Originally from Michigan, actor, director, and former celebrity trainer Chris Showerman is a real-life superhero who used to work with us before he became a STAR :-) .

Beyond his on-screen roles, Chris dedicates his time to volunteering and supporting charities around the world. A lover of the outdoors, Chris’ unassuming kindness and infectious humor make him an unforgettable workout or adventure partner so, if you’re lucky enough to win one of our giveaway workouts and fancy a trip to Hollywood, you just might get to meet the least "Hollywood" Hollywood star on the planet!

As the visionary behind Team Elite X-Training’s F.L.L.B Programs, Dr. Vakneen, Ph.D., is a Holistic Life Coach with over three decades of creating successful personal and familial accountability systems.

Through his guidance and expertise, clients from all walks of life—be they CEOs, physicians, entertainers, and athletes, or moms and dads dealing with a teen, have acquired the steps necessary to recognize, understand, and correct the behaviors that made situations feel insurmountable.

Dr. Vakneen’s groundbreaking protocols and holistic approach inspire vibrant mental health by helping you and yours find and maintain a space of rationality. And as he’s fond of saying, ”One should practice progress, not perfection… but no one ever drowned in their own sweat.”

One of the first 5 trainers at the famous Matrix One fitness complex, Tjader Harris was the first certified personal trainer in the world, and in 1986 he wrote the Personal Trainer Accreditation Course for the American College of Sports Medicine.

A California native, Tjader studied Philosophy, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Sports Nutrition by day, while running Tjader Harris’ Chinese Boxing Club in the evenings.

An avid rock climber and motorcycle racer, Tjader was also the first person of African American descent to rock climb 5.14 and V-11. Before relocating to Florida in 2021, citing warmer water, Tjader trained Hollywood legends, like Kirk Douglas, Phil Everly, Billy Crystal, Catherine Bach, Adrienne Barbeau and Sylvester Stallone.

Tjader has choreographed fight scenes for over 30 films and TV shows, achieved groundbreaking athletic feats, and his passion still lies in helping others find their happiest, healthiest, most fulfilled selves.

A fitness pioneer, author, and motivator, Michael is a legend in the fitness world—born six weeks early just to get a head start! As a founding member of Team American Pride, he helped tackle the infamous Raid Gauloises adventure race. Michael’s career highlights include directing group and private training for Kathy Smith’s Mezzeplex, collaborating with Reebok and Equinox, and starring in countless fitness videos and TV projects. With over three decades of expertise, Michael remains at the forefront of athletic innovation and perfectly embodies Team Elite X-Training’s vision of vitality and longevity.