Education +  Experience = Results!
Conditioning Specialists offers a non-intimidating private atmosphere for clients and their fitness professionals. Unlike most gyms or health clubs, the fitness professionals at Conditioning Specialists are hand picked based on their education and experience. At most clubs, personal trainers go through a weekend seminar and are then granted the title “personal trainer”. Is this who you want to trust your body to? Our trainers all hold multiple national and/or international certifications and many possess college degrees in health and fitness related areas. You only have one body, make sure the person helping you take care of it is an expert and not just the first person to fill out the application for the job. 

We train the trainers 
The human body is the most complex machine known to man. Although we haven’t figured out everything, there are scientific principles that can be applied to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Just like anyone in the medical or health field who is dedicated to helping their clients, so are we. Not only do we keep up with the latest news, information, and trends in the industry – we train the trainers. We have staff members who conduct courses, seminars, write text books, and offer technical and education support to trainers all over the world. All from right here in Santa Barbara and they can help you for a lot less than you think.

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	Doug Holt, CSCS, MFS Doug is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also has his Masters in Fitness Sciences from the International Sports Sciences Association where he is the Assistant Director of their Technical and Educational Support Department. He is also an American Council of Exercise Instructor for the FEX program. Doug received his college degrees from the University of California at Santa Barbara... more on Doug
	Jesse Brisendine Carpe Diem, or, Seize the Day! To Jesse this is what training and exercise is all about. Jesse absolutely love’s fitness and love’s helping people, to Jesse this is what personal training is all about. Jesse graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara obtaining a degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Personal training. Jesse also has certifications from... more on Jesse
	Sonny Wang Sonny Wang is a Certified Fitness Trainer, from the International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, from National Academy of Sports Medicine, and from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also attended University of California of Santa Barbara where he studied various courses in relation to exercise science ... more on Sonny
	Marisa Rodriguez Marisa is a Certified Personal Trainer, from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is completing a certification as a Nutrition Specialist through Lifestyle Management Associates (LMA). She also instructs cycling and resistance training group fitness classes. Receiving college degrees in Psychology and Health and Exercise Science from University of California at Santa Barbara, Marisa has worked with ... more on Marisa
	Chris Ecklund, MA, CSCS  Chris has been in the fitness and strength and performance industry for over 10 years and has worked in a variety of areas which has influenced his holistic approach in dealing with athletes or fitness enthusiasts. He enjoys working with athletes of any age or ability level to help them achieve their full potential as well as those who are motivated to achieve health... more on Chris
	Jason Perry Stone  Jason Perry Stone is a Personal Trainer with certification in Personal Training, Group Fitness Instruction, and Aquatic Fitness through IDEA Health & Fitness Organization and Ellis & Associates. He graduated from UCSB with a degree in Exercise and Sports Studies with an emphasis in personal training. Jason is also a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist through the Back School of ... more on Jason
	Elizabeth Iliescu Elizabeth is a Certified Personal Trainer with the International Sports and Science Association (ISSA) and a Certified Kickboxing Instructor through Hapkido International. She is currently studying with the National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as with the Performance Nutrition Program through ISSA. Elizabeth fought as an amateur boxer for ... more on Elizabeth
	Melanie Elkin Melanie has always had a passion for fitness and helping people achieve their goals and aspirations relating to their body. She love’s working with people of all ages to help them feel good about themselves from the inside out! Melanie graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a major in Sociology and a double minor in Exercise and Health Science and Fitness Instruction/Personal Training. Melanie also has certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National College of Exercise Professionals (NCEP) in personal training and holistic nutrition, a course completed in pre/post natal training through Fit4Mom, as well as a variety of ... more on Melanie
	Macie Berlin Macie Berlin is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine(NASM) and has her B.A. in Women’s Studies and Exercise and Sports Science through the University of California at Santa Barbara. Macie has always had a passion for health and exercise, and through many years of organized sports, has found the importance of  ... more on Macie
	Ashley Haug  Ashley Haug, Personal Trainer and Santa Barbara “local,” graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in Biochemistry, Athletic Coaching and Personal Training/Group Fitness Instruction. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the distinguished National Academy of Sports Medicine, and specializes in ...                                                                                         more on Ashely