ATTITUDE * COMPOSITION * TRAINING

Prince Deese, Owner & Gina Deese, Co-owner of A.C.T. By Deese, offer the Triad Area a warm and inviting Fitness Center for people of all ages. Along with our outstanding Trainers, A.C.T. By Deese, has become the premier Fitness & Training Center in our area.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals and maximize performance by coaching life changing habits that promote a positive outlook in personal attitude and good health.

PRINCE DEESE: Owner/Operator                                          Certified Personal Trainer

As the owner and head trainer of A.C.T., I am happy to bring my hometown of Greensboro one of the most complete fitness studios available in the area. The opening of this facility is the culmination of a lifetime interest and professional preparation that offers Greensboro residents the opportunity to have “the best of their life for the rest of their life”.

From my earlier years at Ragsdale High School, and throughout my degree program in Physical Education at Elon University, personal training and fitness were first and foremost in my life-goals. My extensive professional sports background includes All American Wrestler, Hall of Fame Wrestler, All American Football Player, Hall of Fame Football Player and State Champion Body Builder. I have continued to extend my preparation by obtaining necessary fitness certifications. These certifications not only enhance my skills as a trainer, but guarantee clients the appropriate safe and healthy leadership needed for their own fitness programs. My fitness certifications include:

 

  • Ideal Person Training

  • CSCS Strength and Conditioning

  • ASCM Association

  • IRHSA

  • CPR Certified

  • Participant in Phil Kaplan and Kelli Calabrese Global Trainers Focus Group 2010

My own training began as a hobby of self improvement leading toward a career in professional football. Following a major injury, I began to develop an interest in rehabilitation by spending my time assisting other injured athletes. It soon became apparent that my skills and knowledge in the industry could benefit people from all facets of life. Now, with 29 years of experience, my clientele includes personalities ranging in ages from 10 to 90 years old; many from an extensive special needs population, some total family memberships and multiple professional athletes whose careers are dependent upon maintaining health and fitness.

Together with my wife, Gina, we welcome all who visit our club. We look forward to helping you discover how an exercise program designed to meet your individual needs can increase your quality of life!

 GINA DEESE: Co-Owner/Trainer                                            Certified Personal Trainer

2010 Winner of Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Award, I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Communications, a personal training certification and completed my MBA from University of Phoenix in September, 2009. My background led to a career in the pharmaceutical industry and extensive time among the health care community. Originally from Southern Westchester, N.Y., and having lived in both Maryland and Virginia before moving to Greensboro, North Carolina, I currently serve as the business manager for A.C.T. and part time trainer at the Greensboro facility.  Often I serve in the role of senior fitness instructor and I work closely with the SilverSneakers program.  The combination of communications, health, fitness experience and business management do not supersede my focus on personal interest in the A.C.T. clients. Its my personal touch and friendly approach that brings the A.C.T. family together to provide the comfortable atmosphere, warm welcome and individualized interest upon which the business is based.

 

SHAWN IJAMES: Certified Personal Trainer                           Certified Personal Trainer

Hello fitness community, my name is Shawn Ijames of Woodleaf, North Carolina. I graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science. I'm very passionate about health and love working with people of all ages.

My personal strengths include coaching weight loss, post rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, sports performance, wellness and nutritional coaching. My personal accomplishments include baseball, football, basketball and a high performance record in track where I achieved a mark of 4.28 and 4.29 in the 40 yard sprint. In my sport performance program, Speed 101, I coach athletes to get faster, gain confidence, technique, form, speed and agility. I have the formula for success and look forward to helping everyone reach their fitness goals. The opportunity to be part of A.C.T. provides my clients a professional environment in which athletes and others can reach their maximum performance.

 

KAREN HARMSTON : Certified Personal Trainer                      Certified Personal Trainer

I am a native of Greensboro, and a graduate of UNCG with a B.S. in Public Health Education. My certification as a personal trainer is through The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I specialize in weight management, body sculpting and aerobic conditioning, catering to clients of all ages and fitness levels. Health and fitness are two great loves of mine, and as a trainer I'm very happy for the opportunity to help others pursue a more active lifestyle and enjoy a higher quality of life.

 

TOM ROBINSON: Certified Personal Trainer/Member Services   Certified Personal Trainer

I graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise, Sport and Health Education with a concentration in Fitness, Strength and Conditioning. My previous experience includes having worked as an intern in a physical therapy clinic as well as here at A.C.T. for one year prior to my graduation. It is with a great interest in the health and wellness industry that I desire to instill the medically proven benefits of an exercise program. My skill base includes working with the special needs population as well as sport specific athletes and anyone interested in a general wellness program.

 

BOBBY MAYNARD: Certified Personal Trainer/Certified SilverSneakers Group Exercise Instructor        Certified Personal Trainer

I come to the world of exercise and physical fitness from a unique perspective. Not as a person with a lifelong backround in fitness, but first and foremost as a client who has experienced the benefits of the skills and knowledge of a qualified personal trainer (Prince Deese) and from participation in the SilverSneakers group exercise program. As a cardiology patient, regular exercise and healthy living habits are critical to maintianing and improving my quality of life. As a client of A.C.T. By Deese, I was impressed with the progress I saw not only in myself, but the improvements and progress I saw in other clients. I knew very quickly that I wanted to be part of the amazing things that are happening here at A.C.T. Fitness. I continue additional education in the areas of health and fitness and continue to work closely with the training team. My mission is to take the formal knowledge I have acquired through my certifications, combined with the things I have learned from managing my chronic illness, and to help all people improve their health-fitness level and overall well being. Regardless of age or current fitness level, the best time to get started is now.