MEET OUR TRAINERS

At Fundamental Fitness, our team of certified trainers is dedicated to guiding you toward your health and wellness goals. Each trainer brings a unique blend of expertise and passion, ensuring personalized programs that cater to your individual needs. Whether you're embarking on a fitness journey for the first time or aiming to elevate your performance, our trainers are here to support and motivate you every step of the way.

RENAIRE PALMER

  • In 2009, Renaire initiated his journey by volunteering at local High School athletic departments in Wichita, Kansas. Witnessing the toll of outdated training methods on young athletes during preseason conditioning, Renaire's personal experience in team sports gave him a unique insight into the challenges his mentees faced. Recognizing the need to rectify this, he embarked on a path to restore the fundamentals, extending his support beyond conventional coaching.

    Out of this dedication, Fundamental Fitness emerged. From its humble beginnings as a small group class, the venture grew through word of mouth, catering not only to youth but to individuals of all ages. Over the past decade, Renaire's transformative approach to fitness training has left an indelible mark, revolutionizing lives.

    Fundamental Fitness specializes in tailored programs that deconstruct the essentials of form, mobility, and strength training. These regimens aim to mitigate potential injuries while enhancing and sustaining mobility as the body matures.

    Welcome to your second home.

BRENNA LYLE

  • I started training clients in 2014, however fitness has always been a part of my life.  Growing up I did track for many years, working out has always been a release and escape from the world. Being a domestic abuse survivor inspires me to train women. I always want to make women feel strong and confident not just physically but mentally as well. As a mother of three it is important to stay healthy and teach my daughters to maintain a healthy lifestyle and become strong women. 

Rakim Dean

  • My name is Rakim Dean, and I’m a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and former collegiate All-American wrestler. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, I graduated from Wichita South High School and earned my bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University.

    For more than eight years, I’ve helped clients of all ages—from 8 to 80 years old—improve their strength, health, and overall fitness. After my wrestling career, I took the discipline and knowledge I gained through athletics and turned it into a passion for helping others reach their full potential.

    I specialize in strength and conditioning and hypertrophy training, creating programs that help people become stronger, healthier, and more confident. My goal is to share my experience and education to help every client become the best version of themselves. My mission is simple: to promote a healthier, happier community and help people live stronger, longer lives.

aj cutler

  • AJ is a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Exercise Science professor with over 10 years of experience helping people build strength, improve performance, and move with confidence.

    She is an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science, and serves as an Assistant Educator of Exercise Science at Wichita State University.

    As a former collegiate volleyball player and coach, AJ enjoys working with youth athletes to develop athleticism, confidence, injury resilience, and a lifelong love of movement. She also works with adults of all ages and experience levels, helping them build strength, improve mobility, and create sustainable fitness habits that fit their lives.

    AJ's coaching philosophy is rooted in evidence-based training and a weight-neutral approach, creating an environment where clients can pursue performance, health, and confidence without the pressure of diet culture.

NATE SALII

  • Hi, I’m Nate. I help clients of all fitness levels become the best version of themselves through functional strength, mobility, and flexibility training.

    With a background in powerlifting, basketball, and track and field, I coach people to move better, get stronger, and feel more confident in everyday life and sports. My coaching style is encouraging and educational, with alternatives, modifications, progressions, and regressions for every movement.

    No matter where you are starting, I will help challenge you, build your confidence, and train with purpose.

    Train with me.