Kannapolis (Afton Ridge Shopping Center)

Tyler Schuler

Owner

Cody Howe

Manager

Cody, our Member Experience Manager, is a CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) with particular focus on movement patterns and mobility across all ages and fitness levels. He helps his clients strive for little progressions each day, no matter how big or small the goal may be, and he is a firm believer in celebrating those accomplishments. Cody graduated from UNCC with a BS in Exercise Science with a concentration in strength and conditioning. When he is not in the gym, Cody likes to hike and even climbed a pitch of the Rocky Mountains.

Meredith Reiber

Manager

Meredith recently relocated to North Carolina from Ohio but already "bleeds purple" having worked for Anytime Fitness the last 4 years! Her love of exercise began 10 years ago as a Group Fitness Instructor at The University of Tennessee Rec Center during undergrad. She has since gone on to obtain certifications through American Council on Exercise (Personal Training), Yoga Alliance (200RYT), World Paddle Association (Stand Up Paddle-board) and The National Academy of Metabolic Science (Nutrition). She is a licensed Nutrition Consultant and loves seeing her clients discover their happiest, healthiest self's through food, fitness and mindset! In her free time she can be found training for her yearly ultra-marathon, yoga studio hopping, embracing her inner foodie or day dreaming of her next big travel adventure!

Kayla Kennedy

Staff

Kayla was born and raised here in North Carolina and is new to the Anytime Fitness team. She currently studies at UNCC to obtain her Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Public Health. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, or is kayaking on the lake.

Claire Anderson

Trainer

Claire is a certified personal trainer and is always trying to increase her knowledge through research and trainings. Before becoming a trainer, Claire was a teacher for 7 years. She loves helping people reach their full potential and proving that fitness is for everyBODY. She enjoys coming up with fun new ways to do basic exercises and as an ex-college athlete has a strong background with weightlifting. Besides spending time with her husband and dog, Claire enjoys being active outside whether hiking, being on the lake, or playing sand volleyball.

Jake Collison

Trainer

Jake is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise. He has a passion for helping others achieve a healthier and happier mind and body, through fitness and developing good habits in and outside the gym. Jake specializes in fat loss, muscle building/toning, mobility, strength, endurance, and functional training and has worked with individuals of all levels. Jake firmly believes that no matter where you are on your fitness journey, whether you have been an avid exerciser or have never picked up a weight, you can achieve your fitness goals. It's all about making that first step!

Sherry Higgins

Trainer

Sherry has been an active ACE-Certified Personal Trainer in Naples, FL for the past 7 years prior to moving to North Carolina. She has enjoyed working with clients from 13-96 years of age! Having trained a vast number of clients with a variety of of needs and goals, Sherry is proficient in helping people with fat loss, muscle building, toning, balance, mobility and functional movement. Her favorite part about being a personal trainer is connecting with her clients and seeing the positive impact physical change has on every area of their lives. The most fulfilling thing in the world is empowering others to live strong, happy, healthy lives.

Payton Taylor

Trainer

Payton is currently studying Entrepreneurship with a minor in Sports Science at North Carolina State University. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She specializes in fat loss and muscle building. She has a passion for health and fitness and loves helping others make healthy happen!