Neal Spruce

Neal Spruce is a prominent figure in the fitness industry, currently serving as the CEO and founder of dotFIT, LLC, a company dedicated to holistic evidence-based programs. With extensive experience, Spruce has been an investment partner at fibr since 2021, focusing on addressing staffing challenges within the fitness sector. As the owner and operator of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) since 1996, Spruce has significantly contributed to its status as a leader in fitness and sports performance education. Previously, as the owner/operator of PTA Global from 2016 to 2020, Spruce developed comprehensive education initiatives for fitness leaders. As CEO of the Apex Division at 24 Hour Fitness from 2001 to 2008, Spruce played a key role in the company's growth. From 1994 to 2008, Spruce founded and led Apex Fitness Group, creating widely adopted fitness programs, and earlier in their career, launched the Nutritionalysis program for Gold's Gym from 1981 to 1993, marking a milestone in the gym industry's nutritional offerings.