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At Cincy Fit, our team of performance trainers are the leaders in the fitness and sports performance fields. With a focus on developing unique programs, we ensure that you achieve functional fitness and add quality to your years. Our caring, compassionate team is dedicated to helping all our clients reach their goals. Trust us to guide you on your fitness journey and experience the difference at Cincy Fit.
Meet Our Personal Trainers
Scott
Goodpaster
Scott Goodpaster
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
In 2005, Scott Goodpaster founded Cincinnati Functional Fitness, a performance and personal training fitness facility dedicated to changing and enhancing the lifestyle and fitness habits of motivated individuals. CFF works with individual clients, athletes, and teams to reach their optimal fitness level.
Goodpaster graduated in 2002 from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Health Promotion. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA, Certified Functional Training Specialist and is USA Weight Lifting Sports Performance and Club Coach Certified.
Certifications:
BS, CSCS, CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST, USA WEIGHT LIFTING SPORTS PERFORMANCE & CLUB COACH CERTIFIED
ALLISON
GOODPASTER
Allison Goodpaster
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
After graduation, Allison spent several years in retail management and also in the corporate world before deciding to follow her true passion, fitness. Allison has been a trainer at CFF since 2005 and enjoys working with clients of all ages, fitness levels and goals. She has experience training athletes in many different sports, such as golf, soccer and basketball, but she feels that her true calling is to work with the overweight/obese population.
Education:
University of Cincinnati, BS Health Promotion and Education; Community Health
Experience:
Over the past 19 years, Allison has expanded her knowledge of fitness training through workshops, certifications, and most importantly, through her experience with many different types of clients. She has worked with elite high school athletes that have continued on to compete at the college level and has also worked with several women throughout their entire pregnancy. These experiences have sharpened Allison’s ability to create and modify any workout for any type of limitation. Growing up an athlete herself, she has always valued the importance of strength training and strives to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
LYNDA
SPURLING
LYNDA SPURLING
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Ever since Lynda learned how to walk, she hit the ground running. A lifelong Cincinnati resident, born with a drive and passion of wanting to be a part of the best in any endeavor. Fitness played a role early on when she hit the soccer field and only grew stronger as she developed. When she began her college career she had to step off of the field, but never stopped running. The team spirit never left as she found an even greater love in motivating others to tackle their fitness goals and to hit the pavement side by side. Lynda always comes eager to learn and fascinated by how much the human body can achieve through movement. Nothing is more rewarding for her than sharing that knowledge, and impacting the quality of life of those that she encounters. She is a firm believer that all goals are possible given the right environment, proper coaching, and plenty of hard work. Lynda knows that the feeling of accomplishment that comes with achieving a goal is unsurpassed and achievable for all, no matter one’s ability
Experience:
Lynda has always found herself in a position of motivating those around her. She left her supervisory career within the restaurant industry to pursue her passion for fitness. She has always possessed an innate ability to help those around her accomplish the unthinkable. She spends her time now, running on the trails and rock climbing at the nearest crags, stopping always to share knowledge and offer support. Forging these immediate connections with people, allows Lynda to fully understand everyone’s unique individual goals. She continues to expand her knowledge within the fitness realm, always wanting to learn how to not only improve herself, but to better assist others. No matter the transformation that one might desire, she stands ready to take you to new heights.
Education:
University of Cincinnati, BS Chemistry
Grace
Daubenmerkl
Grace Daubenmerkl
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Grace has always had a passion for movement and sports. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just two years old, she grew up as a competitive gymnast and diver, spending countless hours flipping and twisting. It wasn’t until she paused her athletic pursuits to attend college that Grace discovered her true passion. Majoring in “Exploratory Sciences,” she soon transitioned to Exercise Science after taking just one health promotion class. Through this journey, she realized how much these elements could benefit her body and autoimmune condition, allowing her to significantly reduce her reliance on medication. Grace’s passion lies in helping individuals feel their best and live life to the fullest. She feels a deep calling to work with the geriatric population, empowering them to discover newfound strengths and improve their quality of life.
Education:
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, University of Cincinnati
Sport Coaching Certificate, University of Cincinnati
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Sarah
Truitt
Sarah Truitt
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Sarah was born and raised on the west side of Cincinnati, Ohio. She tried various sports in middle school, but nothing stuck. To stay active, she started going to the gym and lifting weights. She ultimately fell in love with the gym and with the feeling of having a strong, healthy, and energized body. After experiencing a sharp health decline, with extreme chronic fatigue, she started diving into all thing’s fitness and health. She has a love and passion for learning about the human body and how to take care of it holistically. She loves talking to and getting to know people. She gains energy and feels fulfilled when she’s able to successfully help someone meet their personal goals. These passions led her to seek and obtain certifications in personal training and nutrition. She’s excited to be here at Cincinnati Functional Fitness to help you become the happiest healthiest version of yourself.
Education:
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
CPR/AED Certified (NASM)
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Cincinnati (Expected: August 2025)
Hailey
Petersen
Hailey Petersen
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Hailey is an ACE certified personal trainer from beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada. She immigrated to the U.S. with a dream of building a better life, and through that journey, learned the true meaning of resilience and perseverance. Every challenge taught her the power of starting fresh and staying committed, and now brings that same drive and energy to her clients, helping them to overcome their own obstacles and transform their lives. She believes health is about balance. Body, mind, and spirit, and that every small change you make contributes to a larger transformation. She has a passion for working with older adults, helping them regain strength, improve mobility, and build confidence at any stage of life.
Whether you’re new to fitness, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to feel better in your body, she’s here to support you every step of the way.
EXPERIENCE
With a background in competitive softball and hockey, she understands discipline, resilience, and the importance of pushing limits. Before becoming a personal trainer, she worked in long-term care, as well as in-home private care, where she saw firsthand how movement can help people regain their independence, reduce pain, and improve their overall well being. This experience inspired her to take a holistic approach to fitness, focusing not just on physical strength but also on emotional and mental healing.
EDUCATION
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Institute of Human Performance Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ava
Fowler
Ava Fowler
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Ava was born and raised here in Cincinnati Ohio, and grew up with a sports centered family who fostered the importance of taking care of your mind and body. She has always been excited to meet people from all walks of life, and has a passion for helping and encouraging others in all that they do. Since she herself didn’t partake in any sports, to stay active she began lifting weights and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking. This prompted her to fall in love with not only movement, but also learning the “why” behind exercise and the ways in which our bodies work. In 2023, she began her journey to compete for the title of Miss Ohio, where she could use her platform to spread the importance of exercise, and use her training knowledge to prepare for the physique portion of the competition. Miss Ohio gave her the knowledge of discipline, and sticking to a goal, even when it may not always be convenient. Afterwards, she shifted her perspective on focusing on fitness for aesthetic purposes, into focusing on performance; how it can make you the strongest and healthiest. She didn’t want to stop there, so she obtained her personal training certification and began training others to continue spreading her message on the importance of exercise. She loves helping her clients achieve their fitness and mindset goals, and finds great joy in getting to be a part of someone’s transformation into the best, healthiest version of themselves. She is so excited to be part of the Cincinnati Functional Fitness team, to help you reach your goals!
Education & Experience:
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
IHPU Certified Fitness Instructor
Former Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness (1 ½ years)
Grace
Daubenmerkl
Grace Daubenmerkl
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Grace has always had a passion for movement and sports. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just two years old, she grew up as a competitive gymnast and diver, spending countless hours flipping and twisting. It wasn’t until she paused her athletic pursuits to attend college that Grace discovered her true passion. Majoring in “Exploratory Sciences,” she soon transitioned to Exercise Science after taking just one health promotion class. Through this journey, she realized how much these elements could benefit her body and autoimmune condition, allowing her to significantly reduce her reliance on medication. Grace’s passion lies in helping individuals feel their best and live life to the fullest. She feels a deep calling to work with the geriatric population, empowering them to discover newfound strengths and improve their quality of life.
Education:
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, University of Cincinnati
Sport Coaching Certificate, University of Cincinnati
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Scott Goodpaster
BS, CSCS, CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST, USA WEIGHT LIFTING SPORTS PERFORMANCE & CLUB COACH CERTIFIED
Scott Goodpaster
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
In 2005, Scott Goodpaster founded Cincinnati Functional Fitness, a performance and personal training fitness facility dedicated to changing and enhancing the lifestyle and fitness habits of motivated individuals. CFF works with individual clients, athletes, and teams to reach their optimal fitness level.
Goodpaster graduated in 2002 from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Health Promotion. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA, Certified Functional Training Specialist and is USA Weight Lifting Sports Performance and Club Coach Certified.
Certifications:
BS, CSCS, CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST, USA WEIGHT LIFTING SPORTS PERFORMANCE & CLUB COACH CERTIFIED
ALLISON GOODPASTER
BS, NSCA-CSCS, IHP CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST, CPR/AED Learn More
Allison Goodpaster
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
After graduation, Allison spent several years in retail management and also in the corporate world before deciding to follow her true passion, fitness. Allison has been a trainer at CFF since 2005 and enjoys working with clients of all ages, fitness levels and goals. She has experience training athletes in many different sports, such as golf, soccer and basketball, but she feels that her true calling is to work with the overweight/obese population.
Education:
University of Cincinnati, BS Health Promotion and Education; Community Health
Experience:
Over the past 19 years, Allison has expanded her knowledge of fitness training through workshops, certifications, and most importantly, through her experience with many different types of clients. She has worked with elite high school athletes that have continued on to compete at the college level and has also worked with several women throughout their entire pregnancy. These experiences have sharpened Allison’s ability to create and modify any workout for any type of limitation. Growing up an athlete herself, she has always valued the importance of strength training and strives to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
LYNDA SPURLING
ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, RED CROSS CPR/AED/FIRST AID CERTIFIED
LYNDA SPURLING
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Ever since Lynda learned how to walk, she hit the ground running. A lifelong Cincinnati resident, born with a drive and passion of wanting to be a part of the best in any endeavor. Fitness played a role early on when she hit the soccer field and only grew stronger as she developed. When she began her college career she had to step off of the field, but never stopped running. The team spirit never left as she found an even greater love in motivating others to tackle their fitness goals and to hit the pavement side by side. Lynda always comes eager to learn and fascinated by how much the human body can achieve through movement. Nothing is more rewarding for her than sharing that knowledge, and impacting the quality of life of those that she encounters. She is a firm believer that all goals are possible given the right environment, proper coaching, and plenty of hard work. Lynda knows that the feeling of accomplishment that comes with achieving a goal is unsurpassed and achievable for all, no matter one’s ability
Experience:
Lynda has always found herself in a position of motivating those around her. She left her supervisory career within the restaurant industry to pursue her passion for fitness. She has always possessed an innate ability to help those around her accomplish the unthinkable. She spends her time now, running on the trails and rock climbing at the nearest crags, stopping always to share knowledge and offer support. Forging these immediate connections with people, allows Lynda to fully understand everyone’s unique individual goals. She continues to expand her knowledge within the fitness realm, always wanting to learn how to not only improve herself, but to better assist others. No matter the transformation that one might desire, she stands ready to take you to new heights.
Education:
University of Cincinnati, BS Chemistry
Grace Daubenmerkl
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, University of Cincinnati
Sport Coaching Certificate, University of Cincinnati
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Grace Daubenmerkl
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Grace has always had a passion for movement and sports. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just two years old, she grew up as a competitive gymnast and diver, spending countless hours flipping and twisting. It wasn’t until she paused her athletic pursuits to attend college that Grace discovered her true passion. Majoring in “Exploratory Sciences,” she soon transitioned to Exercise Science after taking just one health promotion class. Through this journey, she realized how much these elements could benefit her body and autoimmune condition, allowing her to significantly reduce her reliance on medication. Grace’s passion lies in helping individuals feel their best and live life to the fullest. She feels a deep calling to work with the geriatric population, empowering them to discover newfound strengths and improve their quality of life.
Education:
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, University of Cincinnati
Sport Coaching Certificate, University of Cincinnati
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Sarah Truitt
NASM CPT CERTIFIED
AHA BLS CPR/AED CERTIFIED
Sarah Truitt
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Sarah was born and raised on the west side of Cincinnati, Ohio. She tried various sports in middle school, but nothing stuck. To stay active, she started going to the gym and lifting weights. She ultimately fell in love with the gym and with the feeling of having a strong, healthy, and energized body. After experiencing a sharp health decline, with extreme chronic fatigue, she started diving into all thing’s fitness and health. She has a love and passion for learning about the human body and how to take care of it holistically. She loves talking to and getting to know people. She gains energy and feels fulfilled when she’s able to successfully help someone meet their personal goals. These passions led her to seek and obtain certifications in personal training and nutrition. She’s excited to be here at Cincinnati Functional Fitness to help you become the happiest healthiest version of yourself.
Education:
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
CPR/AED Certified (NASM)
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Cincinnati (Expected: August 2025)
Hailey Petersen
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Institute of Human Performance Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hailey Petersen
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Hailey is an ACE certified personal trainer from beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada. She immigrated to the U.S. with a dream of building a better life, and through that journey, learned the true meaning of resilience and perseverance. Every challenge taught her the power of starting fresh and staying committed, and now brings that same drive and energy to her clients, helping them to overcome their own obstacles and transform their lives. She believes health is about balance. Body, mind, and spirit, and that every small change you make contributes to a larger transformation. She has a passion for working with older adults, helping them regain strength, improve mobility, and build confidence at any stage of life.
Whether you’re new to fitness, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to feel better in your body, she’s here to support you every step of the way.
EXPERIENCE
With a background in competitive softball and hockey, she understands discipline, resilience, and the importance of pushing limits. Before becoming a personal trainer, she worked in long-term care, as well as in-home private care, where she saw firsthand how movement can help people regain their independence, reduce pain, and improve their overall well being. This experience inspired her to take a holistic approach to fitness, focusing not just on physical strength but also on emotional and mental healing.
EDUCATION
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Institute of Human Performance Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ava Fowler
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Institute of Human Performance Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ava Fowler
Cincinnati Functional Fitness Personal Trainer
Ava was born and raised here in Cincinnati Ohio, and grew up with a sports centered family who fostered the importance of taking care of your mind and body. She has always been excited to meet people from all walks of life, and has a passion for helping and encouraging others in all that they do. Since she herself didn’t partake in any sports, to stay active she began lifting weights and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking. This prompted her to fall in love with not only movement, but also learning the “why” behind exercise and the ways in which our bodies work. In 2023, she began her journey to compete for the title of Miss Ohio, where she could use her platform to spread the importance of exercise, and use her training knowledge to prepare for the physique portion of the competition. Miss Ohio gave her the knowledge of discipline, and sticking to a goal, even when it may not always be convenient. Afterwards, she shifted her perspective on focusing on fitness for aesthetic purposes, into focusing on performance; how it can make you the strongest and healthiest. She didn’t want to stop there, so she obtained her personal training certification and began training others to continue spreading her message on the importance of exercise. She loves helping her clients achieve their fitness and mindset goals, and finds great joy in getting to be a part of someone’s transformation into the best, healthiest version of themselves. She is so excited to be part of the Cincinnati Functional Fitness team, to help you reach your goals!
Education & Experience:
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
IHPU Certified Fitness Instructor
Former Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness (1 ½ years)
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