About the Staff

When Fitness is a Lifestyle!

Brian J. Barkley

Owner of Functional Conditioning

Brian has been helping people lose weight, increase their strength and personal power. He knows weight issues first hand. He understands that losing weight is more than just “eat right and exercise”. His commitment to fitness started in his twenties, when he realized that nobody gets to be twenty-something forever. Brian hit the books, earning his degree in Sports and Fitness Technologies from Denver Technical College. Quickly, he worked his way up to Fitness Director at the Cherry Creek Athletic Club. In October 2001, Brian started Functional Conditioning giving access to quality fitness advice to everyone regardless of income.

Accomplishments

Brian is recognized as one of the top experts in the health and fitness industry who knows the difference between quackery and what really works. He has been featured in Esquire Magazine, The Rocky Mountain News, The Denver Post and Colorado Parent Magazine. He and his client’s successes have been featured on CBS national news, KUSA channel 9News, KCNC News4, as well as other television stations nationwide. Brian has become a trusted voice in an industry where so many claims are not backed by sound science.

In 2002 Brian began hosting the radio show “Get Off the Couch” on 630 KHOW, where he tackled tough nutrition and fitness issues.

Brian encourages lifestyle changes for those of all ages. Brian trained and led a group of seniors to the top of a 14,000 foot peak in Colorado.

Education and Certifications

Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Sports and Fitness Technologies, Denver Technical College.
Health and Fitness Instructor with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine and National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (ACSM/NCPAD)
Certified Personal Trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Certified Sports Coach, Certified Sports First Aid with the American Sport Education Program. (ASEP)
CPR and AED Certified through the American Heart Association.

Bridget Wagoner

Functional Conditioning Fitness Trainer

Growing up as an athlete and seeing what an impact coaches can have on an individual’s life convinced Bridget that she too one day wanted to inspire others to make their dreams become reality. After spending two years at Northern Oklahoma College as a Maverick cheerleader, she decided to continue her education at the University of Oklahoma to pursue a B.S. in Health and Sports Sciences. Bridget realized her calling for personal training while working as a student trainer at the university recreation center. Upon graduation she began training as the Lead Personal Trainer at a private gym in Norman, Oklahoma. Her passion and personal attention helped several clients win gym-wide transformation contests by losing 30-50 pounds plus with the right nutrition and exercise plan. Over 2 years later, Bridget married and moved to Colorado, where she is still changing the lives of others who are struggling to get those extra pounds off. Even though her specialty is weight loss, she has also been successful in helping the hard gainer male pack on the pounds with lean muscle mass too.

In addition to Bridget’s bachelor’s degree, she has also earned her certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer, and she continues everyday to further her education and knowledge of the science to ensure that her clients are continually getting the results they desire for their fitness goals. Bridget believes that with personal dedication and the right trainer to implement a proper nutrition and exercise plan, you too can achieve your personal goals. When she can see happiness and success in her client’s goals, then she knows she has succeeded in hers.