and strive for optimal wellness.

Andrew Sroka
Certified Fitness Trainer
Andrew Sroka Education: Ball State University – Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Dec. 2008

Certification: Fitness by Design Personal Training Certification, CPR certified

Andrews’s Personal Training: High Intensity Strength Training, Functional Training, Running

Fitness-Related Interests: Strength Training, Running, and Team-based sports

Achievements: Pursuing my career as a personal trainer at Fitness by Design

I like to provide practical, yet challenging workouts that will adapt to each individual’s needs and goals. With some hard work and dedication on your part, I will help you reach your goals as well as set new ones.

Patrick Corcoran
Certified Fitness Trainer

Personal Trainer, Patrick Corcoran

Personal Trainer, Patrick Corcoran

EDUCATION: 2006 graduate of Indiana University – B.S. Exercise Science

CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid, CPR, AED, USAW Club Coach, NASM CPT, PES, FBD Certification

PERSONAL TRAINING: Marathon training, Boot Camp, Power Lifting, Functional Training

FITNESS INTERESTS: Running, Bodybuilding, Football

ACHIEVEMENTS: 3 marathons, 5 half-marathons

Lindsey Teter
Certified Fitness Trainer
Chad Distler Education: Indiana University, Exercise Science, B.S.

Certifications: ARC First Aid, CPR, AED, FBD Personal Training Certification

Lindsey’s Personal Training: Combination of High Intensity Strength Training and Functional Exercise

Fitness-Related Interests: running & walking, soccer, ultimate frisbee, football, horseback riding and anything outdoors


“I love the confidence and energy I get from being physically fit and I want to share it with everyone. Fitness isn’t a contest — it’s a lifestyle!”

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