Defined Fitness

Name: Aaron Lavender

Title: Program Director

Bio: Aaron has been with Defined Fitness since January of 2006.  He started as a personal trainer while he was attending the University of New Mexico in the Exercise Science Program.  In the spring of 2007 Aaron was promoted to assistant gym manager and in May of 2007 he graduated from UNM with a BS in Exercise Science.

Specialties: Aaron is an accomplished endurance athlete having competed in numerous triathlons including 3 Ironmans.

Certifications: BS in Exercise Science from the University of New Mexico, CPR/AED

Name: Diego Baca

Title: Performance Coach

Bio: Diego was born in Denver, CO and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He played football, baseball and basketball from ages 7-12. While a student at Cibola High School, Diego played four years of football. He graduated from UNM with a Degree in Biology and a minor in Communications. In addition to his althetic career, Diego has ten years of high school football coaching experience, leading his teams to two Varsity district titles and two Freshman city titles. 

Specialties: Diego enjoys fishing, outdoor sports, Mixed Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu, and various other combat sports. He has an affinity for training and working with fighters and combat sport athletes.

Certification: Diego has been an ACE certified personal trainer since May 2007.

Name: Billy Brittain

Title: Performance Coach

Bio: Billy has been with Defined Fitness since January of 2007 where he is a personal trainer. Billy has also worked with the strength and conditioning program at UNM, specifically with their football and volleyball teams. He graduated in May of 2007 from UNM with a BS in Exercise Science.

Specialties: Billy is an all around athlete. He was named the 2002 Albuquerque Tribune All High School Sports Male Athlete of the Year. He played football for UNM from 2002-2007. He also spent a season playing for the semi-pro rugby for the Pwllheli rugby club in Wales and now continues to play rugby and compete in strongman events locally.

Certification: BS in Exercise Science from the University of New Mexico, CPR/AED 

Name: Ben Wysong

Title: Performance Coach

Bio: Ben was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He has been with Defined Fitness since August of 2007 and is currently a personal trainer. Ben also worked with the Strength and Conditioning program at the University of New Mexico, specifically with the Football, Baseball, Women’s Golf, Women’s Swimming and Diving, and Track and Field teams. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in December 2007 with a BS in Exercise Science.

Specialties: Ben is an all around athlete. He played football, wrestling and baseball all four years while a studetn at Moriarty High School. After high school Ben played football at the University of New Mexico from 2003-2006 and played rugby in the spring of 2007. He won the Lobo Club Unselfish Devotion to Team Award his senior year.  Ben currently plays safety for the Semi-Pro National Champion New Mexico Crush rugby team.

Certification: BS in Exercise Science from the University of New Mexico, CPR/AED