Strength + Courage + Resilience + Guts + Staying Power + Grit + Stamina + Determination = Fortitude
Julia Pritchard, Owner
Julia moved to Indianapolis from New York City where she trained clients from all walks of life, from full-time moms, to CEOs, to celebrities. She's trained clients ranging in age from 13 years old to 83 years old. She is a graduate of The University of Michigan and holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers, and is a Certified Kettlebell Trainer. Her specialties include fat-loss, toning/sculpting, strength training, muscle building, special event preparation (such as weddings and red carpet events), prenatal training, postpartum training, and sport-specific training. She is a Precision Nutrition certified coach and certified Behavior Change Specialist. Her #1 priority is helping her clients to create the body they've always dreamed of in the most efficient way possible and to make the best personalized training available and affordable to everyone.
Julia moved to Indianapolis from New York City where she trained clients from all walks of life, from full-time moms, to CEOs, to celebrities. She's trained clients ranging in age from 13 years old to 83 years old. She is a graduate of The University of Michigan and holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers, and is a Certified Kettlebell Trainer. Her specialties include fat-loss, toning/sculpting, strength training, muscle building, special event preparation (such as weddings and red carpet events), prenatal training, postpartum training, and sport-specific training. She is a Precision Nutrition certified coach and certified Behavior Change Specialist. Her #1 priority is helping her clients to create the body they've always dreamed of in the most efficient way possible and to make the best personalized training available and affordable to everyone.
Frank Marino, Personal Trainer
Frank received his certification in personal training from the Indiana University School of Physical Education and Tourism Management in 2010 and has been an in-demand trainer ever since. He coaches varsity high school football at Scecina Memorial High School. Frank stays active by participating in Strongman competitions, duathalons, and adventure races.
Frank received his certification in personal training from the Indiana University School of Physical Education and Tourism Management in 2010 and has been an in-demand trainer ever since. He coaches varsity high school football at Scecina Memorial High School. Frank stays active by participating in Strongman competitions, duathalons, and adventure races.
Emily Dixon, Personal Trainer
Emily is a Hoosier through and through. She grew up on the northwest side and graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Athletic Training. Athletics has been a staple in her life since she was a young girl. During her time at school, she competed on the women's golf team and was later the assistant coach. After graduation she pursued careers outside of the athletic and fitness realm, but had a longing to return to what impassioned her since childhood. This lead to work as a personal trainer in a corporate setting. Through both clinical and work experience she has helped a variety of individuals prevent injury, return to functionality, and achieve their fitness goals and is excited to continue her career at Fortitude Fitness!
Emily is a Hoosier through and through. She grew up on the northwest side and graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Athletic Training. Athletics has been a staple in her life since she was a young girl. During her time at school, she competed on the women's golf team and was later the assistant coach. After graduation she pursued careers outside of the athletic and fitness realm, but had a longing to return to what impassioned her since childhood. This lead to work as a personal trainer in a corporate setting. Through both clinical and work experience she has helped a variety of individuals prevent injury, return to functionality, and achieve their fitness goals and is excited to continue her career at Fortitude Fitness!
Kelsey Whirley, Personal Trainer
Kelsey graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and has her CrossFit Level 1 Certification. Her entire childhood she was obsessed with basketball and her lifelong dream was to play college ball. At age 15, she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease that causes vision loss. Eventually, she was unable to play basketball, but she fell in love with all kinds of fitness. Because of her vision issues she realizes how therapeutic exercise can be and how important it is to have a safe, supportive environment to de-stress from the day. It has become her new dream to share her passion for fitness with others. Outside of personal training she is a competitive CrossFit athlete and competes in local competitions as much as possible. She loves all types of fitness and can't wait to help you fall in love with it too. She will be here to support and inspire you every step of the way on your fitness journey!
Kelsey graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and has her CrossFit Level 1 Certification. Her entire childhood she was obsessed with basketball and her lifelong dream was to play college ball. At age 15, she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease that causes vision loss. Eventually, she was unable to play basketball, but she fell in love with all kinds of fitness. Because of her vision issues she realizes how therapeutic exercise can be and how important it is to have a safe, supportive environment to de-stress from the day. It has become her new dream to share her passion for fitness with others. Outside of personal training she is a competitive CrossFit athlete and competes in local competitions as much as possible. She loves all types of fitness and can't wait to help you fall in love with it too. She will be here to support and inspire you every step of the way on your fitness journey!
Justin King, Personal Trainer
Justin is an Indianapolis native and graduated from Lawrence North High school in 2001. He attended Ivy Tech and Indiana University, majoring in biology and psychology, from 2002-2006. Fitness has always been a huge part of his life. His father was a marine and fought in Vietnam. From a very young age he instilled in Justin that a strong body helps to cultivate a strong mind. Justin has competed in many sports, but truly found his calling in combat sports. He wrestled all throughout school, finally making it to the state tournament and placing as a senior when he was at Lawrence North. He also wrestled at Indiana University and gained an invaluable experience while there. After leaving Indiana University, he came back to Indianapolis and gave back to the school system that gave him so much as a volunteer wrestling coach at Lawrence Central High.
His journey through the fitness industry began right around the time that he became a mixed martial artist, back in 2008. He started working at a small gym in Westfield with one of his teammates. He worked the front desk, and eventually the owners helped him become a certified personal trainer. He has trained at various privately owned and corporate gyms and has gained a lot of experience in the fitness industry. He eventually would like to go back to school to obtain an Exercise Science Degree to further his education and continue to become a better trainer.
Justin truly enjoys helping people become healthier in mind and body. He believes that if you have a healthy body and feel good, it not only builds confidence, but can give you a more positive overall outlook on life. He truly enjoys fostering that positive outlook in his clients. Justin is very excited to be part of the Fortitude Fitness family!
Justin is an Indianapolis native and graduated from Lawrence North High school in 2001. He attended Ivy Tech and Indiana University, majoring in biology and psychology, from 2002-2006. Fitness has always been a huge part of his life. His father was a marine and fought in Vietnam. From a very young age he instilled in Justin that a strong body helps to cultivate a strong mind. Justin has competed in many sports, but truly found his calling in combat sports. He wrestled all throughout school, finally making it to the state tournament and placing as a senior when he was at Lawrence North. He also wrestled at Indiana University and gained an invaluable experience while there. After leaving Indiana University, he came back to Indianapolis and gave back to the school system that gave him so much as a volunteer wrestling coach at Lawrence Central High.
His journey through the fitness industry began right around the time that he became a mixed martial artist, back in 2008. He started working at a small gym in Westfield with one of his teammates. He worked the front desk, and eventually the owners helped him become a certified personal trainer. He has trained at various privately owned and corporate gyms and has gained a lot of experience in the fitness industry. He eventually would like to go back to school to obtain an Exercise Science Degree to further his education and continue to become a better trainer.
Justin truly enjoys helping people become healthier in mind and body. He believes that if you have a healthy body and feel good, it not only builds confidence, but can give you a more positive overall outlook on life. He truly enjoys fostering that positive outlook in his clients. Justin is very excited to be part of the Fortitude Fitness family!
Jacob Brockman, Personal Trainer
Jacob has always been an active person, whether it was being a dual sport athlete in high school or participating in many intramural sports with his fraternity while at Indiana University where he graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Fitness and Wellness and a minor is Psychology. He loves doing many different forms of exercise, whether it’s weight lifting, playing sports, or training for triathlons. Jacob loves helping people find out what kind of fitness they enjoy and showing them that it doesn’t have to be a chore but a fun activity to push themselves to get better daily. He loves the quote “Aim to get 1% better every day and watch your wins compound.”
Jacob has always been an active person, whether it was being a dual sport athlete in high school or participating in many intramural sports with his fraternity while at Indiana University where he graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Fitness and Wellness and a minor is Psychology. He loves doing many different forms of exercise, whether it’s weight lifting, playing sports, or training for triathlons. Jacob loves helping people find out what kind of fitness they enjoy and showing them that it doesn’t have to be a chore but a fun activity to push themselves to get better daily. He loves the quote “Aim to get 1% better every day and watch your wins compound.”
