MEET THE TEAM
ASIM - Head Trainer
Asim is a Certified Personal Trainer who has worked with countless clients over the past decade. He began his career working at a chiropractic office, where he had the opportunity to help rehab clients of all demographics through training. He continues to help many reach their strength and physique goals while focusing on proper technique and building his clients confidence in the gym.
He has competed in USPA Powerlifting and is also a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Asim has worked with many athletes as well as sports teams. But his expertise does not stop there, Asim works with people of all ages and training backgrounds. He has worked with everyone from the child athlete to post surgery elders to help them gain their strength and create a solid foundation for life.
LEILA - Trainer
Leila is a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist & Certified Personal Trainer who has worked with many clients throughout the past years. She focuses on helping her clients create healthy relationships with food while reaching their weight loss and physique goals. She is a firm believer that health comes first and that no one needs to sacrifice a lifestyle they enjoy living to see the results they want. Leila has competed and was Nationally Qualified in NPC Bikini which is where her love for nutrition and fitness began.
Leila is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has coached many athletes through healthy weight cuts for competitions. She believes that the best way to eat for long term success is by living in moderation and partaking in an eating style that is enjoyable and easy to do.
MARIE - Trainer
Marie is a Certified Personal Trainer and has been training with Asim and Leila since 2017. When she started, she was in debilitating pain and struggled to move. Marie was also struggling with nutrition and weight (a life long challenge). Before the end of her first year with them, her pain was under control and competed in her first deadlift competition. In total, she has competed in 4 deadlift competitions in 3 different weight classes and earned 3 state records and 1 national record.
She started her journey to a healthy life at 55 years old. She learned in the last several years are that it’s never too late to start and there's always a way to make changes and improvements.
In addition to working out, she has a passion for movement and adventures. Marie hikes as much as possible at the Manassas Battlefield and loves finding new trails. She has enjoyed a few hikes with REI, took kayaking lessons, went ziplining and developed a love for rock climbing. She is celebrating all the things she never thought she could do because of weight and health limitations.
Working with clients allows her to share what she has learned and to support and encourage others on their journeys. She believes that in all parts of her life - if we don't push ourselves it’s hard to grow and change.
LYNDON - Trainer
Lyndon has always had a passion for fitness. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and has already made positive impacts on his clients’ lives by building their confidence and ensuring proper techniques are performed.
When Lyndon isn’t helping train clients at NVBC, he is helping to train other athletes and teaches multiple classes in jiu jitsu. He fights competitively in jiu jitsu and is a ranked middle weight purple belt adult in IBJJF.
He enjoys helping individuals of all fitness levels. Lyndon believes in a balanced lifestyle and is passionate that everyone should find the fitness activity that they enjoy.
THOR - Head Customer Service Rep
Thor is our primary Customer Service representative so if anyone is having a tough day, he's always there to listen and offer his cuddles. He's a very friendly and observant guy but won't interrupt you unless you call him over. Although he has a tendency to nap on the job, he will always work hard to bring a smile to your face even through a challenging workout.
DASH - Customer Service Rep
Dash is the newest member of our team. He is our Customer Service intern. You can find him shadowing Thor or watching over the gym to make sure everyone is safe. He's very friendly and loves to beg clients for attention. He will always be there to comfort you through a tough workout and provide you with endless entertainment.
Tyler - Trainer
Tyler is the newest trainer on the NVBC team. Although new being a fitness personal trainer, he has been training and coaching people in martial arts for 11 years. He has always had a passion for fitness and more recently joined personal training with Asim. This is what opened Tyler’s eyes to the positive impact that personal training has on others and what felt like the next step to become a personal trainer. Tyler enjoys leg day the best with high volume and airdyne cardio.
He has been training martial arts since the age of 13 and has a great track record to show for it. He has an undefeated amateur MMA record (7-0), professional MMA fighter (1-1), undefeated Muay Thai fighter (3-0), and BJJ competition 2023 (12-3).
When Tyler isn’t at the gym, he enjoys reading, camping and hiking. He believes that it is important to enjoy any fitness training that you’re doing and continue to keep your body moving.