Guideline Fit is a U.S.-based fitness brand, also operating as AdherenceFit for alternative health training services. We embrace the philosophy of biomechanics to improve wellness. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we provide individual and group fitness sessions nationwide, with plans to expand throughout the Midwest.
“The past decade living abroad and immersing myself in diverse fitness cultures changed my perspective on biomechanics, even though each change was relatively common.”
Sports play an instrumental role in ongoing development by supporting an active lifestyle. An athlete’s physical capabilities are often distinguished by durability, which is linked to coordination, physicality, and power. Naturally athletic individuals typically participate in a variety of activities, but what truly creates high-level athleticism and coordination is mindset. We adopt habits that shape our lifestyle whether we acknowledge them or not. Athleticism is the ability to move freely, and mindset determines an individual’s progress. Direct your energy toward mechanics, and your results will follow.
“I notice that i grow more durable after stability & mobility workouts. ”
Direct your energy toward fundamental movement, and everything will naturally take its course. Our philosophy focuses on breaking down muscle tissue during each stretch and rebuilding full range of motion. It’s best to start from the beginning with traditional warm-ups and stretches, then gradually work your way up.
“When training, you have to prepare your body and mind for all probable situations. Prioritizing strength, proper form, and overall health helps prevent injuries that can naturally occur at any time. Health must remain the priority when you are consistently involved in intense activity, and intentional preparation can reduce many risks that might otherwise feel out of your control.”
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
Guideline Fit is a U.S.-based fitness brand, also operating as AdherenceFit for alternative health training services. We embrace the philosophy of biomechanics to improve wellness. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we provide individual and group fitness sessions nationwide, with plans to expand throughout the Midwest.
INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
I studied Communication Marketing, and Sociology at Duquesne University while on a full athletic scholarship in the NCAA Atlantic 10 program. Fitness, health, and wellness have always been major interests of mine.
I participated in the Chicago Bulls Summer League during the 2007 and 2008 training camps. In 2008, I signed with head coach Nick Nurse on the Iowa Energy, an NBA Development League expansion team now known as the Iowa Wolves. Over the following years, I joined international sporting clubs and fitness organizations abroad, becoming a national professional in multiple countries.
I am a USA Basketball Licensed Coach in Youth Development, a Rural Clinical Assistant, and a volunteer with the Pelican, Alaska Community Fire Department for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). I established myself as a diverse international professional athlete who has transitioned into fitness over the past decade while contributing to communities around the world. I am a fitness and sports trainer with years of active experience in maintaining peak physical performance while competing and training abroad. My passion for fitness influences many areas of development, with mobility as my primary focus in the broader fitness industry. On the days you feel you can’t physically show up, I’ll know exactly what is necessary to give you that edge.
We are developing HCS (Health Communication Software) under the AdherenceFit brand to enable the health industry to share information and services globally. Gayden coordinated projects for international brands across Asia, South America, the United States, and other regions. These programs will allow professionals to build comprehensive rapport with health specialists and clients worldwide, supporting lifestyles shaped by diverse cultural practices.
"I devoted over a decade of my career to the minor leagues and international basketball. After my time in Chicago Bulls Summer league practices and my official NBA development league Debut, I never truly came back to keep investing in the journey toward the NBA. It feels good to be back, taking small steps again. Coaching was never my dream, but training and teaching the youth steps to overcome obstacles always has been. Chicago is my birthplace, but the world has been my home." 🏀 #USABasket