About
Epic Fitness
Our team of fitness and nutrition professionals are invested in your health. We make every decision with our members’ well-being in mind. Achieve your goals with us!
The Team
Hannah Israelsen
Coach/CORPORATE WELLNESS MANAGER
Hannah graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s in Exercise and Sport Science. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Physiologist. Her background includes training at a fitness retreat to help adults lose weight and gain confidence as well as creating exercise programs for cancer patients at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. She also enjoys running a small park bootcamp for moms. Hannah loves to help others find a love for fitness and become 1% better each day with exercise! Hannah’s passions include cycling, running, and spending time with her kids outdoors.
David Catlin
Coach
David is originally from Oregon – Go Beavs! David has played or participated in numerous sports and was the most successful playing soccer at the collegiate level for 2 years. The gym has been a part of his life since he was in Junior High, and as a profession since 2021. He is certified through the National Council on Strength and Fitness with a strength & conditioning (CSC), and personal training certification (CPT). David earned his Automotive Degree from Linn Benton Community College and studied Business Administration at Oregon State University before making bartending his profession for 8 years. David loves experimenting with new recipes depending on the time of year (soups in the winter, bbq in the summer), hanging out with his nephews and listening to music of varying types but mainly EDM. Utah has so many opportunities to get outdoors and he’s excited to take his paddleboard out on a beautiful body of water, rollerblade around a park, and find some amazing venues for a concert.
Cody Napaepae
Coach
Cody joins us from Maui, Hawaii. He graduated from BYU with his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Wellness. Cody is Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and is a Sports Performance Specialist (EXOS). Cody is also Precision Nutrition (PN Level 1) certified. With over a decade of coaching experience, his background includes working with the general population clients, youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. He is driven to empower others to unlock their true potential and design the life they deserve. Cody’s loves spending his free time resistance training, playing sports, and spending time with his wife and 3 kids.
Hallee Chamberlain
Coach
Hallee graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Certified Personal Trainer. Hallee’s love for fitness has been growing through her life as she competed as a swimmer for many years. She found her passion as an instructor once she became a swim coach through high school and college. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, she has a love for the outdoors and every physical activity that comes with it. You’ll find her skiing and shredding the mountains for most of the winter. In her free time, she will be baking, reading, and spending time practicing her harp.
Ruddy Arroliga
COACH
Ruddy loves to lift! He specializes in strength and muscle building. He dabbles in many different types of training, including boxing, swimming, biking, rock climbing, jiu jitsu, and running. Ruddy is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Certified Personal Trainer, as well as a Behavioral Change Coach. He has his Bachelors of Science from Neumont University in Computer Science. He loves to ride motorcycles, scuba dive, longboard, but mainly likes to be a homebody in front of his PC, some habits are hard to quit.
Robert Liessmann
Coach
Robert completed his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Nutrition from the University of Utah. During that time Robert worked as a CNA, and this fueled his passion to achieve his degree in Kinesiology to be able to help people live healthier lives. Robert is currently a Sargent First Class in the US Army, and has served for the last 12 years. Robert is a Certified Functional Strength Coach through CFSC, as well as a certified Hardstyle Kettlebell Coach (HKC). During the first 3 years of his training career, he has experience working with all ages focused on many goals from fat loss to athletes looking to improve sport performance, cardiac and pulmonary patients, post-PT patients, and those getting ready to join the service. Robert enjoys spending his free time focusing on his own physical training to be ready for any and all missions. He enjoys running and backpacking to get away from all the little things of daily life. He loves to help others live a healthier life by having healthier habits. Robert lives by the daily mantra of “last one best one.”
Kim Gonzalez
Coach
Kim completed her Bachelors Degree from Brigham Young University – BS Recreation Management. She is certified through the NASM – CPT, Women’s Fitness Specialist, and as a Senior Fitness Specialist. Kim hails from the greater DC area of Virginia. Her love for coaching runs deep. Before Epic, she coached and guided rock climbing, has experience as a Rehab Aid & volunteered at the National Ability Center working with people with disabilities. Kim truly has a passion for helping people improve and learn in a safe environment, and loves to focus on the mental and emotional health aspects of movement and exercise.
Amy Fogel
The Boss’S Boss
Amy graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. She helps keep Epic Fitness running smoothly by maintaining the daily ins and outs of the business, taking care of all of the behind the scenes items, plus she handles the party planning for Epic Fitness’s amazing challenges, prize giveaways and events. Amy loves doing whatever it takes to ensure that our Epic coaches and Rockstar members stay happy, healthy and continue to get 1% better every day!
Karen Dursteler
Director Of Member Success
Not THAT kind of Karen! Growing up in Logan and Provo, Utah, Karen attended Utah Valley University and studied in London, England for a semester. She was a football and lacrosse mom to her sons Quinton (20) and Hayden (19) and has called Salt Lake City home for 15 years. With a background in gymnastics, dance, and Pilates, Karen always finds the best in whatever life offers, including fitness and health, both physical and mental. Karen has also been rehabbing a total hip replacement with the Epic Fitness coaches!
Keyli Tueller
Social Media Manager
Keyli is proudly representing her roots in the breathtaking landscapes of Utah. Keyli is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Coming from a background as a boxing coach, her journey in fitness is all about personal and professional growth. Beyond the gym, you’ll catch Keyli experimenting in the culinary world, gliding with rhythmic grace on roller skates, and tending to a lively bunch of pets. It’s not just about expertise; it’s about blending her passion for health with personal interests and creating a journey that’s as dynamic as it is fulfilling.
Ben Fogel
Owner
For over 15 years Ben has been coaching people of all types and backgrounds. As a former World Cup and World Championship athlete himself, he’s learned from some of the best in the world how to be a great coach and mentor. Ben graduated with honors in Exercise Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Ben spends a great deal of his time learning, growing, and increasing his knowledge in order to benefit his clients and the Epic Fitness team. He loves seeing all of the Epic members achieve their goals! As important as anything, he lives by the concept of getting 1% better everyday. It is his goal for you to get 1% better each time you step into Epic Fitness, and that is when magical things will happen!
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