Classika Fitness 2306 Bedford Avenue / Lynchburg VA 24503 / 455-4788

About Classika

Classika Sport and Fitness is a limited liability corporation which engages in personal training and fitness programs, in business since 2007. It is operated by Mark Haskew, a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the highly
respected National Strength and Conditioning Association. A 1996 graduate of Liberty University, he has been working in Lynchburg since 2005.  He is also the head volleyball coach at Holy Cross Catholic School. He is an active, high-level volleyball and tennis player.

Tara Birely received her bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Lynchburg College and is certified as a personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine, one of the best certifying organizations in the nation. Tara was the assistant basketball coach at Jefferson Forest High School and supervised their strength and conditioning sessions.

Robyn Burgess obtained her B.S. degree in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science from Liberty University and is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a global leader in personal training certification and sports performance training. She enjoys trail-running and is currently training for upcoming ultramarathons in Virginia.

Our Philosophy

Many people today go to the gym, hop on a few machines, spend some time
chatting, and then perhaps put some time in on the treadmill, often doing
the exact same routine for years on end! While this is certainly better than
doing nothing, these misinformed exercisers are missing out on some vital
aspects of fitness and may even be setting themselves up for injury. When
you hire Classika to craft your workouts, you will learn that:

* most beginners use too little weight, thus not challenging themselves
enough to see a difference. Our experience will help you find the right
balance between pushing yourself to improve and not going too far.

* the human body moves in three planes of motion, but most people
only exercise in one of them, leaving some muscles and joints
vulnerable to weakness, injury, and imbalance. Let us strengthen you
to move in every direction with confidence!

* the quality of the repetitions you do is absolutely crucial to getting the
full benefit of an exercise (and might help you avoid injury). Classika
teaches why foot placement, posture, breathing, and speed of
movement are important in each and every rep.

* the musculature around the hips is crucial, but many people ignore this
area entirely when working out. Classika will show you ways to build
the muscles around the hips, giving you better strength and freedom
of movement for many day-to-day functions.

* anaerobic endurance work can help you burn more calories in less time
than long slogs on the treadmill as well as prepare you better for
common day-to-day activities such as climbing stairs or chasing a
toddler.

Every day is a new opportunity to do something about your fitness level.
Contact us today to see what we can do for you!