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Group personal training involves 3-5 people and one certified personal trainer. It is a fun, cost-effective way to meet your fitness goals. Train with your friends, and increase your motivation with some direct competition.
Contact
For more information about Personal Training, call 610-328-8866.
Trainer Bios
Healthplex® Sports Club trainers encompass a range of backgrounds and specific interests, but all have degrees and experience in their field.
Erin Maitland **
Wellness Coordinator at the Healthplex® Sports Club
B.S. in Exercise Science, Wesley College
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer
National Council on Strength and Fitness, Certified Personal Trainer
American Aerobic Association International, Certified Aquatic Instructor
Erin chose personal training because she believes that a person’s life could be enhanced by exercise.
Beth McNeely **
American Council on Exercise, Certified Group Fitness Instructor
American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Health and Fitness Instructor
National Qualifier for Miss Fitness USA in both Pennsylvania and Maryland
Beth has a love for creativity and competition. She enjoys working with women of all fitness levels, especially pre- and post-natal.
Betty Levengood ***
Bachelor’s of Science, Villanova University
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise, Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Delaware County Daily Times, “Best of Delco” Personal Trainer
16+ years experience in the fitness industry
Betty has a diverse client base of men and women, working primarily with adults who need the benefits of an effective strength and flexibility training program as well as a varied cardiovascular routine.
Jeanna Tridente **
B.A. in Physical Education and Sport, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Jeanna has a great ability to motivate those seeking to improve their health, including those with fitness limitations, to reach their greatest potential.
Jessamyn “Jess” Lowy ***
M.S. in Exercise Physiology, West Chester University
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer
American Institute of Fitness Educators, Certified Older Adult Fitness Training Specialist
Jess specializes in working with clients that have special needs. She has vast experience working with cardiac rehab clients and the senior population.
Justin Kalman *
B.S. in Kinesiology from West Chester University
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Don’t let Justin’s reserved demeanor fool you, he has a great passion for health and fitness. He believes that a successful program includes exercises that are challenging and unique. Therefore, Justin develops programs that are individualized and specific to the client’s goals.
John Verlinghieri ***
B.S. in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University
M.S.A. in Athletic and Business Administration from West Chester University
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer
Head Personal Trainer, Healthplex F.A.S.T program
John has an extensive background in both fitness management and exercise testing. He has worked in the fitness industry as a personal trainer for over six years. He combines that experience with an unmatched enthusiasm in providing detailed, motivational, and effective training programs. John believes that every individual possesses the key to a healthy and fit lifestyle. Discipline, motivation, and proper instruction are the tools for reaching your health and fitness goals.
Kristin Talarovich **
B.S. in Exercise Science with a Minor in Athletic Training, McDaniel College
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer
Kristin believes that exercise should be that part of the day where all the stress goes away and you finish feeling cool and collected. The key is to making it enjoyable.
Maria Sykorova-Pritz ***
B.S. in Physical Education and Geography; Comenius in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia.
M.S. in Physiology of Exercise; Comenius
Aquatic Exercise Association, Certified Instructor
“Ambassador of Fitness” award from the USWFA
Maria works with clients with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and body misalignment. Maria believes it is never too late to learn and change, for a healthier life.
Patrick Walker ***
M.S. in Physical Therapy, Widener University
B.S. in Rehabilitative Exercise Science, Virginia Commonwealth University
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Holds a First Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Certified Instructor
Patrick develops therapeutic, as well as routine, exercise programs for diverse populations, including seniors, orthopedic patients and those with traumatic brain injuries.
PJ Vanni ***
B.S. in Exercise Science, Bloomsburg University
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer
National Certified Boxing Personal Trainer
4-year letterman in baseball and team captain, Bloomsburg University
Head Strength Coach for the Healthplex® F.A.S.T. Program
Delaware County Daily Times, “Best of Delco” Personal Trainer
PJ has experience working with all populations. His zest for competitive athletics and working with young athletes make his training and programs exciting and challenging.
Tina Leonard **
B.S. in Kinesiology, West Chester University
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer
Arthritis Foundation, Certified Instructor for Arthritic Clients
Tina specializes in working with individuals with Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, pre- and post-natal clients, and cardiac clients. |