Thirty years of the same idea

Founder · Frankfort Avenue

Dale Benedict

Dale founded The Training Studio in 1996 with a vision to change people’s lives with a comprehensive approach to fitness. His emphasis on functional dynamic movement, core strength, balance and body stabilization built a programme that worked locally in Louisville and, through the Snow Angel Fitness DVD series, well beyond it. He still teaches several private and semi-private sessions a week, mostly at Frankfort Avenue, and still designs the programming.

“After 25 years of seeing outstanding results with hundreds of clients, I can honestly say that I look forward to every day of coaching.”

Coach · Frankfort Avenue

Cindy Geer

Started here as a member

Cindy started here as one of Dale’s clients. A former teacher and coach, she writes personal programmes for adults of every age: innovative, safe, and built around what that person is actually trying to do.

“I care about the health and wellness of each of my clients. I develop a personalized workout to challenge you but not to injure you.”

Coach · St. Matthews

Stacey Hardin

Started here as a member

Stacey came in as a client, saw what it did to her own life, and in 1999 set out to get certified so she could do it for other people. Twenty-five years later she has a following: she coaches private and semi-private groups at St. Matthews and runs the run/walk group at weekends. With two hip replacements of her own, she has spent years of continuing education on training adults through and after joint replacement, and she is the person people in Louisville get sent to for it.

“No matter the age, it is never too late to invest time in your health through proper exercise and nutrition. It is an honor to help young and “older” alike achieve their goal of living a healthier life.”

Coach · Both studios

Susan Hiken

Started here as a member

Susan trained with Dale for several years before deciding to coach. Her background is modern dance, which shows: she understands how a body moves and what it takes to keep it moving. She teaches group strength classes at both St. Matthews and Frankfort Avenue.

“Exercise does not come easily to everyone, often due to fear of injury. Becoming fit can be fun and invigorating for anyone if you can develop the kinesthetic awareness to guide your body safely.”

Coach & Registered Dietitian · Frankfort Avenue

Catherine Arnold

Started here as a member

Catherine began as a client of Cindy’s during the pandemic, when training in a small group was the only sane option available. Twenty-five years as a registered dietitian had already taught her how much nutrition and exercise together do to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Becoming a certified trainer let her work on both sides of it at once. She coaches group classes at Frankfort Avenue.

“Exercise is one of the best investments you can make in your health and overall wellbeing.”

Coach · Both studios

Maggie Faurest

Started here as a member

Maggie started training with Dale more than ten years ago, while pregnant with twin boys. She had been a regular at ordinary gyms for years and had not seen real change until then. The personalised attention, the mix of strength, mobility and cardio, and the access to both private sessions and group classes made her a member for a decade before she became a coach.

“The most important investment we can make is an investment in ourselves. The results you create inside the gym will trickle into other areas of your life.”

Coach · Frankfort Avenue

Kate Frey

Started here as a member

Kate trained here as one of Cindy’s clients for several years before she became a coach herself. She now coaches the 6:00 am Get Fit & Stay Fit sessions at Frankfort Avenue, the class a good number of our members build their working day around.

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