What is BodyBasics?
BodyBasics is a private, professional, and friendly health and fitness studio located in Northwest Tucson. Since April 2000, we have improved the lives of thousands of individuals just like you.
Our mission is to empower our clients to realize their innate abilities by providing an environment that nurtures, educates, and inspires them.
We promise:
- To treat you as a unique individual, scaling all exercise programs to a level that is safe, appropriate and affordable.
- To make your time with us effective, efficient, and enjoyable.
- To act professionally by providing the best in customer service from the start of your first session.
At BodyBasics, there is no minimum purchase or long term contract required. You can choose one or a combination of our services.
Our Approach Is Unique
At BodyBasics, we focus on movement, instead of individual muscles. The result is a balanced body that is more prepared to withstand the stresses of daily life that are the root of most aches and pains—sitting at a computer, doing various tasks around the house and/or office, poor body mechanics, and inactivity. Results of this holistic focus will be an individual who looks great, feels great, and moves great!
How We Work
We begin with an overall assessment that provides us with valuable information about your current state. This data includes measures such as your present ratio of lean mass to fat mass, your VO2 max, various flexibility and mobility scores, and a well-rounded snapshot of your body’s levels of strength. We then analyze the results to determine the most appropriate place to start your fitness program.
The BodyBasics team consists of degreed and certified male and female Fitness Coaches. Based on your specific goals and the results of your initial assessment, we will design a program to help you achieve your health and fitness goals, including fitness training, nutrition coaching and rehabilitation, if needed.
Meet the Staff
Christopher (Chris) Litten
B.S. Business Marketing
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
BodyBasics founder and Fitness Coach, Chris Litten, has a B.S. in Business Marketing from the University of Phoenix and is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as both a personal trainer and as a strength and conditioning specialist. Chris is one of seven registered Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists and one of five registered Certified Personal Trainers in Tucson. He has been working as a professional fitness coach since 1995 and has been a part of healthy change to countless people. Chris takes an intellectual approach to fitness and combines traditional and non-traditional exercise designed to produce results.
When he’s not educating and inspiring others toward positive change, Chris enjoys spending time at home with his wife, Kristine, and two beautiful children who inspire him every day to be a better person.
Clive (Mike) Haas
B.S. Business Administration
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
USA Triathlon Certified Level 1 Triathlon Coach
Clive (Mike) Haas holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, and is a graduate of the Pima Community College Fitness Professional Certificate Program. Mike is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.) Certified Personal Trainer. He is also a Certified Level 1 Triathlon Coach (USA Triathlon).
Mike strongly believes that through goal-setting, commitment and a positive attitude, accomplishing anything is possible. This core belief is the foundation for any training program for all clients he has had the opportunity to train, and it doesn’t matter if the client’s goal is running an Iron Man or learning how to walk without a cane. Mike enjoys training in one-on-one sessions, as well as training in the small group dynamic. Mike’s primary goal is to continually offer the best experience, and exceed expectations in assisting his clients to success.
Prior to entering the fitness industry, Mike held a variety of positions, including owning his own business. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, cycling, running and spending time with family. His latest project is training his wife (Kim) to become a better triathlete. The rest of Mike’s time is spent keeping up with his two daughters’ aspiring athletic careers.
Mike Donelan
ISSA & ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Exercise Physiologist
Mike has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry as a trainer and rehabilitation specialist. He holds a degree in Exercise Physiology from the American College of Sports Medicine and is certified as a Personal Trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He also is certified in Golf Strength Training and is a USGTF golf teaching pro.
Mike has a special interest in posture alignment, joint rehabilitation and adaptive strength training for special populations. He believes that with proper training, everyone can improve their quality of life.
Mike is a Midwest native. He and his wife, Karen, have made Tucson their home since 2005.
Maureen Raine, BA
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Maureen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Chester University in Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the Pima Community College Fitness Professional Certificate Program. She is certified as a personal trainer by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
She enjoys working with clients to achieve their goals in the areas of weight loss and improved health and fitness through exercise and good nutrition.
Maureen is a Pennsylvania native and has called Tucson home since 1998. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, running and rollerblading with her husband, Rob, and their two children, Sean and Katelyn.
Read Maureen’s Story.
Nicholas McKim
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Nick attended Western New Mexico University and completed his training as a fitness professional at Pima Community College. He is certified as a personal trainer by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Nick has a special interest in keeping abreast of the latest research developments in the health and fitness fields. His goal is to help clients overcome mental barriers and physical challenges so they can enjoy an enhanced quality of life and discover the athlete that lies within.
Nick was born in Schweinfurt, Germany, but has called Tucson home for over 24 years. When he’s not motivating clients in the studio, he enjoys just about any physical activity, including snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and fishing. His lifetime goal is to go snowboarding on his 100th birthday!
Amelia Olson
B.S. Kinesiology- Motor Behavior
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Amelia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Motor Behavior, from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. She is certified as a personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She has a special interest in motor learning and skill performance. Amelia focuses on better understanding how people re-learn movements after injury or disease. Her passion is to help people achieve their goals while educating them about the science behind the exercise.
Amelia was born and raised in Texas and moved to Tucson with her husband, Chris, at the beginning of 2011. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, cooking and doing anything outdoors. Most of all she loves the Dallas Cowboys and her Texas A&M Aggie football.
Studio Location
BodyBasics is located in Northwest Tucson at 1631 West Ina Road, Suite 111, on the south side of Ina Road between La Canada Drive and La Cholla Boulevard. Convenient parking is located in front of our studio.
For driving directions give us a call.
Hours of Operation
- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 5 am – 7 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday: 5 am – 8 pm
- Saturday: 7 am – 4 pm
- Sunday: Upon request