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Peter Monge
Owner , NSCA, CSCS PT
Peter Monge CSCS, is a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 15 years experience in the health industry including clinics and lectures at Equinox, The Peninsula Spa and Cardio Fitness Center. Peter has worked with Professional athletes as well as with preventive and post-rehabilitative cases. He currently works as a Consultant for The Harvard Club and Complete Body Development in NYC. He has a BS in Marketing from Rutgers University which has helped NYfitness to develop into a leader in the industry.
His sports background includes: International Swimming competitions, Nationally Ranked Triathlete and competitive Soccer Player.
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Robin Simpson
Master Trainer/Yoga Instructor/Pilates Instructor
Robin Simpson has worked in the fitness field for over 10 years. Her certifications are in Personal Training, Pre & Post-Natal, Senior Fitness, Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation, Group Exercise & Aqua Fitness. Her training style accommodates all levels and special conditions. She has experience in specialty populations such as post rehabilitation, MS, Muscular Dystrophy & Parkinson's patients. Robin has also incorporated fitness with special needs children. Her workouts integrate strength training, core stability, pilates, yoga & flexibility training.
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Wai Moy
Master Trainer, EFTI/Martial Arts Instructor
Wai Moy was trained at EFTI by Doctor Paul Juris. He has studied Kinesiology, Anatomy, Biomechanics and Motor Learning and has been training for over 8 years.
Wai is a World Class Sanda Fighter and was part of the United States National Team that competed in The Pan-American Games and The World Cup from 2002 to 2003. He enjoys Rock Climbing, Surfing and Snowboarding.
Wai believes that "Working out should be fun" and utilizes his athletic background in combination with his comprehensive knowledge to develop creative and personalized exercise routines based on the concepts of Periodization and Athletic Training practiced by most competitive athletes and Olympians.
Click link below to see him in action
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Dinu Tugulea
Personal Trainer
Dinu has been involved in sports all his life, including, running, skiing, snow boarding, basketball, soccer and most recently, surfing. He trained free-style wrestling from age 6, and has competed in national championships, usually placing in the top three. Now, he is a talented and skillful personal trainer with more than five years experience in promoting and delivering personal training services that ensure clients receive personal attention, motivation, and professional state-of-the-art exercise instruction. He develops an exercise program for the client based on fitness assessment results and the client's personal goals.
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Ibetliza Frias
Certified Health Counselor / Nutritionist
Ibetliza Frias CHC is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Counselor. She received her training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods. In addition to this, she received a Certificate from Teacher's College at Columbia University for this training.
Ibetliza grew up being health conscious due to her own issues of being an overweight child. Her mother shared a passion for holistic nutrition and passed this on to her at a very young age. Ibetliza takes pride in her own health and loves to be able to give that away to her clients.
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Elyse Sparkes
Personal Trainer, PT ACE, Pilates, Yoga
Elyse's interest in human movement derives from her love of dance. She grew up in Maine where she studied ballet, jazz, and tap pre-professionally. Continuing on this path, she went on to receive her BFA in dance from the Purchase Dance Conservatory and holds a professional certificate of study in dance from the Rotterdamse Dansacademie in The Netherlands. Elyse is a certified personal trainer, accredited by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She has additional certifications from ACE in 'Pre- and Post- natal Fitness', 'Exercise and Osteoporosis', 'Framework-7 steps to Healthy Muscles, Bones, and Joints', 'Pilates' and 'Yoga'. Elyse is also certified in Thai yoga massage through the Traditional Thai Yoga Massage center in New York City.
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Imelda Abuin
Personal Trainer
After a 15 year stint in corporate America, Imelda has decided to devote her adult life to physical fitness. She is a dedicated fitness enthusiast who spends most of her recreational time fine tuning routines through a series of exercise programs including competitive running, plyometrics and strength training. She is also a Spin Instructor and personal trainer at NYSC.
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Allison M. De Vane
Pilates Reformer, Mat, Pre/Postnatal Certified Instructor
Allison M. De Vane studied with Teri Steele to receive her Pilates Mat certification and is now a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. Most recently Miss De Vane completed her Pilates Apparatus certification with Pilates Sports Center. She has added certifications in Prenatal/Postnatal Pilates and mat work with props- stability ball and foam roller. Miss De Vane received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance performance in 2007 from Kent State University, which has helped her to better understand the body and its capabilities. Individual sessions with Allison focus on helping the client to gain flexibility, strengthen and tone through Pilates exercises. Allison also stresses the importance of educating a client on the core principles of Pilates, as well as the anatomical explanations that support the principles.
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Neda Smith
Nutritionist & Health Counselor
Neda Smith is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Counselor. She has received her training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition which is an affiliate of Columbia University. Being a wife and mother of two small children she decided to become a Health Counselor, fulfilling her passion for getting adults and children to make healthy eating choices. Her program is filled with innovative techniques to help her clients find the path to a nutritious and well balanced lifestyle. Neda offers workshops and one on one or group counseling. Please visit Neda on her website Naturalneda.com to find new ideas and upcoming events.
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Edwin Vera
Master Trainer
Edwin was born and raised in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, he has always been involved in sports. With experience in track and basketball in high school, sports and fitness have always been an important part of his life. Edwin attended LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY and graduated with a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Criminology. While training to prepare for the New York State Troopers exam, Edwin became intrigued with the world of fitness. He then went on to further his education at the National Personal Training Institute. Edwin regularly trains and program designs for athletes, mothers, teenagers, and clients with special limitations. He also uses a variety of methods of training utilizing strength, conditioning, complexity and power to help his clients reach their needs and goals. In addition, he has trained in boxing, kickboxing and has extensive knowledge of nutrition.
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