About
Simple Solutions Fitness is a Personal Training Studio founded by Steven Mack, based in Columbia, MO. We empower women and everyone to build strength and confidence through personalized strength training. Here you'll train free from distraction. Our mirror-free gym lets you focus on proper form and feel comfortable during your workout.
The Team Behind Simple Solutions Fitness
Owner, Personal Trainer
Steven runs most of the show at Simple Solutions Fitness. He is a former Mizzou Walk-On, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Oreo enthusiast, and Chicago native that calls Columbia home. He doesn’t take himself too seriously, but actively pursues learning and is deeply passionate about making SSF a great company.
He's been accepted into the University of Missouri Doctorate of Physical Therapy program and will graduate in 2027.
He's also a coach for Strongerbyscience.com. a company aimed at making exercise and nutrition research understandable and actionable for everyone.
Jamie Poppen
Personal Trainer/Marketing
Jamie is the newest member of the team at Simple Solutions Fitness! She is a student in the University of Missouri Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, graduating in 2026. She earned her BS in Exercise Science with a double minor in Psychology and Natural Sciences at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. She's an ex-dual sports college athlete, both volleyball and track, a Missouri native, and enjoys exploring new activities such as triathlons.
She loves to help others achieve their goals and positively impact their fitness journey!
Molly Duggan
Personal Trainer
Molly is a proud member of the Simple Solutions Fitness team and a student in the University of Missouri Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, graduating in 2027. She earned her BS in Exercise Science with a minor in Biology from Truman State University, where she also became a certified exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).A Kansas City native, Molly is passionate about making movement fun and accessible for people from all walks of life. She loves playing sports—especially volleyball and pickleball—lifting weights, and spending time outdoors. Whether on the court, in the gym, or out in nature, Molly's mission is to inspire others to embrace an active and joyful lifestyle!
The SSF Mission
Bros know that weights are for them. You deserve to feel strong too.
We are for women who sometimes feel too tired or overwhelmed to work out.
We provide high-touch semi-private personal training and at-home workouts so you don’t have to feel guilty for taking time away from your family as you get into better shape.
Unlike similar companies, we keep our sessions very small and private making us a great place to build up your confidence without the crowd.
Your sessions are designed to teach you how to move while building strength and holistically achieving your goals. You'll get help finding the appropriate challenge level to get the best results while focusing on your form.
In other words, we'll build a sustainable plan for your fitness.
Core Service Values
Simple Solutions' purpose is to provide you with simple and effective exercise programs so you can feel strong and confident.
We're committed to remaining a safe space for our clients to strength train. You won't find any diet talk, mirrors, or supplements at the studio. The money isn't worth it to us, your comfort is.
Company Core Values:
- Simple - "Advanced" programs and complicated processes aren't better. People use them to trick and confuse people. What matters is that it works and people understand it.
- Effective - Does it work well in its current context? Things change, is it aligned with current goals and values?
- Science-based - Keep an open mind. Observe. Gather information. Can you test it? Science gives you averages, how can we apply general findings to this context? Test again. Change. Observe.
- We're data-led not data-driven. Let data act as a check on your intuition.
- Have the goals and data been framed correctly?
- Don’t compare a mile time on the grass to one on concrete.
- Optimal Challenge - We all have the skills and motivation to grow. Remove restraining forces. Channel sparks into a flame with the help of the right Sherpa.
- Healthy Skepticism - Try to understand why something works so you can figure out if there’s a better way to accomplish it.
Whatever your version of happiness is, you deserve that. As busy as you are, you've got to do this for yourself.
You're Ready
Phone: 1-573-443-1495
Your Private Training Studio
A quiet space to focus on your goals, without the crowd.
Set the music you like and let us lead you to your goals.
About the Simple Solutions studio
In this private and quiet space you are the focus for one hour.
Ask questions and get immediate feedback and coaching.
Your precise workout time is scheduled and planned ahead of time.
You pick the music (or we can show off our latest workout playlist).
Sound different? It is.
Factory gyms can't offer the kind of detailed planning and results a personal trainer provides.
The Four Problems We'll Solve Immediately:
Quick fixes don't change lifestyles.
Gather info to define your goal(s).
Talk about what your goal(s) will allow you to do differently in life.
Understand the work required and commitment.
Develop a plan to get there.
Happy Clients
Set and achieve your goal.
We're here to help and lead you to your fitness goals in a quiet and focused environment.
Location:
Simple Solutions Fitness
3930 S Providence Rd Suite B, Columbia, Missouri 65203
Steven@Simplesolutionsfitness.com
(573) 443-1495