THE MOST EXPERIENCE • THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION •
GIVING YOU RESULTS!
Hi, I’m Tonya Tittle, Owner of Energy Fitness, mom of 2 boys, wife, athlete and fitness professional with 30+ years experience in the fitness industry. I’ve been involved with sports since the age of 14. Since 2002 I’ve brought passion for fitness and customer-service excellence to Energy Fitness. Tonya loves teaching a holistic approach to fitness and nutrition while inspiring her clients to believe in themselves.
“I loved having a boutique fitness studio in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee from 2002 to the end of February 2021. It helped me and my family be part of helping make the community healthier and finding lifelong friends. We relocated the studio and reopened in August, 2023 in the Greenville/Travelers Rest, South Carolina area. We look forward to being involved and making a difference in our new community.
The trainers we hire are on-boarded learning my customize Energize Method of training. The process is quite extensive so when you are working with one of our trainers just know they have had to watch over 500 video demonstrations, learn how to perform lots of movements/exercises, assessments, functional movement screening, how to ask the right questions during your consult and make modifications for injury prevention and management. Each trainer works with me during on-boarding as well as shadows me during my training clients to see how the 30 semi-private sessions are fast paced and effective, keeping clients moving through their twice a week onsite programs. The trainers and I utilize the over 100 copywritten programs as well as the over 200 functional movement programs I wrote. Each trainer brings a different level of skill or flare to their clients while incorporating the Energize Method. We don’t just have robots barking orders at you. We coach you at the level you are and guide you closer to where you want to be safely and effectively.
HOMETOWN
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
EDUCATION
- Masters degree in Exercise Science • University of Southern Mississippi
- Bachelors degree in Physical Education/Wellness Leadership • University of Arkansas at Monticello
- Carolina School of Massage • Massage Therapy & Bodywork
CERTIFICATIONS • LICENSE
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (American College of Sports Medicine) since 1997
- Titlest Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 (Golf functional movement screening/assessment) since 2018
- Licensed Massage Therapist, South Carolina #12423
- Golf Conditioning Specialist – GMP Fitness, Since 2017
- Level 2 Traditional Usui Reiki Practitioner since 2018
- Metagenics First Line Therapist (12 Week Behavior & Nutritional Change coaching program) since 2015
- M’Lis Contour Detox Body Wraps
- Rock Tape FMT Basic & Performance, Rock Tape, Rock Pods since 2019
- Professional Cupping Massage Therapy Certificate Course
- Rock Blades Basic & Advanced since 2019
- Former American Red Cross CPR, First & AED Instructor 1997-2018
- American Heart Association – First Aid/CPR/AED
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach-May 2014-2016
- YMCA Senior Director, Fitness Specialist, Personal Fitness Program Director, Strength Trainer Instructor/Director, Program Trainer, YMCA/IDEA Get Real Weight Management Instructor, Fundamentals of Teaching YMCA Swim Lessons, Former YMCA Lifeguard Instructor
- Former – Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescue Instructor, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
As stated longer in the staff page….
“I believe that everyone has a potential to reach their goals by taking accountability and learning to adopt healthier behaviors. I am a tough trainer and have high expectations for my clients. One of our client’s affectionately refers to me as ‘head master’; however, I like to be called ‘Coach’ because after all, a personal trainer is working with you and your individual needs. I have a soft spot for my older clients because you can see the impact on daily living that a regular exercise routine has for this special population.”
– Tonya Tittle
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- Memphis Hottie & Cover Model for Memphis Health & Fitness Magazine 2018
- The Face of Fitness 2017, Memphis Magazines’ Faces of the Mid-South
- Voted Best Trainer – Memphis Magazine Reader Choice 2010
- Top 15 Gyms in Memphis 2015 -2019 by Expertise.com (total gyms reviewed 157)
- Contributing author to several fitness experts published books including “America’s Top Trainers Answer Your Fitness and Nutrition Questions” – 2012 & podcasts guest speaker
- Internship Site for South West TN Community College & University of Memphis 2006 to 2018
- South Main Business Innovator- 2015
- Tennessee Excellence Award 2013 (SBIEC)
PERSONAL EXERCISE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Running races from age 14 to 45 consistently placing in Masters or age group in 5k runs
- Collegiate athlete running distances of 800m-3200 meters with fastest 5 k time in low 19 min.
- Age group place in triathlon Memphis in May (Olympic Distance) 2017
- St. Jude Hero Fundraiser for Run 2016 & 2017
- Transitioned from a runner to a multi-sport athlete-triathlons since 2000
- Kayaking up the Mississippi from 2003-2021 (ChattaJack 32 mile race finisher 2016)
- Florida Half-Iron Man Triathlon 2005
- Cross Country 3 years high school, 4 years college
- Track 4 years high school, 4 years college
- Weight Training over 35 years
- Swim Team 1 year high school
- San Francisco Marathon 2001
- Realizing that Fitness is a lifestyle and to pace oneself for the years to come
