OUR TEAM OF PERSONAL TRAINERS IN Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY

Denise is a certified personal trainer through NFTP with three years of professional training experience and over 15 years in the fitness industry. She holds specialized certifications and resistance training and nutrition coaching. Denise has always led an active lifestyle – from gymnastics and dance as a child to training Goju Cara for 12 years, ultimately earning a second–degree black belt. These experiences instilled in her a strong sense of discipline and flexibility that she now brings to her clients. Her passion for fitness stems from her own personal transformation. In her late teens, Denise struggled with weight loss due to pour eating habits and in activity. Through dedication, proper nutrition and constant training, she successfully lost 117 pounds. This journey inspired her to help others achieved their health and fitness goals, build confidence and live healthier and happier lives.

Halley is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with ISSA, with a specialization in women’s health from NASM. Halley was born in the Bronx and currently lives in Brooklyn with her eight year old daughter. She has work as a freelance writer for 20 years for major news and content outlets, while nurturing her own fitness journey as a runner and tennis player. After having a child and gaining considerable amount of weight during the pandemic, Halley decided to get a fitness coach. The experience was so illuminating, she decided to pursue coaching in 2022 and earn her certifications. She has been successfully trained private clients from teenagers to seniors with a range of goals and abilities. There is no one size fits all and fitness. She believes in comprehensive approach including mobility, strength, cardio, and mindfulness. All in the name of progress. For Halley, training isn’t just about giving a program, it’s about being on your team and offering true support – wherever you are.

Becca is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach through NASM. She is passionate about fitness, wellness and weaving healthy habits into everyday life. She has experience in running, lifting and maintaining a well– rounded approach to all aspects of training within the gym. She believes in the power of consistency, balance and gratitude as daily practices that strengthen both body and mind. She is dedicated to uplifting others, helping them recognize their strength, realize their potential and achieve their highest level of growth.

Mitchell is a dedicated and result driven fitness professional with over 13 years of experience in personal training, flexibility, coaching and recovery techniques. Recognized as a top performer for three consecutive years during his career, Mitchell specializes in strength, training, mobility, enhancement and stretch therapy. His approach combines individualized fitness programming with recovery, focus methods to help clients improve performance, prevent injury, and achieve long–term well–being.

Yassine specializes in weight loss, boxing, and strength training, using a balanced approach that also incorporates bodyweight exercices and posture work.Each session is designed to be clear, engaging, and tailored to the individual, creating an environment where clients feel supported while progressing at their own pace.His approach is built on patience and adaptability, allowing clients of all backgrounds and fitness levels to feel comfortable, enjoy their workouts, build sustainable habits, and achieve real results.Yassine is driven by a mission: help people get stronger, feel better, and build lasting confidence.

Harold is a dedicated fitness professional with over 8 years of work out experience. A passionate advocate for health and wellness, he’s spent five years running marathons and believes in the power of fitness to transform lives. Currently serving as the Operations Manager of GYMGUYZ Brooklyn & Staten Island NY, Harold combines his extensive fitness knowledge with his organizational expertise to support the team in delivering personalized, on-the-go fitness experiences. His commitment to both physical health and professional excellence drives his role, ensuring GYMGUYZ Brooklyn & Staten Island NY continues to thrive. Outside of work, Harold stays active and inspires others to prioritize their fitness journey, embodying the very principles that GYMGUYZ stands for.

Harrison is a certified personal trainer who creates tailored fitness programs grounded in movement assessments, evidence-based strategies, and nutritional guidance. His goal: to help clients build strength, move better, and achieve lasting, sustainable results. With a background as a competitive swimmer and triathlete, Harrison brings a strong sense of discipline and perseverance to his coaching. He supports clients in pushing past barriers and building lifelong habits that benefit both physical and mental wellness. Passionate about building community through fitness, Harrison fosters inclusive, motivating spaces where everyone can thrive.

A former military professional, certified personal trainer and martial arts enthusiast, Brian brings discipline, resilience and passion into everything he does. As a motivational coach, he specializes at helping others push past limitations, breakthrough fitness and mental barriers and achieve their highest potential. With a unique blend of physical training, mindset development, and life experience, his mission is to inspire and empower individuals to unlock strength from the inside out.

Conor is a dedicated personal trainer known for his energy, encouragement and ability to help everyday people build confidence in the gym. After years of transforming his own life through fitness, he became passionate about helping others, especially the students working professionals and beginners learning how to make fitness, simple, enjoyable, sustainable. Working across multiple gems Conor has coach clients at all age fitness level and background, including older adults, youth athletes, and individual returning to exercise after long breaks. His training style emphasize his proper form, functional movement and realistic progression that helps. Client builds strength improve mobility and feel better in their daily lives. Conor specializes in strength training, weight loss coaching, conditioning, mobility work, small group training, and beginner confidence building. Whether the goal is to get stronger, feel healthier, or rebuild routines, he provides clear, guidance, accountability, and customize programs that need clients exactly where they are. With Conor’s approachable, coaching style, and individualized plan, clients gained the tools they need to stay consistent, stay motivated and reach the next level of their fitness journey.

Christian is an ACE certified personal trainer with a love for fitness for over 15 years. With a background and mixed martial arts, boxing basketball and strength training he brings a coaching style that emphasizes mental resilience and discipline. He is a recent graduate from Louisiana State University, where he provided fitness and nutritional coaching to many of the schools athletes. During the time there, he developed a passion for educating, encouraging and instilling confidence in clients both in and out of the gym.

Anthony has had a lifelong passion for fitness rooted in his early involvement in sports like football baseball and basketball. As a standout athlete in high school, he earned starting position in both football and basketball teams. At just 15 Anthony discovered the gym and with it a deep love for exercise, wellness and strength trainin with over 13 years of experience in the fitness industry, Anthony has trained a wide range of clients, from athletes and post injury clients to beginners children and individuals with special needs. He has adaptable approach and commitment to personalized training have helped many clients reach their unique goals. Before fully dedicating himself to fitness Anthony worked as a middle school educator, teaching student students from pre with over 13 years of experience in the fitness industry, Anthony has trained a wide range of clients, from athletes and post injury clients to beginners children and individuals with special needs. He has adaptable approach and commitment to personalized training have helped many clients reach their unique goals. Before fully dedicating himself to fitness, Anthony worked as a middle school educator, teaching student students from Pre K through eighth grade. He specializes in physical education and health, but also thought subjects, including history, English religion and special education. His background and education continues to shape empathetic, knowledgeable approach to coaching.

Shanece has been a certified personal trainer since 2018, with a passion for helping clients transform their bodies and minds. Her journey began after struggling with being overweight through most of her adolescence, which fueled her desire to understand fitness on a deeper level. She has worked several big boxing gym, locations, learning from a variety of trainers and refining her own holistic results – driven approach. Shanece has experience working with women, the elderly, and individuals with autism, but she trains all demographics. She specializes in fast, safe weight loss and also offers strength and bodybuilding coaching. Her patience and positive energy, combined with her commitment to whole – person wellness, makes clients feel supported and empowered every step of the way. Shanece is always all smiles and brings heart to every session.

Joe is a dedicated fitness professional and proud Queens native with a strong passion for community wellness. With experience training individuals across all ages and fitness levels, he has developed particular expertise in working with the special needs community. Joe emphasizes strength—especially core strength—as a foundation for better mobility, injury prevention, and overall quality of life. His personalized, accessible approach ensures that every client feels supported as they pursue their wellness journey.

Sebastián is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist committed to the philosophy: a healthy mind, a healthy body. Energetic, reliable, and disciplined, he creates practical, personalized workout plans that deliver results. His areas of expertise include strength and conditioning, weight loss, bodybuilding, stretching, cardio boxing, and sport-specific training. He works with clients of all ages and abilities—including seniors, young adults, and individuals with disabilities. Sebastián takes pride in delivering customized programs that align with each client’s unique goals. He provides the structure, motivation, and accountability needed to transform lives through hard work and dedication.

Kevin, better known as Kev, was born and raised on the north side of Indiana. Sports have always been among his favorite hobbies, with a strong focus on football and track and field throughout middle school in high school. He has always had a fashion for fitness and health and has been training for the past five years. What drives him in his career is seeing people commit to making positive changes in their lives. Kev is also pursuing his bachelors degree and St. Francis College.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Tasina is a certified personal trainer with a focus on strength building and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Her fitness journey began with dance at a young age, and after 15 years of movement, she made it official by earning her personal training certification in 2020. With five years of experience, Tasina has successfully worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and age groups. She also has specialized experience in adaptive fitness, serving the special needs community with empathy and expertise. Tasina believes in starting where you are. Her approach centers around positive reinforcement and helping every client feel supported and empowered as they build confidence and achieve their fitness goals.

Anna is the perfect blend of brains, grit, and heart. With a degree in Finance and Investments, she thrived in major financial firms, but her true passion has always been fitness. Over 20 years, Anna has pushed her limits, conquering marathons, triathlons, and cycling events. She’s now chasing the prestigious seven-star major marathon finisher title and has her sights set on completing an Ironman—because why not aim for greatness? As the founder of the running club, Anna knows firsthand how discipline, community, and setting goals can transform lives. She and her husband, Petro, are on a mission to help their neighbors in Park Slope and beyond live healthier, happier lives. When Anna isn’t inspiring others, she’s busy making memories with Petro and their two spirited daughters, Melania (7) and Emilia (3), who are already following in mom’s active footsteps.

Petro’s journey from Ukraine to New York City is a testament to resilience and determination. After earning degrees in Accounting and Hospitality Management from the City University of New York, Petro spent two decades excelling in the NYC hospitality industry, working at top-tier five-star and five-diamond hotels. The pandemic led Petro to explore entrepreneurship, and he discovered a passion for home improvement and helping others achieve their goals. Now, as co-owner of GYMGUYZ Park Slope, Petro combines his hospitality expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to create personalized fitness solutions for the community. In his downtime, Petro loves hitting the slopes, diving into hands-on construction projects, and cherishing quality time with his wife, Anna, and their two daughters.

A proud Brooklyn native, Epic Jade brings deep roots and a vibrant understanding of the borough’s culture to her training. Her fitness journey began in childhood through dance classes, outdoor play in the concrete jungle, and team sports spanning from elementary school to college. What started as casually training friends and family quickly evolved into a full-blown passion and career. Epic pursued formal education in personal training and has since worked with clients of all ages and fitness backgrounds. Epic specializes in strength training, physical therapy, flexibility, weight loss, and calisthenics. She is driven by a mission to strengthen both body and mind—brightening perspectives and changing lives, one step and one rep at a time.

Hakeem is a certified professional trainer with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He believes that personal training is more than just a workout—it’s a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. His goal is to educate and empower clients with effective exercises and proper nutrition guidance, helping them achieve long-term success. Hakeem specializes in strength and conditioning, weight loss, bodybuilding, yoga, Pilates, stretching, cardio boxing, and sports-specific training. He is passionate about working with people of all ages and fitness levels, including seniors, young adults, and individuals with disabilities. No matter the goal, he is committed to creating a customized training experience that helps clients feel stronger, healthier, and more confident. With Hakeem’s expertise and personalized approach, clients can take their fitness journey to the next level.