SHOW UP AND SWEAT

Trainer/Staff Bio

Originally from the South Side of Chicago, Veronika has been a competitive person her whole life. Growing up she played soccer, volleyball, softball, football and she would find herself striving to be the fastest, strongest, and wisest. Over the last ten years, Veronika has worked in a variety of gyms in the fitness industry. She has worked at the front desk, as a sales rep and a personal trainer. Veronika has always loved boxing as a form of training, and she has been with TITLE since the Lincoln Park studio opened. She has begun to apply fundamentals of boxing to other aspects of life – for example breathing. She trains with the goal of one day competing (if she can ever find an opponent!).  V is passionate about spreading her adoration and knowledge of the boxing workout to other people in a fun, energetic and authentic way.

My personal mantra

You weren't put on this earth to compare. You were put on this earth to stand out, co-exist and shine in your own light.

My training style is:

Authentic, Energetic

My why:

For one, I love the workout. I believe my love for boxing and the Power Hour can be used to motivate others to love it too. I wanted to use my passion to not only educate and empower others, but also be involved in the best hour of someone's day.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Life. It's not always easy. No one has a perfect life and no one can have a perfect life without effort. Having a fighting spirit is necessary to be successful in anything we do. I want to be physically, mentally and spiritually strong. I want to turn negative energy into positive energy, and want to be the best version of myself everyday, so that's what I fight to be.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Originally from Chicago, Katie moved to New York City directly after high school to attend the Intern Affiliate Program at the Broadway Dance Center. While living in New York, she discovered her love for fitness and nutrition, eventually finding herself in the gym than in the dance studio. She moved home and in 2010 received a diploma in personal training and nutrition from the National Personal Training Institute. Truly passionate about what she does, Katie spends her free time teaching herself different training styles, learning about body mechanics and understanding the benefits of different workouts. She got into boxing in 2013 and joined the TITLE team when the Lincoln Park located opened in 2014. A year into her job with TITLE, Katie was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Rheumatoid Arthritis, which at one point led her to take a leave of absence from teaching. That time away is what made Katie realize just how much she loves fitness, boxing and training others. She credits the boxing workout with giving her both the mental and physical strength to approach life with a debilitating disease.

My personal mantra

The only work out you will regret is the one you didn't do.

My training style is:

Energetic

My why:

I was ready for a new challenge in the fitness industry. Even though I had little boxing experience, I was open to learning and growing as a fitness professional. Teaching in general is something I've always been very passionate about, so to have the ability to teach boxing classes sounded like an amazing opportunity.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis has definitely brought out the fighter in me. Even though I have a very debilitating disease at a young age, I refuse to let it take over my life. I wanted to be an inspiration to people and let them know that no matter what life throws at you, don't ever give up!

Trainer/Staff Bio

Aidan began his fitness career in high school as a wrestler and a football player. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College where he played football and rugby.  He earned the title of “All-Conference” for football and was president of his Lake Forest College Rugby Team.  After graduating, Aidan served in the United States Marine Corps, during which time he was a lead martial arts and combat instructor. Aidan is currently a graduate student in the School of Education at DePaul University.  He is pursuing a career as a high school history teacher.  In addition to TITLE, Aidan also coaches high school wrestling and works as a fitness instructor at Chicago Neighborhood Fitness Centers.

My personal mantra

Walk softly and carry a big stick.

My training style is:

Heart

My why:

I went to one of Eric's classes and loved the way everyone's energy built off of each other and made you want to work harder and applied for a position immediately after the class. 

What gives me my fighting spirit:

I try to be a nice person which means I have to hold in a lot of aggression throughout the day. When I box or fight I can use that pent up anger. I like controlling my anger, not letting it control me.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Born and raised in Wilmington, NC, Kevin’s fitness journey started as early as church league basketball in his youth. Continuing with basketball through high school, he realized basketball wasn’t a suitable option of income for the future, so he decided to get into acting/comedy (a much more reasonable industry to break into). Skateboarding and hopping fences kept him in-shape through high school as he became immersed in the arts. In college, intramural basketball, ultimate Frisbee and dominating other theater majors in most sports kept him in shape. He moved to Chicago in hopes of pursuing acting, which is when he discovered TITLE and started working in sales. After continuing to take classes and working with the fantastic training staff, Kevin soon found that he knew the punches and could use a microphone. You may find him to this day working out at TITLE or practicing writing in the third person.

 

 

My personal mantra

I have a million I love but I'll keep it to three.  1. “Calm seas have never made a good sailor.” 2. ”The best things in life aren't things.” (I don’t know who said this, but I heard it from my father and want to keep it that way.) 3. ”Give a man a fire, and he's warm for the night. Set him on fire, and he's warm for the rest of his life" - Terry Pratchett

My training style is:

Fun, Connected

My why:

I've been a big fan of boxing for a few years now and a friend of mine told me a boxing gym was hiring so I applied. I guess that's the easiest way to say how I ended up at Title. What keeps me coming back is my co-workers and members I've become friendly with. Although I am quick to make jokes I really do like everyone I get the chance to interact with at Title. I couldn't have been more lucky to end up working here because It's a great gym that offers a great workout.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My family. Their sincerity in their friendliness and humor as well as their compassion and work ethic has influenced how I approach my classes.