Our Team

Working as a Fitness Trainer since 2015

Certifications:
ISSA personal trainer certification
NASM corrective exercise
Kettlebell Athletics Kettlebell level 1

Favorite Quote/Source
Being active it is a lifestyle, not a trend.

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Swimming, yoga, cycling, motherhood, resistance training, meditation, sleep 8 hours a day.

Certifications/College Degree(s):
NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certified as a personal trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Adelphi University - Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science (Magna Cum Laude)
Masters Degree in Education
Completing additional degree in physical therapy

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Regular resistance training

-NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross CPR/AED certified

Certifications/College Degree(s):
-BS in Exercise Science - graduation date 2019

Favorite Quote:
-“Just a tiny drop of doubt, can poison
an entire well of faith.” - C.T. Fletcher


Activities You Do To Stay in Shape/Enjoy:
-Power lifting, stretching, listening music

Certifications/Degree(s):
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
American Heart Association CPR AED
USA Archery Level 2

Stony Brook University- BA in Psychology & Political Science
Institute of Culinary Education- Culinary Arts & Culinary Management

Favorite Quote:
"When you hit rock bottom, the only place left to go is up."

Activities you do to stay in shape:
Resistance/Weight Training
Muay Thai
Olympic Style Archery

8 Years Working as a Fitness Trainer


Certifications/College Degree(s)
BA Yale University
ACE Personal Trainer
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor


Favorite Quote/Source
“With the proper motivation you can do anything... But it does take a lot of determination, inner strength, drive and discipline.”/ Lee Haney


Activities You Do To Stay in Shape
Resistance training

# of Years Working as a Fitness Trainer
4

Certifications/College Degree(s)
Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University

Favorite Quote/Source
"I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed. The number of times I succeed is directly related to the number of times I fail. So I keep going." - Dr. Robert Gilbert.

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape
Weightlifting, soccer, swimming

Working as a Fitness Trainer:
4 years.


Certifications/College Degree(s):
CPT with National Academy Of Sports Medecine ;300-hour registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance;Currently undergoing Clinical Nutrition and Holistic Health Program in Academy of Natural Health Sciences.


Favorite Quote/Source
"Fitness isn't about being better than someone else.. It's about being better than you used to be."

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Yoga, Hiking and I park as far away from a supermarket as possible :)

NASM Certified since 2010
• Personal Trainer
• Corrective Exercise
• Sports Performance Enhancement
• Fitness Nutrition
• Weight Loss

How long have you been a trainer:
I’ve been a trainer for 7 years

Certifications/College Degree(s):
NFPT certified
Certified Health Coach
Medical Exercise Specialist
Vegan Raw Food Chef and Teacher
CPR certified
Associates in Science and Social Sciences
Back in school for Cardio & Vascular Sonography

Favorite Quote:
“Do or do not. There is no try.” Yoda

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Weight train
Resistance train
Yoga
Pilates
Boxing
Jogging
Bike riding
Swimming
Snow Boarding

Rena Schenker has been a Fitness Trainer for:
3 years.

Certifications/College Degree(s):
She is currently a registered Dietitian and has been for the last 10 years. Rena has a masters in Nutrition, and is certified to teach group fitness, spin and yoga.

Her favorite activities:
Yoga and weight lifting.

One of her favorite quotes:
"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." -carol burnett

Working as a Fitness Trainer:
2 years


Certifications/College Degree(s):
Associates in Science: Exercise Science
Bachelors in Science: Science

Favorite Quote:
"Do one thing everyday that scares you." - Anonymous

Favorite Activities:
Bodybuilding, yoga, hiking

Favorite Quote
"I can, I will." - Unknown

Fitness Background
Lifetime of physical activity and as a gym rat. Experience includes basketball, football, biking, weights, kickboxing, and more. Officially certified since 2015.

My Mission
To change the lives of the people in the communities we serve by inspiring them to commit to a lifetime of physical activity, good nutritional habits, and well-being while providing an engaging and positive workplace for the best fitness coaches in the industry!

Spouse
Married 18 years!

Children
One, aged 9.

Fitness Certification
- ISSA Certified since 2015.

Favorite Quote
“You Vs. You” - The Rock

Fitness Certification
- NASM
- CPT
- NASM Fitness Nutrition
- NASM Group Training

Favorite Fitness Activities
- Body Building
- Play sports & Run

"Don’t let anyone stand in the way of achieving your goals." -My Dad

Certifications:
Associates in Science
Zumba License
Group Instructor Certification
NASM Personal Training Certification

Activities to stay in shape:
Strength training
Zumba
Chasing my children around the backyard

Favorite Quote
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17

Fitness Background
High School: Soccer, Swimming, Tennis.
Post High School: 5k and 10k runs, (currently training for a half marathon), Sprint Triathlons, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock Climbing, Hiking. Grand Opened 24 Hour Fitness Ramsey part of Membership sales and Corporate/Community relations. Brought in 30 different business owners for an event that turned into corporate partnerships and memberships for Ramsey location. Awarded Anthem Award of 24 Hour Fitness (only member of Sales department and of the club to receive prestigious honor for exemplifying the core values of the company). Top 2 performer in membership and fitness sales for 2017-2018 in the club.

My Mission
To build individual and corporate relationships and the brand of GYMGUYZ throughout Bergen County, Northern New Jersey, and beyond.

Married to my beautiful wife, Kelly. We have 2 kids, ages 6 and 3.

Fitness Certification: In progress
- B.S. in Business Administration Finance
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction
- Bergen Biz Chamber of Commerce
- 10+ years in Corporate America as Account Manager/Business Partner for several Fortune 500 companies.

Favorite Fitness Activities
- Play sports & Run

Certifications/College Degree(s):
B.S. - Nursing
NASM CPT
TRX Kettlebell
Corrective Exercise Training Certification
Fitness Nutrition Certification
Group Personal Training
Senior Fitness Certification
Youth Certification
Core Certification

Favorite Quote:
"Keep the momentum going"

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Training for Marathons

Basics
Fitness Background: I have been an athlete my whole life, playing soccer and hockey from childhood into adolescence. Since the age of 17 have been training my friends and family and helping them adopt healthy living through various types of exercise and health conscious dieting.
My Family: I am married to Stephina Schleifer and I have two children, Hadassah and Josiah.
My Mission: I enjoy helping people reach their fitness goals. Personal training is one of the ways I can help them get fit and adapt a healthy life style.
In my spare time in enjoy: Attending church

COACH BIOGRAPHIES
Trainer Name: Joshua Schleifer, NASM Certified.
# of Years Working as a Fitness Trainer: Fourteen Years
Certifications/College Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts Degree
Favorite Quote/Source: Bible - Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight".
Activities You Do to Stay in Shape: Weight Training and Running.

SUCCESS STORY
Franchisee Name: Eastern Bergen County NJ
Coach Name: Joshua Schleifer, NASM Certified.
Client Name: Lori

Pre-GYMGUYZ Client Situation: Client had a busy life style and had no time to go to gym. She drank a bottle of wine every night and her diet were composed of mostly fast food. She weighed 231lbs and 60lbs over

Post GYMGUYZ Client Situation: After working with her, she changed her diet assisted with the “Clean Eats Program.” Also, she now works out two-three times a week. She lost over 25lbs through a tailored exercise program and she continues to stick with the program and continues to lose weight.
Goal Achieved: YES, she was able to change her life style by increasing weekly exercise activities and healthy eating.

What Were the Highlights of working with GYMGUYZ: Some of the highlights of working with Gym Guyz is the convenience of having a trainer come to your home or where ever you are and there is no competition for equipment. All the sessions are client specific. Additionally, each exercise routine is never the same and it changes to fit each client’s profile and client’s body as it changes while they are in the program.
What Was the Timeframe to Achieve Success? Four months.

"No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training…what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable." - Socrates

Rob has Over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, 10+ years Martial Arts experience, and is a supplement expert

Certifications:
Montclair State University BA
Personal Trainer
Black Belt Martial Arts Instructor/Coach
•Judo •Jiu Jitsu •Tae Kwon Do •Muay Thai/Kick Boxing •Hapkido •Boxing
Fitness Instructor / Coach
•Circuit Training •Cycling •Core Conditioning •Cardio Boxing •Bodypump/Sculpt •Butts and guts •Bootcamp •Zumba

Activities to stay in shape:
Training for 5ks, cycling, boxing, weight lifting, swimming, chasing my crazy pup, dodging my bipolar cat's claws and hiking

Fitness Background:
- Started off as a young athlete in track and field, and cross country.
- Specialized in the pole vault and long and triple jump events in high school, which then led to pursuing a degree in Exercise Science at Montclair State University.
- Has been working with friends and family since then to better their lifestyles through diet and exercise for about 4 years now.
- Has also been working on her own personal fitness level since 19; constantly evolving and creating new and innovative exercise programs.

Certifications/Degrees:
- Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science
- CPR/AED**

Favorite quote:
“Do or do not, there is no try.”

Activities I do to stay in shape:
- Weight lifting
- Power lifting
- Bodybuilding
- Running drills on the track