Meet The Staff

Dan Fernandez Danny Fernandez – Head Trainer

Danny has his Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Coaching and Communications. He was alsoÂ a highly competitive baseball player for over 16 years and wanted a way to continue to work hands-on and close with athletics and people. “Physical fitness has always been a big part of my life and I want to pass my knowledge about it onto anyone I can help out. With focus and hard work all your goals can be achieved.”

Matt Matt Brown – Head Trainer

Matt has been a personal trainer for almost ten years now. He is an ISSA and NASM Certified trainer. Matt also hold certifications in kickboxing, nutrition, and group fitness classes. He enjoys helping our clients achieve not only their fitness goals, but improve their quality of life as well. If you take care of your physical health, then other parts of your life fall into place as well. Fit for Life is a fun, motivating environment that helps all kinds of people become the best versions of themselves.

Jermaine Gaines – Head Trainer

Jermaine is an ACE Group Fitness Trainer and avid athlete. He played sports all throughout his childhood, earning a full scholarship to play collegiate basketball at the University of Memphis. Jermaine went on to play semi professional basketball, and continues to play in national and international showcases. He also spent several years as a program director working with youth. As a true athlete, Jermaine will tell you that health is wealth, and with consistency comes great results.

April Charles – Head Trainer

April is a Bay Area native with a love and passion for strength and conditioning. She has been competitively powerlifting for several years, and her knowledge of strength-building is empowering. Having studied under several Fit For Life Head Trainers, April has developed an array of training styles to always keep her workouts fresh and exciting. While nicknamed “the Machine,” April has a true heart of service and considers the opportunity to help others reach their fitness goals a gift.

Lani Gray – Trainer

Lani is a well-rounded fitness enthusiast who has built her life around health and staying active. She has been certified in several areas including Turbo Kickbox, Mixxedfit and Zumba in order to perfect a variety fitness methods. Lani has also trained in Crossfit and Muay Thai along with dance as a natural given talent. She is super energetic and loves motivating and challenging clients to reach their potential. “You will never know your limits until you push yourself to them.”

Alec Quinones – Trainer

Alec is a mission driven individual dedicated to the service and care of others to live empowered and full lives. He has a background in bodybuilding and powerlifting and has been making an impact in the fitness industry since 2013 coaching group classes, personal training, and nutrition planning. Alec truly believes that your goals, dreams and visions matter, and finds passion in the opportunity to personally guide, help, and support others to make them a reality. “Too often we lower our dreams and aspirations to meet our realities. But I say we should live in way that heightens our realities to meet the dreams and aspirations in our hearts.”

Kat Meneses – Customer Service Manager

Kat started her Fit For Life journey as a challenger and member in 2015. She officially became a part of the FFL team shortly after leaving her tech career to pursue the event service industry. Kat Graduated with a Business Marketing Degree from SFSU. After spending 9 years in account, project, and customer success management, she is committed to providing exceptional customer support while always looking for new ways to improve service and business processes. She enjoys all types of fitness activities, especially lifting, boxing and yoga. “I love being a part of the FFL community and to witness first-hand people reaching their goals and striving to improve the quality of their health.”