About Clay


Clay Surratt is a seasoned fitness professional with a rich background in health, combat sports, and military service. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Veterans Fitness Operative from the University of Health and Performance, Clay brings over 12 years of hands-on experience in the health and fitness industry. Clay's father owned and operated one of the pioneer gyms in Galax, VA, laying the foundation for his lifelong passion. Clay's expertise spans various domains, including integrative fitness, leadership, athletic performance, general physical preparedness, and lifestyle change. His educational background in psychology and executive leadership further complements his holistic approach to fitness and well-being.

A dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and head kickboxing coach at Team Mannon Academy, Clay has worked extensively with combat athletes, professional sports athletes, and college athletes. His comprehensive understanding of the physical and mental aspects of training has made him a sought-after coach in the fitness community within the New River Valley.

Clay's Specialties


  • Combat sports
  • Endurance sports
  • Tactical Fitness
  • Leadership and Resilience
  • Integrative Fitness
  • Small group, semi-private training
  • Athletic Performance
  • Kettlebell Training
  • Strength and Conditioning

Clay Surratt

CPT | CVFO | BJJ Coach | Kickboxing Coach
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Kayla Bartlett

CPT | PN1 Nutrition Coach | Mental Health Professional
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About Kayla


Kayla Bartlett is a health and wellness coach who has a passion to help others become the best version of themselves. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Precision 1 Nutrition Coach, and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C). Kayla believes individuals cannot be fully healthy mentally without being healthy physically and vice versa. Her training style is much more than an hour workout at the gym. Kayla will take the time to see you as an individual with unique life experiences, needs, and desires and tailor your program accordingly.

Kayla's Specialties


  • Hypertrophy
  • Fat Loss
  • Women's Health
  • Gut Health
  • Strength Training
  • Eating Disorder Recovery
  • Bodybuilding

About Caleb


Caleb Bartlett is an athlete who has competed and trained on many different stages. He was a state level athlete in basketball and tennis at Galax High School. After having his brother (Curtis Bartlett) as his trainer for several years, he began building his own favorite fitness routines combining functional fitness with powerlifting and bodybuilding. Through his passion, personality, and training style, Caleb acquired numerous clients who showed dramatic results deploying his unique methods. Whether you want to learn Olympic style lifts, crush heavy weight in compound lifts, or develop lean muscle like a natural bodybuilder, Caleb can show you a results driven path.

Caleb's Specialties


  • Hypertrophy
  • Fat Loss
  • Strength Training
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Functional Fitness

Caleb Bartlett

CPT | Nutrition Coach
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Sam Bartlett

Director | Personal Trainer
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About Sam


William S. (‘Sam’) Bartlett is a leadership practitioner who has guided both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to high levels of success. Sam’s diverse experiences have made him a sought after motivational speaker and consultant to results driven companies. He is a noted authority in the areas of team building, employee engagement, customer service, conflict management, leadership, and what it means to “live inspired.” Sam has a love and passion to help others succeed. At 62, he competed in his first all natural body-building show and took 1st place in his division. He now personal trains clients at CBF, helping them get into the best shape of their lives in honor of his son, Curtis Bartlett.

Sam's Specialties


  • Anti-Aging
  • Hypertrophy
  • Fat Loss
  • Strength Training
  • Bodybuilding
  • Functional Fitness

About Randy


Randy has been involved with exercise, fitness and weight training since the 1980’s. He worked for 9 years with Nautilus Sports Medical Industries during their dominating years and traveled all over the United States both selling equipment and training people to use it properly. Randy also owned and operated the first Nautilus Fitness Center in Galax for 6 years before selling to the Twin County Community Hospital.Now that he is dedicating his full attention as Operations Director he has become the Crossfit and bootcamp style class instructor. The focus in his class is to work and exercise every muscle group in your body, raise and keep your heart rate at an elevated level with weight training and cardio movements. This helps the body to become stronger, burn fat, increase your cardio abilities and in general makes you feel better. Ohh, and sweat!

Randy's Specialties


  • Hypertrophy
  • Fat Loss
  • Strength Training
  • Bodybuilding
  • Group Exercise
  • Functional Fitness

Randy Kegley

Bootcamp and X-Fit Instructor | Nautilus Certified Trainer
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Lynn Greer

CPT | Virtual Coach
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About Lynn


Lynn is a newly certified Personal Trainer who has a passion for helping others. After undergoing a transformation herself by losing almost 100 pounds, she knows what it takes to transition from an unhealthy to a healthy lifestyle. She is currently expanding her knowledge and plans to acquire additional certifications in behavior change specialization, nutrition, performance enhancement specialization, corrective exercise specialization, and group fitness instruction. Lynn thoroughly enjoys leading a cardio kickboxing class at CBF on Saturday mornings and is always delighted to assist anyone with their needs!

Lynn's Specialties


  • Hypertrophy
  • Fat Loss
  • Women's Health
  • Strength Training
  • Bodybuilding
  • Group Exercise
  • Functional Fitness

About Ryan


Ryan Tallant is an accomplished athlete with a track record of competing in numerous powerlifting meets and excelling in high school sports. Following his college graduation, he made the bold choice to pursue his passion for personal training and working in the gym. Ryan possesses expertise in a wide range of areas, including strength training, powerlifting, weight loss, and mobility. Whatever your goals may be within the gym, Ryan is well-equipped to assist you. He boasts a satisfied client base, with individuals who have already achieved their desired results and consistently strive for further improvement under his guidance.

Ryan's Specialties


  • Hypertrophy
  • Fat Loss
  • Strength Training
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Functional Fitness

Ryan Tallant

CPT | Nutrition Coach
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