These are the hosts of the Training party here at Spindle. We value quality in education, coaching ability and having a great time!
Name: Christine O'Hagan, Partner, Director of Fitness
Hometown: Deerfield, IL
When Not at Spindle You Can Find Christine: Playing various stringed instruments and/or laying on the beach
Fitness Cred: Pre/Postnatal Certified, Titleist Performance Level 1, SFG Level 1
Favorite Exercise: Floor Press
Fun Fact About Christine: I swam competitively for 16 years but you won't find me swimming laps again any time soon!
Name: Steve Carlson, Facility Manager
Hometown: Dakota, IL
When Not at Spindle You Can Find Steve: Reading, playing video games going on adventures with my wife and son
Fitness Cred: CPT, SFG II, FMS countless workshops and seminars
Favorite Exercise: Deadlifts and Turkish get ups
Fun Fact About Steve: Has an absurd number of comic books
Name: Harrison Ashley
Hometown: Carol Stream, IL
When Not at Spindle You Can Find Harrison: Playing various stringed instruments and/or laying on the beach
Fitness Cred: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, SFG Level I
Favorite Exercise: Old favs include: Deadlifts, Bench Press, TRX Core. A new flame: Turkish Get Ups
Fun Fact About Harrison: I am currently a Dungeon Master for my first Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
Name: Dan Malik
Hometown: Chicago, IL
When Not at Spindle You Can Find Me: Working at my day job, taking my kid to the zoo, performing never-ending maintenance on my new house, walking along the trails in my local forest preserve, (hopefully) jumping into Lake Michigan more often!
Fitness Cred: B.S. Kinesiology from University of Illinois at Chicago, StrongFirst, running coach with Chicago Endurance Sports
Favorite Exercise:Deadlift
Fun Fact About Dan: I am huge movie nerd and I often communicate with film quotes.
Name: Jeff Shapiro, Founder
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
When Not at Spindle You Can Find Jeff: Running/Walking around Chicago, traveling, hanging out with my family or watching sports.
Fitness Cred: NSCA-CSCS, SFG, FMS 1 & 2 and many many workshops along the way.
Favorite Exercise: Kettlebell Swings
Fun Fact About Jeff: I am an extremely calm human being... except when I am in a car.