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

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, 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 Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 training 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.

Christina Tierno is a New York City-based Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Group Fitness Instructor, and Nutritional Coach with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, specializing in Kinesiology. Over the past five years, she has helped individuals build strength, confidence, and healthier lifestyles through personalized fitness and movement.She currently leads high-energy group fitness classes of up to 40 participants, specializing in strength training, endurance conditioning, and heart-rate-based interval training. Coaching large groups has strengthened her ability to motivate, educate, and adapt workouts for individuals of all fitness levels while fostering a supportive and empowering environment.As an endurance athlete, Christina has competed in marathons, HYROX races, triathlons, and Spartan races. Her passion for endurance sports inspires her to help others discover what they are truly capable of achieving, both physically and mentally.Christina also specializes in women’s fitness and has extensive knowledge of the female body through various stages of life, with a particular focus on postpartum recovery and rebuilding strength after childbirth. As a mother of three, she understands firsthand the challenges of reconnecting with the body, regaining confidence, and prioritizing health while balancing the demands of everyday life. She is passionate about helping women rebuild their strength, feel empowered, and regain confidence in their bodies.Her mission is to make fitness approachable, sustainable, and empowering for every client, helping them become stronger both inside and out.

Elijah is a certified personal trainer passionate about strength training, weight loss, plyometrics, and flexibility. He believes that anyone can achieve their fitness goals through discipline, consistency, and intelligent training.

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.

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.

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.

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.