About Transitions Training
Function First. Education Driven. Purpose Built.
Transitions Training was founded on a simple but powerful belief:
True fitness begins with function
​While most gyms focus on workouts, aesthetics, or intensity, Transitions Training was built as a movement-centered training studio—where science, education, and real-world application meet.
We don’t guess. We assess.
We don’t chase symptoms. We correct systems.
We don’t rush strength. We build it on restored function
Our Philosophy
At Transitions Training, every program is guided by a clear hierarchy:
Mobility → Balance → Coordination → Strength
This Framework Allows us to:
Our training is rooted in biomechanics, motor development, and nervous system regulation—because the body is not a collection of parts, but an integrated system.
Identify The Weakest Links In The Body’s Movement System
Restore Efficient Movement Patterns
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Reduce Recurring Pain And Compensation
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Build Strength That Lasts Instead Of Strength That Breaks Down
A Studio Built On Education
What truly sets Transitions Training apart is its deep connection to higher education.
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Transitions Training partners directly with the California State University, Fresno Department of Kinesiology, where founder Gwint Fisher, M.A. teaches Structural Biomechanics and Motor Development.
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This partnership has led to the development of a 12-week Functional Training Internship, creating a pipeline of coaches who are trained not just in exercises—but in movement, assessment, and coaching science.
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As a result, every trainer at Transitions Training:
Has formal education in exercise science or kinesiology
Completes an extensive in-house training process
Learns to coach movement before prescribing load
We don’t just train clients—we help develop the next generation of movement professionals.
Leadership
Gwint Fisher, M.A.
Founder | Director of Training | Professor of Exercise Science
Transitions Training is led by Gwint Fisher, a 20-year veteran of the personal training industry and a professor of Exercise Science at California State University, Fresno, where he teaches Structural Biomechanics and Motor Development.
Gwint founded the business in 2012 with his close friend Silas Ruiz (Ranchos Fitness and Wellness Center), with the original vision of creating a facility that bridged the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. That vision has evolved into what is now Transitions Training.
With a deep passion for education, Gwint has built Transitions Training as both a training studio and a learning environment—developing internship programs, mentoring future coaches, and cultivating a culture of professionalism, curiosity, and movement quality.
His mission is not only to help clients move and live better—but to help raise the standard of the fitness profession itself.
Our Coaches
Aaron Vang
Personal Trainer
Aaron Vang is a dedicated personal trainer and morning bootcamp coach with a passion for health, movement, and helping others build sustainable fitness habits.
A lifelong student of fitness, Aaron is committed to continuous growth—working with a coach himself to stay sharp and evolve in his craft. His approach centers on creating adaptable training programs that integrate seamlessly into clients’ lifestyles, ensuring that movement works for them, not the other way around.
Aaron holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Fresno and has also met the rigorous required standards to become a StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor (SGF1). Guided by the motto “Function First Fitness,” Aaron emphasizes efficient, purposeful training that empowers clients to move better, feel better, and live better.
Justice Johnson
Apprentice Coach
Justice is an aspiring fitness professional dedicated to helping others move, feel, and live better through safe, effective, and purposeful training.
She holds an Associate’s degree in Kinesiology and is currently completing her Bachelor’s degree. Growing up immersed in athletics—including track and field, basketball, softball, and volleyball—Justice developed a deep appreciation for movement and performance. After experiencing and rehabilitating her own injuries in 2019, she discovered her calling in helping others restore function, mobility, and confidence.
In 2024, Justice was accepted into the Transitions Training internship program under Gwint Fisher, where she gained hands-on experience in functional movement patterns and applied coaching systems. Upon completing the internship, she was invited to continue as an apprentice.
Justice now works directly with clients, applying the Function First Fitness philosophy while combining evidence-based practice with empathy and personal experience to support long-term, sustainable progress.
Leo Rios
Personal Trainer
Leo Rios is a dedicated personal trainer at Transitions Training who works with athletes, active individuals, and retired clients to build lasting health, strength, and confidence through proven science, compassion, and personal experience.
Leo brings a powerful perspective to his coaching. Having once weighed nearly 330 pounds, he understands the challenges of change firsthand and has maintained his health through consistent training and continued education. His journey allows him to connect deeply with clients while guiding them through sustainable, meaningful progress.
Leo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Fresno, has completed master’s-level studies, and has teaching experience in strength training. Working alongside Professor Gwint Fisher, he represents the unification of education and experience that defines Transitions Training.
Our Commitment
At Transitions Training, our commitment is simple:
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Train the system, not just the symptoms
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Educate, not just instruct
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Build people, not just programs
Whether you are a client seeking lasting change or a student pursuing a career in fitness, Transitions Training exists to provide structure, clarity, and a process rooted in how the body truly works.
