MEET OUR TEAM

Anna

GYMGUYZ OWNER

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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 the residents of Brooklyn & Staten Island live healthier, happier lives.

When Anna isn’t inspiring others, she’s busy making memories with Petro and their two spirited daughters, Melania and Emilia, who are already following in mom’s active footsteps.

Petro

GYMGUYZ OWNER

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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 Brooklyn & Staten Island, 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.

Harold

Operations Manager

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

Master Trainer

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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.

Ruslan

Master Trainer

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Ruslan is an ISSA-certified personal trainer, strength coach, and nutritionist with lifelong athletic experience, including 8 years of experience in strength training, conditioning, and aesthetics. His approach is science-based, prioritizing consistency, proper recovery, and injury prevention.

His mission is to help clients discover joy in movement, making their goals more achievable and their fitness journey truly sustainable.

In his free time, he enjoys playing instruments, going skiing, and enjoying nature.

Shanece

Master Trainer

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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 throughout most of her adolescence, which fueled her desire to understand fitness on a deeper level. She has worked in several big box 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 patient 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.

Sebastián

Master Trainer

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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.

Denise

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Denise is a certified personal trainer through NFPT with three years of professional training experience and over 15 years in the fitness industry. She holds specialized certifications in Resistance Training and Nutrition Coaching.

Denise has always led an active lifestyle — from gymnastics and dance as a child to training in Goju Karate 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 gain due to poor eating habits and inactivity. Through dedication to proper nutrition and consistent training, she successfully lost 117 pounds. This journey inspired her to help others achieve their health and fitness goals, build confidence, and live healthier, happier lives.

Known for her upbeat energy and motivating approach, Denise strives to make her workouts not only effective but fun — after all, as she likes to remind her clients, “laughing burns calories!”

Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, Denise continues to reside there with her two sons — one currently in college and the other in elementary school. As a devoted mom, she’s mastered the art of turning challenges into opportunities and always brings a positive, can-do attitude to everything she does.

Conor

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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 busy students, working professionals, and beginners—learn how to make fitness simple, enjoyable, and sustainable.

Working across multiple gyms, Conor has coached clients of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds, including older adults, youth athletes, and individuals returning to exercise after long breaks. His training style emphasizes proper form, functional movement, and realistic progressions that help clients build 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 customized programs that meet clients exactly where they are.

With Conor’s approachable coaching style and individualized plans, clients gain the tools they need to stay consistent, stay motivated, and reach the next level of their fitness journey.

Anthony

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Anthony has had a lifelong passion for fitness, rooted in his early involvement in sports like football, basketball, and baseball. As a standout athlete in high school, he earned starting positions on both the football and basketball teams. At just 15, Anthony discovered the gym—and with it, a deep love for exercise, wellness, and strength training.

With over thirteen 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. His 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 students from Pre-K through 8th grade. He specialized in Physical Education and Health, but also taught subjects including History, English, Religion, and Special Education. His background in education continues to shape his empathetic, knowledgeable approach to coaching.

Anthony is a NASM-certified personal trainer and currently serves as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for One Five Baseball. He holds multiple NASM certifications and specializes in weight loss and toning, powerlifting, injury recovery, mobility, and overall wellness.

Brian

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A former military professional, certified personal trainer, and dedicated martial arts enthusiast, Brian brings discipline, resilience, and passion into every training session.

As a motivational coach, he specializes in guiding clients to push past limitations, overcome mental and physical barriers, and achieve their fullest potential.

With a unique blend of physical training expertise, mindset development, and life experience, Brian’s mission is to inspire and empower individuals to unlock strength from the inside out.

His guiding motto is: “Creating Wealth is a State of Mind.”

Becca

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Becca is a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach through NASM who is deeply passionate about fitness, wellness, and helping others build sustainable, healthy lifestyles. With a well-rounded background in running, strength training, and functional fitness, Becca emphasizes a holistic approach that balances movement, nutrition, and mindset to create lasting results.

Her philosophy centers on the belief that fitness extends far beyond the gym—it’s a daily commitment to consistency, balance, and gratitude. Becca strives to empower her clients to see exercise not as a chore but as an opportunity to grow stronger both physically and mentally. She teaches the importance of small, meaningful habits that compound into lifelong transformation.

Dedicated and compassionate, Becca takes pride in guiding individuals of all fitness levels toward discovering their inner strength and confidence. Whether working with beginners or seasoned athletes, she brings energy, encouragement, and expertise to every session, ensuring that each client feels supported and capable of reaching their personal best.

Becca’s mission is simple yet powerful: to uplift others, help them recognize their strength, realize their potential, and achieve their highest level of growth—both inside and outside the gym.

Hakeem

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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.

Epic

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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.

Tasina

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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.

Joe

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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.

Mitchell

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Mitchell is a dedicated and results-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-focused methods to help clients improve performance, prevent injury, and achieve long-term well-being.

With a strong background in training diverse populations—including executives, athletes, and everyday clients—Mitchell has developed a reputation for creating effective, tailored fitness solutions. He also provides digital training and stretch guides, making health and mobility accessible beyond in-person sessions.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Mitchell brings a unique perspective to training by understanding both the physical and mental aspects of performance. His skills span personal and group training, program development, sports coaching, and overall wellness strategies.

Kevin

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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 and high school.

He has always had a passion 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 bachelor’s degree at St. Francis College.

Halley

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Born in the Bronx and now living in Brooklyn with her 8-year-old daughter, Halley has spent the past 20 years working as a freelance writer for major news and content outlets while also nurturing her own fitness journey as a runner and tennis player. After becoming a parent and experiencing significant weight gain during the pandemic, Halley worked with a fitness coach. The experience was so transformative that she decided to pursue coaching herself in 2022 and earn her certifications.

Since then, she has successfully trained private clients ranging from teenagers to seniors, each with unique goals and abilities. Halley believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness. Her philosophy combines mobility, strength, cardio, and mindfulness to support meaningful progress. For her, training isn’t just about delivering a program—it’s about being on your team and offering genuine support, wherever you are on your journey.