Monroe

I became a member of Anytime Fitness Monroe in 2017. My exercise started as a hobby but quickly grew into a passion. I love how training has enhanced my life both physically and mentally! And now, what drives my health and fitness (my “why”), is my two children; I want to be as strong and fit as possible to experience life with them as they grow up. I became a trainer in the club in 2023 and I am so excited to share with our members how they can use a knowledge of training, nutrition, and recovery to enrich their lives, also!

I’ve been dedicated to fitness for most of my life, starting in the sixth grade. Over the years, I’ve explored many different workout styles and gained the knowledge to help others improve their health. For me, exercise has always been a way to focus and manage life’s stresses while improving myself. I take great satisfaction in helping others overcome their challenges and become better versions of themselves. My goal is to help as many people as possible reach their full potential. When you're ready to make a change, feel free to reach out to Coach Payne.

I joined Anytime Fitness Monroe as a member in 2017. It quickly grew into my fitness family and home. I loved seeing my friends, working out, and making healthy happen! I joined the AF Monroe staff in the spring of 2023 and now enjoy being part of the team and helping new members get started in the club! My favorite part about working here is seeing and talking to all the beautiful members every day; I’m here for you guys!

I’ve been dedicated to fitness most of my life and throughout my first year of playing football at Mars Hill University. Training, discipline, and constant improvement quickly became a natural part of my routine. While I’m home from college working part-time, I stay committed to building strength, improving performance, and pushing myself to grow both physically and mentally. As a coach, I love helping others tap into that same drive—showing people how consistency, proper training, and good habits can transform their confidence and mindset. My goal is to guide others toward becoming stronger, healthier versions of themselves and to create an environment where everyone feels capable of reaching their full potential.

I am an engineer by degree and spent the first 20+ years of my career in several engineering and manufacturing industries. My professional path then took me in a different direction; customer service. After some time, my wife, Mitzi, and I realized that we wanted to have more flexibility to spend time with our three boys, Cooper, Cameron, and Colson. In 2016, we decided Anytime Fitness was the right franchise for us and took the steps to open up a gym. It was one of the best decisions of our lives as it introduced us to the greatest fitness family around - Anytime Fitness Monroe! Leading our team to coach our members towards meeting their fitness goals is the best part of my job and I love it!