Trainers

Vic Voinovich

Vic, along with his wife Nicole, is the owner and founder of Elite Fitness in Chesterland and Bainbridge. Elite Fitness has been around for over 6 years. Vic was an Ohio State wrestling champion at Lake Catholic in 1989 and was also a captain on the state championship team. He has coached high school and junior high athletics and has competed as a nationally ranked power lifter. He has trained people from all walks of life for over 13 years. His clients range from kids, All Americans in college, high school, and junior high, clients recovery from injuries, weight loss, body sculpting, and even an 80 year old female powerlifter. He ensures that all of his clients develop strict form on their exercises and they master the lifting techniques. He incorporates his intense athletic training techniques towards helping his general fitness clients reach their goals. His workouts are intense and geared towards those serious about their health and fitness. Vic also customizes nutritional plans to help his clients attain those goals.

Melissa Voinovich Nerone

Melissa has been training for the past 9 years. She started off as your average woman just wanting to lose a few pounds and tone up. She ended up loving fitness and wanted to take it a step further and began preparing for NPC figure competitions. She now has been in over 10 Figure Competitions and is a national qualifier. Melissa wants to share her passion of fitness with others. She is certified through ISSA. She specializes in helping women tone up and lose weight through proper weight training techniques and diet that is geared towards women's specific needs. She also trains ladies who want to prepare to compete or just want to look like they should compete. She customizes every workout to meet each individual's goals. She understands a woman's body and targets the areas they need most. www.trainingbymelissa.com

Justin Gvora

Justin's positive attitude and willingness to take on any challenge has made him a valuable member of the Elite Fitness team. His passion for playing sports and working out coupled with his paramedic certification make him a great fit for Elite Fitness. He specializes in group and team training. He recently has worked with the Gilmour football team and the West Geauga High School Volleyball team. Justin is able to take a team to the next level through his innovative strength, speed and conditioning workouts. He uses techniques that will help them improve their athletic ability for their specific needs. Justin ensures that each person learns the right techniques and masters all the different exercises and drills. His intense, but easy going personality makes him a great team trainer.

Paul Owens

Paul is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness. He has been working out for over 15 years and has trained in various martial arts for 10 years. Paul has competed both in bodybuilding and martial arts competitions. He has a true passion for fitness and takes great pride in seeing his clients achieve their fitness goals. He uses unique training techniques and customizes each workout to meet each client's specific needs

Derrick Iannamorelli

Derrick is an Elite Fitness success story! When he started, Derrick weighed in at 250 lbs. After one year, he now weighs 195 lbs - with a drastically changed body composition. Derrick brings his first hand experience and knowledge of weight loss to his various training clients. In high school, Derrick was a nationally ranked track athlete. He ran the mile in 4.12 and the 800 meters in 1.53. Derrick also played varsity basketball and soccer. His athletic background and training has helped him progress as an Elite trainer for not only athletes who want to improve their strength and speed, but for the average person who wants to tone up and get in the best shape of their lives. He helps his clients go beyond their potential by pushing them each time to continue to reach and set new goals. Derrick is an Elite group exercise instructor as well as a group trainer for the high school athletes.