About — Phyt Phyzique

COMPLETE FITNESS & WELLNESS GYM IN NORTON SHORES

Our Mission Is To

Help You Succeed

About Phyt Phyzique

Simply put, our mission is to help you, “Change Your Life With Us.”

After spending time in our facility and with our team we want our members to walk out of our doors after a workout and feel like they are a better version of themselves.

It isn’t the scientific sum of calories, workouts, and weight that keeps our members returning. It is not the cutting-edge equipment and technology. It is the people that count.

Our team cares about guiding and encouraging each and every member to obtain the goals they seek for themselves.

Our members’ goals are specific and if we can assist in that journey to realizing their aspirations then we have truly helped them change their life.

A Team Of Coaches That Get Results, Consistently

Dustin Forney

General Manager/Coach

Anna Fedewa

Coach

Jacey

Yoga Instructor

Meghan

General Manager/Coach

Melissa Blanchard

Coach

Brian Johnson

Director of Performance/Coach

Dustin Forney

Coach

As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I have spent years exploring and studying the field of health and fitness. I received my degree in Exercise Science as well as a certification in strength and conditioning. I've spent many years training athletes of all levels, as well as the general public. I love helping people push themselves to the next level of their physical abilities. Outside of Phyt, I also work in healthcare and use the knowledge of both worlds to help our members improve both their health and performance.

Meghan

Coach

Hi I’m Coach Meg, and I’m a certified fitness instructor here at Phyt! and have taken fitness and wellness courses to help broaden my knowledge. Growing up, my father was a personal trainer so my life has always been filled with fitness and wellness. As a naturally competitive person, I played sports and have been active all my life. I have since developed my passion for health and fitness through my own personal experiences. I love the benefits I feel of getting stronger both physically and mentally! You will see me most likely anytime you stop in, as Phyt is my second home. I’m always on the mats encouraging you to work to your full capability and pushing you past the point where you thought you couldn’t push anymore! I’ll be there for both your highs and lows of the journey, and help make sure you never EVER give up! My favorite part about my job is YOU, and the relationship and milestones I develop with our members. Alright, enough talk, let’s get on the mats and work it out!! 💪🏼

Brian Johnson

Coach

My career in fitness began 9 years ago but my passion for it started long before that. Growing up, I was a sports fanatic. You name it, I played it. My passion for sports carried on past High School and into college. I was fortunate enough to play collegiate football at Saginaw Valley State University where I earned honors as a first team All-American and received my Bachelors in Exercise Science. During this time, I gained a vast amount of knowledge in the classroom and applied that knowledge to my everyday sports training. I became fascinated with how the body works and its adaptations to various exercise stimuli. At this point, I knew I wanted to continue on with fitness past college.

Post graduation, I started working at a local Fit Body Boot Camp and received my certification as a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor. Here I found a new joy in helping others that were starting their own fitness journey. I loved the community aspect that Boot Camp had as well, it was built on a team foundation, each person pushing the next to reach their fitness goals. It felt as if I was back in college training with teammates again. I longed for this type of comradery. I was featured on Fox News for winning a 12 week challenge between multiple Fit Body locations and this only pushed my expectations higher.

After a few years of training and learning the business side of the gym, I wanted to expand and challenge myself. I decided to open my own Fit Body Boot Camp in Auburn Hills, MI. It was a huge challenge gaining respect and making a name for myself in such a competitive area but I persevered through the many, many lows. I learned more than I imagined, and came out stronger and more confident. However, I ended up parting ways with the gym once my wife and I had our first child. I realized I wanted to spend more time with my family and owning a business simply did not allow that to happen.

I moved back to Muskegon, and started working at Phyt Phyzique in 2021. I reconnected with past members and it was as if I never left. During my first year, I received awards for “Best Personal Trainer” and “Best Group Fitness Instructor”. Today, I continue to serve this community and its members

Melissa Blanchard

Coach

Hi everyone! My name is Melissa Blanchard (or Coach Mel) and I am a coach here at Phyt. I am currently pursuing my NSCA Certification.

Previously, I’ve coached CrossFit boot camp classes on the east side of the state. I was also a college cheerleader on the Champion staff, high school state runner-up cheerleading coach and am currently a gymnastics coach as well.

I have a wide range of experience as an athlete myself. From CrossFit competitions, Orangetheory, bootcamps, dri triathlons, 5ks, F45, glow kickboxing, cyclebar and yoga just to name a few. With all that variety I can say Phyt is truly the best of the best and my forever home now.

When I’m not coaching you can find me training right along side you in boot camp and small group training! Let’s put that work in and have a great workout!

Anna Fedewa

Coach

Hello everyone! My name is Anna Fedewa. I graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central in 2022 and ever since I have been pursuing my love for fitness. I am currently a full-time student at Muskegon Community College, working on getting my degree in Kinesiology. In the fall I plan on transferring to Michigan State University where I will finish my degree and dive deeper into my love for fitness. I am currently a certified personal trainer and I look forward to continuing my education at Phyt where I am able to have hands-on experience with all of you! I hope to use my love for fitness to continue to teach others the importance of overall lifestyle wellness and the way that a balanced lifestyle can do wonders to your quality of life. In the meantime, you can find me on the mats here at Phyt coaching bootcamp and helping out around the gym!

Jacey

Coach

Hello! My name is Jacey and I have been leading yoga classes here at Phyt since 2022. I received my yoga teaching certification in 2014 after needing a valid excuse to turn off my phone at the end of grueling days in social work and continued my education in 2018 with a Trauma Informed Yoga Certification to bring yoga to the underserved. I want to leave everyone I meet better than I found them and strive to ensure everyone feels such leaving my classes.

With an education in nutrition and psychology from Michigan State, I’d love to chat with you about how we can exceed your health and mobility goals at Phyt Phyzique.

When I’m not on my yoga mat or small group training alongside of you, you can find me walking my dog around town, searching for the perfect brunch in West Michigan, hanging out with my family or cheering on my beloved Spartans. GO GREEN!

Our community is what makes us special. And it's what will keep you going

Starting a new workout routine can be overwhelming. Don't worry, we'll make it simple and fun for you.

Our trainers are passionate and knowledgeable, helping you know what to do, keeping you on track. They celebrate with you every time you reach the next level!

We believe in supporting people who are ready to take action and give them everything they need to crush their goals. It's why our members keep coming back for more.