Dre Flores, Certified Personal Trainer
Certification: NASM, obtained 2024
Majoring in Financial Mathematics and Statistics, Dre obtained his certification in 2024 while working as a personal trainer and rehabilitation aide alongside Orthopedic physical therapists in his hometown of Chicago, IL. He is a baseball player turned endurance athlete, completing a Ironman 70.3 in summer 2025. Dre has his sights set on racing the LA marathon. As a trainer with UCSB’s Department of Recreation, Dre brings his deep passion for exercise science and helping individuals reach their full potential. He enjoys hiking, snowboarding, playing his guitar and watching the Chicago Bears.
Ben Oler, Pro-Level Certified Personal Trainer
Certifications: NASM-CPT, Obtained 2014
Ben's career as a trainer and a fitness enthusiast began over 10 years ago. As an undergrad at UCSB, Ben earned a Minor in Exercise and Sports Science with an emphasis in Personal Training. While attending UCSB, Ben played on both the club Tennis and Rugby team as well as training athletes with multiple UCSB club teams, including tennis, rowing, field hockey and rugby. He currently teaches Boot Camp at the UCSB Department of Recreation in addition to working with Personal Training clients.
Ben specializes in program design, crafting the optimal program for each client using his broad knowledge of exercise science and motivational techniques to help his clients level up with speed and safety. Ben’s motto: Consistency is the key to change!