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Meet Your Trainer
Meet Your Trainer
Joao Valerio, BS, HFS 

I was born and raised in Asheville, NC. I lettered in Cross Country and Track all four years of high school going to regional’s and state each year. I Got my start in the fitness industry at an all ladies gym facility, where  I worked for 5 years getting experience in personal training, group classes, focusing on women’s health, and event planning and promotions. 

I Earned my Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion at UNC-Asheville May of 2011. I Attained my Personal Trainer and Kickboxing Instructor Certification through AFAA. I have experience in teaching all types of classes; spinning, upper and lower body strength training, total body conditioning, cardio-strength intervals and BOOTCAMPS.

My passion is promoting health and wellness, personal training and women’s health; I want to educate individuals and help them in their journey to obtain all around health and wellness. One day I would love to open my own health and fitness facility in Asheville, NC and write a personal training book.

 

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John Hinkle, MS, CSCS
Move It Be Fit President
John's career in exercise was sparked back in junior high when he began weight training for the various sports he played. In college he became interested in bodybuilding and challenged himself by competing in two shows. His post-college career led him through five years of corporate fitness, lecturing on various wellness topics on a national level, assisting fitness equipment companies in product development, and six years of personal training at Duke University. John started Move It Be Fit as a part-time, in-home personal training business back in 1999. In 2005 he decided to start working full-time on his growing personal training company. He heavily relies on kettlebell training and joint mobility training when working with clients. John did his kettlebell training under the top Senior Certified Russian Kettlebell trainer in the southeast. He received his Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also R-Phase certified through Z Health Fitness Solutions.
Stewart Edmiston, BS
Stewart comes to Move It Be Fit with 6 years of personal training experience, working privately and at health clubs in Fayetteville, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Durham, NC. A native of Fayetteville, NC, Stewart is a military veteran, attained a B.S. from East Carolina University, and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. He is currently an ABC Certified Orthotist, having worked in a hospital setting for 2 years, and is experienced with pediatrics, diabetics, spinal cord injuries, stroke victims, spina bifida, TBI, traumatic injuries, and physical rehabilitation. Stewart is a self defense instructor and martial artist, with 9 years of boxing experience and 4 years of muay thai kickboxing. He specializes in women's self defense, close quarters combat, weapon disarms, striking, and unique/customized training methods.
Betony Beddingfield, BA

Born and raised in Durham, Betony has a passion for helping others in her community and for helping people achieve their health and fitness goals.  She has always loved keeping active, participating in volleyball, track, and cross country in school, and enjoying outdoor sports such as surfing, snowboarding, hiking, and skating during her free time.  She has also nurtured a lifelong interest in nutrition, and has made it a priority to research and learn about healthy foods and diet.  After earning her bachelor's degree at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, Betony returned to North Carolina where she received her personal training certification from the National Personal Training Institute.  Being a personal trainer combines all of Betony's passions: people, fitness, and nutrition.  She believes in a proactive, healthy lifestyle and loves passing it on.  Now a member of the Move It Be Fit team, she looks forward to helping you on your fitness journey. 

John Woodhouse
A Raleigh native, John is a personal trainer certified through IFTA (Interactive Fitness Trainers of America). During his experience in personal training, he has had the opportunity to train clients of a wide variety of ages and fitness levels. In the summer of 2011, he enjoyed the opportunity to help train and coach a close friend to multiple medals at several bodybuilding events. John also has an appetite to learn more about dieting and nutrition. A former wrestler, John enjoys helping and motivating people to pursue their ideals physically and nutritionally. He stays active on a weekly basis in the gym, hiking on trails, and running. Constantly reading about new workouts, activities, and health topics, he keeps workouts different and diverse on a regular basis. He looks forward to being a part of the community and of Move It Be Fit.
Nicole Davis, BS
Joao brings to the Move It Be Fit team a background in exercise science and health education from the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Ithaca College. As a collegiate athlete and freelance consultant, he has extensive experience with athletic performance training, client consultation, and providing beneficial exercise prescriptions for individuals and groups. His passion and interest is to help others achieve their personal wellness goals safely and effectively. He is a certified health and fitness specialist through ACSM, and, as a lifelong learner, stays up to date on the latest advances in the field of health and fitness. As a motivated and compassionate individual, Joao provides a comprehensive approach to health and fitness to the members of the Move It Be Fit community.
Judy Nelson Gant

Judy comes to Move It Be Fit with a background in project management along with a passion for health, fitness, and holistic well-being.  Judy is a military veteran and studied Communications at East Carolina University. The combination of her passions emphasizes a focus on positive and effective communication with all different types of people.   She enjoys sports and outdoor activities, especially hiking.  She strongly believes in John’s mission to help our community members to be healthier and happier; in her personal life, she stays healthy through cardio, strength, circuit training and openness to new healthful activities and lifestyle choices.