Jerry's goal in working with individuals in exercise and fitness is to help them to recognize and reach their potentials, to experience success in fitness, and to live a better quality of life, whether it be customizing a workout program designed to reach their fitness goals, educating them on healthy food choices, recognizing barriers and unproductive patterns, developing a support network, or simply listening to what they have to say.
Experience & Credentials: • BS in Education, Concordia University • NASM Certified Personal Trainer • ACE Certified Personal Trainer • Owner, Be Fit Personal Training • Former Co-Owner, Pulse Exercise • Former Aerobic Director, Claremont Resort and Spa • Former Aerobic Director, Club Sport Oakland • Over 20 years experience working in the fitness industry
Client Base:
Jerry enjoys motivating people of all ages who have a desire to improve health and fitness. Jerry's areas of expertise include: Resistance Training, Weight Loss, Cardio Respiratory Training, Core Stabilization, Rehab, Postural Assessment, Athletic Training, Special Populations, Nutrition.
Interests:
Hiking, Tropical Gardens, Travel, Sunshine, The beach, Swimming, Working out, My pets (two dogs and a cat) Quality time with family and friends, Italian food!!
Dino Giannakis
Philosophy: To "Transform your mind & body one repetition at a time!"
Dino enjoys creating programs that guide clients toward their desired goals at speeds and styles appropriate for each individual's needs. After completing your healthy objective he then helps to generate new challenges to continue the lifelong fitness journey. With his experience in achieving his own fitness goals, Dino is able to understand his clients' triumphs and struggles alone their journey. Dino thrives on facilitating his clients' success.
Experience & Credentials: • ACE Certified Personal Trainer • ESA Certified Personal Trainer • ESA Certified in Biomechanics • Jumpstart Muscle Activation Technique • 7 years experience as a fitness professional
Client Base:
Dino trains with clients of all ages and fitness levels. His training includes improving muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility for range of motion, and balance. He completes a full evaluation to discover areas needing the most attention and combines these with the clients' goals to create individualized programs.
Interests:
Art (drawing/painting/oil pastel), Running, Weight Training, Paintball Games, Going to the Movies
Siriji Lamenzo
Philosophy: "It's never too late (or too early) to make healthier lifestyle choices."
It is Siriji's intent to help guide and support her clients through every aspect of their exercise and nutrition programs. She will be right there with you to insure the greatest success possible, with individualized workouts set to your specific goals and needs, diet and nutrition tips to help you feel your best from the inside out, and support and respect throughout.
Experience & Credentials: • NASM Certified Personal Trainer • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer • C.H.E.K Scientific Core Conditioning • 3 years experience coaching youth Rock climbing teams
Client Base:
Siriji enjoys most of all to help her clients gain strength from within. Whether you're 15 or 75, you can learn to use your body in new and different ways. She focuses on functional movement and stability along with strength training using your own body as the resistance. She will also use traditional resistance training, endurance and flexibility training methods to help you reach your goals.
Interests:
Rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking, camping (anything in the mountains or desert), live shows, relaxing with a good book.
Mary Rocha
Philosophy: "A healthy body is priceless, take care of it!"
Mary's career as a personal trainer started as a fitness enthusiast. Her passion for fitness and helping others discover the joy of living healthy has been her main motivation to become a personal trainer. Mary's approach to fitness is based on keeping a balanced lifestyle, where proper and joyful exercising routines, along with healthy nutrition habits, and proper rest are the key elements of living fit and healthy. Her goal is to engage with each client to help them achieve life-changing results. Mary was born and raised in Colombia, South America. She is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Experience & Credentials: • BA in Industrial Engineering, Distrital University. Bogota, Colombia. • NASM Certified Personal Trainer • Bilingual - English and Spanish
Client Base:
Mary has worked with people of all ages. Her areas of expertise include: Resistance Training, Weight Loss, Cardio Respiratory Training, Core Stabilization, Postural Assessment, Athletic Training, and Cardio Strength Training.
Interests:
Trail Running, Rock Climbing, Weight lifting, Trekkiing, Hiking with my dog, and going out with friends and family.
Martin Sadalski
Philosophy: "Permanent results are founded on basic training principles, combined with research, hands-on practice, creativity, and passion."
Martin's mission as a trainer is to help you achieve and surpass your individual fitness and wellness goals whatever they may be. His approach is organic in nature, scientific at it's core, and based on real functional human movement. Martin develops an effective, integrated, science based program that is specialized to each individual client. He strives to give real world results in a fun, safe, creative, and motivating environment while keeping focused on his client's wants and needs.
Experience & Credentials: • A.S in Fire Science Harper College • NASM Certified Personal Trainer • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist • NESTA Boot Camp Instructor • NAEMT Emergency Medical Tech • Former US ARMY Airborne SGT • US ARMY Master Fitness Trainer • Over 8 years experience working in the fitness industry
Client Base:
Martin enjoys working with people of all ages groups. His areas of expertise include: Comprehensive fitness assessment, Weight Loss, Strength training, cardiovascular and endurance training, post injury rehabilitation, core strength and stability training, corrective exercise training, sports performance training, functional training, flexibility and range of motion training, balance proprioception training, and outdoor fitness.
Interests:
Hiking, running, cooking, weight training, softball, concerts, pets being active, moving, landscapes, travel and laughter.
