Our List of Instructors and Trainers (click picture to read more about instructor)
*All Instructors and Trainers are Independent Contractors
Personal Trainer
Certifications:
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Trainer
Ben Glassman received his Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Personal Training certification in 2011.
Ben's career pursuit is built out of a lifetime of athletic competition. A former high school tennis star and triathlete, there is no sport in which he will not attempt to excel.
Ben’s personal training philosophy is developed from his study and practice of Pilates, bringing a mind-body connection to every work out. Whether it’s gaining muscle, losing weight, recovering from an injury, or general fitness, Ben will work with you to develop the right approach and lead you on your way to a better body.
A licensed Coast Guard captain and avid sailor, his love of the ocean is equaled by his passion for fitness.
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Connecticut, Ben has always considered New York home.
Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Martial Arts/Boxing/Kickboxing Coach
Certifications:
American Council on Exercise
Even after 30 years in fitness, Antonio is very confident in the value he brings to his clients. He still considers hisself a student of the craft, always trying to better hisself, inside and out, which makes for an even more positive, successful experience for those under his care.
He gives a “personal training feel” to all his group fitness classes, making sure everyone’s safely and successfully getting it done, meeting the individual at their level, then taking them a little further when it’s time.
With an 8th degree black belt in Jujutsu, extensive training in boxing and kickboxing, and specialized knowledge of various training modalities, he's got you.
Cycling Instructor
Working in the design industry, Josh uses his creativity to inspire riders to break their own limits.
Using his love for music he draws every ounce of potential out of riders to get lost in the beat. Josh’s technique is an interval packed, rhythm-based athletic ride.
Come empower yourself by tapping into your own strength with your mindset one ride at a time.
Vinyasa Yoga, Board Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula
Training:
Doula Association of North America (DONA)
Julia Arenson has been practicing Hatha yoga since childhood and has been a certified yoga instructor for 25 years.
She was raised in a family of yoga teachers and practitioners and was first certified through the Sivananda Vendanta tradition in 1997. She is also certified in “Anatomy and Breath-centered yoga” through Leslie Kaminoff of The Breathing Project, prenatal yoga through Janice Clarfield and Mommy and Me” yoga through Baby Om. She is a DONA-trained post-partum doula and specializes in prenatal yoga and Parent-Baby and kids yoga.
Her ever-evolving practice has also been inspired and influenced by the strong alignment principles of Iyengar and Anusara as well as the flowing Vinyasa style of Jivamukti yoga. Julia has had extensive experience in teaching diverse populations, body-types and levels. She has taught movement and Hatha yoga to people of all ages and body types including the injured and elderly.
Julia's classes are flowing, engaging, compassionate and restorative with an emphasis on proper alignment and the yogic principle of seeking both stability and ease within each posture.
She lives in Brooklyn with her 11 year old son. She is also a dancer.
Personal Trainer
Certifications
National Council of Sports & Fitness (NCFS) Certified Personal Trainer
Terrell is a former collegiate and professional European basketball player turned personal trainer. He received is Personal Trainer certification from National Council on Strength and Fitness.
Growing up he dealt with obesity and got into the fitness industry to help others reach their fitness and health goals.
Terrell likes to keep my workouts upbeat and current, no two workouts will be the same. He incorporates multiple body parts into each set of exercises. Terrell's Athletes Workout is inspired by the same training methods he's used for both amateur and professional athletes.
Personal Trainer
Victor Reyes is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association(NSCA) and certified through Precision Nutrition for nutritional counseling.
Victor's training focuses on weight loss, strength training and sports performance.
Victor also has speciality certifications in kettlebells, sandbags, and TRX suspension trainer.
Victor believes in working hard and having fun on the journey towards your results and goals.
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Recognizing Elite Fitness Studio as devoted to providing an environment supportive of your efforts in creating physical and mental wellbeing.
Elite Fitness is recognized for our passion and expertise in providing our clients with the knowledge and direction necessary to achieve their individual goals and to improve quality of life for our community.
The studio was designed to make you the client feel as comfortable as possible. With your needs first we have cultivated an environment that will allow you to experience the benefits of exercise while keeping you motivated and positive.
We understand that it is a big step in deciding to get started and with that in mind, we have put together an amazing staff to serve and accommodate all of your needs. From the many cardiovascular options to a weight loss and well being nutritional program, we will supply the platform for your success.
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