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Katie Baumann : Elite Trainer
Education
B.S - Exercise Science - Ithaca College
Certifications
- Health & Fitness Instructor - American College of Sports Medicine
- Master Trainer - EFI Gravity Personal Training Instructor
- Master Trainer - EFI Gravity Group Instructor
- Spinning Certified - MAD DOGG Athletics
- Perinatal Fitness - AFAA
Specialization
Core Conditioning, Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Issues, Pre & Post-Partum Training
Bio
- Competitive Soccer Player - San Diego Alliance
- Huge animal lover with two Siberian Huskies of her own
- By the way, if you don't see Katie around the club in mid-June, don't worry, she'll be back in a few days. She'll be dedicating some of her boundless energy to rocking out at the Annual Bonaroo Music Festival in Tennessee.

Tyler-Jason Bell : Elite Trainer
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology, San Diego State University
Emphasis: Fitness, Nutrition, & Health
Certifications
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Health and Fitness Instructor - American College of Sports Medicine
- BOSU Integrated Balance Training Certified
- USA Weight-Lifting Sports Performance Coach
- Athletes Performance Level 1
- Performance Weight-Lifting Coach Level 1 by Catalyst Athletics
- Gravity Personal Training Instructor
- Functional Movement Screen Certified
-Cross Box Certified
Specialization
Athletic Performance Training, Body Sculpting, Post-Rehabilitation
Philosophy
"Dont let your fears stand in the way of your dreams."
Bio
- Strength & Conditioning Coach - San Diego Jewish Academy Football
- Extensive experience with Youth fitness development
- In depth rehab experience with post-stroke patients at San Diego State PT Clinic
- Completed LIFEBOOK
- Personal trainer since 2002

Lisa Bommer : Master Trainer
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology, Michigan State University
Specialization in Athletic Training
Certifications
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) and Board of Certification (BOC)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified Personal Trainer - National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Gravity Personal Trainer - Efi Sports Medicine
Specialization
- Core Strengthening and Flexibility
- Functional Training
- Post-injury rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Marathon and triathlon specific training
Bio
- Competitive triathlete, including Ironman (3 time finisher) and Xterra
- 10+ Marathon finisher, including Chicago and Boston
- 2006 Nevada Passage Adventure Competition
- Former competitive gymnast
- Involved in adventure racing and mountain biking

Kyle Brown : Elite Trainer
Education
Certified Clinical Nutritionist -NHI
BA - Journalism & Concentration in Marketing- Indiana University Bloomington
Certifications
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - NSCA
- Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor (Advanced) - Health Excel
- Certified Personal Trainer- NASM
- Certified Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant- ACE
- Cross-Box Training Instructor
Specialization
Holistic Nutrition, Natural Health & Wellness, Weight loss, Busy Executives & On-The-Go Moms, Customized Supplementation
Philosophy
"The Universal goal of any program should be to improve your quality of life. Weight loss, increased energy, looking better in a swimsuit, and feeling better are all by-products. Awareness of this goal will keep this a lifestyle rather than a short-lived, quick fix diet."
-Kyle Brown
Bio
- CEO of FIT 365® An all-natural and organic complete nutritional shake
- Author of the forthcoming book Fortitude, Fitness, & Profits: 9 Steps to Health Happiness in the Workplace
- Columnist for the In The Gym column for the NSCA's Performance Training Journal
- Lead workshops for Fortune 500 companies
- Nutrition educational video on YouTube.com amongst the most viewed health educational videos of all time with nearly 3 million views
- Trained celebrity clientele- from pro athletes to multi-platinum recording artists
- Former competitive bodybuilder
- Former collegiate Water Polo player at Indiana University

Fede DeSilva : Elite Trainer
Education
B.S. - Marine Biology, University of California Santa Barbara
Certifications
- Scripps Institute of Oceanography Research Diver
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - NSCA
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Post-Rehabilitation Specialist - AAHFR
- Medical Exercise Specialist - AAHFR
- Romana Certified - Classical Pilates
Specialization
High Performance Corrective Functional Training, Sport-specific Training (Novice to Athlete)
Bio
- Personal Training at The Sporting Club for the last 15 years
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Extensive experience in Yoga instruction, training triathletes, & elite volleyball athletes
- Originated hghly acclaimed The Sporting Club Golf Conditioning Program
- Consultant - Olympic Alpine Ski Racing Program, Quantum Sports Club
- Competitive Surfer and Martial Artist

James DiMuzio : Elite Trainer
Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer -- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Corrective Exercise Specialist -- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Integrated Flexibility Specialist -- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Performance Enhancement Specialist -- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Personal Trainer -- American Council on Exercise
- Gravity Personal Training Certified
- Understanding Human Movement
- Diet, Exercise, & Fitness
- Plyometric Training
- - Total Body Flexibility Specialist
Specialization
Postural alignment Corrective Exercise, Muscle increase/Fat decrease, Functional Core stability and strength
Philosophy
The greatest conquests in life don't come from outdoing others; they come from outdoing ourselves.
Bio
- Personal Training since 1999
- 1st Place Amateur New England Bodybuilding Champion
- Completed continuing education workshops in Nutrition, Plyometric Training, Human Movement, and Flexibility
- Fitness Model for Exercise publications and T.V. Documentary
- Voted "Top Trainer" Boston Magazine 2002 & 2003
- Huge Patriots and Red Sox fan
- Dog lover and rescuer

Jessica Elzinga : Elite Trainer
Education
M.A. - History - Harvard University
M. Phil. - Medieval History - Cambridge University, England
B.A. - History - Pomona College
Certifications
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist -- National Strength & Conditioning Association
- Corrective Exercise Specialist -- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Titliest Performance Institute- Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
- Scientific Back Training-- C.H.E.K. Institute
- GRAVITY Personal Trainer - EFI Sports Medice
- Fitness Trainer - Premier Global U.K.
- Spinning Certified -- Madd Dogg Athletics
- Certified Swimming Instructor -- Amateur Swimming Association
- Crossfit Olympic Weight-Lifting certified
Specialization
Strength & Conditioning for Golf & Tennis
Innovative exercise techniques through manual resistance strength training
Swimming technique and fitness
Bio
- Personal Trainer to Retief Goosen (world ranked golfer) and Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York
- Collegiate soccer player (holds a full blue from Cambridge University)
- Competitive Masters Swimmer and triathlete
- Completed LIFEBOOK
Quote
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are
all in harmony." ---Ghandi

Carrie Feder : Master Trainer
Education
B.S. - Exercise Physiology, University of New Mexico
ICU Nurse Extern - Graduating Nursing School - June 08
Certifications
- Certified Conditioning Specialist - National Sports Performance Association (NSPA)
- Certified Personal Trainer - NSPA
- Certified Pre/Post Rehab Specialist - NSPA
- Certified Cyling Instructor - NSPA
- Optimum Performance Training Pre-Natal Certificate - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Specialization
Functional/Core Training, Pre-Natal, Weight-Management, Senior Fitness
Bio
- Competitive Horseback rider - won numerous awards
- Former competitive volleyball player and avid mountain biker
- Loves to rock out to Zeppelin and Hendrix

Katy Jercich : Elite Trainer
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology, San Diego State University
Emphasis: Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
Certifications
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) & Board of Certification (BOC)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Performance Weightlifting Coach - Level 1
- Gravity Personal Training Certified
Specialization
- Athletic intelligence & performance training
- Balanced strength development
- Neuromuscular response improvement
- Progressive program development continually evolving with clients successes
Bio
- Former collegiate swimmer and water polo player
- Involvement with international sports teams
- World traveler and outdoors enthusiast
- Lover of life!

Joanna Makwana : Master Trainer
Certifications
- Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Performance Enhancement Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Spinning Certified - MAD DOGG Athletics
- Gravity Post-Rehab Certified
- Gravity Personal Training Certified
Specialization
Core Conditioning Workouts, Weight-Loss, Developing Functional Strength Training Programs
Bio
- The Sporting Club Group Exercise Manager
- Teaches a variety of Group Exercise classes - Spinning, Muscle Max, Athletic Action, etc.
- Competitive endurance athlete - Ironman, Marathons (San Diego, Boston, New York)
- Hood to Coast 200 Mile Relay Race
- Received certifications from London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art & London Guild Hall of Music
- Starred in popular TV comedy movie in London
- Jo's boundless energy and enthusiasm ensures that as a Mom she can keep up with her two Sport-Fanatic boys

Steve Nave : Elite Trainer
Education
MBA - Chaminade Private School - Hawaii Pacific University
BS - Business Administration - Hawaii Pacific University
Certifications
- Mental Game Coaching Professional - Peak Performance Sports
- Level 1 Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiologist (CHEK)
- Golf Biomechanic Certified - CHEK
- Nutrition Lifestyle Coach Level 2 - CHEK
- Metabolic Diet Typing Advisor Advanced - Health Excel
- Health & Fitness Instructor - American College of Sports Medicine
- Spinning Certified - MAD DOGG Certified
- Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor (RKC)
- American Kettlebell Instructor Certified
- Certified Kettlebell Trainer (CKT) by International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation
Specialization
Corrective Exercise Training, Hard-Core Military Style Training
Philosophy
"We need to believe that improvement/goal attainment is possible. As long as we truly believe that we can reach our goals, it will happen. That belief is real. It creates the passion that prompts us to willingly pay the price for success." - Steve Nave
Clint Eastwood - "Life is Hard so quit your crying & get on with it"
Bio
- Navy SEAL for the past 23 years
- Navy SEAL Instructor - Naval Special Warfare Physical Training Center
- Avid reader and wine connoisseur
- Completed LIFEBOOK

Minh Nguyen : Elite Trainer
Education
- BS - Physical Education, George Mason University
Certifications
- NESTA- Fitness Nutritionist
- Precision Cycling Instructor
- BOSU Master Trainer
- Certified Turbo Kickboxing Instructor
- Cross Box Certified
- Living Light Culinary Arts- Raw Food Nutritionist
- Living Light Culinary Arts- Raw Food Chef
- Nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Specialization
- Core & Functional Conditioning, Body Fat Reduction, Nutrition
- Athletic Conditioning
- Raw Food Specialist
Philosophy
Balance is the essence of life
Bio
- Owner, The Sporting Club Café
- Personal Chef
- Lululemon Ambassador
- Winner - Long Beach Classic - Natural BodyBuilding Competition
- Former Collegiate Athlete
- Hobbies - Paragliding, Running, Staying Fit
- Completed LIFEBOOK

Roy Niles : Elite Trainer
Education
B.S - Kinesiology - California State University Hayward
Certifications
- Certified Athletic Trainer - National Athletic Trainers' Association
Specialization
Post-rehabilitation, Sport-Specific training
Bio
- Drummer - The Trophy Life
- Extensive experience in evaluation, rehabilitation, care, and prevention of injuries
- Professional work experience in health clubs, physical therapy clinics, college and pro athletic programs

Matt Smith : Elite Trainer
Education
B.A. - Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara
Emphasis - Athletic Coaching
Certifications
- Medical Exercise Specialist - American Academy of Health, Fitness, & Rehab Professionals
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Performance Enhancement Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- BOSU Integrated Balance Training Certified
- GRAVITY Personal Training Certified
Specialization
Creative Programming, Athletic Performance Training
Bio
- Pastor of Barabas Road Church, La Jolla
- Five Time U.S. National Rowing Champion - Multiple sweeping & sculling events
- Four Time Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Champion - Multiple sweeping & sculling events
- Former Collegiate Division I Water Polo athlete
- 16 Years competitive soccer player and avid martial arts practitioner

Elyssa Tommer : Select Trainer
Certifications
-Certified Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports Medicine
-Certified Personal Trainer – Interactive Fitness Trainers of America
-Certified Senior Fitness Trainer -Interactive Fitness Trainers of America
-GRAVITY Personal Training Instructor – EFI Sports Medicine
-GRAVITY Group Instructor – EFI Sports Medicine
-GRAVITY Pilates Instructor – EFI Sports Medicine
-APEX Body Bug Practitioner
Specialization
-Functional Strength Training and Body Fat Reduction, Core Conditioning, General Wellness Programming, Creative programming for women.
Bio
-6 years Personal Trainer at Women’s Fitness Club, Rancho Cucamonga
-Educational Director – Women’s Fitness Club
-Pilates Instructor
-Outdoor adventure lover and traveler
-Artist
-Connoisseur of Healthy Cuisine
-Dog Lover

Victor Valentino : Elite Trainer
Certifications
- Medical Exercise Specialist - American Academy of Health, Fitness, & Rehab Professionals
- Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Personal Trainer - American Council of Exercise
- West Coast Pilates Certified Instructor
- Spinning Certified - MAD DOGG Athletics
- Urban Rebounding Certification
- Gravity Personal Training Certified
Specialization
Advanced Structural & Corrective Alignment Exercise, Post-Rehabilitation, Functional Core Stability Training
Bio
- Personal Training at The Sporting Club for the last 15 years
- Fluent in Italian & Spanish
- Windsurfing Instructor
- Mountain bike enthusiast and avid backpacker

 

 
   
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