Roxie Walker (Owner)
NFPT 1st Class Certified Personal Trainer
CPR Certified (First Aid at Work - UK)
Gym Ball Certification - Stage 1 and 2

Roxie first became interested in health and fitness while playing and coaching women's soccer teams in San Diego, California 20 years ago in the developing stages of the game. During this time she also studied to become a nurse and received a license in the State of California in 1982. After moving to Lake Tahoe, California she continued to coach youth soccer and developed a love of hiking, running, skiing and mountain climbing. It wasn't long before she discovered that she had the ability to motivate others to follow a healthy lifestyle and to follow their dreams as a personal trainer.

Roxie received her 1st Class Certification from the National Federation of Professional Trainers which is recognized worldwide. For the past 11 years she has lived in the United Kingdom with her family and has specialized in strength training and in sports specific training for various athletes in the United Kingdom including rugby players, soccer players, tennis players, golfers and surfers. She worked with England's Lawn Tennis Association on the fitness training development programs for the young tennis prodigies. In 2001 Roxie became the Club Fitness Manager at Combe Grove Manor, a private club in Bath, England where she brought in many new programs to the club and ran a very successful personal training program. During this time she continued to get certifications and teach various fitness classes and specialized in core training on gym balls. On her departure in August 2003 the club had its best year ever and the largest membership in its history.

Roxie is the mother of two boys, Chad and Jonathan, and 1 daughter, Marcy who is also a personal trainer. She also has three beautiful granddaughters, Grace, Abigail and Madison. She is very happy to be back in the USA and has followed her passion to live a healthy lifestyle in Tucson, Arizona. She enjoys training people of all ages and is passionate about her training. She believes that fitness, diet and nutrition are part of a lifestyle change and that the body, mind and spirit should be trained as one. Roxie continues to enjoy being outdoors hiking, climbing and running.

You can email Roxie at roxiewalker@fitnesstogether.com

Michael LaCoss, Manager, Certified Personal Trainer

Michael has been involved in health and fitness since he got his first weight set at the age of 12. He has competed in football, track and field, basketball, soccer, racquetball, baseball and swimming. Over the years Michael has trained for all of these sports and is able to pass on to his clients his own experiences on how to get a healthy and strong body. All of Michael's clients appreciate the continued diet and nutritional help they receive from him. Michael received his BA in Health Sciences at the University of Arizona. He is currently studying for an ACE Certification and with the training and certification he has received from Fitness Together, Michael is able to share his passion and knowledge to help his clients get in the best shape of their lives.

Michael was promoted to Manager of the facility in March 2005 and is excited about taking on a bigger role within the business.

You can email Michael at michaellacoss@fitnesstogether.com

Marcy Swalander
ACE, Certified Personal Trainer
IFA, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Nutritionist

Marcy became interested in fitness in 1996 when she began training for the Police Academy. Marcy's body responded to weight training so well that she entered several fitness competitions and subsequently placed very well, including a runner-up placing in the Miss Fitness Arizona Competition in 1997. Marcy also graduated from the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy at the top of her class in 1997. After being stationed in Yuma, AZ, Marcy continued to weight train at the Marine Corps Air Station while working for the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a Highway Patrolman. Marcy has also completed several road races, including a marathon and a 6-day adventure race.

Marcy trained friends and family informally long before she pursued an actual certification. Marcy's certification is from ACE (American Council on Exercise) and IFA (International Fitness Association). Marcy is a certified personal trainer and a certified sports nutritionist. Additionally, Marcy maintains her Arizona Police Officer credentials and is also a certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician).

Marcy is a wife and mother of two beautiful girls (Abigail and Madison). Although Marcy trains all shapes, sizes, and ages, Marcy especially loves training women during their pregnancies, as she did throughout hers and during the post-pardom period. Additionally, Marcy enjoys rock climbing, hiking, skating, and running with her family.

Michelle Closs, Certified Personal Trainer

I can best describe myself as a passionate person motivated in the pursuit of knowledge, higher spirituality and maximum physical fitness. The youngest child of thirteen, I was born into a competitive atmosphere for excellence and uniqueness. At the age of seven I was enrolled in Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do, the only martial arts offered in our small diverse town in western New Mexico. By the time my family and I moved to Payson, Arizona, I was one stripe away from my black belt. During my high school career I found a lifelong hobby in running. Although the same style of martial arts was not offered I achieved a red belt in Shin Pu Ren as well. Having been born on the fourth of July, I believe I was destined to serve my country and after the events of September 11th, I secured that destiny by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Though not completely ready to put my college dreams on hold, I applied for the USMC officer scholarship. I am now 20 years young and currently attending the University of Arizona in pursuit of a degree in Psychology and Sports Nutrition. I am First Class Midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at the U of A and upon graduation, I will be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. The past six semesters I have scored a perfect 300 on the Marine Physical Fitness Test and have held such billets as Platoon Commander and Athletics Officer. On my free time I enjoy Bikram Yoga and training with the U of A Triathlon Team. Upon completion of my service duties, I plan to strive for a PhD in the Field of holistic medicine. Hello, my name is Michelle Closs and through Fitness Together I wish to share with you my passion for exceptional physical health.

Sarah Swaim, Certified Personal Trainer

"Becoming a Personal Trainer at Fitness Together Tucson was one of the best things that ever happened to me," says Sarah. Sarah attended Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas with a spot on the women's soccer team. After three years of intense soccer training, she left the team to focus on a degree. Two years later she graduated with a BS in physics and headed to Tucson, Arizona to start a Biomedical Engineering graduate program at the University of Arizona where Sarah received her Masters degree in May 2004. However, she was quickly disenchanted with western medicine in general and went in search of a job where she could help people using a more holistic, preventative approach. That is when she met Roxie at Fitness Together. As a personal trainer Sarah is able to educate people about healthy lifestyles and motivate them to get there and stay there!! With the training Fitness Together has provided her along with her commitment to the medical field, she is now able to help people become healthy and prevent disease - and have a fantastic time in the process! Sarah is currently studying for her ACE Certification in her continued effort to be the best trainer she can be.

Sarah will soon be opening and managing her own studio in Oro Valley.

Ryan Hickam, Certified Personal Trainer

I recently moved to Tucson, Arizona from New York. I have been involved in the health and fitness industry for 7 years. I joined the United States Air Force right out of high school and got my first taste of many different fitness programs and in body awareness. I started training clients 3 years ago and have never settled for anything less than the best results possible. I am high energy and I expect as much out of my clients as I give to them. I am also a full time student at the University of Arizona and am currently studying Food Science and Nutrition. I look forward to seeing my clients each day and in training each of them in our private training suites.