I take creative and functional approach to fitness. I strive to provide realistic goals with realistic, achievable results.I use functional training methods that employ a mixture of body weight and elements of Pilates, Yoga and Calisthenics. Think of it as multi-tasking for your body and mind!
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Jen looks at you and you know right away that she understands you. After that she creates a plan and works you until you get it. Thank you Jen!”
danielle diamond
Master Trainer
Yoga Alliance EYT-500hr
registered teacher 8 years
Shiva Rea Advanced Teaching Certified
TEACHING STYLE:
“I teach a kick-butt class focusing on alignment, strength, and breath, that opens your body through an insightful, creative sequence where you’ll laugh as much as you’ll sweat. With or without weights, My vinyasa classes will bring you to your edge and challenge your perception of traditional yoga.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
"Danielle is one of a kind. She lights up a room and has great energy which is incredibly infectious. Her classes are terrific and her new technique incorporating weights with yoga is genius. As an instructor, she is the perfect combination of both tough and gentle -- so she pushes you while always being really encouraging. "
HOLLY C. HARGRAVE
Master Trainer
MS, MBA
Founder AthleticGenius
Madd Dogg Athletics Certified Spinning Instructor
AAAI Certified: Master Level Personal Trainer
AAAI Certified: Sports Nutrition
AAAI Certified: Weight Management
AAAI Certified: Group Fitness
TRX Certified Instructor
TEACHING STYLE:
Holly became a cycling enthusiast while living in Northern California, honing both road and mountain biking skills in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Her affinity for spinning came naturally as an avenue to inspire and coach others to improve their fitness levels and cycling ability. Certified by Madd Dog Athletics, she has been instructing spin classes for 9 years. A true fitness enthusiast, Holly also holds certifications in Personal Training and Group Fitness. Her career is dedicated to assisting others in achieving their health and fitness goals while enjoying every moment of the ride!
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“I train in L.A., San Francisco and San Jose and HOLLY HARGRAVE blew me away with her Spin brilliance. The musical pacing was right on, she helped us see as we trained how we were working all muscle groups, and she's just so fun, creative and in amazing shape herself.”
KANAN KAPILA
master trainer
Registered Yoga Teacher - 500 hours.
Certified Kids Yoga Teacher.
Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher.
Licensed Social Worker.
CPR Certification.
TEACHING STYLE:
“My Yoga teaching style, both classes and privates, is a strengthening, breath-focused and alignment based flow in a blend of yoga types evoked with an eclectic play-list inspired to bring the practitioner to discover balance on the mat and in the environment.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Kanan is the most instinctive Yoga instructor I have found. She knew ME within moments as well as the many others on the mat instantly. Her ability to focus on the individual within a class setting is just uncanny. Wow, Yoga with Kanan has changed me athletically and personally.”
AMY ROMANo
pro trainer
NASM Certification
Tae-Kwon-Do Black Belt
BS degree in Food Science and Bio Chemistry from Rutgers University
TEACHING STYLE:
“My teaching style is focused on interval training for fitness and wellness.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
"I was afraid boot camp would be too difficult, but was so amazed how I could do it all because I worked at my own pace, and got a great work-out.”
MELISSA SCHULTE
pro trainer
Madd Dogg Athletics Certified Spinning Instructor
BS in Exercise Physiology
CPR & AED
TEACHING STYLE:
“I love teaching a hard-core, kick butt kinda class. My ride is demanding, motivating and fun. Get lost in the music and you'll find yourself pushing just a bit further every time. Get ready for long arduous hills, tough sprints and many more challenges along the way, but most of all, get ready to have fun and feel exhilarated.“
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Melissa's spin class is detailed and determined. You know you will get an extremely challenging, fluid, intense, sensible workout. Melissa is not afraid of resistance at all and has the attitude and know-how to power even the beginners through a challenging, fun workout. Her music is sure to please everyone and her classes move to each and every beat. She is definitely the toughest instructor out there, but also the most caring and exhilarating.“
gerrit walters
pro trainer
ACE - American Council on Exercise
TEACHING STYLE:
“I use a variety of exercises and techniques to keep my clients moving and working in a circuit type routine. My work outs are a cross training experience to motivate the client to reach their fitness goals.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Gerrit always brings a new dimension to each session. This focus on detail and variety has cross trained my body beyond my expectations."
ANGEL WILLIAMS
master trainer
Certified by Affaa as for Group Exercise and Personal Training
TEACHING STYLE:
Angel's Fitness career began in her battle to deal with her own weight problem. Angel loved dance gymnastics and Art creativity was a place of safety and relief so she was naturally attracted to the world of fitness a growing industry that allowed her to use all those talents.
Angel became a certified instructor in 1987 after high school and taught at her local recreation center in Fort Pierce Fla. In 1993 Angel moved to Miami Fla. and began teaching HipHop Step it up funk step at the Liberty City Carver YMCA in Greater Miami. Angel taught her 1st Hip Hop dance class in Newark New Jersey at the Newark YMCA and in 2004 came to Montclair YMCA with record-breaking attendance at both locations.
“I love giving to people and treating them like precious diamonds I guess because I was treated so poorly growing up that its the way I'm able to continue to heal myself and I feel that I'm able to turn that hurt into Gold.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“There are simply no words do describe what happens inside Angels class. It is safe to say that IT HAPPENS INSIDE each person in that room, then stays with them long after ones left. THANK YOU ANGEL!”
