Our goal is to make industry-recognized personal trainer certifications more accessible to individuals from all socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds. We aim to achieve this by minimizing the prerequisites and offering more affordable exam fees and study materials compared to the current industry standards.
As we strive to keep up with the rapidly growing and changing fitness industry, we have developed a comprehensive personal training certification with the goal of achieving NCCA accreditation by the end of 2023.
The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is widely regarded as the premier accrediting body for fitness certification programs. Possessing an NCCA-accredited certification signifies to prospective clients and employers that one possesses the requisite expertise to proficiently and safely guide clients in achieving their fitness objectives.
Our core team, consisting of certified trainers with diverse backgrounds and certifications, collaborates to create a curriculum that equips new trainers with the scientific, technical, business, and interpersonal skills required for a successful career in fitness.
Board Members
Teresa M. Matthews
Teresa is a Board Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, BS in Health Sciences, National CE provider, World Champion Athlete in the sport of Arm Wrestling, and took part in the Movie “Over the Top” with Sylvester Stallone.
Jordan Fernandez
Jordan Fernandez is a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer. Jordan coaches general population clients to improve health, strength, and cardiovascular fitness through comprehensive resistance and aerobic training programs.
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Nick Benhoff
Nick Benhoff is a strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, and freelance writer. Nick first started in the fitness industry, coaching generally [population clients for a big box gym.
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Alexa Marie Rutigliano
NASM-CPT, ABT Barre Instructor, ASFA Pilates Instructor, Primal Health Coach, is a fitness writer contributing to health and fitness websites such as Trainer Academy and PTPioneer. She has also been a guest on podcasts, such as MindBodyRadio and The Primal Lifestyle.
Subject Matter Experts
Molly Oliva
Certified Personal Trainer
Molly Oliva is a NASM-certified personal trainer, certified Women’s Fitness Specialist, and certified Youth Exercise Specialist.
Zachary Pierce
Certified Personal Trainer
Zach found an interest in health and fitness during his 5-year stint in the Army Infantry. He found the body was capable of quite a bit of abuse, and exercise was a means to rally troops and boost morale.
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Angelica Burgos Mendez
Certified Personal Trainer
Angelica is an apprentice EMS coach, Trainer Academy Certified Personal Trainer & multidisciplinary creative. After a nearly decade-long career in the technology industry wellness…
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Domenic Angelino
Certified Personal Trainer
Domenic is an expert in the fitness industry with over a decade of professional experience. Domenic has previously published peer-reviewed research as the first author and has been involved in 6 research projects.
Eric Blake
Certified Personal Trainer
Eric Blake is a boot camp, HIIT, circuit, strength instructor, and personal trainer. He trains
youth to D1 athletes throughout the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.
Hannah Rzepka
Certified Personal Trainer
Hannah Rzepka is a personal trainer who grew up dancing and training in classical ballet. She eventually began cross-training in Pilates, Yoga, and Weight Training to improve her technique, strength, and flexibility.
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Nate Mayberry
Certified Personal Trainer
Nate started his training journey at a young age by assisting his football team’s Strength & Conditioning coach in high school. Since then, he has developed a passion for helping people perform.
Nickolas Sheridan
Certified Personal Trainer
Nick Sheridan is currently a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Nick has only recently started in the fitness industry, but before that, he had a passion for exercise and strength training.
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Pedro Coiscou
Certified Personal Trainer
Pedro is a fitness professional who has had a diverse career in the fitness industry. He started as a Professional dancer working on various projects in Los Angeles as a dancer/actor for a decade.
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Robert Paull
Certified Personal Trainer
Robbie Paull is a current personal trainer and fit tech for Huntsville hospital. Robbie’s career in fitness started after he had gone through a tremendous weight loss journey
Sina Wegel
Certified Personal Trainer
I first started in the fitness industry in Germany, coaching children and young adolescents in advanced swimming techniques. I oversaw programming and coach development.
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Thomas Conrad
Certified Personal Trainer
Thomas Conrad is a Freelance personal trainer, Strength and conditioning coach, and bodybuilding/power-building instructor.
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Jor-el Vaasborg
Personal Trainer
Jor-el received his personal trainer certification through the NSCA in 2013 and passed through UCLA’s prestigious Fitness Leadership Program while attending school there.
