David Diaz MAEd- Owner,Operator, Trainer
David has been active his entire life. He was lucky enough to be born into a family that taught the importance of regular exercise. His mother was an aerobics instructor while his father competed in marathons and triathlons. So its no wonder David has been active his entire life. He always gives his all and believes he’s been rewarded for his actions. His accomplishment include running multiple consecutive 5:00 minute miles, hitting 90 mph fastballs, earning numerous college athletic scholarships, bench pressing 300lbs and competing in ½ marathons and triathlons. He has been involved in changing lives since he started coaching in his teens, after college he taught inner-city students at MLK Middle School and Denver North High School. There he was the head baseball coach and in his tenure his teams had 4 winning seasons, qualified for post season 3 times, produced 5 college athletes and one professional athlete. He has received certifications from ISSA, FFLFC and Bigger, Faster Stronger. He uses an educated, nurturing yet stern approach with all his clients.
Anthony Nakamura- Evening Manager
A Denver native, Anthony has been with FT- Denver for over two years. He grew up fairly overweight and very unhealthy. In 2002 he began to train in martial arts, which completely changed his life. Since then he has achieved 40 lbs of weight loss, earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, won numerous state karate competitions and was invited to China to train under Jet Li and Jackie Chan’s martial arts coach. He is currently training in Chinese Kung-Fu and Wushu under Shifu(teacher) Jerry Silva at National Martial Arts Academy and is a member of their stunt performance team. He is also a national competitor in Wushu/Kung-fu and recently returned from his first national tournament in California, in which he took 3rd and 4th places in his divisions and may return to Beijing this summer to take part in a pre-Olympic demonstration of Chinese wushu. Anthony loves the atmosphere that FT- Denver provides because it gives him the ability to focus on each client individually. In his two years here he has helped people of all sizes and ages move toward and reach their fitness goals. His "biggest loser" was a male in his early 60's that lost just over 80 lbs! Anthony thrives off the opportunity to change his clients’ lives just as he changed his own. He has been with FT Denver since 2005 and loves having the creative freedom to keep his clients motivated and exited about exercise. He holds a certification from FFLFC and is on hiatis from Metro State where he is persuing a bachelors degree in Excercise Science.
Michael Davis- Trainer
A transplant to the Mile High City. Mike has been with FT for about 1.5 years. Mike believes in hard work, dedication, truth and discipline is a recipe for success. Mike is a former state champion, current triathlete, rock climber and avid snowboarder. He has helped clients in their 50s lose 40 pounds and 25 pounds, then turn around and have them build muscle after their weight lose goals hae been attained. He has also help clients in their 20's, 30's and 40's succesfully lose weight and build muscle. He graduated from Heritage College in 2006 and holds certification from ACE and FFLFC.
Daniella Lerma- Trainer
A Denver native, Daniela grew up a competitive gymnast. At the age of fourteen she quit to pursue her love of dance. She excelled at gymnastics, dance and cheerleading. She became a professional dancer and choreographer at the age of eighteen, since then she has professionally danced in Aspen, New York and soon to be Paris. She worked for Avelon entertainment as an elite dancer from 2002-2006, was a back-up dancer at Global Dance Festival(Rave on the Rocks) from 2004-2006 and is the official choreographer for DJ Lea Luna. Growing up and living a healthy lifestyle she naturally fell into the world of personal training. She earned her degree from Heritage College in 2006. Making people feel better about themselves and their lives is what keeps her passionate about fitness training. Now a Personal Trainer at Fitness Together, she brings her passion for fitness into every work out.