About Our Staff

Brent Parkhill, MBA, ACE
Owner & Founder of Flexx Fitness Personal Training Solutions

First, you should know that I am as competitive as they come. When I was younger, all I wanted to do was to earn a scholarship to play football at a Division 1 college. On occasion, I was told that I was not big enough to play (truth be told…I was pretty skinny growing up). Most kids would have quickly given up on their dream, but not me – I’m as stubborn as they come.

I started lifting weights at 12 years old to get stronger. I took some notes from the elite bodybuilders of the time and noticed that I was getting stronger and faster. By the end of my senior year in High School, I was 6’4” and had built my frame into a 225-pound monster, and, oh, by the way, I was an outstanding linebacker. I received over a dozen scholarship offers from Division 1 football programs around the country! Not bad for a skinny kid from upstate NY.

I decided to accept a full athletic scholarship at the University of Toledo, where I started for three years. During my final season, our football team earned a top twenty-five ranking and started a storied winning tradition for the Rockets. In 1995, I graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration and went on to complete my MBA in 1997 (graduating with high honors).

I started my corporate life in 1997, and in 2003, I walked away from a very successful sales career to enter the fitness industry. My first love had always been in the gym, growing, learning, and suffering (with growth and continued knowledge, there is always suffering). The same year, I was certified as a strength and conditioning coach/personal trainer by The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and started my training career at a nationally recognized health club, where I won multiple awards and received many accolades.

In 2006, I opened my first training business in the suburbs of Chicago, where I trained youth athletes and corporate executives. In addition, I initiated a corporate wellness program at the headquarters of a national office supply company as well as several other mid-size businesses in the area.

In 2015, my family and I moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, to escape the cold weather and enjoy all living in East Tennessee provides. I’ve been a personal trainer in the Tellico Village community since the first day we arrived here, and I love it.

My challenge to you is to commit to being the best version of yourself.

Are you looking to make a positive change in your life? Flexx Fitness offers personalized training programs designed to suit your unique needs and goals. Call 865-657-6190 now and talk to one of our friendly trainers to learn more about how we can help you get started on your fitness journey.

Don’t wait, take action today for a healthier, happier tomorrow!

One last thought… in your pursuit of health, wealth, or any other marker, remember this quote:

“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.”

–Arthur Ashe

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Steve – Certified NASM Personal Trainer

Flexx Fitness Personal Training Specialist

Steve and his wife Debby come to us from Tampa, Florida. They spent 2018-2020 in East Tennessee before deciding to pack up and try out the RV life of travel and adventure.

After 12 months, their adventure ended, and they headed back to Florida to be closer to family and friends. They ended up in Melbourne, FL, where Steve was a Certified Personal Trainer and Life Coach helping clients at a local gym.

In 2023, they decided Rocky Top was “home sweet home” again. They couldn’t escape the idea of coming back to the foothills, fine people, and southern hospitality in East Tennessee.

For most of the past few decades, Steve has owned and operated a successful pressure-washing business in Florida and Tennessee. Although Steve was enjoying his work, his body was not happy.

In 2018, Steve had both knees replaced and decided to change course to pursue one of his greatest life passions–health and fitness. That led Steve to obtain his Personal Training Certification in 2020 through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine).

Since then, Steve has taken the opportunity to educate and motivate his clients, striving to impart that passion and knowledge to his clients while equipping them to take complete ownership of their health and fitness. Steve specializes in Functional Training for senior men and women, Weight Loss, Nutrition, and Behavioral Coaching, and is a Certified Life Coach.

Ready to take the first step towards a healthier, fitter you? Visit our gym today and let our expert personal trainers guide you on your fitness journey. Call 865-657-6190 to schedule your complimentary consultation and start achieving your goals! 

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