Trainers @ the JCC!
The George Kasselman Fitness Center
Meet our JCC Trainers!
Kerry Engle
"It is not about just changing your body, it's about feeling good about who we are"
| Hometown: | Albany, New York |
| Education: | Schenectady County Community College |
| Degree: | A.S. in Paralegal |
| Certification: |
ACE-Certified Personal Trainer ACE-Certified Group Fitness Instructor AEA-Certified Aquatics Instructor Silver Sneakers Silver Sneakers ROM, Cardio Circuit, Yoga, Splash CPR/AED Certified |
| Speciality: | Weight Management, Senior Fitness, Weight Training |
| Hobbies: | Weight Training, Reading, Fishing and Gardening |
Eileen Hurley
"Be the best that you can be"
| Hometown: | Guilderland, New York |
| Education: | Alfred University |
| Degree: | BA-Fine Arts |
| Certification: |
AFPA Certified AEA Certified Aquatic Instructor AFAA Certified YMCA Group Fitness Certification AFAP Certified Silver Sneaker ROM Splash, Cardio Circuit, Yoga Stretch ESA Certified CPR/AED/Lifeguard Certified |
| Speciality: | Aqua Aerobic for all levels and abilities, Water exercise for arthritis, Gravity Pilates, Cycle Fit (spinning) |
| Hobbies: | Running, Swimming, Reading and Family |
Nola Royce
"Proper form, persistence and hard work get results"
| Hometown: | Delmar, New York |
| Education: |
MS-Education Professional Diploma-School Psychology SAS & SDS Certification |
| Certification: |
W.I.T.S-Certified Personal Trainer National Yoga Alliance-Certified Yoga Teacher Silver Sneakers ROM, Yoga Stretch Resist-a-Ball, Level 1 & 2 CPR/AED Certified |
| Speciality: | Yoga, Core Training, Balance Ball |
| Hobbies: | Yoga, Mountaineer, Cycling, Skiing, Tennis, Reading, Movies and Music |
Tom Wachunas
"The longest journey starts with a single step. The hardest part is starting and my goal is to help you start and keep you motivated during the journey."
| Hometown: | Schaghticoke, New York |
| Education: | Siena College/Marketing Management |
| Certification: |
ACE-American Council on Exercise-Certified Personal Trainer SFA-Senior Fitness Association-Certified Personal Trainer |
| Speciality: | Strength Training, Body Weight Training, Periodization Programs, Senior Fitness |
| Hobbies: | Weight Training, Coaching, Basketball, Reading, Family & Friends |
Neil Isaacs
"Your success from an exercise program is measured by how you feel. Consistency, hard work, proper form and FUN equal success."
| Hometown: | Delmar, New York |
| Education: |
SUNY Oswego Russell Sage College |
| Degree: |
BS- Education MS- Public Administration |
| Certification: |
AFAA -Certified Personal Trainer (Advanced) National Council on Strength & Fitness accredited by the NCCA |
| Speciality: | Strength training, Cycling, and has competed successfully in both powerlifting (bench-press) and body building competitions throughout the 1980's and 1990's culminating in the Master's (over 40) title at the 1991 Northeast States All Natural Bodybuilding Championships. |
| Hobbies: | Weight training, cycling, hard rock music enthusiast, family, and friends |
Jennifer Honen
"Keep it simple. If you want to lose weight, burn off more calories than you take in."
| Hometown: | Albany, New York (Surrounding area) |
| Education: | SUNY Albany |
| Degree: | BA- English |
| Certification: |
AFAA - Certified Personal Trainer AFAA - Step AFAA - Step Aerobics CPR/AED Certified |
| Speciality: | Weight loss programs and positive motivation |
| Hobbies: | Running, reading, softball and politics |
Lisa Ginsburg
| Hometown: | Delmar, New York (Surrounding area) |
| Education: |
Russell Sage College Sage Graduate School |
| Degree: |
BS-Nutrition Science/Dance Minor MS-Applied Nutrition |
| Certification: |
Registered Dietitian National Yoga Alliance-Certified Yoga Teacher AFAA-Kickboxing Powderblue Productions-TurboKick, PiYo CPR/AED Certified |
| Speciality: | Nutrition, Kickboxing, Yoga, Pilates |
| Hobbies: | Running, Painting, Yoga, Hiking, Reading, Cooking and Dancing!! |
Amy Kirsch
"Making Fitness part of your life makes every part of your life better."
| Hometown: | Sand Lake, New York |
| Education: | CCS Business Management and Marketing |
| Certification: | ACE-Certified Personal Trainer |
| Speciality: | Special Populations |
| Hobbies: | Running, Hiking, Fishing, Golf, Reading |
Christina Hagen
| Hometown: | Glenmont, New York |
| Education: |
LeMoyne College St. Rose-Graduate College |
| Degree: |
BA-Communications MS-Elementary |
| Certification: |
ACE-Certified Personal Trainer CPR/AED Certified Spinning Certified Zumba Certification I, II Aqua Zumba Certification Zumba Gold Certification Flow Fitness Certification |
| Speciality: | Cardiovascular, Strength Training, Core Training, Functional Training |
| Hobbies: | Zumba, Cycling, Swimming |
Matthew D. Lacey
"The trainer client relationship is a partnership! Where both the trainer and client benefit -For what good is a personal trainer, if the clients aren't satisfied."
| Hometown: | Bethlehem, New York |
| Education: | Hudson Valley Community College |
| Degree: | Physical Education-Pending |
| Certification: | ISSA Certified |
| Speciality: | Sports Conditioning, Strength Training, Endurance Training, Weight Loss |
| Hobbies: | Cycling, Running, Strength Training, Soccer, Basketball, Hiking, Snowboarding |
Jayne Panto
"Strong mind, Strong body"
| Hometown: | Delmar, New York |
| Education: | Syracuse University |
| Degree: |
BS - Human Development AAS - Education |
| Certification: |
AFAA - Certified Personal Trainer CPR/AED Certified |
| Speciality: | Cardio Fitness, Youth Fitness, Sports Specific/Functional Training |
| Hobbies: | Tennis, Running, Surfing |
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