Coaches and Practitioners
Alli Thul
HELM Training Co.
Alli started HELM Training Co. with the idea that anyone can take control of what they want in their own life and they should have a fitness program that helps that. She believes that people can greatly benefit from having an individually designed program because, well, every person is different. All with unique physical abilities, goals, and lifestyle dreams.
Alli's gone from being a competitive goalkeeper, to having weight loss goals, dealing with recurring injuries, training for strongman, and now a focus on mountaineering, adventuring & longevity. She understands that goals change, passions change, priorities change, and needs change.
Alli is passionate about providing a service in Cincinnati for LGBTQ+ and all people to come, train, and feel welcome to pursue any and all of their fitness goals. With HELM Training Co., she empowers people to live more full, 'yes'-filled lives through strength and fitness.
Qualifications:
OPEX CCP Coach
Precision Nutrition L1 Coach
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
ATA Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer
B.S. Aerospace Engineering (University of Cincinnati)
To learn more, visit my website helmtraining.co or @helmtraining.co on Instagram!
Derek Miles
Miles Rehab and Performance
I am a sports physical therapist with 15 years’ experience working with a wide variety of athletes. I completed an orthopedic residency at the University of Florida in 2008 where I stayed, working with UF and local athletes until 2017. I then worked as the Advanced Clinical Specialist at Stanford Children’s in Sunnyvale, California for 3 years, developing their orthopedic and sports physical therapy program. I joined Barbell Medicine in 2018, helping athletes work through injuries and return to competition and operate as the head of the Pain and Rehab team.
My experience ranges from elite level ultramarathoners, national champion powerlifters, to individuals just starting their fitness journey. The goal being to meet the athlete where they are at, and help them stay active while dealing with an injury. I have spoken at Physical Therapy national conferences on return to sport after ACL reconstruction, strength training for endurance athletes, and incorporating power training into rehab and published research on the influence of pain on participation in physical activity.
My goal is to help athletes return to sport at a higher level than they were prior to being injured. If we are trying to return to sport, we should likely sweat in the gym like we are sweating on the platform, field, or court. We can develop a strategy to get you doing the things you love, without issue, and with a better understanding of how to train.
Website: www.milesrehabandperformance.com
Mike Dewar
J2Fit
I started J2FIT Strength and Conditioning in 2014 to help people live a more robust, healthier, and active lifestyle. I believe that every individual, regardless of age, fitness level, or abilities, has the potential to improve their physical fitness and health.
My coaching philosophy is a hybrid approach developed through my years studying anatomy, exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning sciences. I then set out to improve the lives of thousands of clients and followers by teaching them how to improve their physical training, mindsets, and nutrition to live a more physically cable and unrestricted life.
I have had the privilege and responsibility to help all levels, ranging from youth lifters to college athletes, people recovering from injury, hospitalized patients (some terminal) seeking to improve their quality of life, and everyday fitness goers looking to look better, be fitter, and live up to the demands of their lives.
I am passionate about providing the best coaching services and experience to people locally in Cincinnati, remotely, and in my satellite gym in NYC. I also have reached millions of lifters around the globe through the hundreds of articles I have published on BarBend, Breaking Muscle, and Fitbod.
On top of my coaching experience and accolades, I have achieved high marks of competitive success in Olympic weightlifting. I have also led teams to national competitions and developed athletes from beginner stages to podiums. If you want to get started, elevate your fitness, or reach the podium... I am your guy.
Qualifications:
Masters in Exercise Physiology (Columbia University, NY)
Bachelor in Exercise Science (Bowling Green State University, OH)
NCAA Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (New York University, 2015-2019)
Team USA Worlds Masters Team Member (2022 Masters World Championships, 5th Place Overall M89 35-39)
USA Weightlifting Advanced Sports Coach (Level 2)
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
15+ years of coaching and personal training experience (2008-Current)
Published Fitness and Nutrition Writer (over 600+ articles published and counting…)
Website: www.J2Fit.com
Instagram: theJ2Fit
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@j2fit