Brian Casad

Owner

Hometown: Winfield, Kansas
Favorite Food: Thai
Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Hobby: Adventure Racing/Paddle Boarding/Mountain Biking
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Start PARADIGM:

Well, I started young with fitness. At the age of 13-14 I chose weights to help me get through some shitty middle school years. Let’s just say I was the chubby kid with braces and a god awful bowl cut (thanks mom) along with a style conundrum of collard shirts and knock off Jynco Jeans (Zons), I wasn’t exactly the cool kid. This sprung my everlasting love for fitness, because I could have chose alcohol/drugs or to lash out and whaler in a depressive state but I didn’t and I am ever so grateful for it. Fitness has so many benefits that surpass beyond the surface, yes you can look great but feeling great, building a solid foundation for your health ensuring your future self of an active wonderful live has no comparison.

I started PARADIGM because I was tired of big box gyms and their generic approach to fitness which has been played out. Let’s circle back a little so you can get the full picture. Growing up in small town Kansas I was used to the close knit community. We cared for each other and took care of each other. This was foundation number 1. Create a gym where community comes first. Fast forward now being a seasoned fitness vet, already owning a gym concept (TITLE Boxing Club Uptown) and being a fitness model that traveled around the world for 7 years being engulfed in different cultures’ take on fitness and how they conceptualize the gym industry; you could say I had developed a vision for the future of fitness and I wanted to show that with the inception of PARADIGM. This brings us to foundation number 2. I wanted a hybrid concept that provided the luxurious feeling with a per-functional (performance functional) feel. Something that made you say “wow this place is badass!”.

Like I said I have been in the fitness game for a while, I have gone through personal transformations, have had ups and downs which leads me to foundation number 3. Sustainability. Now this can be a difficult one to comprehend because everyone has their own approach to fitness. To put simply I wanted to change peoples mindset or “interpretation” to what it means to be fit and healthy. This is why I came up with the 4 standards of PARADIGM. Consistency. Balanced. Lifestyle. Fitness. Consistency, means develop consistent habits like getting active everyday. It doesn’t mean workout everyday it just means do something that gets your blood flowing, could be a walk, riding your bike or even dancing or more simply put Just Move. Balanced, means stop stressing, stop over doing it and stop counting calories. You are human, just live your life but be more self aware. Extreme tendencies causes extreme stress and fluctuations to your body. Balance is key, you can still drink, eat sweets and indulge the cheesy salty goodness but find the moderator in you and don’t over do it. Lifestyle, simply put is making it part of your routine like brushing your teeth. People are more sedentary than ever yet consume more food than ever. Take a look back at photos from the 70s and 80s (easy quick google search) and compare them with photos from today. What do you see? I know exactly what you are going to say and its along the lines of “Holy Sh!t!”. Now think about this, those were our parents and grand parents. Even now a lot of our parents and grand parents are slightly overweight or obese, and most of them were skinny or lean back in the day! You see where I am going with this? That is why making fitness part of your lifestyle is so important. You have to look to the future and if you are overweight now and not very active what do you think you will be in 10? 20? 30 years? It is a way to prolong your life in a significant way. Fitness, at the end of the day it’s just fitness. Its not complicated, it doesn’t give you a hangover, its a natural stress relief and there’s nothing else that will make you more mentally and physically stronger. Welcome to PARADIGM, we know you’ll enjoy your stay 😉

KELLI CASAD

Co-Owner

Kelli Casad is Brian’s sister and the Co-Owner of Paradigm Gyms.

MATHEW PITTS

Manager/Trainer

Hometown: White Oak, TX
Favorite Food: Hamburgers
Favorite Animal: Boston Terriers
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Home and Auto improvement.
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• I use fitness as a way to connect to and help people.
• Practicing a fitness lifestyle gives me the ability to experience life without physical and mental limitations.
• Paradigm allows me the ability to offer my clients and friends a great individualized experience that other large box gyms cannot.

Certifications/Awards:
B.S Kinesiology, M.Ed Kinesiology (biomechanics/exercise physiology), NCAA D1 Track and Field athlete (polevault), ACSM CPT, NASM CES, NASM PES, PPSC (Pain free Performance Specialist Cert)

ASHLEY PITTS

Trainer

Hometown: Seattle, WA
Favorite Food: Bone-in ribeye or breakfast tacos
Favorite Animal: Yes – to them all. Do not make me choose.
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Gardening, Reading, and Cooking
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• Luxury facility that has everything I need to offer my clients a well- rounded workout and quality experience.
• Paradigm is filled with great people— team members and guests alike.
• I love fitness because it is a way to honor and love oneself. In my opinion taking control of your health is the ultimate form of self-respect and love.

Certifications/Awards:
CPT NASM & NCSF – MBG Functional Nutritionist

SKYE HANSEN

Trainer

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Horseback Riding
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• Working out is the easiest way to make your day infinitely better
• Health is one of the vital components to personal growth and success
• Paradigm is not just a gym, it is a fitness family

Certifications/Awards:
Pre/Post-Natal, TRX suspension trainer, NASM CPT, Kinesiology/ Nutrition degree, Cancer exercise specialist

RILEY PFENNIGER

Trainer

Hometown: Miami, FL
Favorite Food: Burger and Fries
Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Playing Guitar
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• It allows me to push myself to achieve new goals
• Provides a boost to self esteem
• Great way to reduce stress

Certifications/Awards:

ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Pain Free Performance Specialist, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification.

BUDDY ABEL

Trainer

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Animal: Sugar Glider
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Working Out
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• It pushes you
• Forces you to be creative and understand.

Certifications/Awards:
ONIT Foundation /L1/

JAMES MILKAVICH

Trainer

Hometown: Houston, TX
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Animal: Dogs, specifically Labs
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Sci-movies, Science Channel, Travel, being outside.
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• I like to work out for quality of life and overall health.
• Paradigm is a great personal sized gym with all the necessity anyone would need to stay fit without the crowds.
• Other gyms may know you as a member, Paradigm will know you and your goals.

Certifications/Awards:
First Team All-State Texas High School Football, Texas A&M Football scholarship athlete, Texas A&M Iron Man award winner, NFPT Certification strength and conditioning, Official trainer for the Miss Texas organization 2011,2012,2013,2014, Owner of Uptown Energy Fitness- D Magazine recommended, Over 16 years of personal training experience

ZAK RHODES

Trainer

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Animal: Cats
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Hockey
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• I love continuously learning how the body is supposed to move and how we can better fix imbalances that have gone under the radar for most of our lives.
• I really enjoy the corrective aspect and growing up playing hockey I also loved figuring out how to better our athletic performance in a way that does not compromise how we should be moving.
• I joined Paradigm because it gave me the freedom to explore and further expand my training base and knowledge while being in an atmosphere that was friendly and welcoming.

Certifications/Awards:
NASM CPT, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Ortho-Kinetics and Biomechanics Certification, Precision Nutrition. Voted Most Motivating Group Fitness Instructor for Studio Hop Awards 2020

MO BENISH

Trainer/Sales Staff

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite Food: Pickles w/ PB
Favorite Animal: Elephants
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Dancing
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• I was invested my lifestyle with fitness.
• Pushing myself physically has helped me find strength and confidence
• Paradigm provided me with a place to achieve my personal and professional goals.

Certifications/Awards:
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

RENEIGH COFFMAN

Sales Staff

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Animal: Tiger or Jellyfish
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Skating
Why Do You Love Fitness and Why Did You Join Paradigm:

• I Love Changing People’s Lives
• It Boost Your Mood, and Combats Depression
• Health Is Wealth
• I joined Paradigm because the gym itself is awesome but it is filled with great people with great positive vibes!

Certifications/Awards:
National Federation of Professional Trainers Certification, CPR/AED Certified