HIGH CALIBER COACHING
ARMOR GYM KNOXVILLE
OUR COACHES
DUSTY HOLDEN
BIOGRAPHY
Owner Dusty Holden, was born and raised in East Tennessee. He is a father to 3 boys, husband, coach and gym owner since 2013.
2 words to describe Dusty, passionate and committed. Passion is at the forefront of Dusty’s involvement in athletics, competition, and health. Dusty applied his commitment as a competitive collegiate baseball player. Dusty currently coaches ages ranging from 7yrs old to 70yrs old in sports training and precision movement. Dusty is committed to the body’s natural ability to move well and be well. Bring your heart for continued learning and growth and Dusty and his team will bring their passion and commitment to you for sports training, movement, and longevity.
NIC PARET
BIOGRAPHY
Nic is a fitness professional with almost 10 years in the industry. Nic is a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he studied Exercise Science. He has the ability to work with a wide range of clientele. From specialties in rehabilitation and mobilization work, to speed and athleticism work with sport specific youth. In his spare time, Nic enjoys powerlifting and furthering his education in the fitness industry to better serve his clientele.
60 Minute Coaching Rate: $75 | BOOK NOW
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CORINNE HEITZMAN
BIOGRAPHY
Corinne is an Ace-Certified personal trainer. As a wife and mom of three, Corinne knows how difficult it is to balance home, career, and family, all while trying to carve out a little time for yourself. She loves working with women in all stages of life and all levels of fitness to help them become the best version of themselves. Her objective as a personal trainer is to help others achieve their goals while developing the skills necessary to foster lifelong healthy habits. In the gym, Corinne creates a training environment that not only motivates, but also empowers her clients to constantly challenge themselves in a fun and rewarding way. Strength training has made such a positive impact on her life. Corinne’s hope is that she can instill in everyone she encounters the power of physical fitness and the importance of self-care.
60 Minute Coaching Rate: $75 | BOOK NOW
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JOSH B
BIOGRAPHY
“When it comes to coaching, experience and certifications only account for so much. The magic is in how much you believe in people. And after two decades and thousands of athletes, I still believe in people, and do my best to help them believe in themselves.”
LESLIE S
BIOGRAPHY
“Leslie has been part of our team almost since Armor Gym opened! Leslie takes care of our kid zone throughout the week every morning. She sometimes brings in her son to accompany all of the other member’s families to have some fun. Leslie has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and has competed in multiple body building shows, Elite Powerlifting meets, and she is even a USPA State Ref! Leslie loves to wind down baking, being in the mountains, or right back in our gym.”
Jeff J
BIOGRAPHY
“Jeff has been in the fitness industry for over 6 years and has worked with clients ranging from strength athletes to pre and post-op bariatric patients. Jeff earned a degree in Leadership from Johnson University and is an ACE Weight Management and Functional Movement Specialist. One of his primary motivations from coaching is seeing clients meet and then exceed the goals they’ve set for themselves. In his free time, Jeff enjoys hiking, archery and petting every dog he sees.”
Logan H
BIOGRAPHY
“Logan started his fitness journey at 265 pounds in 2013. He then decided to bring out the best in himself by loosing 110 pounds and joining the Marine Corps. After honing his discipline, hard work, and integrity. He became a special operations capable Recon Marine/Free-fall parachutist/Combat diver. Although these achievements were great, he decided that his true passion was in fitness and nutrition. Specifically in the form of bodybuilding, as he is now training to compete in the classic physique division. He is a certified NASM trainer and nutrition coach.
“I believe that dreams and goals are the most important thing a person can have. I want to help as many people as I can grab hold of their dreams to make them a reality. Ultimately becoming more comfortable and confident in their own skin.”
Lucas W
BIOGRAPHY
“After being in this industry for nearly a decade my favorite part is witnessing someone transform from insecure to confident, from self doubt to self belief, from discouraged to an encourager to others. This is what turned this career into a passion for me. I look forward to working with you!
NASM CPT/PN LVL 1”
DIEGO CARVAJAL
BIOGRAPHY
Diego is a UTK Alum with a BA in Sociology. He is passionate about martial arts and enjoys teaching others about the sport. Diego enjoys CrossFit workouts to test his endurance and strength. He aims to lead by example and strives to better himself and others around him.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TEAM
DUSTIN BASS
BIOGRAPHY
Dustin’s passion for leadership, team building, and healthy living all came together perfectly as the General Manager of Armor Gym. He enjoys encouraging his team and assisting them in reaching their fullest potential all while pushing himself to achieve his personal leadership and fitness goals. He finds value in connecting with our members here at Armor Gym and helping them become the best version of themselves.
JEREMIAH CAKE
BIOGRAPHY
Several years ago a good friend and mentor introduced Jeremiah to strength training, and taught him that hard work and diligence pays dividends in strength training, and in all areas of life. Jeremiah has been in pursuit of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth, and working at Armor Gym gives him the opportunity to both serve others in pursuit of their fitness goals and be inspired by their progress. In his spare time Jeremiah enjoys screenwriting, is an aspiring filmmaker, and is passionate about cars, music, and training his cantankerous but loveable dog, “Eleven”.
IAIN WILLBORN
BIOGRAPHY
“Iain’s commitment and passion for people inside and outside the gym suit his position at Armor perfectly. He strives to uplift his fellow team members and make all gym goers feel comfortable and motivated towards self improvement.”
ELIJAH HEINZE
BIOGRAPHY
“Elijah is a ‘22 graduate of Wartburg Central High School where he played basketball for 12+ years. He is currently at Roane State community college studying Exercise Science. Most of his free time consume of spending time with his family and friends, powerlifting and constantly challenging himself to improve in whatever it might be. Elijah is extremely grateful to be on this team and push every member to reach their full potential”
LEEN SHEIKHA
BIOGRAPHY
Leen, recently relocated from Houston, TX! Passionate about fitness, health, the outdoors, and my cat. In my free time I enjoy hiking, art, and traveling (preferably the beach!).
