Our trainers are not just high level trainers...they are entertainers. The Motion team will have curated playlists designed for you each day to motivate and push you to hit that last rep.
CO-FOUNDER
With almost 20 years of experience in the fitness industry Scott Perry has successfully co-created 3 profitable group training gym concepts in California. His passion for music and group fitness found a home when he team up with Ryan Hall, Kenny Nguyen, and Marybeth Perry in 2017 combining forces to create one of the most unique and exciting boutique gym experiences. The brand has grown into a local house hold name as it continues to push the envelop by constantly evolving and creating new ways to wow the members. He believes through encouraged fitness, combined with music that fuels the soul, an ever growing community of people will become happier and lead healthier lives.
Co-founder
Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Mary Beth landed on the west coast by way of Boston. There she received her Masters In Education and taught kindergarten in the public school system for almost 7 years. Her passions for wellness, century riding, and marathon running (including Boston 2014) helped fuel and launch her career in the fitness industry first at Equinox Newport Beach, as well as multiple OC boutique fitness facilities quickly becoming a highly sought after group fitness instructor and nutrition specialist. In 2017, Mary Beth Co-founded and continues to help operate Motion Fitness Group with her business partners Scott Perry, Kenny Nguyen, and Ryan Hall. Mary Beth holds multiple degrees and certifications including Ms.Ed., Pn.1, AFFA, Schwinn, NASM Anatomy, Reiki 2, and most recently graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a Certified Health Coach.
Co-Founder
From the beginning, Kenny is Motion Fitness Group’s managing partner overseeing technology, client & business data platforms, with primary focus on the company’s systems and processes. Prior to Motion Fitness Group, Nguyen was a Global Vice President at Foxconn Electronics, ran sales for a startup company in the wireless smartphone industry that sold in 2014; and worked from 2000 to 2011 as a Senior Executive for multibillion publicly traded Japanese manufacturing companies. During his time in corporate technology Nguyen closed relationships with Microsoft Xbox, AT&T, Blackberry, Samsung, Verizon, Ingram Micro, just to name a few. Nguyen attended Phoenix University studying Business Administration.
Trainer
Sam is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. His college soccer days ignited a passion for discipline and determination, which he now channels into workouts. His infectious energy and killer music selections make sweating it out feel like a dance party! Outside of Motion, you can find him playing sports, swimming, and running at the beach.
Trainer
Don’t let Alex’s smile fool you, she’ll always push you to be your best. As a competitive swimmer, runner, and triathlete Alex has always had a passion for fitness. She studied kinesiology at SDSU and has a Masters degree in Sports Management from SMU. In addition to her multiple degrees she carries several certifications including certified trainer, certified nutrition coach, and a pain free performance specialist. She interned for the Los Angeles Chargers, Special Olympics, OC Magazine and Sports 1 before committing to her first love: fitness. Alex has 5 years of personal training and group fitness under her belt and is ready to deliver the good vibes! When she’s not at Motion she’s working on her swimwear line, GLDN which she launched with her mom.
Trainer
Lakana is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has over three years of group training experience. She is very passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves, in and out of the studio. She will push you to your limits with a little sass and a big smile. When she’s not at Motion, you can find her under the sun, snowboarding, or eating AYCE sushi.
Trainer
Mariya is a dynamic NASM-Certified PT with 8+ years experience in coaching group fitness ranging from HIIT, Boxing, and Cycle. Most recently, Mariya was a Director of Content but decided to dive into her passion for coaching fitness full-time. Growing up playing basketball for 9 years and falling in love with movement, she’s all about progressively challenging you to be your most confident self (with a few bad jokes on the mic along the way). Outside of coaching, you can find her boxing, hiking, traveling, creating content, writing and more!
