revolutionary training / elite performance
Aaron Larmore founded Fit2Live and is currently its Director of Performance. A highly sought-after fitness trainer and athletic development coach, his skills range from working with fitness enthusiasts to expertly training numerous professional and top level athletes from around the area.
His professional experiences include working with some of the nation’s top strength and conditioning coaches, including the Iowa football and Olympic programs, as well as former Husker Power strength coaches at Xplosive Edge in Omaha, Nebraska.
Aaron’s approach to fitness is heavily influenced through time spent with Pavel Tsautsoline in the Russian Kettlebell Challenges and Brian Grasso with the International Youth Conditioning Association.
Hobbies include; hanging out with family and friends, playing the guitar, working out, reading, and water activities.
Favorite quote; “Find something you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”
Credentials:
•B.A. Health and Sport Studies with a Biology emphasis
•Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
•Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor- Level II (RKC)*
•Youth Conditioning Specialist (IYCA)
•Youth Fitness Specialist (IYCA)
•USA Track and Field Club Coach – Level I
•USA Weightlifting Club Coach – Level I
For more about Aaron:
International Youth Conditioning Association: Member of the Week
Russian Kettlebell Challenge: International Top 10 Instructor
Matt Staats joined Fit2Live in May of 2008 and is currently Director of CrossFit. Matt’s knowledge, combined with his ability to develop fun, creative, and challenging workouts, makes him a very rare commodity. His trademark: a class full of exhausted, smiling bodies. Members describe his classes with the quote, “he keeps you wanting to come back for more.”
Prior to Fit2Live, Matt interned with Aaron Larmore at Competitive Edge Conditioning. During this time he gained knowledge and experience training athletes and the general public from all different ages and skill levels. Matt currently directs the highly popular Beach Body Bootcamp as well as personal trains and instructs CrossFit classes.
Matt is a University of Iowa Alum, where he received his B.A. in Health and Sport Studies with an emphasis in Health Promotion. Matt is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as being an accredited Youth Fitness Specialist.
Hobbies include; golfing, tennis, biking, running, watching movies
Favorite quote; He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. ~Muhammad Ali
Credentials:
*Strength and Conditioning Specialist - NSCA
*IYCA Certified
Matt is an awesome trainer! He is really good at making sure he attends to everyone and pushes them to their max. Matt is positive and motivating. The workouts are enjoyable and different each day. He keeps each workout fun and interesting!
Shelley Slay
To contact Matt call 319-248-8648 or email mtstaats@fit2livegym.com
Prior to Fit2Live, Stephanie interned with Aaron Larmore at Competitive Edge Conditioning. Stephanie currently leads our Woman’s Fitness Camp and Body for Baby program, as well as personal trains,and instructs CrossFit classes.
Stephanie graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Psychology, and an emphasis in Education and Health Promotion. She plans to attend graduate school and is particularly interested in Sports/Motivational Psychology.
Hobbies: tennis, running, walking her Chihuahua (Tamale), watching medical related programs (surgeries, anything about the brain), going to movies and reading.
Favorite Quote: Life is a process. We are a process. The Universe is a process. ~ Ann Wilson Schaef
Credentials:
* NSCA-CPT Certified
* IYCA Certified
Stephanie is knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and a very inspiring trainer! She is helping make me fit enough to live my life in a happier, healthier, and more confident manner. Training with Stephanie has changed my life!
Jan Allen
To contact Stephanie call 319-248-8648 or email sescobedo@fit2livegym.com
Jeff has trained all levels of athletes from 6 years old to professionals at Fit2Live. However, his coaching journey began much earlier. He has been coaching since 2006 when he worked for the City of Iowa City. Jeff currently heads up our Youth Development Program and the challenging The 300 Workout, as well as personal trains and is a strength conditioning coach.
Jeff graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Health and Sports Studies with a Business emphasis. Prior to Iowa Jeff attended Wayne State in Nebraska. There he played baseball and helped the Wild Cats win 3 Conference Championships. At Washington High School, Jeff was an accomplished athlete winning the State Track High Jump (best 6’8”), and being named First Team All-State in baseball.
Hobbies: playing sports, reading, and outdoors activities.
Favorite Quote: Basically, I no longer work for anything but the sensation I have while working. ~Albert Giacometti
Credentials:
* IYCA Certified
Jeff is outstanding, first rate. He is very positive, and cares about his clients. Jeff’s biggest asset is he has high standards, in which he knows how to motivate his clients to achieve far and above what they could have ever imagined.
Maurita Murphy Mead
To contact Jeff call 319-248-8648 or email jwitthoft@fit2livegym.com