Our philosophy at Ultimate-U Fitness is better training through education.  In fact, our name has a double meaning.  Enrolling in a training program with us is like attending a "Fitness University." The knowledge you take away from the experience should enable you to realize your ultimate physical potential.

We believe every successful program contains five essential components, which we include in every client's training. They are:

Unlike most fitness studios and franchise gyms, we do not subscribe to a cookie-cutter, one-program-fits-all approach. We also do not believe in simply "taking you through a good workout" as many trainers do, by randomly selecting whichever exercises strike our fancy that day. Our training programs are carefully designed to produce maximum results for each client. Age, gender, experience level, and goals are all factors which are considered in your program design. Whether your goal is fat loss, strength, increased muscle mass, or simply better functionality in your daily activities, we guarantee a transformation will occur.

We don't expect anyone to pay a trainer indefinitely for months or years every time they need to workout. Our aim is to provide you with the tools and the motivation to achieve your short-term fitness goals, then to provide you with the understanding for life-long health and fitness improvement and maintenance.

STAFF

J.D. Doyle

J.D. Doyle originally hails from Philadelphia, PA and earned a Bachelor of Science in English Education from West Chester University. While teaching high school in South Carolina, his interest in fitness led to a part time personal training job in 1996. He became a certified fitness instructor through the National Strength Professionals Association later that year, and earned a Master's degree in Health Science from Lesley College in 1999. He has since earned several certifications, including ACE Clinical Exercise Specialist, ISFTA Stability Ball Instructor, and Healthexcel Advanced Metabolic Typing Advisor.

J.D. founded Ultimate-U Fitness, Inc. in 2001 with the purpose of combining his twin passions of education and fitness.  He stands by the company’s slogan, "better training through education.” His seminars have made him a popular speaker in Sarasota and Orlando. His articles have been published in Excel, Industry, Mastermind Fitness, Fitness Marketing Letter, and Swimsuit Illustrated.  His training programs have been featured in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, The Sarasota Observer, The Siesta Key Pelican Press, ABC-7 News, and Positive Change magazine.

Since J.D.’s move to Sarasota in 2005, he has pioneered several innovative concepts designed to help people of all ages and experience levels achieve total fitness.  The Shape Up Sarasota Fat Loss Challenge, the Beach Body Boot Camp, the Sarasota Teen Fitness Challenge, the Senior Fitness Challenge, and E-COACH, the Online Personal Training Solution, are some examples of his programs.

 J.D.'s current duties include:

 J.D. has worked with hundreds of men and women of every age and condition: fitness competitors, disabled senior citizens, pregnant mothers, overweight teenagers, professional athletes, back injury patients, diabetics, middle-aged businessmen.  "I enjoy the challenge of helping people from all walks of life achieve their fitness goals, and working with them has ultimately made me a better trainer.”

Ultimate-U Fitness, Inc. is owned and operated by J.D. Doyle.
 

   Jesse Rivel

Jesse is a certified personal trainer with American Fitness Professionals & Associates. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist (#MA44148), and does fitness and promotional modeling as well. She has been working with J.D. for over three years. Her specialty areas include body transformation, post-rehab exercise, and therapeutic bodywork.

Jesse's personal fitness quest began in the Fall of 2002. She had been a heavy smoker for seven years, but after her mother was diagnosed with cancer, she resolved to lead a healthier lifestyle. Quitting a nicotine addiction combined with poor dietary choices led to inevitable weight gain. However, following J.D.'s training guidance and the nutritional advice given in his Fat Loss 101 program, she dropped 25 lbs. to reveal a lean & sexy physique.

Jesse continued her education by enrolling at Florida College of Natural Health, and graduated in 2004 with a degree in Therapeutic Massage. Within a year, she was providing so much fitness advice to her massage clientele that she decided she might as well become a certified personal trainer.

Thanks to her background in therapeutic bodywork, Jesse has a knowledge of functional anatomy that few other trainers posses. Her ability to integrate massage therapy with resistive exercise makes her an ideal match for post-rehabilitative clients. Her own motivational success story also makes her a natural choice for anyone who desires a personal transformation of their own.

Jesse explains why she chose this career path: "The real satisfaction for me is helping people improve their self-image as much as their health. Often by altering a person's outer beauty, their inner beauty shines through."

  Kris Larson

Kris Larson hails from Newport, Rhode Island.  He served four years of Honorable service as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2004.  There he monitored his fellow Marines physical aptitude by directing group physical fitness training daily.  He also supervised the Marine Corps Martial Arts program.

Once back in civilian life, Kris began applying the technology education he gained in the service with his passion for fitness.  He did sales management, operations and IT for Bikes-en-Java in Sarasota; but continued to bike, swim, run, and surf as much as possible.

Kris has completed an Associate of Arts degree in 2008 from Manatee Community college and is currently working on his Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with South University and will begin a second Bachelors degree program in the Recording Arts in September at International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa, FL. 

Kris enjoys spending time with his family, studying music, and training/competing in Triathalons.  Kris is excited about joining the Ultimate-U team and bringing the true Marine Corps spirit to the Boot Camp.  He is dedicated to service and extremely motivated in assisting everyone achieve his or her fitness goals. 

He looks forward to pushing people past their limits, and helping them find new levels of potential within themselves while developing a healthier mind body and spirit. 

 

Laura Mooneyham

Laura got her start in the fitness industry in her mid-forties. Feeling sluggish and out of shape, she joined a gym and began learning Pilates, the stability ball, and weight training.  She immediately noticed great positive changes mentally, emotionally, and physically. After two years of taking classes and working out with weights, Laura felt inspired to teach fitness, and designed a ball circuit class. Impressed with her ingenuity, the owner of the gym gave her the opportunity to become a group fitness instructor. The success of her class motivated her to obtain her Certified Fitness Trainer credentials with ISSA (ID #247016).

 Laura has made the change from a career in the corporate world to a new career in fitness to continue her quest to stay fit and to fulfill her desire to help others enjoy the benefits of exercise. Her understanding of the challenges people face when making the commitment to change their life style is what makes her an enthusiastic motivator. Laura takes great care when designing workouts for her clients, striving to make the experience fun, productive, and tailored for each individual’s needs and abilities.

 
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