SERVING THE COMMERCIAL GYM EQUIPMENT NEEDS OF OHIO FOR OVER 40 YEARS!
The Health & Fitness Ohio Team has been supplying commercial gym equipment for workout facilities in
apartments/condos, schools, fire/police stations, and fitness centers for over 40 years. Their expert
will walk you through the entire process of fitness facility design and layout, to ensure that your
commercial gym design fits your budget, layout and overall needs. Long-lasting commercial exercise
equipment is what we provide. Quality, value, and your satisfaction are our priorities.
Health & Fitness Ohio serves the commercial gym equipment needs for the Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo,
Akron, Dayton, Canton, Youngstown and more.
When you’re seeking a professional provider of commercial exercise machines, commercial treadmills,
commercial ellipticals, commercial stationary bikes – and even gym flooring, call upon Health & Fitness
Ohio for your fitness center’s equipment needs.
MEETING CLIENT NEEDS
Serving the Ohio market, Health & Fitness Ohio works with clients to create floor-to-ceiling fitness
solutions for their communities. Health & Fitness Ohio is frequently sought after to help guide clients
through their options in all areas. To maximize the use of any fitness space you need to consider
activity flow, equipment selection, power needs, weight tolerance and a host of other factors, all of
which make up the layout. Health & Fitness Ohio design consultants know what works and how to design
your space to encourage its use and enhance its value.
Joel Parks is the Northern Ohio Territory Manager for Health and Fitness Equipment Centers. Joel
began his fitness career working as personal trainer for Hall of Fame Fitness Center, while,
pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education. Joel graduated in 2004 from Malone
University and shortly after earned his Strength Conditioning Specialist certification through the
National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Throughout his career Joel has been very passionate about helping others reach their health and
fitness goal. He has worked with children up to the elderly population. He has trained the
professional athlete down to the weekend warrior. Prior to working for Health and Fitness Joel was
the Wellness Coordinator for a respected Orthopedic Clinic. Joel managed the wellness department and
has extensive background ordering, purchasing and maintaining exercise equipment.
Joel is blessed to be married to his lovely wife Melana Parks and enjoys every moment he has to spend
with her and their two children Owen and Zoe.
Meghann has been with Health and Fitness Equipment Centers for 7 years. She began working in the fitness
industry as a Zumba Fitness Instructor teaching multiple classes a week at a variety of local health
clubs. She went to school at Lorain County Community College and pursues a strong background in Group
Exercise and Fitness. Meghann is also a Fitness Coach (Fitness Queen Ohio Fitness and Nutrition
Coaching), and Certified Personal Trainer though ISSA (International Sport Sciences Association). Over
just this past year, she completed her studies at eCornell University in Plant-Based Nutrition and is
now officially a CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist). As a plant-based athlete herself, she also
competes in NPC (National Physique Committee) Bikini Competitions. She has accomplished many 1st place
wins, and is a Nationally Qualified athlete.
Meghann resides in North Olmsted with her family, two dogs Milo and Rosebud, and her cat Boots. She
enjoys working out, social media blogging, photoshoots, trying new vegan restaurants, coffees,
traveling, and motivating others achieve their health goals.
Mike began his fitness career working the past 7 plus years at Berry’s Barbell and Fitness in Columbus,
Ohio where he was the Sales Manager. Even though he was the “sales manager” for Berry’s, he was a jack
of all trades, as he also did a majority of all the deliveries and installs, as well as some service. He
was also responsible for ordering of equipment, scheduling deliveries and installs, account receivables,
and managing and operating the retail store. Mike brings a pleather of experience in the full process of
selecting and purchasing equipment. He knows what it is like to sell, as well as get his hands dirty
doing the delivery and installs.
Mike resides in Granville, Ohio with his wife and two amazing children. His son Avery (age 7) is
extremely active in sports, playing: baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. His daughter Lila (age
5) is the swimmer of the family, as she loves the pool. She also plays soccer and tee ball. Mike is very
active in his community, as he is on the school PTO board and is the committee chair for the sportswear
division for the PTO. He also coaches his kids in every sport. Mike loves to play sports as well, and
stills plays baseball in two competitive wood bat baseball leagues in Ohio. Mike also has spent the last
14 years playing competitive Mens fastpitch softball all over the United States. Mike has a strong
background in sports, as he played three sports collegiately. He has always had a passion for fitness
and the relationships that can be built with customer service and sales.
Gary has been a fitness professional for 15+ years. His first ten years were spent at various Northeast Ohio
YMCA’s, training clients and leading a variety of group exercise classes. Gary has also spent ten years in
the Parks & Recreation field as a Fitness Director. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Specialist
through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), along with independent certifications in kettlebell
training, nutrition, and fitness business management. Gary is also a registered CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
with The American Heart Association. After joining the Health & Fitness Team in the summer of 2020, Gary
spent three years at the Fairlawn retail location while transitioning into the commercial sector of H&F. He
now oversees all Schools/Universities, Hospitality, and independent gyms on the commercial side.
Gary resides in Cuyahoga Falls with his wife and three children. After his family, Gary truly enjoys
educating people about fitness and exercise, and encouraging them to live happier, healthier lives.