Simeon and Abby are the owners of Iron Benders Fitness and Nutrition. Owning a gym, has been a dream of Simeon’s for quite some time and came to fruition in 2019. Since that time, we have been working very hard on making that dream come true. Not only are we excited about being small business owners, we are extremely excited about the community impact we provide. Our gym provides a safe and uplifting place where people can become physically fit and improve self-esteem and overall well-being. We are a facility that is age inclusive, providing gym memberships, classes and personal training for those 10 and older.

Sonia has been teaching fitness classes for over 20 years. Having been overweight and inactive for most of her life, She knew she was headed for health issues. At the age of 29, She decided that she wanted to live to see her children grow and do all the things she dreamed. She made a commitment to living a healthy, active lifestyle.

Sonia became an AFAA and FiTour certified group fitness instructor to help others learn how to do the same. She provides classes that are fun, yet challenging, to help others see and experience what their bodies are capable of through motivation and consistency.

MMA Coach | Retired Fighter | Family Man

From KY to Las Vegas and now proud to be in North Vernon, Indiana.

With 19 years of fight experience, I’ve been fortunate to coach at UFC Fitness and Mayweather Fitness, and I trained and fought out of the world-renowned Xtreme Couture. I competed on The Ultimate Fighter Season 19, and I’ve fought for a world title in Cage Warriors in Dublin, Ireland.

Now, I’ve teamed up with Piranha Grappling Systems, led by Xtreme Couture’s head coach Dennis Davis, to bring elite-level grappling and striking instruction to Indiana. We offer classes for kids and adults—whether you're looking to build confidence, improve fitness, or step into competition.

This isn’t just about fighting—it’s about building better people on and off the mat.

Certified Personal Trainer | Powerlifting Coach | Special Needs Specialist

Kristin Jahn brings a unique blend of passion, perseverance, and purpose to every training session. A certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a United States Powerlifting Association (USPA)-certified coach, Kristin has been strength training since 2014 and knows firsthand how life-changing it can be — both physically and mentally.

As a mom of six and a dedicated special education teacher, Kristin understands the challenges of balancing life, health, and self-care. She's battled with her weight for most of her life, but through consistent weight training over the past decade, she has built lasting strength — and confidence — from the inside out. Her journey isn’t just inspiring; it's proof that progress is possible at any stage.

Kristin formerly held four USPA Indiana State Records as a super heavyweight powerlifter and continues to empower others to find their own strength — no matter their starting point. She specializes in working with children and adults with special needs, combining her professional expertise with a deep sense of compassion and patience.

When she’s not coaching or teaching, you can find Kristin on the pickleball court, disc golf course, or volleyball court — always staying active and having fun.  

Kristin teaches Strength HIIT CIRCUIT classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5am in the basement and offers personal training sessions on evenings and weekends, making fitness more accessible for busy schedules and families.

Valerie became a YogaFit certified yoga instructor for basic yoga instruction in 2018. She grew up on a dairy farm and dealt with fatigue, anxiety, severe back aches and dreaded waking up in the mornings. Valerie found that yoga was a great relief for these ailments after a long day. She fell in love with going to classes and began doing yoga in her free time at home. Becoming an instructor just made sense and has since become a life-long passion.

Valerie’s basic yoga classes are a mix of relaxation and meditation with low to moderate intensity focusing on breathing, correct posture and correct alignment and movement.

Michael started his fitness journey in 2020 at 30 years old at Iron Benders Fitness and Nutrition. The gym was an intimidating place for him in the beginning. Michael decided to get some personal training sessions to help him feel more comfortable and get a good workout routine. Ever since his personal training sessions, he has loved going to the gym. Michael is now a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and tactical training specialist. He is excited to be able to help others make healthy changes through good nutrition and exercise.