GROUP FITNESS DIRECTOR, HEAD TRAINER, CPT

Before joining the team, Charlene’s passion for health and fitness led her to gain her first certification with Les Mills RPM followed by a host of others, including her NASM personal training certification. Some of Charlene’s favorite classes include BODYCOMBAT, SPRINT, GRIT, and CORE. She is passionate about showing others that fitness can be fun. Outside of Pure, Charlene enjoys yardwork, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

“I am your fitness Instructor and Trainer. My goal is to motivate and inspire you. I will push you but you will not realize how much because I will be doing it with a smile on my face. My job is to get you where you want to be and reach your goals. We strive for progress, not perfection. I’ll see you in class!”

CERTIFICATIONS: Mad Dogg Athletics Cycling, Insanity by Beach Body, NASM-CPT, NASM PES, Les Mills RPM, BodyPump, Core, BodyCombat, Sprint, Grit, and BodyBalance. FMS Level 1.

MASTER PERSONAL TRAINER

Micah is a veteran who served in the USMC and is currently a local firefighter/EMT in Delaware. With over 15 years of experience in the personal training field, Micah specializes in functional training, youth and adult strength and conditioning, sports specific training, muscle imbalance corrective and preventative training, post-surgical rehabilitation, fat loss and weight reduction, body transformations, and competition prep.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

AFPA Sports Conditioning Specialist, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutritionist, ASFA Sports and Nutritionist Certification, CPPS Coach (Certified Physical and Preparation Specialist), CPR, First Aid and AED Certified.

MASTER PERSONAL TRAINER

In the last three decades, JR has accumulated 8+ certifications and one professional Boxing Trainer License, including nutrition, CPT, advanced weight trainer, plyometrics instructor, aerobic instructor, cardiovascular trainer, and medical exec-therapy trainer. He has his Professional Boxing Trainer License in four States.
I’ve trained everyone from professional athletes to every day mom and pops.
Fitness is not just for today it’s for life .

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, NUTRITIONIST, AND POWERLIFTING INSTRUCTOR

Meriah completed her certification in 2021 through the International Sports and Science Association. She fell in love with fitness while on her own journey to a healthier lifestyle. If she isn’t outside gardening, going for a hike, or baking, she is most definitely at the gym! If you are eager to learn about fitness and want to learn how to start your own journey, Meriah is perfect for you!

NASM CERTIFIED TRAINER

Bethany Beach local Tessa Elling is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. While studying at the University of South Carolina, she discovered group exercise as a tool for stress management and community. What began as a personal outlet evolved into a career coaching high-energy fitness classes for as many as 60 participants. 

With experience spanning from training in the sand as a beach lifeguard for 7 summers to coaching in a variety of fitness centers in South Carolina, Florida, and Delaware, Tessa brings a wealth of expertise to every session. Along with her personal training certification, she is certified in Les Mills BodyPump and BodyCombat, Scwinn and BPM Cycle, and Basecamp Fitness training. 

Tessa’s approach is simple: fitness is about enhancing both physical and mental well-being. Whether you’re looking to build strength, increase mobility, or find a positive outlet, you’ll find a trainer dedicated to helping you feel your best.