Manasquan Certified Personal Trainers
Find a personal trainer that suits your comfort level and take your personal fitness to the next level at the same time. Personal trainers at The Atlantic Club create a customized fitness regimen to help you attain all of your health goals. Expand your fitness potential with the expertise that only comes with having a personal trainer. All of the personal trainers at The Atlantic Club are extensively educated and trained, and are also certified to bring you exceptional guidance and support.
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Louisa Rodriguez - CMT
Bodyworks Specialist
- Certified Massage Therapist/Stretch Specialist
- Certified in Sports Therapy
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Philosophy: Blessed be the flexible, as they never get bent out of shape.
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Areas of Expertise: Active Isolated Stretching, Myofascial Release, Sports Injury Related Therapy/Flexability
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Interests: Family, Yoga, Music, Living Life in the “NOW”
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Master Level Trainers
Our Master Trainers hold at least 2 national/ specialty certifications and at least 5 years of personal training experience. They also have either a 4 year degree in Exercise Science or an Advanced Specialty Training Certification.
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Barbora Sebolt - CPT
Master Level Personal Trainer
- College Degree in Sports Specific Training, France
- International Group Exercise Instructor
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Heart Zones Certified Cardio Coach
- Body Training Systems Certified
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Areas of Expertise: Running, Biking, Swim, Corrective Exercise, Stretch Specialist
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Training Philosophy: If you believe it, you can achieve it!
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Interests: Aerobics, Skiing, Biking, Triathlons, Travel
- Born and raised in Czech Republic
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Carol Miller - CPT
Master Level Personal Trainer
- ACE - Certified Personal Trainer
- ACE - Gold Certified Group Exercise Instructor
- Certified Spinning Instructor
- TRX Certified
- Heart Zones Cardio Coach
- Certified Pilates Teacher – PMA (Pilates Method Alliance)
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Formal Training Includes: Polestar/Balanced Body, Body Precision, The Pilates Center of Boulder, Licensed Pilates for Buffed Bones Instructor
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Training Philosophy: Mind over Matter – Just do it!
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Areas of Expertise: Pilates, Weight Management, Pre/Post Natal, Functional Training, Marathon Training
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Interests: Biking, Running, Music, Gardening, Dance, Yoga
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Christina Johnson - CPT
Master Level Personal Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
- 1st Degree black belt, Mixed Martial Arts
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Training Philosophy: Life’s unstable, train for it!
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Areas of Expertise: Mixed martial Arts, Athletic Performance enhancement
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Interests: Competitive fighting, Strength training, Traveling and reading.
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Joseph Gonnella - BS | PES | CES | CPT
Master Level Personal Trainer
- B.S Exercise Physiology, WilliamPattersonUniversity
- Performance Enhancement Specialist NASM
- Certified Personal Trainer NASM
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist NASM
- Certified Golf Conditioning Specialist TPI
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Areas of Expertise: Corrective Exercise, Athletic Performance, Functional Training
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Interests: Golf, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding
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Training Philosophy: It is your attitude more than your aptitude that determines your altitude.
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Michele DeCarlo Escalante - BS | CPT
Master Level Personal Trainer
- BS Exercise Science, University of South Carlolina
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
- Certified Zumba Instructor
- Aqua Zumba Certified
- Kettlebell Certified
- TRX Certified
- Salsa Instructor
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Training Philosophy: Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going!
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Areas of Expertise: Functional Training, Arthritis, Pre/Post Natal, Cardiac Rehab, sport specific training
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Interests: Yoga, Strength training, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding and Wakeboarding.
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Tom Waldron - CPT
Master Level Personal Trainer
- Master Fitness Specialist Certification
- Physical Fitness Coordinator Certification
- 25 years at the New Jersey State Police
- 6 years PT Coordinator at SP Academy
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Specialty Areas: Triathlon Training, Cross Training,Swimming, Law Enforcement Preparation.
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Elite Level Trainers
Our Elite Trainers hold at least 2 national/specialty certifications and have 3 or more years of experience in the fitness industry.
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Bryant Edwards - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from MSU
- NASM Certified • Peak Pilates MVe Chair Certified • Aero box level I Certified
- 2004 Swimming and Diving MVP at MSUHolds 2 collegiate school records at MSU for Springboard Diving (1 & 3 meter)
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Areas of Expertise: Specializes in core and functional training. Works with multiple triathletes. Focuses on knee and shoulder "after rehab" training.
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Training Philosophy: Aptitude DOES NOT affect Attitude, but Attitude DOES affect Aptitude.
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Interests: Sports (Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Diving, Snowboarding, Swimming),
Microbreweries, Road Trips, and the Beach.
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Chris Miller - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.A. Monmouth University
- ACE and W.I.T.S. Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving, Water Safety & Lifeguard Certified
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Boxing Coach – Trained by former 6-time World Champion Emile Griffith.
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Areas of Expertise: Surfing Fitness, Gymnastic Rings, Kettlebells and TRX suspension training.
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Dan Lepping - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Health and Physical Education, East Stroudsburg University
- Certified Personal Trainer, AFTA
- Former Varsity/JV Coach (Baseball and Basketball)
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Training Philosophy: Variety is key to ones success both physically and mentally.
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Areas of Expertise: High Level Athlete, Weekend Warrior, Sport specific and golf conditioning, stability and functional training.
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Interests: Music, Running, Comedy, Golf.
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Diana Natole - AS | CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- AFPA Certified Personal Trainer
- TRX Certified
- Heart Zone Certified Cardio Coach
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Training Philosophy: Change isn’t once; it’s daily.
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Areas of Expertise: Over five years experience, enjoys working with clients of all levels, designing programs that meet and exceed goals and expectations, functional training, tennis conditioning.
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Interests: Family and Friends; being outdoors; competing in U.STA and World Team tennis leagues.
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Greg Longo - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.A Communications, Rowan University
- WITS Certified Personal Trainer
- TRX Certified
- Exercise Specialist in the physical therapy field for over 9 years
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Training Philosophy: No matter who you are or what you do, you absolutely have the power to change.
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Interests: Exercise, Running, Movies, The Yankees
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Jan Auerbach - BS | CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Therapeutic Recreation, Univ. of Florida
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM, AFPA
- TRX Certified
- TRX Sport Medicine Certified
- FitLife Coach
- Certified Silver Sneaker Muscular Strength Inst.
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Areas of Expertise: Program Design, Strength Training, Weight Control, Core Training
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Training Philosophy: You made the commitment to be here, together we will exceed your expectations!
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Interests: Family, The Beach and Gator Football
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Karen Megles - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.A. in Communications, Monmouth University
- NSPA - Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- TRX Certified
- Kinesis Trained
- Been at The Atlantic Club since 1997
- Teaches Small Group Classes & Individual Training
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Areas of Expertise: Educates & guides individuals in achieving healthy & safe goals while having FUN!
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Training Philosophy: CONSISTENCY!
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Kevin Byrnes - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- National Personal Training Institute(NPTI) certified PT
- Basic Nutrition from NPTI
- Level 1 & Level 2 Certified Kettlebell Teacher IKFF-CKT International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation
- TRX Certified
- NSCA-CPT National Strength and Conditioning Association
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Areas of Expertise: Strength and conditioning, Speed and Agility, Sport Specific Training, Balance and flexibility.
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Training Philosophy: It is easier to walk down the mountain but the view is much better from the top.
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Interests: Football, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Skydiving, Motocross, Kayaking and Traveling.
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Kristen Disoteo - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Exercise Science
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM
- Certified Running Coach, RRCA
- TRX Certified
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Areas of Expertise: Sport Specific Training, Marathon Training, Strength Training, Cross Training and Core Conditioning
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Interests: Distance Running, Baking
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Laila Hardy - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.A. Biology, University of Rhode Island
- Certified Holistic Health Counselor, AADP – Integrative Nutrition, NY, NY
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
- TRX Certified
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Training Philosophy: Don’t look up the mountain, just keep putting one foot in front of the other – you’ll get there!
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Interests: Holistic living, Exercise, Sports, Beach, Concerts and Travel
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Lisa Kavitt-Flanegan - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Nutritional Science, Rutgers University
- Certified Personal Trainer, AAAI-ISMA
- Certified Kettlebell Instructor
- Certified TRX Instructor
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Areas of Expertise: Functional and core training, sports specific training, and endurance training
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Interests: Running, Yoga, Reading and Nutrition
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Liz Duncan - BS | CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Exercise physiology West Virginia University
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
- Parisi Performance Coach
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Areas of Expertise: Pre/Post Natal, sports specific training and conditioning, special populations.
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Training philosophy: You can do anything you set your mind to, the possibilities are endless.
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Michele Galvin - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Biokinetics, Concentration in Exercise Physiology
- Certified Personal Trainer, AAAI
- Certified Health Fitness Specialist, ACSM
- Certified Kettlebell Instructor
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Interests: Psychology, Strength Training, Baseball, Traveling, and Hollistic Healing.
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Pat Mahon - BA | CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.A. William Patterson College/Art Education
- Certified Pilates Teacher/Body Precision
- Certified Personal Trainer/ACE
- Certified Group Exercise Instructor/ACE
- Certified Functional Training Specialist/Functional Training Institute
- Certified Spinning, Body Pump, TRX, Heart Zones Cardio Coach
- FitLife Coach
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Training Philosophy: Take that first step... and know that YOU CAN!
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Areas of Expertise: Pilates, Functional Movement, Core Training
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Interests: Pilates, Yoga, Cooking, Gardening, Art, The Beach
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Pat Weir - AS | CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- A.S., Harriman College
- CPT, ACE, Arthritis Water Exercise
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Training Philosophy: Fitness starts with adopting a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle.
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Areas of Expertise: Walking, Senior Weight Training and Senior Water Exercise
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Interests: Hiking, Walking and Kayaking
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Quoc Tu - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Community Health Education
- M.S. Exercise Physiology
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM
- Certified Schwinn Cycling Instructor
- Certified Indo-Row Instructor
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Areas of Expertise: Strength, Flexibility, Balance, Core, Functional, Clinical, Post Rehab, Self Defense Training
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Training Philosophy: Many people dream of great accomplishment while others stay awake and do them.
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Interests: Wing Chun Kung Fu, Biking, Snowboarding, Racquetball, Fish keeping and other miscellaneous activities.
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Rich Burgujian - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- National Personal Training Institute (NPTI)
- TRX Certified
- NPTI Advanced Certified Personal Trainer (ACPT)
- NPTI Basic Nutrition
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Areas of Expertise: Strength and Conditioning, Sport specific training, Combative training, Stabilization
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Training Philosophy: "You have to challenge yourself if you want to feel rewarded"
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Interests: Music, the outdoors, boxing/martial arts, basketball.
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Renee Cosenza - BS | CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.S. Exercise Science; Concentration in Corporate Health and Fitness, East Carolina University
- Certified Personal Trainer, AAAI, ACE
- Certified Aqua Aerobics Instructor
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Training Philosophy: The right exercise program is the one that works best for you!
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Areas of Expertise: Cardio and Strength Conditioning, Functional Training, Kinesis
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Rob Echeverria - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
- Certified Yoga Instructor
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Training Philosophy: Fitness is a lifelong commitment
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Areas of Expertise: Cycling, Running, Yoga, Endurance and Flexibility training
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Interests: Music, Cycling, Running and Harleys
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Tom Manni - CPT
Elite Level Personal Trainer
- B.A. English, Fairfield University
- Certified Personal Trainer, AFPA
- Radiant Child Yoga Instructor
- Certified Elementary Education Teacher
- Certified Yoga Instructor, Children's Fitness Specialist.
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Areas of Expertise: Endurance Running, Yoga and Flexibility.
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Training Philosophy: Your mind controls your body.
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Interests: Yoga, Coaching, Youth Sports, Nutrition, Cooking and Running.
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Premier Level Trainers
Our Premier Trainers hold at least 1 national certification.
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Esther Murphy - CPT
Premier Level Personal Trainer
- Associates Applied Science, Manhattan CC, NYC
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer with over 17 years fitness experience
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Areas of Expertise: Senior Functional Training, Stability Training and Core
Training
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Training Philosophy: Variety keeps workouts fresh and exciting
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Interests: The simple things in life including kayaking, community service, friends and family
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Harry Ambrosino - CPT
Premier Level Personal Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
- Parisi Speed School Director
- Former JV Baseball Coach
- Caldwell College Graduate
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Areas of Expertise: Balance, Core, Flexibility, Strength, Improving overall appearance, Weight Loss, Weekend Warriors.
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Training Philosophy: Instead of talking about making a change in your life, step up and challenge yourself to do it.
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Interests: Baseball, Beach, Hockey, Strength Training.
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Kim Oberst - CPT
Premier Level Personal Trainer
- WITS Certified
- TRX Certified
- Kettlebell Certified
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Areas of Expertise: Kettlebells, Suspension Training, Endurance Training, Plyometrics, Cross Training, and boxing.
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Interests: Nutrition, Yoga, Running, Sushi, Fitness, Hiking, Music, Nature.
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Lynda Sapienza - CPT
Premier Level Personal Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
- Heart Zones Certified Cardio Coach
- Cancer Well-Fit Certified Coach
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Training Philosophy: Commitment = Success
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Areas of Expertise: Conditioning Programs for Enhanced Health, Appearance and Well-being
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Interests: Running, Biking, Golf, Kinesis
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Michelle DiPierro - CPT
Premier Level Personal Trainer
- Bachelor of Arts, Villanova University
- Master of Education, Seton Hall University
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant
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Areas of Expertise: Strength Training, Weight Loss and Weight Management Strategies
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Interests: Strength Training, Reading, the Beach and Family
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Training Philosophy: Small steps yield big results!
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Reggie DeFeo - CPT
Premier Level Personal Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer: World Instructor Training Specialists
- TRX Certified
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Interests: Family, Yoga, Cooking and Dancing
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Training Philosophy: Fitness is a lifestyle
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Areas of Expertise: Strength Training, Core Conditioning
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