Rob Hackett - Owner

Rob Hackett received his Bachelor of Science as well as his Masters degree in Kinesiology from the University of Montevallo. While there, he attained a level of fitness that allowed him to play collegiate baseball at a high level. He is very active in sports and in fitness. His wife, Valeria, is a great match for him. She, too is very active, and is a coach of women’s volleyball. Rob and Val were married in 1995, and welcomed their little girl, Taylor into the world in1998 as well as a little baby boy named Brett as of November 13th 2007.

Rob turned his passion for sports into a career. He has spent the last several years as a certified personal trainer, nutrition counselor, and a mentor to many. He works with a wide range of clients, from professional golfers to stay-at-home Moms. Rob’s broad scope in the fitness field has allowed him to design programs that get clients results without injury, and has had the opportunity to help rehabilitate many clients with pre-existing injuries. Rob is able to recognize client needs and design an exercise program to fulfill these needs.

Rob is the owner of the Brook Highland location of Fitness Together.

Jack Phillips

Jack Phillips is a recent graduate from Penn State University with a Bachelors degree in Crime, Law, and Justice. Jack has broad background in the fitness field, and enjoys teaching and instructing clientele. He has completed the 50 hours of training with Fitness Together, earned a CPR certification, counsels clientele in nutrition and continues to bring more enthusiasm to the table every day. He looks forward to helping his clients transform their bodies to fit their specific goals.

In the course of his time, Jack was also a client at Fitness Together. He has made a total transformation with his body and enjoys setting loftier goals to live the life he desires. Jack is currently engaged to his future wife to be, Patricia, and looks forward to a long and fruitful life with her.

Bob Crowder

Bob is 27 years of age, and a native of Hoover, Alabama. Graduating from the Hoover school system, Bob went on to receive an Associates degree in business management from Jeff State Community College.

Bob grew up playing football and baseball in the Hoover area, and continues enjoying all types of sporting events. He has been involved with weight training, fitness and nutrition since the eighth grade. His commitment to living a healthy lifestyle is the main factor in choosing a career in the fitness industry.

Bob joined Fitness Together in April 2006. As a committed personal trainer, he enjoys helping clients reach their goals. Bob encourages his clients to strive for excellence and is proud to be a part of Fitness Together Team.

Kyle Hicks

Kyle is a qualified Fitness Together personal trainer who is currently pursuing his degree in Exercise Science and Wellness as well as a minor in Nutrition from Jacksonville State University.

Kyle is the newest addition to the FT team and possesses a passion for promoting fitness training and education and its many benefits. A four-sport letterman at Thompson High School in Alabaster, AL and a former collegiate basketball player, Kyle is no stranger to maintaining a high level of physical fitness and his background in athletics certainly aides his ability to perform his duties as a part of the Fitness Together team. His dynamic new approach to personal training and his knowledge in the field of Exercise Science and Nutrition promote a healthy lifestyle through both proper diet and exercise and all the benefits associated with being physically fit and eating right.