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.
    He is the first and only health and fitness professional on Tom Martino’s trusted referral network at www.troubleshooter.com.
    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.

Bob Wolfe

Functional Conditioning Fitness Trainer

Bob took his passion for fitness and helping people with him as he went to the National Personal Training Institute in Lakewood, Colorado where he received certification in Personal Training and Nutrition.  He is also a certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

As a cancer survivor, Bob lives each day to it's fullest.  In 2003, he became a client of Functional Conditioning.  Since then, he has had numerous accomplishments - including: Finishing 2nd in the Big Sky Duathalon Men's Team Division, finishing the 2006 Chicago Marathon, completing the Live Strong Century Ride in 2006, and finishing six other half marathons.  Bob also volunteers a lot of hours to many worthwhile causes that promote cancer awareness.

Dave Rolston

Functional Conditioning Massage Therapist

    The healing powers of touch are far greater than most people are aware of.  I enjoy improving the quality of life in my clients through their successes in massage therapy.  It is a powerful statement when someone has left my massage table feeling the best they ever have!  I chose this field to help people accomplish their goals, and help them feel better.

Education and Certifications

Associates Degree of Science in Massage Therapy, Heritage College, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Director's Award for Academic Excellence - 4.0 GPA
CPR Certified through the American Red Cross.