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About

Where it all started

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For over 27 years, our company has grown through dedication, passion, and the incredible relationships we’ve built with clients of all ages. As we enter our third business expansion, we’re excited to introduce a wide range of wellness services to better serve our community.

More Than Fitness

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Our experienced and professional staff is the backbone of our success—working side by side with our clients, members, and each other like family. Together, we’ve built more than just a gym—we’ve built a supportive and welcoming community committed to lifelong health and fitness.

Meet our Squad

Personal Trainer, Owner

Bill Helmling

Bill is the founder of Individual Fitness Solutions and earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University. His passion for fitness and helping others began while training at the local gym, where he discovered the positive impact exercise can have on people’s lives.

In 1997, Bill founded Individual Fitness Solutions with a mission to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. Over the years, he has worked with clients of all ages and ability levels, ranging from senior citizens and beginners to professional and Olympic athletes.

An avid endurance athlete, Bill has completed the Cap City Half Marathon every year since its inaugural race in 2004. His greatest athletic passion is triathlon, and he has successfully completed numerous Ironman 70.3 events. In 2022, at the age of 51, he achieved a longtime goal by finishing his first full Ironman.

Bill’s dedication to lifelong fitness, combined with nearly three decades of coaching experience, continues to inspire and motivate the clients he serves every day.

Personal Trainer

Teresa Haas

Teresa Haas is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and has been a valued member of the IFS team since 2019. With a background in competitive athletics and counseling, she brings both motivation and encouragement to every training session. Teresa is passionate about helping clients build confidence, develop consistency, and achieve lasting results through supportive, goal-focused training.

Personal Trainer

Logan Desellems

Logan DeSellems is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist with over six years of professional experience helping clients improve strength, mobility, and weight loss outcomes. With additional certifications in exercise specialization and nutrition, Logan combines traditional and non-traditional training methods to reduce discomfort and enhance overall function. His evidence-based, client-centered approach supports effective and personalized results.

Personal Trainer

Payje Wilson

Payje Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition from Otterbein University and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. She designs personalized workout programs that promote balance, sustainability, and long-term health. As a lifelong athlete, Payje is dedicated to creating a positive, results-driven environment that supports client success.

Personal Trainer

Jenny Valcore

Jenny Valcore brings 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, specializing in strength development, resilience, and confidence-building for clients at every stage of life. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Trainer, and Pain-Free Performance Specialist. With a strong background in competitive athletics and biomechanics, Jenny emphasizes safe, results-driven programming focused on sustainable progress, from postnatal recovery to peak performance.

Personal Trainer, Owner

Talitha Helmling

Talitha is the Co-Founder of Individual Fitness Solutions alongside her husband Bill. She has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry.  She began her journey as a division 1 athlete and was inspired to help others feel confident and have increased self esteem with physical achievements. With a Bachelor of Science in Human Movement Studies and a minor in Athletic Training from Kent State University she enjoys sharing her knowledge with others to help them achieve their personal health and fitness goals.  

Personal Trainer

Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson is an ISSA and Valemee Certified fitness professional with experience training a wide range of clients, including individuals with fundamental and developmental disabilities. Inspired by his personal 100-pound weight loss and amateur bodybuilding journey, Matt focuses on helping clients achieve health and weight loss goals in a supportive, non-judgmental environment where everyone feels valued.

Personal Trainer

Justin Thompson

Justin Thompson is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer with over 13 years of experience delivering personalized, results-driven programs. A former collegiate football player at Kent State University, Justin specializes in strength training, weight loss, functional fitness, and physique development. His performance-based approach helps clients of all fitness levels build strength, confidence, and sustainable healthy habits.

Personal Trainer

AJ Juelg

AJ holds a degree in Exercise Science and is certified in Personal Training and Nutrition by ISSA. AJ specializes in competitive sport-specific training, drawing from his background as a Division 1 and Division 3 collegiate baseball player at Coastal Carolina University and Wittenberg. AJ is passionate about implementing progressive overload training to ensure clients achieve measurable results. He believes in a balanced approach that emphasizes not just reaching goals, but also enjoying the journey along the way. 

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Working hours

Monday – Friday:
07:00 – 21:00

Saturday:
07:00 – 16:00

Sunday Closed

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