EXPERIENCED. WELCOMING. RESULTS-DRIVEN.

The Ability 1-on-1 team provides you with a individualized plan, the tools and encouragement, and everything else you need to achieve the results that you desire. They have over 80 years of combined experience and are experts in weight loss, strength and conditioning, injury recovery and prevention, and the psychology of fitness.

Meet Our TEAM

Phil Amsellem

Phil Amsellem, Co-owner of ABILITY, has been involved in the fitness business for over 30 years. After receiving his Health and Fitness degree from The American University, Phil pursued a graduate degree in Sport Psychology from Florida State University. He wrote for the Health and Fitness section of the Tallahassee Democrat, and was a research assistant for the book, Women and Exercise. He was an assistant strength coach at FSU before opening Tallahassee’s first personal training facility in 2000. Phil is certified by the National Fitness Professional Association, National Sports Performance Association, International Fitness Professionals Association, and is a certified National Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Liz Amsellem

Liz Amsellem, Co-owner of ABILITY, is a Master Certified Personal Trainer. In addition, behind the scenes, she handles all our marketing, social media, and accounting needs. Liz’s passion for the overall health industry during the last 25 years makes her an amazing asset to the ABILITY team.

Phil and Liz have three awesome children and a beautiful granddaughter. They strive to add a different dimension to the ordinary fitness facilities. Ability organizes races, weekend trips, lunches, and more. It is the main reason we consider everyone family!

Billy Guemple

Billy and his family has lived in Tallahassee for quite some time. He has been working for ABILITY for more than 15 years. He is the manager of our facility and can answer any questions that you might have. Billy’s workouts and sense of humor make exercising fun. His fast pace style can be very challenging. Never the less, it is the main reason that Billy’s clients get great results! He carries over 14 years of one on one experience and is nationally certified by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America. Billy is a past baseball player, which makes him a great asset. Since almost the day Ability opened its doors, Billy has been an amazing part of our growth.

KIm Pankey

In 2022, we welcomed Kimberly Pankey to our Ability team. She has been in the fitness industry for almost 22 years. She is one of the most qualified trainers you will ever meet. Kim holds a Bachelors degree in Nutrition/Fitness and a Minor in Dance. She also completed a Masters program in Exercise Physiology at Florida State University. Kim is currently certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and Personal Trainer through the NASM.
Although Kim started her career in cardiac rehabilitation, she realized that the fitness field was her true passion. During the last 13 years, Kim has worked at Lifetime Fitness, Body Trac, D1 Training and has even owned her own fitness studio. She has a wonderful ability to bring out the strength in her clients, both physically and mentally.
Kim is married and has two awesome teenage children. She loves to spend time with her family, travel, and ride Jet skis!

Paul Blackburn

Paul has been involved in the fitness industry since 2012. He is nationally certified by the International Sport Sciences Association as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Paul likes to focus on the connection between mind and muscle. His dedication to fitness has won Paul the OCB Men’s physique pro card in 2018. He has extensively researched the different scientific ways to build muscle. Paul also likes to work on balance, flexibility, and the overall health of his clientele. He loves the feeling of seeing clients do things that they never thought they could do. Because of his innovative techniques, and fun approach to exercise, Paul has been an awesome addition to our staff.

Phillip Young

Phillip brings nearly a decade of experience in one-on-one, group, and team training. He is currently certified through The International Sport Sciences Association and has a passion for helping others acheive their fitness goals. As a seven time NCAA All American in Track and Field, Phillip competed at both FSU and Ole Miss. He is also a former USA Track and Field athlete. Originally from New Orleans, Phillip leads an active lifestyle enjoying many outdoor activities and family adventures. He has worked with Tribe Fitness in New Orleans, as well as D1 Fitness and F45. Beyond Knowledge and experience, Phillip possesses the “Ability” personality as well. His kind approach to pushing his clients to the max is perfect.