Our Business:
Obesity is an epidemic.  People of all ages are spending more time with computers, televisions,
and other sedentary behaviors.  Moreover, our dietary intake is consistently increasing in
portion size and caloric density adding to the energy imbalance related to obesity.  This increase
in sedentary lifestyle and over consumption of high-calorie foods are taking an enormous toll on
societies’ health in terms of obesity and the co-morbidities that accompany it.
Our Mission:
LOCKDOWN Health & Fitness is dedicated to improve quality of life through fitness,
nutrition and emotional wellness. We provide professional, preventative and alternative care
with advanced and evidence-based interventions.  We create an environment conducive to
change that will last a lifetime.  

  • To promote a balanced approach to wellness by focusing on the six domains of health
    which include: physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, sexual, and social health.
  • To create a healthy and safe environment in which permanent behavior change is
    possible.
  • To empower clients to succeed with their own health and fitness goals.
  • To educate with the most cutting edge curriculum.
  • To provide participants with a discharge program that continues to motivate and
    encourage healthy living.
Our Staff:
Darrin Cottle is the president and co-owner of Lockdown Health & Fitness Inc.  He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Health
Promotion and Education and earned his Master’s of Science in Nutrition from the University of Utah in 2004 and 2007
respectively.  He is a current member of the American Dietetic Association and active member in the community.  Mr. Cottle
plays a role in community-wide education as a full-time faculty member of Utah Career College where he teaches in its Health and
Exercise Science bachelor degree programs.  He continues to instruct group fitness classes for local gyms across the Salt Lake
Valley and has been doing so for over 5 years.  His love for exercise and food along with his expertise in the industry contribute to
the sucess of Lockdown's cliental.  He maintains his personal training and group fitness certifications through the American
Council on Exercise.
Darrin Cottle, MS RD CPT
  • Master's of Science; Nutrition/Dietetics - University of Utah
  • Bachelor's of Science; Health Promotion & Education - University of Utah
  • Registered Dietitian
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); State of Utah
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
  • SafeServ Certification
Sara Cottle is the Vice-President and Co-Owner of Lockdown Health & Fitness Inc and comes to us with a lifetime of experience in
living a healty lifestyle.  With six kids under her belt, she has discovered ways of staying healthy and taking good care of herself
while running a household.  Sara has taught karate kickboxing for the last nine years and currently teaching at Utah Career College
in its Health and Exercise Science bachelor degree program.  Health & fitness has definitely been her passion and she loves to
challenge and push you beyond your limits in the gym.  Growing up in the restaurant business and working on her own as a
professional chef has provided Sara with priceless knowledge.  She is able to teach shopping for health, assist in menu planning
and instruct in the kitchen.  With these talents and others, Sara has become a vital part of the Lockdown team.  She maintains her
certifications through the American Council on Exercise.
Sara Cottle, CPT

  • Professional Chef
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Professional Kickboxer
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
LOCKDOWN Health & Fitness addresses this issue and combats this epidemic through
individualized health retreats and wellness programs.  Never before has a program
offered such a complete lifestyle change through awareness, knowledge, and self
empowerment.  Lockdown introduces a new component to the weight management
equation through environmental and emotional restructure.  Behavioral transformations
occur when an individual is introduced to a safe environment conducive to change.  We
create this safe atmosphere and facilitates a complete reformation of problematic habits
that have shown to be destructive.
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