Howdy! My name is Brandon.

Before opening Decent Shape, I worked as Director of Content for STACK, a fitness media company. It was a cool job - I got to collaborate with many of the world’s best trainers and see how elite athletes took care of their bodies.
Being a former college athlete myself, I was interested in staying strong, capable, athletic, and injury-free for as long as possible (while also still being able to eat an entire bag of trail mix once in a while).

I became an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist in 2019 and started training clients shortly thereafter. I found I loved helping good people overcome self-limiting beliefs to do amazing things. I also found most gyms kinda sucked - particularly for people new to strength training.

I opened Decent Shape right at the end of 2021. We spent three years at our first location across from St. Ed's, and moved to our beautiful new space at the corner of Summit and Detroit Ave. just prior to 2025. Decent Shape’s mission is to provide inclusive training experiences that 1. enhance your physical fitness and well-being, and 2. improve your mental health and foster positive human connections.

My interests outside of training include comedy podcasts (Doughboys and Uhh Yeah Dude), urban planning, feeding the studio roomba, and aimless walks in nature. I also like to go on Google Flights and fantasize about trips to new places. 

If we haven’t met yet, I hope we do soon!

Hello everyone - my name is Morgan! 

 

​I train people from youth all the way to adults. I love working with different ages and specializing workouts to everyone's different needs!  

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In addition to training at Decent Shape, I'm the head strength and conditioning coach at Rocky River High School. I received my Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science at Cleveland State, where I also played 2 years of club baseball. I began my coaching career in 2019 at T3 Performance, where I still train athletes to this day.

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In my free time, I love playing mens softball, hitting the links with my friends, and spending time with my wife alongside our three pets - Loki, Chive, and Klondike! 

Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I'm a trainer at Decent Shape.

I've got my Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science and I've been personal training for over 10 years. I played sports (figure skating, softball and soccer) through college, where I was able to have a completely injury-free career. I owe it all to my training routine and the mentors I learned from.

In my 10+ years of training, I've worked with people from all walks of life; from general population to nationally ranked athletes and teams, and from youth athletes to people with hip/knee replacements and spinal fusions. 

No matter where you are, I'll meet you there! With my experience and education, I like to take a science-based approach to functional fitness. I personalize each session to YOU and make training functional for YOUR life. The goal really is to live life with as few aches and pains as possible, right? 💪

Outside the gym you can catch me rollerblading 🛼 or ice skating ⛸️ (depends on the season), or on a walk with my pup Chyna!

Hello! I'm Darcy - a Personal Trainer, Mother of 1, and Lover of Nature☀️🌻

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My fitness journey started with Zumba classes. I loved it because it was fun and it didn’t feel like working out, and I love to dance. I got hooked and later became an instructor in 2013.

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In 2015, I took my first indoor cycling class, and fell in love again with a new aspect of fitness.

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But when I begin dealing with knee pain during those classes, I started to think something may be missing in my routine. I decided to try a strength training class and after just two sessions, that knee pain disappeared. I finally realized what was missing from my fitness journey. Once again, I was hooked!

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In 2019, I became a certified personal trainer through ACE.

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Today, my mission is simple: to help women discover their inner strength — both physical and mental. Whether you’re 25 or 75, your body is capable of extraordinary things. I’m here to show you how to safely push your limits and celebrate every victory along the way. It won’t be easy but it will be worth it! 🙂

Hi! I'm Kyle.

I am a certified personal trainer and, more importantly, a real human being with 15+ years of experience in strength training, endurance sports, general fitness, and nutrition principles.

 

I know how important it is to serve your inner peace, health, and joy rather than meet a standard set by someone else.

 

My fitness principles:
 

• No one should feel deprived, shamed, or compared to others.

• Any exercise can be scaled to individual ability, and the best routine is the one that can be adhered to long-term.

• Respecting clients' needs and cultures helps them achieve their goals.​

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Outside the studio, I enjoy making art and spending time outdoors (even when it's cold!).

Hi - I'm Josee! 

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I discovered kettlebell training in 2020 when I started working with Serenity Messner, founder at Generation Strong in Akron.

As I improved in my training, I didn't just feel stronger - I also noticed things like hiking, swimming, and team sports felt easier and more fun. I wanted to share that life-changing impact with other people.

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I'm StrongFirst Kettlebell Certified (SFG I & SFB). I remember what it's like to walk into a gym feeling anxious and unsure. I've been there. I know what it's like to be learning from scratch, to feel intimidated by equipment, to wonder if you're doing it "right." So when I'm coaching you, I bring a lot of patience and understanding to the process. We'll figure it out together.

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My goal is simple: I want to help you access joy, confidence, and security through strength.

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Outside the gym, I'm a singer-songwriter who performs all over Northeast Ohio.