Brian Tai — better known as “Bowtai” — is the owner and head coach of Bowtai Fitness. He is a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, golf performance specialist, nutrition coach, and recovery practitioner.

Bowtai has been coaching professionally since 2012. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Biology from George Mason University and has since acquired a range of advanced certifications, including:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS – NSCA)

• Titleist Performance Institute Certified (TPI-1)

• USA Powerlifting Certified Coach (USAPL)

• Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC – Rusin)

• Certified Nutrition Coach (PN-1)

• Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (RockTape)

Bowtai and his team offer training and recovery services at District Barbell, his private gym in Fairfax, VA, and also provide coaching online. His clients include student athletes, fitness competitors, individuals recovering from injuries, and retirees looking to stay active and strong.

Dena Rock is a certified personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder who has been active in the fitness industry since 2017. She holds certifications from:

• National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF – Personal Trainer)

• American Council on Exercise (ACE – Group Fitness Instructor), with a specialty in BodyPump

• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM – Certified Nutrition Coach)

Dena has been competing in bodybuilding since 2019 and brings her passion for strength training to every client she coaches. An athlete her entire life, she grew up playing soccer and still plays today. In the winter, you’ll find her snowboarding or climbing indoors.

Fitness has always been more than a job for Dena — it’s a lifestyle and a lifelong passion.

 

Fahim Khan is a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Powerlifting Coach with Bowtai Fitness, and an active powerlifting competitor. Fahim will graduate from George Mason University Class of 2023.

 

Fahim was first introduced to weightlifting when he was on the track & field team for all four years of high school. During his senior year, he became the track and field team captain. As the team captain, Fahim had his first taste of coaching by helping his fellow teammates in the weight room after practice. He has been training in powerlifting ever since.

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