Best Place to Work Out 2008 / Best Personal Trainer 2008

1st place: Pro Edge Performance Training / Derek Kennard Jr. (Owner)
500 N. 56th St.,Suite No. 14 (Chandler)
480) 940-1124
www.proedgeperformancetraining.com

Since its beginning, Pro Edge Performance Training's motto has been "Tap Into Your Potential."

Of late, it's been Pro Edge -  located just across Interstate 10 and recently voted the Ahwatukee Foothills' "best place to work out" - and owner Derek Kennard, named "best personal trainer," that have started to realize their own potential.

Opened in October 2007, Kennard started with a niche group of athletes, mainly acquaintances of the former Desert Vista High School and University of Nevada football player.

Now Kennard has seen his client base expand exponentially, and Pro Edge now trains professional athletes, including wide receiver Bobby Wade of the NFL Minnesota Vikings.

"He's a guy who's constantly able to motivate you," Wade said last year. "He's able to push your limits with also understanding your needs as an individual."

Runners up: Best Place to Work Out

2nd place: The BAR School of Athletic Performance   
4425 E. Agave Road, Suite 100      
(480) 961-5411
www.thebarfitness.com

3rd place: Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA
1030 E. Liberty Lane
(480) 759-6762
www.valleyymca.org

Runners up: Best Personal Trainer

2nd place: Kevin Dryanski (head trainer, The BAR)
(480) 961-5411
www.thebarfitness.com

3rd place (tie): Paula Owens (holistic nutritional fitness expert)
(480) 706-1158
www.paulaowens.com

3rd place (tie): Joel Siezckowski, (personal trainer, Pro Edge)
(480) 940-1124
www.proedgeperformancetraining.com