Semir Nalic
With a degree in human kinetics as well as years of personal training experience, Semir took a passion project in his garage and turned it into the fitness studio we know today as The Proving Grounds. With a genuine care for his clients, he does his utmost to ensure that nobody leaves his facility feeling as if they’re just another number, but rather, a part of the T.P.G. family.
Although he is a firm believer in the principles of exercising consistently and maintaining a well-balanced diet, Semir holds one’s mentality above all else when considering what it takes to reach one’s fitness goals. Due to this, the meaning behind the name The Proving Grounds is that this gym is a place where all are welcome to show up and put in dedicated efforts, and by doing so, will be rewarded with the results that they are striving for because they proved to themselves and to their bodies how badly they truly want their goals to come to fruition.
Genna Branchaud
Genna is a biology grad and Certified Personal Trainer specializing in general strength training, conditioning and functional movements. She has over 5 years of experience in strength training and comes from a competitive athletic background in gymnastics and other sports.
She believes that building the athlete in each person through strength training, mobility movement patterns and proper nutrition is what’s key to living a healthy and fulfilling life. She educates and empowers her clients by giving them the tools and guidance necessary to push them toward their goals.
Genna strives to create a training space that feels safe and motivating for each individual that steps into TPG. She only hopes to improve and maximize what each person is truly capable of both mentally and physically.
Brayden Dancose
Brayden is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer with nearly a decade of firsthand strength training experience and a passion for helping people unlock their full potential. He believes fitness should empower your life, not consume it, which is why he focuses on practical, sustainable training that delivers real results.
Whether you're taking your first step into the gym, getting back into a routine, or pushing your performance to the next level, Brayden is committed to helping you build strength, confidence, and lasting habits. His positive, encouraging coaching style makes training both challenging and enjoyable, proving that with consistency and the right guidance, you're capable of more than you ever imagined.
Michelle Nalic
With years of experience as a registered nurse, Michelle brings a deep understanding of the human body into her work as a group fitness instructor. She uses her medical knowledge to create classes that are challenging, safe, and purposeful, helping members train with confidence and intention.
Michelle is passionate about building a supportive and motivating environment. Her goal is for every member to leave feeling stronger and more empowered than when they arrived.
To her, The Proving Grounds is a place where consistent effort leads to real change. She believes progress comes from showing up, trusting the process, and proving to yourself what you’re capable of.