Body Edge Fitness Studio

Body Edge Fitness Studio - Ocean Isle Beach NC

Our personal training team can help you with weight loss, balance and flexibility, athletic training, adult & youth strength training, senior fitness, prenatal and post natal fitness, and post rehab transition.

We’ll create a program designed for your fitness goals including customized workouts to help you reach your goals safely and effectively while having fun! Personal training is available to members, non-members, and visitors. Call for an appointment today!

Private Session $45 for Half Hour or $80/Hour 
Small Group Session $30 Per Person

Meet Our Trainers

Cindy Black

Body Edge Fitness Owner/Personal Trainer Cindy Black was an athlete growing up, playing soccer, basketball, and softball in Western New York. She began personal training in Wilmington, NC in 1996 with national certification from AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America). Cindy completed her four-year degree at UNC Wilmington in Physical Education with an emphasis on Exercise Science in 1997 intending to pursue her lifelong passion for fitness.

She opened Body Edge in Sunset Beach in 2003 after training local clients for over 6 years. In 2008, the gym expanded into its current Ocean Isle Beach location and added group exercise classes. In 2016, Cindy acquired the property, added massage therapy in 2018 and an expanded spin room in 2019. The gym continues to grow and expand each year.

Cindy has been creating individually designed training workouts based on the needs of her clients for 26 years. Client goals are set and met through dedication, determination, and desire and her workouts are challenging and fun. She specializes in functional training for all ages, offers golf-specific training and coordinated rehab with area doctors. Functional training incorporates body weight exercises and may include TRX, Kettlebells, Ropes, Bosu, Swiss medicine balls, free weights, Jacob’s Ladder, and yoga – all to improve body conditioning from the core out!

Personal training is an additional amenity available to members, non-members and tourists alike. Contact Cindy at 910-471-4500 to schedule a personal consult and training.

 

Rich Back

Rich has been with Body Edge since 2015 and a Personal Trainer since 2011. Rich received his B.A. from Wright State University and attended the United States Air Force Leadership School and the United States Air Force NCO Academy. He served 23 years active duty military. 

Rich has the following certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, ACE Small Group Trainer, TRX Suspension Trainer, Silver Sneakers Instructor. 
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His areas of focus for his Personal Training clients are Core Strength and Body Composition awareness for everyone, especially older adults. Rich has extensive experience coaching youth in total body strength, confidence and conditioning for maximum sports performance. Women and men benefit from his expertise in developing strength, power, and athletic poise. Each client receives fitness and health education including nutritional guidance to support their personal fitness goals. 

Linda Morgan

Linda recently joined Body Edge after moving to Sunset Beach from Charlotte, NC. Her new hobbies include bike riding, kayaking, paddle boarding, and walks on the beach. After a successful career in corporate sales, she followed her fitness passion and became a Personal Trainer as well as a Health & Wellness Coach at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. She has her certification through ACE (American Council on Exercise) and has formal training in biomechanical imbalances and corrective methods.

Her expertise is in the areas of strengthening, toning, flexibility, and balance. Workouts focus on functional training with emphasis on core and correct form. Her strength is helping clients identify imbalances/weak areas, then building strength in those areas for success in their favorite activities and daily living.

Linda believes workouts should be designed for clients to be challenged while still having fun and relieving stress. She utilizes creativity to make sure the brain is engaged for all around improved health. 
 
Steve Kahn
 
Steve recently joined Body Edge and is very excited to be part of the team.   
He grew up in Wilmington Delaware and graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Criminal Justice. He moved to NC 18 years ago and enjoys the beach life with his wife and two dogs. 
 
His love for sports and fitness started over 40 years ago.  He grew up playing soccer then transitioned to football and basketball in high school. He has played college football, trained in Brazilian Jui Jitsu, completed many half marathons and is currently training for his first Sprint Triathlon. He was on the 2022 mens over 50 Brunswick County Championship Softball team and coaches for the Special Olympics. Steve was a successful Realtor for 15 years and currently works as an EMT for the Southport Fire Department.  He has been a member of Sunset Beach Patrol for the last 5 Summers.     
 
Steve recently obtained his Personal Training Certification from ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association). His objective is to improve his clients quality of life by sharing his passion and knowledge of health and fitness with a focus on increasing strength, balance and endurance. He is very creative with his workouts and is a stickler for proper form. He always puts his clients needs first and loves seeing them progress. 
 

 

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