Owner Leigh Hawkins grew up with a desire
to take care of his body as well as those
around him. As a young man, Leigh
dreamed of owning his own studio. After
running a fitness program at a Virginia
resort and working for a personal training
company in Charlotte, he opened Certified
Fitness Systems in 1994. Leigh is living
out his dream to help others and take care
of their physical well-being.
Leigh has over 22 years of experience in the
personal fitness industry. He has earned
degrees in exercise physiology, completed
multiple fitness certifications and studied
under numerous health professionals.
"My passion for my profession,
along with my knowledge of
the human body, inspires me
to provide an unbelievable
exercise experience".
Leigh incorporates a progressive evaluation
process of gathering information vital in
designing exercises that are tailored to the individual's current ability and tolerance for activity. Whether one is beginning or trying to re-discover their former self, Leigh's approach instills the confidence and trust necessary to unlock each individual's true potential. He is constantly monitoring exercise technique and control, using hands-on
instruction and verbal cues, to lessen the risk of injury, while
increasing the benefits of exercise. Leigh's positive energy,
creativity and desire to provide an unparalleled exercise experience,
make the commitment to exercise fun, fulfilling and rewarding.