Pineville, North Carolina

Train inPineville

Our Main Street gym, south of the city. One on one training, small group, strength work and self defense.

Book your free first sessionSee pricing219 Main St, Pineville NC · By appointment
The team

Coaches here

Joel
McMichael
Founder and Head Coach

Over twenty five years in fitness training and sports conditioning. Joel founded The Fit Influence to transform lives through personalised training, combining exercise science with sustainable habits. He takes the clients coming back from surgery and the ones who have never set foot in a gym, and he has the longest client relationships in the building.

Jose McMichael, Trainer and Nutritionist at The Fit Influence
Jose
McMichael
Trainer and Nutritionist

Certified personal trainer, nutritionist and exercise therapist, coaching since 2019. Strength training, fat loss and body recomposition, with the discipline of a competing Men’s Physique athlete in every programme he writes. Training and nutrition come from the same person, so the work in the gym is not undone in the kitchen.

Kayla McMichael, Group Fitness and Online Coach at The Fit Influence
Kayla
McMichael
Group Fitness and Online Coach

Certified group fitness instructor and online trainer, with The Fit Influence since 2019. Runs the small group sessions and the remote programmes, building strength, confidence and consistency. Her thing is inclusive sessions that meet people exactly where they are and still push them.

Chasity, Kickboxing at The Fit Influence
Chasity
Kickboxing

Kickboxing instructor, and it started with her own training. Chasity became an instructor after seeing what kickboxing did for her own physical and mental health, and she is vocal about what the sport does for mood and stress. Small classes built for proper form, endurance and confidence, without the intimidation that stops people ever trying it.

Client results

People who train with us

575 to 217pounds, over twelve years

“Despite the significant challenges, my weight, failing knees, and a chronic illness, Joel agreed to work with me. Twelve years later, I am still training with him, because I trust him with my life.”

Kenn W.Kenn W.Needed a transplant and had to get his BMI under 30 to survive the surgery
Cullen, who has lost 230 pounds training at The Fit Influence
230 lblost, and still going

“Joel helped me tremendously with guidance on food, workouts and main focuses. But honestly the best part was having someone to vent to about life while rebuilding myself.”

CullenStarted at 627 lbs, now 397
50 lb, 38 inchesin nine months

“He taught me how to use food as fuel. No more emotional eating. Now I work out with Kayla twice a week, she challenges me every workout and makes me feel like I can do anything.”

Paula J.Paula J.49, and had yo-yo dieted most of her adult life
Questions

Before you visit

Is the first session really free?

Yes. New clients, in person, one time. You meet your coach, talk through your goal and anything that hurts, and you train. If it is not for you, you owe nothing. Starting online instead, your first month is half price.

What does personal training cost at The Fit Influence?

One on one in the gym is $75 a session, and packages bring that down to $60. Virtual one on one is $40. Online coaching starts at $129 a month. Small group and kickboxing are both $40 a class, and ten packs bring either to $35. Every price is published, so you never have to ask.

What are your hours?

Both gyms run by appointment rather than open hours, so you are never turning up to a locked door or waiting for equipment. You book a time with your coach and that time is yours. Call the gym or request a session and we will find a slot that works, including early mornings and evenings.

Where are you located?

Two gyms. 3627 Beatties Ford Rd in Charlotte, and 219 Main St in Pineville. You can train at either, and remote clients train with us by live video from anywhere.

Claim your
free session

A coach reads this and calls or emails you back to fix a time. Usually the same day.

No payment required, and nothing is booked yet. A coach calls or emails you to pick a time that works.

Your first in person session is free. New clients, one time. Starting online instead? Your first month is half price.

Call JoelFree first session