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Miles Rush, MS, ATC, CSCS
Owner/School Director
Miles brings varied and diverse experiences into his role as the
director of the Cleveland and Columbus branches of the National
Personal Training Institute. A certified athletic trainer (ATC) by the
National Athletic Trainers’ Association and a certified strength and
conditioning specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association, Miles earned his bachelors degree in
kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise physiology from the
University of Texas in Austin. He then received his masters degree
in sports management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign. Before joining the National Personal Training Institute,
Miles spent four years as a sports medicine communications
consultant for The Gatorade Company. Prior to his experience with
Gatorade, Miles worked as a certified athletic trainer/sports
medicine specialist and strength and conditioning coach in
professional baseball with the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates
and New York Mets, and in the collegiate ranks with the athletes at
the University of Illinois.
Owner/School Director
Miles brings varied and diverse experiences into his role as the
director of the Cleveland and Columbus branches of the National
Personal Training Institute. A certified athletic trainer (ATC) by the
National Athletic Trainers’ Association and a certified strength and
conditioning specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association, Miles earned his bachelors degree in
kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise physiology from the
University of Texas in Austin. He then received his masters degree
in sports management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign. Before joining the National Personal Training Institute,
Miles spent four years as a sports medicine communications
consultant for The Gatorade Company. Prior to his experience with
Gatorade, Miles worked as a certified athletic trainer/sports
medicine specialist and strength and conditioning coach in
professional baseball with the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates
and New York Mets, and in the collegiate ranks with the athletes at
the University of Illinois.
Miriam Aichler, MOT, CSCS
Owner/Director of Education, Instructor
A dynamic, passionate and dedicated instructor, Miriam shares
more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness
profession with her students. A certified strength and conditioning
specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association, Miriam earned her masters degree in occupational
therapy from Cleveland State University which included work at the
world renowned Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Miriam, who has
worked as a lead instructor for the National Personal Training
Institute since 2001, is the director of education for the Cleveland
and Columbus branches of the institute.
Owner/Director of Education, Instructor
A dynamic, passionate and dedicated instructor, Miriam shares
more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness
profession with her students. A certified strength and conditioning
specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association, Miriam earned her masters degree in occupational
therapy from Cleveland State University which included work at the
world renowned Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Miriam, who has
worked as a lead instructor for the National Personal Training
Institute since 2001, is the director of education for the Cleveland
and Columbus branches of the institute.
Rich Samera, BA, NSCA-CPT
Lead Instructor-Cleveland
A Cleveland area native, Rich is a certified personal trainer by the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). A former
personal trainer and personal training manager at Fitness Together
in Westlake, Ohio, Rich earned his undergraduate degree in
psychology and is currently pursuing his graduate degree in
exercise science from Cleveland State University. Popular with his
students, Rich brings a gregarious and easy going teaching style
into his role as the lead instructor for the Cleveland branch of the
National Personal Training Institute.
Lead Instructor-Cleveland
A Cleveland area native, Rich is a certified personal trainer by the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). A former
personal trainer and personal training manager at Fitness Together
in Westlake, Ohio, Rich earned his undergraduate degree in
psychology and is currently pursuing his graduate degree in
exercise science from Cleveland State University. Popular with his
students, Rich brings a gregarious and easy going teaching style
into his role as the lead instructor for the Cleveland branch of the
National Personal Training Institute.
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Robert Davis, BA, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Lead Instructor-Columbus
Certified as both a personal trainer (CPT) and a strength and
conditioning specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA), Bob brings experience as a
personal trainer, personal training manager and strength and
conditioning coach into his role as the lead instructor for the
Columbus branch of the National Personal Training Institute. Bob
earned his degree in physical education with a concentration in
exercise physiology from Kent State University and worked most
recently as a personal training manager for Lifestyle Family Fitness
Centers in Columbus. A competitive weightlifter and a USA
Weightlifting Certified Club Coach, Bob also serves as Vice
President of the Columbus Weightlifting club.
Lead Instructor-Columbus
Certified as both a personal trainer (CPT) and a strength and
conditioning specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA), Bob brings experience as a
personal trainer, personal training manager and strength and
conditioning coach into his role as the lead instructor for the
Columbus branch of the National Personal Training Institute. Bob
earned his degree in physical education with a concentration in
exercise physiology from Kent State University and worked most
recently as a personal training manager for Lifestyle Family Fitness
Centers in Columbus. A competitive weightlifter and a USA
Weightlifting Certified Club Coach, Bob also serves as Vice
President of the Columbus Weightlifting club.
Jeff Powers, BA, NSCA-CPT
Instructor-Cleveland
A former All-American linebacker and co-captain of two national
championship football teams at Youngstown State University, Jeff, a
certified personal trainer by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA) brings wide-ranging experiences into his role
as both an instructor for the Cleveland branch of the National
Personal Training Institute and into his work as an independently
contracted personal trainer and personal training consultant
throughout the Cleveland area. Upon earning his undergraduate
degree in communications from Youngstown State, Jeff opened his
own video production company which he operated for five years.
During this time he also entered the graduate program in Biological
Sciences at Cleveland State University. After growing and expanding
his company, Jeff sold his business to began a career in the
pharmaceutical industry with a focus on research, treatment
applications and lifestyle changes related to cardiovascular disease,
stroke and obesity. In addition to his professional and academic
work, Jeff has also tutored high school and college students on a
variety of topics including physics, chemistry and biology.
Instructor-Cleveland
A former All-American linebacker and co-captain of two national
championship football teams at Youngstown State University, Jeff, a
certified personal trainer by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA) brings wide-ranging experiences into his role
as both an instructor for the Cleveland branch of the National
Personal Training Institute and into his work as an independently
contracted personal trainer and personal training consultant
throughout the Cleveland area. Upon earning his undergraduate
degree in communications from Youngstown State, Jeff opened his
own video production company which he operated for five years.
During this time he also entered the graduate program in Biological
Sciences at Cleveland State University. After growing and expanding
his company, Jeff sold his business to began a career in the
pharmaceutical industry with a focus on research, treatment
applications and lifestyle changes related to cardiovascular disease,
stroke and obesity. In addition to his professional and academic
work, Jeff has also tutored high school and college students on a
variety of topics including physics, chemistry and biology.
| Contact us at (800) 960-6294/(614) 336-2664 or maureen@nptifitness.com! |
Matt Kirchner, BA, CSCS
Instructor-Cleveland
An avid snowboarder and former collegiate baseball player, Matt
is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) by the
National Strength and Conditioning Association and a graduate of
Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. Along with his teaching
responsibilities for the National Personal Training Institute, Matt is
also contracted independently as a personal trainer and strength
and conditioning coach for athletes of all levels and ages at the
Total Athlete Conditioning Center in Mentor, Ohio.
Instructor-Cleveland
An avid snowboarder and former collegiate baseball player, Matt
is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) by the
National Strength and Conditioning Association and a graduate of
Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. Along with his teaching
responsibilities for the National Personal Training Institute, Matt is
also contracted independently as a personal trainer and strength
and conditioning coach for athletes of all levels and ages at the
Total Athlete Conditioning Center in Mentor, Ohio.
