Carrington is a dedicated student at the University of Kentucky, where she is deeply immersed in the world of Accounting and Finance. This academic pursuit reflects Carrington’s keen analytical skills and a strong penchant for precision and detail, traits essential for success in these fields. Beyond the confines of academia, Carrington harbors a deep-rooted passion for fitness and fitness boxing, a journey that began over five years ago. This interest in fitness boxing is not just a hobby; it’s a significant part of her life. The discipline and physical demands of the sport have honed Carrington’s resilience, focus, and determination, qualities that undoubtedly spill over into her academic endeavors. The world of fitness boxing has offered Carrington a unique perspective on the importance of physical and mental well-being. Shane has developed a profound understanding of how maintaining physical fitness can impact all aspects of life, from stress management to overall health. This holistic approach to health and fitness is something Carrington is deeply passionate about, often advocating for a balanced lifestyle among peers.

Growing up doing gymnastics, Morgan has learned the importance of hard work and dedication. Morgan always

Erin Graf Erin started her boxing trainer career back in 2013. By 2018, she had reached a total of over 1500 classes taught and is still going strong! Specializing in boxing classes and mitt workouts, she is AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America) Group Fitness Certified. During the day, you can find Erin creating TV and Digital Marketing campaigns for local businesses as she is a Senior Account Executive for WKYT-TV in Lexington. Wait, she doesn’t stop there . . . as a person of many talents, Erin has a floral design business specializing in personalized arrangements for any occasion. A former native of Chicago, Erin has made Kentucky her home since 2009. All that being said, if you are looking for a boxing workout that’s both motivating and energy-packed, look no further – Erin’s classes will always keep you coming back for more!

Tommy began fighting at the University of Kentucky as a member of the Kentucky Shaolin team.

Cayden started boxing as a way to get in shape but quickly fell in love with the sport. He’s been boxing for a little over 3 years. He competes at an amateur level with zero losses all resulting in wins by way of knockout. When he’s not in the gym he likes to spend time with family and friends. Cayden’s passion for boxing allows him to help people achieve their fitness goals. He is a strongly motivated person who likes to push people further than they thought possible and wants everyone to feel better walking out of the gym than they did coming in.

Josh became obsessed with boxing as a young teen, watching on TV and reading boxing magazines every chance he got.

Kat is a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, who currently trains in Boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA. Her interest in fitness began four years ago when she began her own fitness journey.

Growing up on a farm, Nicole learned the definition of hard work and the benefits of a job well done. As a sports and fitness enthusiast she was active in anything that kept her moving through high school and then went on to compete in college track. After graduating with her Master’s degree in Social Work, she began what has been a rewarding career in the healthcare field. Nicole also pursued her love of fitness and began running races, starting with the 5K, then moving on to numerous half marathons, marathons, and then the ultimate ultra marathons and found a true passion in connecting with nature through trail running. After making the move to Washington State she was able to capitalize on her passion for fitness and became a running coach and a fitness instructor for kickboxing and HIIT classes. Nicole loves fitness and helping people find their inner strength, while making fitness feel less like work and more like a reward. She has now found her way to the beautiful State of Kentucky and is pleased to be a part of the team here at HITS!

Kelly is an ISSA (International Sports Science Association) certified trainer and a certified coach for Rock Steady Boxing. Kelly also enjoys training in kickboxing, wrestling, and weight lifting. She grew up playing many sports and currently rides, trains, and coaches horses and riders for Eventing.