Personal Training

Steven has long been involved in sports and fitness. He dedicated his high school years to playing football, soccer, and participating in weightlifting competitions. He now dedicates his life to learning and teaching the importance of exercise and nutrition to everyone he meets. His passion for fitness has taken him far in his career of personal training. A graduate of the American Academy of Personal Training, Steven has taken his clients to another level of fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. He is known for intense calisthenics and sports training.

Nancy is a NASM personal trainer and group fitness instructor and a NASM specialist in seniors’ and women's fitness. She originally came to NYC to work for the Wilhelmina Agency and to practice her passions of dance and fitness. Nancy has worked with clients from 15 to 98 years young, and loves working with those with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. She has a very special passion for helping those over 50 and showing them all the amazing things they are capable of doing, no matter what their challenges are!

A personal trainer with over 30 years in the fitness industry, Tony's passion for working out is amplified by seeing people get excited about feeling better; both physically and mentally through exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Tony has worked with diverse populations and has helped many people reach their fitness, health and personal goals. His fun and engaging training style aims to encourage, motivate and empower clients to achieve their wellness goals through training programs specifically designed to meet their needs. Tony will develop challenging and interesting fitness programs based on the client’s interests that can progress as their fitness level changes and fitness goals are met.

With over 20 years experience in amateur boxing and collegiate wrestling, Adrian developed a passion and drive to be fit and healthy at an early age. Adrian's sports background provided extensive experience in intense training regimens for both strength and conditioning. Combining his studies in biology, kinesiology and physical therapy along with multiple personal training certifications, Adrian produces dynamic training plans for clients. As his passion for health and fitness continues to grow, Adrian dives into helping others achieve the best physical version of themselves. Clients can expect a combination of conditioning with muscle building exercises and functional training to help achieve their goals.

Rachel hails from Chicago, Illinois and has been dancing classical and contemporary styles since her youth. She received her NASM degree in 2000. Her love for the art brought her to the East Coast, earning her BFA Degree from LIU. It was a strong commitment to dance that helped her overcome weight issues in her youth, and she now brings this same energy and focus to her clients. Those training with Rachel benefit from the combined disciplines of dance and pilates. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and enjoys working with seniors. When she isn't in the gym, Rachel works with independent Contemporary Dance Companies. Her motivation and focus on clients achieving their personal goals allows them to have positive results.

Jeanene has been a Personal Trainer privately for the past 3 decades. She is excited to bring her passion for fitness and integrating it with Body-Mind wellness to meet the needs of members here at the JCC. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, her specialty is hands-on rehabilitative exercise and Holistic Biomechanics with a focus on injury prevention, strength conditioning and balance. She incorporates functional training with a variety of movement methods including MELT, Yoga, Qi Gong and Cranio-Sacral Therapy. Jeanene's clients affectionately refer to her as "one-stop shopping".

Josue has over 10 years of experience working with clients to achieve their fitness and weight loss goals. His interest in training stemmed from the positive results and impact he saw on himself. Upon learning about a birth defect in his back, Josue had to maintain a strong core and foundation in order to manage his own health and wellbeing. For the past several years he has dedicated himself to Olympic Weightlifting, competing and medaling in several USA Weightlifting events. Josue most recently achieved 3rd place in the 2022 Nationals competition and 1st place in the 2021 New York State Championships in his 73kg weight class. He is energetic and engaged, and he will motivate you through every single training session. Josue makes it his daily mission to help clients achieve their fitness goals, prevent injury, and achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Jay is a Certified Personal Trainer focusing on overall health and wellness, body mechanics, strength training, conditioning, core training, and rehabilitation. Jay’s training style focuses on the basics and key fundamentals. He believes that his clients' success is his success. With patience, a breadth of industry knowledge, and experience as a former athlete, Jay gives purpose and meaning to every session.

Clayton has been training, inspiring, motivating athletes, students, and gym members for 30 years. His dedication is infectious and successful and delivers impressive results. As a Gray Institute, GIFT Fellow, Clayton has studied, learned, and developed professionally with the most innovative, authentic and renowned physical therapists, athletic trainers, and personal trainers in the world. Clayton’s love of sports and fitness has taken him, as an athlete and coach, to hundreds of fields, courts, and swimming pools around the US and Europe. Whether you want to improve your golf game, or increase your flexibility and strength for triathlons or playing with the kids or grandchildren, Clayton will help you achieve your goal. Clayton enjoys improving the many acquired habits the body has obtained after several years of screen time. Clayton’s motto is “everyone is an athlete!”

Kristiana earned her personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is a certified swim instructor. With a strong athletic background in competitive swimming, varsity soccer, and dance, Kristiana is a well-rounded athlete who values the benefits of living an active lifestyle. Having dealt with several injuries and ailments throughout her life, Kristiana has developed workouts that support recovery and proper muscle development for all body types. She is passionate about cultivating smart, well-rounded exercisers and imparting her wisdom to empower and encourage clients on their fitness journeys. When you work out with Kristiana, you can expect an expertly crafted workout customized to your needs and goals and an inspiring, fun, and educational experience. Her bubbly personality will keep you smiling your way to your best shape ever!

Mike has been an avid athlete and a student of physical culture from an early age. Sports led to the gym, and the desire to continually improve became a need to understand how and why the body works the way it does. Mike specializes in a functional-neurology approach based on Z-Health to help all athletes achieve peak performance and fix problems. Ultimately, the best routine is one that you enjoy, and Mike takes the best parts of his experience to create the right plan for you, teach you how to do it properly, and keep you moving well.

After a 30 year career in the performing arts, Jonathan decided to transition into the Health & Wellness space shortly after beginning to compete as a Masters athlete in road racing and track & field. Foremost in his mind was a desire to leverage what he was learning while working with his own coach in service to the community at large, helping people live longer and better lives through exercise. He has been a 4x NYRR Runner of the Year, 2x USATF Masters Long Distance Athlete of the Year, & Running Times Honorable Mention Age Group Athlete of the Year, as well as being an intercollegiate Ultimate athlete, avid skier & biker. Jonathan is comfortable utilizing many different exercise modalities, and working with a wide range of ages & levels of fitness, from teens to seniors, both one-on-one & in a class setting.

Valerie has been coaching and training, worldwide, for over 30 years. Her passion for health, fitness training, sports performance and nutrition has included education and training opportunities with clients all over the world. As a result, she has developed her own custom methodologies and modules based on her experience supporting a diverse range of clients in reaching their individual goals. Valerie uses a three dimensional approach on mind, body, and spirit, which has been extremely effective in helping her clients achieve physical fitness, body sculpting, increased sense of wellness and more.

Rizel comes from the corporate background working for law firms in NYC. With a passion for health and fitness Rizel received her certification from Mary Mount College. She has been training for 15 years with experience in weight loss, weight maintenance, strength training and overall wellness. Rizel utilizes her extensive fitness background to help members achieve a more healthy and productive lifestyle through her personal training. She truly enjoys helping people achieve their fitness goals and feel better about themselves. She strive to give 110% to each individual making sure they walk out of their session (The JCC) feeling excellent. I believe in my clients when they are feeling at their lowest and do not believe in themselves. SO TO HEALTH AND FITNESS, MAY WE ALL LIVE LONGER. LET’S TRAIN. CAN’T IS NOT IN MY VOCABULARY.

Brian, born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, is a former Division 1 sprinter and was always involved in fitness. With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He specializes in human movement, biomechanics, sports performance, weight loss, boxing, injury prevention, and strength and conditioning. Brian has been motivating, coaching, and helping clients reach their fitness goals in the best, most efficient, and safest way possible. He is a true believer that In this life, health is wealth.

After years spent training at commercial establishments, Natasha is delighted to be part of the warm and welcoming fitness community at the JCC. Natasha was a JCC kid growing up in Westchester, and is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College (B.A. in cultural anthropology) and Sarah Lawrence College (MFA in nonfiction writing). he discovered her love of fitness by studying how calisthenics, anthropological bodybuilding fieldwork, and powerlifting could help enhance her skills in dance and martial arts. She now enjoys using those modalities to keep her clients pain-free, self-sufficient, and ready to take on the world, just as they take command of their bodies.

Kym is a New York mom who is passionate about health and exercise as the keys to a life filled with adventure. She is an avid athlete, including ice hockey, running, dance, and yoga, and she spent a few years as a stunt actor. She is proficient in self-defense, including Krav Maga (Israeli martial art) and Tae Kwon Do. Her certifications include NASM CPT, Women's Fitness Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist Kickboxing, and TRX. Kym's training style integrates mobility, strength, resistance, and endurance for a well-rounded routine that quickly becomes a lifestyle.

Frances comes from a professional dance background and is originally from Los Angeles, where she earned her B.F.A. in dance from California State University at Long Beach. She has been performing and dancing for over 20 years, and teaching dance and movement since 1987. Her personal and professional philosophy focuses on balancing body, mind and spirit through the creative connection of movement, exercise, holistic health, personal empowerment and supportive community. She often employs a variety of training techniques when working with clients. Each session is tailored to the client’s specific needs and goals. She works with a wide range of clients, from teens to older adults, post rehabilitating after illness or injury, pre/postnatal clients, and those wanting to lose weight or simply feel better and more energized.

Born in Guinea and raised in the Cote D'Ivoire, Toure played soccer throughout his youth, discovering a strong natural affinity for coaching. His competitive boxing experience as an adult reinforced the importance of staying fit, and helped him become a top JCC instructor. Toure's positive attitude, challenging workout regimens, and ability to lead by example have created a growing list of motivated clients who achieve results.

Jenny Vazquez is a former sub-elite marathon runner and a former qualifier for the 2000 US Women's Olympic marathon trails. Her personal best is 2:44:58 in the 1998 Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN. After four months, she finished in 21st place overall in the NYC Marathon at 2:49:50. Since 2007, Jenny has been helping people achieve their fitness goals as well as their quality of life and well-being. Her certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) which is a certification for the majority of healthcare professions, like nursing fields, occupational therapy, dietetics, and diabetes education. She designs specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.