Fitness Professionals
Andrew Guida
Master Trainer
Fitness Director
Education:
• The University of Nebraska - M.A. (Exercise Physiology)
• Graduate Assistant
• Emphasis in Biomechanics
• Plymouth State College - B.S. (Physical Education)
• Emphasis in Coaching
• Minor in Health Education
Hobbies
• Avid Sports Enthusiast
• Playing Golf
• Hiking
• Spending Time With My Family
Certifications:
• NSCA - Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist
• Adult CPR/AED Certified
Specializations:
• Post-Rehabilitative Concerns
• Primary/Secondary Prevention
• Weight Management
• Functional Strength Training
• Sports Specific Training
• Exercise Testing
• Exercise Program Design - Resistance and
Endurance Training
Mervyn Tugenhaft
Assistant Fitness Director • New Member Introduction Staff
Education:
• Business College degree Kennemerland, Haarlem,
The Netherlands
Specializations:
• Bodybuilding
• Weight gain/loss training
• Sport Specific Training: Soccer
Certifications:
• AFAA
Hobbies
• Spending time with my family
• Working out / Fitness
• Coaching youth soccer
• Soccer
• Tennis
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John Albanese
Master Trainer
Director of the S.P.E.E.D., Triathlon Boxing and Martial Arts Programs
Education:
• Pace University - Continuing Education in Anatomy, Physiology, and Athletic Training
• Pace University School of Law-J.D.
• University of Michigan, A.B. -Poli. Sci.
Certifications:
• NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialist
• NASM - Certified Personal Trainer I & II
Specializations:
• Sport Specific Training / Youth Training
• Athletic Injury Post-Rehab
• S.P.E.E.D. Program / Footspeed for Tennis
• Masters Swim Coach •Marathon / Triathlon Training
• Boxing and Martial Arts
Awards / Accomplishments
• 2006 4th Degree Master Black Belt
Tae Kwon Do / Hap Ki Do
• 1993-97, 1999-6 time Champion of the TRRC Biathlon
• 1998-Wineglass Marathon: 2hrs, 58min Taconic Road Runners Team
• 1981-N.Y. Sr. Met. Swimming Champion: 100m Breaststroke
Regional and Empire State Games Finalist
University of Michigan Swim Team
Badger Swim Club
•1979-Horace Greeley Swim Team Co-Captain, Sectional Championship Team
Michela Rossi - Ford
Master Trainer
Education:
• University Degree in Translations / Interpreting,
Rome, Italy
Certifications:
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist
• Resist-a-Ball Certified
• Reactive Neuromuscular Training Certified
• Flexibility Training Certified
• Certified Biometrics Trainer
• CPR Certified
Specializations:
• Weight Loss / Weight Management
• Bodybuilding / Sculpting and Toning
• Stretching
Hobbies
• Traveling
• Arts
• Music
Education:
• B.S. Physical Education
• United States Marine Corps: Special Operations
Specializations:
• Sport Specific Training/Athletic Development
• Strength Training
• Olympic Lifts
• Weight Management
• Youth Fitness
Certifications:
• NSCA-CSCS
• NSCA-CPT
• USAW- Sport Performance Coach
• NYS-Certified Physical Education Teacher
• CPR/AED
Hobbies
• Time with family
• Outdoor/Adventure activities
• Photography
Education:
• Syracuse University - BA in English
• Iona College - MA Applied Psychology
• Licensed School Psychologist
Certifications:
• NASM - CPT
• AFAA
• CPR Certified
Specializations:
• Biomechanics Of Resistance Training
• Post-Rehabilitation Training - Corrective Exercise Training
• Dynamic Training Techniques
• Flexibility Training
• Weight Management
Hobbies
• Basketball
• Fishing
• Softball
• Reading and Research in Psychology
and Resistance Training
Education:
• Hofstra University
• Germain School of Photography
• United States Army
Certifications:
• National Academy of Sports Medicine-CPT
• A.F.A.A Certified Personal Trainer
• A.F.A.A.Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• I.D.E.A.Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• AED and CPR Adult/Child Certified
Specializations:
• New Member Personal Training
• Group/Partner Training
• Functional Strength Training
• Core Training
• Flexibility Training
• Youth Training
• Sports Specific Training
• Circuit Training
• Rebounding
• Aerobic Dance
Hobbies
• Tennis
• Hiking
• Baseball
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Boxing
• Photography
• Gardening
Education:
• St. Johns University
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts
Specializations:
• Sports Specific Training; Golf, Baseball,Tennis
• .Weight Loss exercise prescriptions
Hobbies
• Golf
• Baseball
• Playing Guitar
Bente H. Gerber
Premier Trainer
Education:
• High Shool, Snejbjerg Shole(Denmark)
• Culinary School, Holstebro Teknisk Shole (Denmark)
• Education as a Culinary Artist
Certifications:
• Certified Reebok instructor, including Cardio Vascular, Strength, Core, Balance,
Co-ordination & Flexibility Training.
• Certification in Physio-Ball, Medicine Ball, Smartbell & Bodybar
Specializations:
• Having people have fun and smile during exercise
• Nutrition
• 12 years of international Fitness Experience
Hobbies
• Sports
• Cooking
• Reading
• Family / Friends
Vesselina E. Jeliazkova
Premier Trainer
Education:
• Northern Michigan University, (Marquette, MI)
• Masters of Science, Exercise Science
• Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude), Psychology Major, Coaching Minor
• Kansas State University (Manhattan KS) Undergraduate
• National Sports Academy (Sofia, Bulgaria) Undergraduate
Certifications:
• NSCA CPT
• CPR
• First Aid
Specializations:
• Strength & Conditioning Coach (College & Varsity Tennis)
• Sport Specific Training (Tennis)
• Flex
• Weight Management
Hobbies
• Snowboarding
• Skiing
• Hiking
Kevin Coughlan
Premier Trainer
Education:
• Manhattan College- B.S. in Exercise Science
Certifications:
• NASM- CPT
• USAW Club Coach
• USA Wrestling Certified Coach
Specializations:
• Powerlifting
• Strength Training
• Sports Specific Training
• Youth Training
Hobbies
• Playing/Watching Sports
• Working Out
Education:
• M.S. National Security & Public Safety, University of New Haven
• B.S. Criminal Justice, Marist College
Certifications:
• NASM - CPT, National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Adult CPR/Child CPR/Infant CPR - AED, American Heart Association
Specializations:
• Strength Training
• Weight Loss
• Youth Fitness
Hobbies
• Golf
• Hiking & Kayaking
• Following current events, security and public safety issues.
Education:
• Fordham University, College of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Major Marketing/Management
Certifications:
• American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
• Adult CPR & AED
• Child CPR & AED
• Infant CPR
Specializations:
• New Member Introduction
• TechnoGym System
• Strength & Conditioning Training
Hobbies
• Landscaping & Garden Design
Amy Peck
Premier Trainer
Education:
Columbia University, MS
Middlebury College, BA
Certification:
NASM - CPT
American Dietetic Association – Registered Dietitian
CPR – Adult & Child
Specialization:
• Nutrition therapist specializing in disordered eating and eating disorders in adolescents and adults
• Weight management through wellness and healthy eating
• Core training and functional training
Hobbies:
• Fresh Air Fund, Chairperson Eastern Westchester
• Travel
• Gardening
Jennie Hendricks
Professional Trainer
Education:
• B.S. Kinesiology - Towson University, Towson, MD
Certifications:
• AFAA PFT - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Personal Fitness Trainer
• AMR CPR/AED - American Red Cross Cardiorespiratory Resusitation/Automatic Defibrilaror
• Physical Educator - Grades K-12
Specializations:
• StrengthBuilding
• Toning
• Dynamic training for women
Hobbies
• Bodybuilding
• Swimming
• Travel
• Dance
Debby Rosenberg
Professional Trainer
Education:
• Dickinson College BS
Specializations:
• Core and Functional training
• Training for the plus size woman
• Resistance and stabilization training
Certifications:
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR AED
Hobbies
• Bike riding with my family
• Running and aqua-jogging
• Reading and scrapbooking
Drew Marsek
Professional Trainer
Education:
• Eastern Connecticut State University BA Sports and Business Management
Certifications:
• AFPA
• American Red Cross - CPR
Specializations:
• Sport Specific Training
• Weight Loss
• Youth Training
• Flexibility Training
Hobbies
• Cooking
• Mountain Biking
• Watching Sports
• Coaching Youth and High School Sports
Erik Johnson
Professional Trainer
Education:
• AA Theatre Arts - Westchester Community College
• BA Communications (video production) - SUNY New Paltz
• MAT Elementary Education (K-6) - Manhattanville College
Certifications:
• ACE - CPT
• CPR/AED Certified
Specializations:
• Youth Training
• Sport Specific Training
• Small Group Training - Techno Gym Equipment
Hobbies
• Spending Time With My Family
• Staying Fit
• Reading
• Helping People Succeed
Heidi Michaels
Life Coach,
Education:
• Coach Training Institute Core Course Graduate
• Coach Training Institute Certification
• Masters Degree Pending from Mom University
• BS Degree in Marketing, University of Bridgeport
Certifications:
• Life Coaching
Specializations:
• Helping others define and achieve their Wellness Goals (Fitness, Weight Loss, General well-being)
• Personal Growth
• Women in Transition
Hobbies
• Working out / Fitness
• Skiing in Vermont
• Triathlons
