ABOUT US
Our Team
Our Team
PERSONAL TRAINERS




Mark Thiesmeyer, MS, MPH, RD
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Master’s of Public Health Nutrition – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Master’s of Science Exercise Physiology – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
IDEA Advanced Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Josh Plonka
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Bachelors of Exercise Science
American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: cardiovascular training, functional strength training, weight loss, post physical therapy training
Andy Murray
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BS in Health & Fitness at UofM 2020
American Council on Exercise
Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: cardio conditioning, muscular strength & endurance, power lifting and weight loss
Frank Plonka
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Bachelor’s of Exercise Science
Master’s of Kinesiology, 2020
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: functional strength and conditioning, mobility and stability training, lower-body rehabilitation

Frances Brockway
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Associate’s of Exercise Science
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
+20 Years Experience
Specialties: strength and flexibility training, weight loss and weight management, post-physical therapy conditioning

Stephen Sobczak
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Bachelor’s of Business Management
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: functional strength training, flexibility training, sport conditioning, cardiovascular training

Noah Mandel
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Master’s of Exercise Physiology 2021
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Bachelor’s of Marketing
Specialties: weight loss, strength and muscle building, arthritis rehabilitation, flexibility and posture
Our Staff
Our Staff
PERSONAL TRAINERS

Mark Thiesmeyer, MS, MPH, RD
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Master’s of Public Health Nutrition – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Master’s of Science Exercise Physiology – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
IDEA Advanced Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Frances Brockway
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Associate’s of Exercise Science
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
+20 Years Experience
Specialties: strength and flexibility training, weight loss and weight management, post-physical therapy conditioning

Frank Plonka
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Bachelor’s of Exercise Science
Master’s of Kinesiology, 2020
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: functional strength and conditioning, mobility and stability training, lower-body rehabilitation

Josh Plonka
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Bachelors of Exercise Science
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: cardiovascular training, functional strength training, weight loss, post physical therapy training

Andy Murray
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BS in Health & Fitness at UofM 2020
American Council on Exercise
Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: cardio conditioning, muscular strength & endurance, power lifting and weight loss

Noah Mandel
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Master’s of Exercise Physiology 2021
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Bachelor’s of Marketing
Specialties: weight loss, strength and muscle building, arthritis rehabilitation, flexibility and posture

Stephen Sobczak
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Bachelor’s of Business Management
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: functional strength training, flexibility training, sport conditioning, cardiovascular training
IT’S TIME TO START.
We can provide you with the guidance you need from a location where you’re comfortable. Let’s get started today.
SERVICES
Locations:
Better Living Fitness Center
834B Phoenix Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Meri Lou Murray Washtenaw Recreation Center
2960 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104