Jacob McLendon,
President and General Manager for Adrenaline Fitness Chamblee &
CEO for Adrenaline Fitness Sandy Springs
Before opening Adrenaline Fitness, Jacob McLendon worked in the fitness industry for over eight years as a personal trainer, nutritionist, and group fitness instructor. Jacob is a leader in the fitness industry, incorporating strength training, nutrition, and group exercise into a holistic vision of health and wellness. In addition to being the president of Adrenaline Fitness, Jacob is a national trainer for BODYFLOW, BODYPUMP, and CXWORX and is an active group fitness instructor for BODYCOMBAT, BODYPUMP, BODYFLOW, CXWORX, and Iron Yoga.
Wes Houser,
Adrenaline Fitness Sandy Springs
Wes Houser is a CrossFit level 1 instructor and is also certified in CrossFit kettlebell training. He has worked in the fitness industry since 1994 in capacities ranging from individual personal training, management, to consultation for large facilities. Wes is a Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist, which is a revolutionary manual technique to keep the neuromuscular system balanced. Wes is also C.H.E.K. certified which is one of the most advanced four year, multidisciplinary training programs in the country. C.H.E.K is an intensive training with many specialized programs. Wes has advanced training in clinical nutrition from Georgetown University School of Medicine. E-mail Wes.
Gloria Gladman,
Assistant General Manager for Adrenaline Fitness Chamblee
After years of fad dieting, boring workouts and one unused gym membership after another Gloria decided to give this “fitness” thing one last try; and it worked! With the combination of group fitness and personal training Gloria has lost 40 pounds in just under two years and has finally learned how exercise and diet work hand-in-hand. Eager to share the benefits of the programs that have helped her gain confidence and a new perspective on a healthy life-style, she became an instructor for Les Mills in 2007 in the programs that have changed her life… forever! E-mail Gloria.
Michael LaFlam,
Web, Social Media, and Brand Marketing Manager
In addition to his Web and marketing work for Adrenaline Fitness, Michael is a passionate group fitness instructor who enjoys sharing its life-changing benefits with others. In the non-fitness world, Michael works at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in health communication for the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention. Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Development from the Pennsylvania State University. In his spare time, Michael also volunteers at the Georgia Aquarium.
Joey Martin,
Fitness Director for Adrenaline Fitness Chamblee
Joey has worked at Adrenaline since 2007. He is currently pursuing a degree in health and exercise science at Kennesaw State University. Joey plans on staying in the fitness business after he graduates. When he finds the time to have fun, Joey enjoys playing all kinds of sports, working out, and various outdoor activities. E-mail Joey
Candace Hightower,
Group Fitness and Marketing Director for Adrenaline Fitness Chamblee
Fitness has always been a part of Candace's life. She played lacrosse, was a competitive dancer for 12 years, and has been an avid runner for as long as she can remember. Candace has a BS in Psychology from the University of Georgia as well as a graduate certificate in Public Health from Georgia State University. Candace is an active participant in all the programs offered at Adrenaline and can often be found in BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, or FUSION. After letting her passion lead her, she became a BODYCOMBAT instructor and the rest is history. Candace has a passion for the overall wellness of Adrenaline's members and gets excited to see their successes! Feel free to stop and chat with her around the club when you see her! E-mail Candace
Jordan Hayes,
Sales Director for Adrenaline Fitness Sandy Springs
Jordan has worked in the fitness industry since 2007. An Atlanta native, Jordan has a degree marketing management and is currently taking on-line classes from Ohio State University. Jordan is an AFFA certified personal trainer and enjoys golf and other outdoor activities. E-mail Jordan.