Meet Our Personal Trainers
LASHAE LOWE, Personal Training Manager at City Club of Buckhead
Lashae is ACE & American Council on Health certified and has specialized in personal training, nutrition, health and fitness for the past 18 years. Mr. Lowe has been a personal trainer and nutrition specialist, and has conducted health and fitness seminars both locally and abroad. After earning his degree in Communications at Kansas State University, LaShae played professional football as strong safety for the Miami Dolphins. After his football career, LaShae took continued education classes in kinesiology and physical therapy from Clayton State University. A boxer since age 9, he has fought in over 60 Amateur Boxing matches, ranking in the top 20 in the United States. Mr. Lowe has trained current heavyweight and smaller boxers, both male and female. Also experienced in martial arts, he has trained police officers in Tae Kwon Do. His knowledge of boxing, football, martial arts and physical fitness enable him to implement effective cardiovascular and weight training techniques. Mr. Lowe is on the board of directors for Camp Yona, a youth dedicated summer camp serving underprivileged kids. City Club offers 30 and 60 minute boxing and kicking sessions with focus pads and for a limited time members can receive one complimentary boxing session. For more information and to set up your training please email llowe@cityclubofbuckhead.com or call 404-442-2660.
Sara Elrod
Sara is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor. Sara is also certified in BOSU and Turbokick. She recently graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and a minor in Business Administration. Sara has worked as Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer for the past two years. Sara has designed and led group fitness classes including Cycling, Stadium Club, BOSU, Turbokick, and Boot Camp. Her specializations include weight loss, functional training, corrective exercise and circuit training. Sara's personal training programs include a wellness appraisal, SMART goal setting, unique program design, and evaluations periodically throughout the program. Her goal as a trainer is to improve overall health and quality of life for her clients.
She has had a life long passion for fitness. Along with her enthusiasm for staying fit her previous sports endeavors include: cross-country, swimming, lacrosse, triathlons, and cheerleading. Sara loves to run and has completed over six half marathons.
Sara welcomes all ages and skill levels as clients and loves a new challenge. She is excited about the opportunity to train clients at the City Club of Buckhead.
James Evans
James has been a professional trainer for 14+ years, specializing in plyometrics and high intensity training. He's ideal for individuals who want to increase speed, stamina, toning, and muscular strength. James can help you achieve maximum fitness with his advanced training techniques, knowledge of nutrition, and passion for fitness.
In addition to his passion for getting us into shape, he played basketball, volleyball, baseball, and ran track. James has also been involved in martial arts, including judo, kickboxing, boxing, and tae kwon do. He is also involved with Habitat for Humanity and H.E.R.O. for Children.
Leigh Foti
Leigh attended Western Carolina University in North Carolina. After completion of his Aero-Medical Residency program at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN, Leigh completed the four year program at Western Carolina in Emergency Medical Care with a concentration in Applied Kinesiology. He has worked as a Performance Fitness Trainer for over 27 years. He has been a Commercial Helicopter Pilot since the mid 1980's and was a former Resident Flight Paramedic.
Leigh has worked in 8 states in the Fitness Industry. Since 1998 he has worked in Buckhead/Atlanta, Ga at four different training locations. Along the way, he has managed a Personal Training Department and held the position of U.S. Employee Development Coordinator for Personal Training at Crunch Fitness International.
Over his long career, Leigh has collected Specialty Certifications in Road and Track Cycling, Pre- & Post-Natal Fitness, Post & Advanced Post Rehabilitative Fitness, Functional Stability/Core Training, Assisted Stretch Therapy/Flexibility, Development of the Young Athlete, Neuro-Specific Fitness and Plyometric/Explosive Dynamic Training. Leigh has Commercial Libility Insurance with the Markel Insurance Company.
He has taken courses at the US Olympic Training Center, Carmichael Altitude Testing Center and Altitude Body Performance Center in Colorado. In the late 1990's, Leigh was a test subject for high Protein, Low Carbohydrate studies at the Mayo Clinic. Leigh is a former Road and Track Cycling Cat 2 & Master's Cyclist competing in 6 US National Master's Championship events. In 2007, Leigh competed at the World Master's Track Cycling Championship in Sydney, Australia. He has trained all types of clients from the Olympic Athlete to the grandparent. Leigh is a contributor to CNN's Health Minute and is a regular Presenter at the Annual Live Well Conference in New York City. For more information, please visit my web site: leighfotipersonaltraining.com
My spare time is spent on the water on board the Mastercraft Competition Ski Boat, "Release The Hounds" with Marlene and our two Basset Hounds; Georgia & Rosie... There is no substitute for hard work, commitment and consistancy. If it came in a can, everyone would have one...
Tekee Parker
Tekee is certified through International Sports Science Association (ISSA) as a fitness instructor. She graduated from Georgia State University, with a BS in Science specializing in Exercise Science with a background in Nursing. Tekee has worked as a Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer for the past 7 years. Her specialization includes strength training and conditioning with clients of all fitness levels and ages. Her previous sports endeavors have included basketball, track, and coaching a youth basketball league. As a fitness professional she develops exercise prescriptions depending on the client’s current physical level and goals set. Her specialized program begins with an initial fitness evaluation, followed by an individualized program. With time and progression the client is re-evaluated and the program is adjusted accordingly. Tekee specializes in high and low intensity strength training programs and integrates cardiovascular exercises. Her overall program is geared toward burning fat and building a sleek muscular structure.
Brian Sams, PhD
Brian Sams, PhD is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Georgia. He acquired his certificate of Wellness from the Atlanta School of Massage and his doctoral degree in Reflexology and Mind/Body Counseling in Sacramento California. His 16 year practice has evolved from massage therapist to Master Healer. Dr. Sams has expertise in the areas of massage, reflexology, aroma therapy, acupressure, myofascial release and cranial sacral therapy. In addition, to his aforementioned abilities, Dr. Sams lives a Vegan lifestyle and has a vast knowledge of the gluten free and casein free dietary considerations. Dr. Sams currently provides clinical services at City Club of Buckhead and is an instructor at a local college.
Kristine Slates
Kristine has been in the fitness industry for the past 11 years. She teaches a wide variety of group fitness classes including Body Pump, Zumba and Aqua Zumba. Kristine recently completed her certification as a Stotts Certified Trained Pilates Reformer Instructor and is also an AAFA Certified Personal Trainer. Whether it be a group class, the reformer or training on the floor Kristine enjoys helping her clients reach their full potential through proper exercise and nutrition.
Kristine trains with Lashae Lowe, personal training manager at City Club of Buckhead, and has competed in several figure competitions. At the last NGA show, she placed 3rd in Amateur and 1st in Novice.
Pilates Reformer Classes:
The Pilates reformer works on a pulley system. You can do exercises standing, kneeling, sitting, or lying down. Your resistance, which is the main part of the workout, comes from pulling the straps attached to springs along with your own body weight. Levels of resistance on the machine are adjustable. Our certified Pilates instructors will develop a personalized workout routine that will improve your alignment, increase range of motion, flexibility and core strength. Once you get started, you will discover virtually endless amounts of exercises you can do to work every major muscle group. These classes are personal training and there is an additional cost to attend. Interested in trying a pilates or personal training session for free? Please email Kristine at k_slates@yahoo.com or call her at 404-408-3526 to set up a time.