About Us – Our Team
Green Zone Fitness (formerly Balanced Fitness Systems) has been serving the Tampa Bay community with fitness instruction for more than 26 years. We have a studio fitness facility (not a big box gym) near downtown St Petersburg, Florida that allows for one-on-one attention and easy in-and-out access. Led by fitness guru and personal trainer, Liz Phillips, Green Zone exists to help people of all levels find symmetry and balance in their bodies again.
Liz Phillips
EDUCATION: B.A. in Psychology – The University of South Florida
CERTIFICATIONS: NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer – National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified KAATSU Specialist – KAATSU Training, MAT-Certified Specialist – Muscle Activation Techniques, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
FOCUS: ALL Fitness Levels, Individualized Fitness Programs, Strength Restoration, Muscle Development, Goal Oriented Weight Loss, Sport Specific Training, Fitness Enhancement, Range of Motion Issues, Injury Prevention and Recovery
As a child, I battled the physical limitations of being born with an extreme tibial torsion. I wore corrective leg braces and shoes my entire childhood; I was always told what I couldn’t do. Throughout grade school, I took part in regular physical therapy to help battle this condition.
After years of PT, my leg braces finally came off in Junior High and I was able to try out for as many sports teams as possible. I immediately fell in love with athletics and physical fitness.
Suddenly, my life was filled with all of the physical things I COULD do.
Once I discovered the true joy that balanced fitness can bring, it became my passion to help others do the same. In 1978, I began my journey in the fitness industry as a fitness instructor at the Barbara Ellen Figure Salon in Maryland. I quickly advanced into management for a few years before moving to Florida, where I continued my career at Nautilus Studios in Orlando. In the early 90’s, I also spent time as a certified Jazzercise instructor and Franchise owner. As I studied more about fitness, I transitioned into one-on-one personal training, which I fell in love with!
I have served in the fitness industry for over 40 years and I am truly blessed to be able to use my experience to encourage individuals to “Stay in their Green Zone”! With individualized attention, I believe in providing an easy, consistent, and effective way to improve and maintain your fitness.
Tim Butts
NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer
Tim has been active his entire life, from running track at FSU to cycling across Florida. A Florida native with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from FSU, he enjoys teaching at Hillsborough Community College. After obtaining his NSCA PT certification Tim is applying his experience and knowledge to help others achieve their fitness goals. Tim applies his experience and knowledge to help other mature men achieve their fitness goals from running a faster 5km race to gaining muscle and losing fat.
Office hours by appointment only; appointments for house calls also available.