About Our Staff

Jeff Tirrell

Getting in shape is not meant to be a torturous endeavor. There may be a sore muscle or two along the way, but I believe getting fit should be enjoyed, not dreaded. I get to change lives for a living, which is not only a privilege but incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.

I've gained a diverse range of knowledge and experience since entering the fitness profession full time in 2008. Ranging from workplace conditioning at Toyota, collegiate strength and conditioning at Western Michigan University, powerlifting, bodybuilding, general fitness clients, and working with post rehab and elderly clients. I've helped clients set state records and compete on the national stage in Powerlifting, run ultra marathons, climb mount Kilimanjaro, or just have more confidence and less aches in their daily life.

Though I played many sports growing up and was always active I was a chubby and weak kid who started getting bullied in early middle school. I was able to use weightlifting to change my life and I'm passionate about doing the same for my clients. More of my Origins story can be read here. I wrestled and played football in High school, competed in bodybuilding from 2004-2008, and powerlifting from 2012-2017 where I accumulated nine top three finishes, two State championships, and two Nationals qualifications. I currently train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in my free time, and enjoy mountain biking, hiking, and exploring with my wife and four kids.

Credentials:

B.S. In Exercise Science from Western Michigan University
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-2008)
Certified Functional Strength Coach (MBSC-2017)
Level 2 Nutrition Coach (Precision Nutrition-2016)
Online Training Academy Certified Online Trainer (2020)

Amanda Qusarano

Amanda received her certification for personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in February of 2021 and has been a trainer ever since. She has been lifting weights on and off most of her life.
Amanda became a personal trainer with a mission to empower women of all ages through strength training. Weightlifting helps build confidence not just inside the gym, but everywhere in our lives. There are so many women who feel like they can’t or shouldn't lift heavy weights. That is just not true. Women won’t become big and bulk like the covers of bodybuilding magazines from touching a barbell. That type of physique takes A LOT of dedication to training and extreme dieting. What you will gain is the confidence to do things in your daily life that you didn’t think you could before: like carrying your water softener salt without help, carrying your children with ease, lifting heavy items around the house like kitty litter or economy sized laundry soap, carrying in all the groceries in one trip, etc. Plus, you get to live life knowing that you are a total badass cause you can lift heavy weight and look good doing it.
In her spare time Amanda enjoys reading, playing video games, drawing, painting, and falling into hyper focus research on various topics. I am married to my high school sweetheart, rekindled after 16 years. We have 5 cats and 2 dogs. Amanda went to Linden High School and received my associate in arts from Mott Community College.

Jesse McDaniel

Jesse is a former college athlete and college graduate from Adrian College, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in exercise science in 2023. Jesses’s hobbies are working out, running, golfing, and coaching football in the fall. Most recently coaching at Bentley high school. During Jesses time at Adrian college, he spent time on both ends of being a college athlete being trained, as well as training clients in Adrian. Dedicated for fitness, Jesse loves pushing clients to new levels, and giving people the confidence that they can do things they didn’t think they could. Jesse has been at Jeff Tirrell fitness since August of 2023.

Nakayla Adams

With a specific interest in preventative health, functional fitness, mobility, and athleticism, Nakayla enjoys helping clients improve their quality of life through movement that matters. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology as well as a Master’s Degree in Exercise & Sports Science from Wayne State University. Throughout her time at Wayne State University, Nakayla was a research assistant in the Exercise Physiology Lab where she explored body composition metrics and fitness in athletes and general population through DXA scans and VO2 max. Nakayla was able to attend several conferences. One being the Midwest ACSM Chapter Meeting where she was awarded Outstanding Master’s Student Oral Presentation on research obtained working with collegiate linemen.

Nakayla also has a background working in a physical therapy office as a technician, which drives her focus on injury prevention and enhancing function of everyday activities. “I truly believe that movement is medicine and one of the most beneficial and rewarding ways to take control of your health. I love being a resource for others to live healthier lifestyles”. Nakayla’s coaching style is rooted in affirmations to empower and drive others to build trust in themselves. Everyone deserves to feel strong and confident in their body!