OUR TRAINERS
Riley Edick
Sports Trainer, Head Neubie Practitioner, General Manager
Prior to becoming a trainer and owning his own private facility and brand, Riley was a super fan of the world of sports. 15 years’ worth of relentless studying, trying and applying things in his own life, has now shifted into an obsession with movement, overall performance, and discovering what the body is fully capable of when the mind and body connect as one with a common goal of improvement.
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After 2 years in business and 150+ total athletes trained (NFL players, college football players, college and high school baseball players, MMA fighters track and field athletes) Riley believes that finding, understanding, and executing to perfection basic movements and maintaining perfect positions during this movements is the most important part of training. Learning and embracing this has taught his athletes to apply those concepts to their sport, to get faster, build power that translates to field or court of play, and of course build that dream physique we all want and visualize.
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Riley has worked with individuals ranging from those eager to improve a physique for a higher placing in a bodybuilding show, eager to gain speed and power for their sport of choice, eager to shed body fat for a wedding, or eager to take a few strokes off the golf game. Wherever you see yourself going, Riley is confident to get you there.
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Credentials:
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Can train groups of 16+
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Speed training
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Trained multiple athletes leading up to them competing in collegiate athletics
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Work alongside professional athletes/coaches everyday
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Learned from World Series champion MLB strength and conditioning coach
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Coached multiple pro athletes of different sports
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Increased speed, power, and agility for 100+ high school athletes
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Multiple bodybuilders gaining 10+ pounds of muscle in 16 weeks or less
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Co-Owner of Barrier Breakers Strength and Performance
Csenge Pallag
Personal Trainer
I've been helping clients transform their bodies and lives since 2011, with over 15 years of hands-on experience in the fitness industry. My approach goes beyond standard training; I specialize in correcting muscular imbalances and addressing root causes of back pain by working with the skeletal muscle system to create long-term, lasting relief.
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I focus on building strong, functional bodies, with a particular emphasis on glute development, strength training, and structural balance. My goal is not just how you look, but your body performs and feels every day.
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In 2023, I became a qualified Assisted Stretch Therapist, allowing me to integrate mobility, recovery, and injury prevention into my coaching for a more complete, results-driven approach.
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Alongside my coaching career, I've been competing since 2015, earning my IFBB Pro card in 2025. I currently compete as an IFBB Fit Model Pro, bringing elite-level knowledge, discipline, and real-world experience into every program I create.
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Whether your goal is to get out of pain, build strength, or step on stage, I deliver tailored coaching designed for real, lasting results.
Tiffany Mercer
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Growing up as a competitive gymnast, state-record track athlete, and college dancer, I was used to pushing my body to its limits and having it do whatever I asked. Then I became a mother, and my body didn't feel like mine anymore. I was eating less and working harder, doing everything "right," yet gaining weight as my health declined. Digging into how the body works, I fell in love with the process, learning to treat it as a friend and a home instead of something to fight. Now it carries me through hiking, paddleboarding, canyoneering, building my business, and testing myself in new sports. The more alive I felt, the more I wanted that for others too: becoming FULLY ALIVE.
If you're committed to growth, to becoming more alive, and to seeing what you're truly capable of, we'll be a fit.
My training centers on spinal health and mobility, strength built through full range of motion. For competitive athletes, that means posing and recovering while building muscle, for general athletes, power and agility, and for older clients, reversing what aging takes from you. Across the board: less pain, better recovery.
Nutrition is just as defining. Without it, your body struggles and results stall. It's often where clients struggle most, since it touches your social life, habits, and time, and carries real emotional weight around food. Instead of a strict meal plan, I collaborate with you to build your own nutritional practices, habits, and recipes, making peace with what you eat, the numbers you track, and what you see in the mirror.
I've trained through HeartCore Leadership in mental leadership and emotional mastery, and through Keri Ford's Apex in nervous system regulation and trauma healing for high achievers, and apply both directly in my coaching.
Community is essential if you're chasing your edges, physically and mentally. This team has fueled my own growth, and the friendships here can't be replaced. We show up for each other. You are not alone here. Sandee, the owner, has hand-picked state-of-the-art equipment to sharpen your edge. Here, you get to see what you're truly made of.
Certifications:
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
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Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
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Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS)
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Behavior Change Specialist (BCS)
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Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1)
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HeartCore Leadership
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HeartCore Business
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Keri Ford Apex Certified Coach
Grant Olson
Personal Trainer
Grant is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and the owner of Ready State Training that has an extensive background in athletic performance and leadership. Prior to joining Lions Lair Pro Gym, Grant served 8 years in the military, including 5 years as a Master Fitness Trainer, where he helped develop strength, resilience, and passion to help others reach their goals.
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Grant brings experience, discipline, and passion for excellence to our community. His commitment to high-level coaching and genuine care for people aligns perfectly with Lions Lair's mission, and our members benefit from his expertise. ​
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When he's not training clients or researching peer reviewed articles about the latest developments in fitness and nutrition, you'll find him taking pictures and videos around the gym. Don't mind him, he's running our social media and loves sharing your love and passion for the Lair online!
Jerod Langness
Master Trainer
For Jerod Langness, fitness is more than a career. It's a calling that began with a second chance at life.In 1999, Jerod and his best friend were in a devastating head-on collision. Jerod survived, but his friend, who had been pursuing a career as a personal trainer, did not. Jerod entered the fitness industry to honor his friend's legacy, and what began as a way to carry that passion forward became a lifelong mission to help others become stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Most importantly, he sees his work as a way to use the second chance God gave him to positively impact the lives of others.
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Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Jerod holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Science with concentrations in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement and Advanced Golf Performance. He is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Master Trainer and currently serves as Chairman of the NASM Certification Governing Board. His NASM certifications include Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Weight Loss Specialist, Behavior Change Specialist, and Golf Fitness Specialist, and he is also a Certified Human Movement Specialist through the Brookbush Institute. As a former Master Instructor, he has prepared future fitness professionals to earn their certifications and continues to mentor trainers as they grow their careers.
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As President of Langness Athletic Performance, Jerod coaches people from all walks of life, from those looking to move better, get stronger, lose weight, or regain confidence in their bodies to elite Division I athletes. Mentored by and collaborating with physical therapists, professors, doctors, and other leaders in health and performance, he views training as more than exercise. It's an opportunity to understand how each person moves, identify what's limiting them, and build an intentional strategy around their goals. He believes great coaching starts by meeting people where they are, whether the goal is better movement, reduced injury risk, more strength, higher athletic performance, or simply enjoying an active life for years to come.
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Outside of coaching, he loves golfing, working out, and spending time with his family, especially in the Colorado mountains hiking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and enjoying the outdoors.
Solomon Haberkost
Personal Trainer and Neubie Practitioner
Solomon is a Neubie Certified Technician with 18 years of experience in the fitness industry.
​From baseball pitcher to body restoration specialist, Solomon built his craft through injury, education, and nearly two decades of hands-on refinement. ​After college and earning his Expert Rating, he spent five years learning under a professional wrestler and physical therapist, mastering movement correction, injury recovery, and the details most overlooked.
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His mission? Help active bodies stay active for life.
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Whether you train for performance or longevity, setbacks happen. Refinement is how you move past them.
Darren Wood
Personal Trainer
Darren is a personal trainer at Lions Lair Pro Gym. He is prior service retired U.S. Army. He is an active NPC bodybuilder with National Accreditation and qualifications. He works with both male and female competitors, teenage, and young adults as well as older clientele. He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist with over 10 years of personal training experience. His expertise and caring approach are visible through the deep connections he has with his clients.