Sue Nelson

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Seniors, Weight loss, Strength building, Endurance training, Cycling, Group exercise instructor, Special needs & Physical limitations, Post & pre natal, Post therapy training, Stability, Active isolated stretching, Golf training, Injury recovery, Arthritis, TRX.

BIO
Sue has been in the fitness industry since 1996, first as an instructor and then continuing as a personal trainer. Pleased with the results she gained while taking various group exercise classes, Sue wanted to share her positive experiences with others as an instructor. As a seasoned group exercise instructor, Sue realized she could impact others a one-on-one basis as a personal trainer and in 2003 earned her certification. Training people of all ages, Sue’s objective is to help each client achieve their fitness goals, emphasizing proper form to minimize risk of injury. Sue uses a combination of strength training and stretching to correct muscle imbalances. Having a strong Pilates background has helped her develop an eye for proper body alignment and the importance of core strength.

CERTIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Group exercise certified instructor
Les Mills Body Pump instructor
Les Mills Body Flow instructor
Madd Dogg Athletics Spinning Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained

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Katie Papoosha

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Weight loss, Strength building, Endurance training, Youth and Teenage Athletes, Race Training, Cycling, Powerful Explosive Training, Small Group Training, Group Exercise, Special needs, physical limitations, Stability, Active isolated stretching, Sports specific, Injury recovery training.

BIO
Kati has been involved in athletics her entire life and active in the fitness industry for over 15 years. She knows what it takes to be consistent and determined and to dig down deep and fight for what you want to achieve. She firmly believes in taking the non-believers and turning them into believers, regardless of age or previous physical condition. Kati feels that everyone deserves to be happy and healthy from the inside out, and implementing fitness into one’s lifestyle is the first step to a longer and healthier life. People are naturally drawn to Kati’s upbeat personality and positive attitude as well as her knowledge and experience in the fitness industry. If you are ever having a bad day, Kati is there to listen and get you pointed back in the right direction. You’ll often hear her say to her clients “I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy; I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it”. Kati is constantly continuing her education to better her knowledge as a coach and personal trainer. She has competed in many fitness challenges including the Fairfield 1/2 Marathon, Ragnar Relay and the Tough Mudder.

CERTIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
Madd Dog Athletics Spinning Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained
Gateway Community College, Associates Degree in Radiology

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Marc Radawich

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Strength building, Special needs & physical limitations, Stability, Active isolated stretching, Golf training, Injury recovery training, Self myofacial release stretching, Injury recovery training

BIO
Marc has a wide range of experience in the world of fitness. In addition to personal training, he spent seven years as a coach to the Clinton Junior Varsity baseball team. This gave him the experience of instructing a group of people in an organized fashion. Getting the most out of young athletes was a fun and challenging learning experience for Marc as well as his students. In 2007, Marc started working with the Yale Pediatric Cardiology Department, running the Exercise Stress Lab, adding even more knowledge and experience to his repertoire. Exercise is something that Marc truly enjoys doing himself, so making it a positive experience for others is a real pleasure for him. While he enjoys strength training, he sometimes relies on the help of his dog to get all the necessary cardio work in. Marc always makes the effort to create enjoyable sessions so his clients can work to their full potential. He understands that people often do not realize what they can accomplish until they have tried it. Marc believes that the best part of fitness is that there is no end; the progressions of training make it so that even the most trained athlete has to push their body and mind to continually improve.

CERTIFICATIONS
University of California of PA , BS in Fitness and Wellness
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer
Active Isolated Stretching Trained

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Diane Ruggiero

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Seniors, Weight loss, Strength building, Small Group Training, Group exercise instructor, Special needs & Physical limitations, Post therapy training, Stability, Active isolated stretching, Injury recovery, Arthritis

BIO
Diane has been a personal trainer for over 11 years. With her bubbly personality, true passion for fitness and great compassion for people, she has motivated countless clients in achieving their personal fitness goals. Diane believes achieving goals should be challenging but fun. As a seasoned personal trainer, her focus is on quality of movement, proper body alignment, and safety as she guides her clients towards achieving higher levels of functional fitness and greater body awareness. Diane believes everyone has limitless potential and inspires her clients utilizing dedication, determination, and desire. Diane has attended numerous seminars and workshops including hip & knee replacement exercises, fall prevention exercises, and speed & agility training. In her spare time, Diane enjoys spending time with her two teenage daughters and baking.

CERTIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer
Les Mills Instructor – Body Pump
R.I.P.P.E.D. Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained
AIFE – Older Adult Fitness Trainer

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Adrian Santiago

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Injury recovery training, Strength building, Weight loss, Core strengthening and stability training, Special needs and physical limitations, Teenage athletes, Active isolated stretching, Small group training

BIO
While attending Central Connecticut State University, Adrian discovered his love for sports physical fitness, and all of its benifits. He has a passion for boxing and currently has a USA Boxing license, having won a Golden Gloves Tournament in 2010. Adrian has a true passion for helping people overcome personal goals. Over the last three years has worked with every age group from teens training for high school sports and overcoming injuries, to seniors with osteoporosis, scoliosis, arthritis, back, neck, shoulder and knee conditions and replacements. Adrian comes up with great exercises personalizing all regiments to the individual also incorporating movements for optimal core strengthening, stability and form.

CERTIFICATIONS
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer
W.I.T.S. – Certified Personal Trainer
Active Isolated Stretching Trained
CPR/AED

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Paula Schmidt

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Children & pre-teens, Weight loss, Strength building, Group exercise instructor, Small group training, Special needs & physical limitations, Post therapy training, Stability, Active isolated stretching, Arthritis.

BIO
Paula’s love for movement started through dance at the early age of three. She continues that passion believing there is nothing more freeing than dance. It was this passion for fitness and dance that led her to obtaining her certification as a personal trainer and Peak Pilates teacher. Paula has a deep appreciation for the health and healing benefits of Pilates and believes that anyone can do Pilates and benefit from it. She is very passionate about educating people about their bodies while encouraging them to challenge themselves to obtain their goals. She enjoys teaching to all fitness levels while striving to offer each class or client an enjoyable experience. Paula teaches with compassion and intellect, and brings a smile and positive attitude to every session.

CERTIFICATIONS
W.I.T.S., Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Instructor
Zumba Instructor
R.I.P.P.E.D. Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained

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Samantha Strott

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Seniors, Youth & pre-teen, Weight loss, Strength building, Endurance training, Small group training, TRX, Special needs & physical limitations, Post therapy training, Stability, Active isolated stretching, Injury recovery training, Arthritis

BIO
Samantha’s personal experiences and witnessing the positive impact exercise has on people’s lives are what made her want to become a personal trainer. She believes that people can empower themselves through exercise to be able to live a healthy and highly functional life. Through exercise, she has helped people continue to do the things they love without constraints, and accomplish things they never thought possible. Samantha enjoys the outdoors and stays fit with a combination of weight training, running, and kickboxing.

CERTIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Suspension Training Instructor
Kickboxing Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained

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Barb Sweeney

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Teenage athletes, Weight loss, Strength building, Endurance training, Cycling, Group training, Group exercise, Stability/balance, Injury recovery training

BIO
Barb is a fantastic motivator with high energy and lots of passion for health and fitness! Her accomplishments include a 1st D Black Belt with United Studio’s of Self Defense, Trainer for MTV’s show “MADE” and Bikini, Figure and Fitness Competitor. For over the past 10 years, Barb has been teaching the Daniel Hand HS in Madison off campus gym elective. Barb was the team leader for Shoreline’s Biggest Loser program and really has transformed so many lives…believe in yourself and lift with confidence!

CERTIFICATIONS
AFAA – Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Step and Kickboxing Instructor
Les Mills Instructor – Body Pump
Madd Dog Athletics Spinning Instructor
TRX Suspension Training Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained

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Heather Theriault

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Teenage athletes, Seniors, Youth & pre-teen, Weight loss, Strength building, Small group training, Group exercise, Endurance training, Powerful explosive training, Special needs & physical limitations, Pre & post-natal

BIO
Heather enjoys exercise in many ways. She has worked with children and adults since 2006 and always brings excitement, energy, and electricity to every session. Heather loves high-energy workouts that help her clients reach their fitness goals! She believes that fitness should be a huge priority in everyone’s life and that workouts should be fun, challenging, and should always make you feel motivated and proud. Heather teaches many group exercise classes such as XTrain and various Les Mills programs.

CERTIFICATIONS
WITTS, Certified Personal Trainer
Les Mills Instructor – Body Pump, Body Combat, Body Step
Madd Dogg Athletics Spinning Instructor
R.I.P.P.E.D Instructor

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Zack Thomas

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Teenage athletes, Seniors, Youth & pre-teen, Weight loss, Strength building, Endurance training, Powerful explosive training, Special needs & physical limitations, Post therapy training, Stability, Active isolated stretching, Injury recovery training, Sports specific training, Injury recovery training.

BIO
Zack’s background comes from performance training at the highest level with professional athletes. He has used the knowledge he has gained to provide seamlessly integrated areas of training to enhance his clients’ performance. Zack believes it is his job as a trainer to make sure the training techniques, methods and training guidelines he follows are safe and ethical. He tries to apply multifaceted areas of training that generate results so that his clients can improve performance, decrease injury, and also increase motivation through education. Helping clients achieve their goals is Zack’s passion and priority.

CERTIFICATIONS
ECSU, B.S. in Health and Physical Education and Exercise Science
State of CT Certified Coach K-12
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA, Certified Personal Trainer
ERPT, Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Suspension Training Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained

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Lisa Wezik

TRAINER SPECIALTIES
Seniors, Weight loss, Special needs & Physical limitations, Stability, Active Isolated Stretching,
Injury Recovery, Post Therapy Training, Arthritis

BIO
Lisa has been in the Health and Fitness field for over 13 years. During that time, she has found that listening to her clients is the first step in helping them start any fitness program. She believes in the importance of a systematic approach and by progressing clients in a safe, effective and comfortable manner. She also has extensive experience in helping clients with special needs and seniors of all ages, focusing on balance and building core strength. Lisa is an avid hiker and loves the New England outdoors. She has raised four children and knows what the word “commitment” means. She gives 110% to each and every one of her clients with unparalleled professionalism.

CERTIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer
Hofstra University, Academy of Applied Personal Training Education
-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
-Health Fitness Instructor
Active Isolated Stretching Trained

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Leslie Wright Oswald

Coming Soon.

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