Steve has been in the strength training industry for most of his adult life. Since graduating from San Francisco State University, he has gone on to facilitate the startup of three successful fitness centers, X-Gym, FIT, and Santa Rosa Strength, all in northern California. He is one of the original master trainers of the SuperSlow Exercise guild, and is largely responsible for the PRE movement in Sonoma County. In his 22 years as a strength trainer, he has conducted over 40,000 individual workouts. His experience with PRE techniques gives the Santa Rosa Strength team a unique opportunity to learn from and practice with one of the best.

Wes began his his business and management career 22 years ago with the home improvement retail chain Home Club. After leaving the company in 1990, he began an intensive study of a rare and ancient form of self-defense from China called Praying Mantis Kung Fu. During the next eight years which he devoted to his martial arts practice, Wes won awards in numerous national and international competitions, culminating in being selected for the US Kung Fu Team. His knowledge of martial arts gives him a keen insight into biomechanics and physical conditioning. Since retiring from the sport, Wes has resumed his business pursuits, having co-founded Santa Rosa Strength. He is a certified SuperSlow instructor and currently devotes the majority of his time to the mission of curing chronic low back pain and age related conditions for the community at Santa Rosa Strength.

” The most important part of life is doing the things that you love. Strength train, practice nutritional excellence, manage stress, and play, for the entirety of your life.”

Gene’s interest in strength training began with his own participation in athletics. As a college student, he focused on sports medicine and eventually began working as a massage therapist in 2002. His desire to attain greater strength led him to Santa Rosa Strength and the PRE method he now uses. Using this method had such an amazing effect on his own life, gaining strength with little time invested, Gene knew he wanted share this knowledge with others. With a profound interest in helping people, Gene now applies his keen insight to improving health with the community at Santa Rosa Strength.

“ In both daily life and recreational activities, strength is the fountain of youth.”

Andrew Ownsbey has been strength training using the PRE method since 2001, developing his interest in PRE when he was rehabilitating from knee surgery. After experiencing the profound effects that PRE results in, Andrew decided to make a career change and has been helping others experience the numerous benefits of strength training for two years. His clients enjoy the care and commitment to healthy change that “Drew” brings to every session. His passion for helping others is part of what drives Santa Rosa Strength’s mission to help 1 million people discover PRE.

“Get Strong and stay strong for a longer, healthier, more comfortable life.”

Tiffany’s passion for fitness began at age 6 when she became interested in horses. This passion drove her to become one of the top riders competing around the United States until she was 19. The physical demands of training horses for competition are great, so keeping herself fit became a way of life. At 19, Tiffany discovered Progressive Resistance Exercise, and was so amazed at its effectiveness she decided to make a career of it. For the past seven years, she has helped individuals maintain their strength and health, and has loved every minute.

“Helping people reach their goals makes this a very positive, rewarding job.”

Fay began using the PRE method at Santa Rosa Strength 3 years ago and was surprised at how easy it was to maintain her fitness level with just 20 minutes, once a week. After several months, Fay joined the Santa Rosa Strength team has enjoyed helping individuals reach their goals ever since. Her positive attitude has endeared her to her clients, many of whom credit Fay for their success with the program. Fay completed the 2008 AIDS bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and found that having increased strength from PRE was a benefit on the 80 mile days.

“How you feel about yourself is the foundation to everything else. Everything feels better when you are healthy, and I am committed to helping each client achieve their goals.”