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Ian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Ursinus College, and a Master's of Science in Sport and Athletic Administration from West Chester University. Ian's certifications include AAAI and ISMA.
"Since starting a career as a personal trainer in 2000, I have worked with a variety of populations including professional athletes, children, elderly, and individuals with multiple schlorosis, herniated discs, and fibromyalgia. I enjoy the diversity of the clientele that I work with and find it rewarding to help these individuals attain fitness goals. Health and fitness is truly a field where you can touch and improve people's lives, and for that reason, I am committed to a career in this industry. As the Operations Manager for FACTS Fitness, I now have the opportunity to spread my philosophy throughout all of our locations. I settle for nothing less than unrivaled customer service. At any of our facilities, I want our members to feel welcome and cared for by our professional staff. As a result, I believe that FACTS Fitness will pave the way for our clients to succeed in adopting healthier lifestyles."
- Ian Savitz
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Patrick attended Winthrop University for Business. His fitness certification is from World Instructors Training School. He entered the fitness field because he enjoys healthy/active living.
Patrick is an American Legion baseball umpire. His favorite hobby is playing hockey.
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Willie Owens graduated from Penn State with majors in Exercise Science and Chemistry. His fitness certifications include ESA, AAAI, NASM, CPR. He entered the fitness field because in his words, "It's the next best thing to being a doctor."
Willie played professional football with NJ Cardsharks Arena football, 2003; CFL Winnepeg Bluebombers, 1998; and in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams, 1997. He is also a 6-time All-American in Track & Field.
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Keyonnee attended Hofstra University
and Temple University where she
earned her Bachelors Degree in
Psychology, and a minor in Criminal
Justice. Her certifications include
AAAI, ISMA, CPR. In January, she
will graduate from NPTI (National
Personal Training Institute).
Keyonnee has been a full time
trainer for the past three years and
has found that working out is the
thing that grounds and centers her
above and beyond anything else. She
is a firm believer that exercise
heals both physical and mental
aliments.
"I love my job because I love
watching my clients reach their
goals and feel good about
themselves. It is by far the most
rewarding job on the planet." |
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Kyle holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University, and is currently studying to achieve an A.C.E., and AAA1 Certification. Before coming to Facts Fitness, Kyle coached Lacrosse at Widener University and led the Pride to a M.A.C. Championship. Kyle is currently an Assistant Lacrosse Coach at St. Joseph's Prep.
Kyle played professional lacrosse for the Denver Outlaws, and the Philadelphia Barrage. Kyle won an NCAA Lacrosse National Championship in 2005 with the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, he is also a 2-time All-American.
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Chris Croley is a graduate of Robert Morris University where he earned a
Bachelors degree in Marketing, and a Masters degree in Instructional
Leadership. His tenure at RMU included 4 years of Division I Track
where he was a 4-time IC4A Qualifier and 1-time Regional Qualifier. He spent two years coaching the sprint and relay events.
Chris is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, but has lived in 4 other states. He has been a
Personal Trainer for 3 years. Chris also loves to instruct and play basketball and is proud
to be a member of the 1575 club! Also, he has a 40 inch vertical! Wow!
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Nona Kleinberg comes to FACTS Fitness with 24 years experience in the field of fitness and personal training. She has an Associate’s Degree, and is certified by the American Council on Exercise and APEX. Nona got into the fitness field because, in her own words, “I was not only overweight, but had poor lifestyle behaviors. I believed that I could make a difference by helping others understand that with consistent, proper role modeling, they too can learn the value of a healthy lifestyle.”
Along with Personal Training, Nona is a Nutritional Coach and specializes in Mat Pilates. Her hobbies include walking, hiking, running, and spending time with loved ones. Nona owned her own private personal training studio in Topeka, Kansas for 9 years. She has three sons, two daughter-in-laws and as for now, one grandchild!
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Boubacar Sacko has a Masters degree in Public Administration from Villanova University, and a BA in Political Science from Eastern University. He attended Drexel University where he studied English and Communication. His fitness certifications include WITS, WTF, CPR. |
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Kyle graduated from DeSales University in 2005 majoring in Sports Management. While at DeSales, he played baseball and participated in the 2003 Division III College World Series. He continued his education at East Stroudsburg University where he earned a Masters degree in Sports Management. Kyle has over 5 years experience in performance training, athletic training, and personal training. He is also a professional rescuer in first aid and CPR.
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Member of Steel Fitness since July 2006. Spinning certified instructor since November 2006.
Spends a lot of time looking for new music and new Spinning profiles to keep classes motivated.
Has been Spinning for 6 years. Enjoys working out with weights and high impact workouts that break a sweat.
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Gina Birch has been practicing
ashtanga, vinyasa and pilates mat
for over 7 years. She has both Yoga
and Pilates certifications through
the American Fitness Professionals
and Associates, AFPA. She is
completing a 200 hour training RYT
with Bill Raup @ Power Yoga Works.
She has studied with both Beryl
Bender Birch as well as Ralf Gates.
Gina began her study of Zen and
Vajrayana training of the mind in
1994 with Lama Lobsang Samten, and
brings the practice of universal
spiritual laws of mindful living to
her class format.
Most of Gina's adult career life was
in the fine arts graphic design and
most importantly a full-time mom. |
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Linda graduated from Elizabethtown
College with a Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration and
Marketing. After working many years
in the Corporate sector she chose a
new career path and became an ACE
certified Group Fitness Instructor
and a certified Mat Pilates
Instructor.
Linda teaches a wide variety of
classes including weight training,
step, pilates, hi/lo and kickbox. As
a pilates instructor she places a
big emphasis on core training in all
of her classes.
“Without a doubt, teaching fitness
is my true love and is the best job
I have ever had. I LOVE helping
people achieve their personal
fitness goals.
There is nothing better than seeing
their faces light up when they "get
it"!!!
Linda lives in West Chester with her
husband, two children and two dogs.
She loves gardening, cooking,
traveling and of course, exercise!!! |
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Jen has been teaching group fitness
for over 20 years. She holds both
personal training and aerobic
certifications with ACE. "Hi-lo
aerobics as well as step, interval,
and cardio kickbox classes are my
passion!"
Jen was co-host of a Comcast cable
fitness program which aired locally
every Thursday for four years. |
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Kathi Tommasino began teaching
fitness classes in the early 1980's
(the days of leg warmers and
unitards) while attending Penn State
University. She has been certified
by IDEA, AFFAA and AAAI. She also
has CPR and First Aid certifications
as well.
"I believe that the biggest
obstacles to working out are boredom
and injury, which is why I attend as
many seminars and workshops as I can
throughout the year. It is my goal
to stay updated on new and
innovative ideas for working out, as
well as proper techniques for injury
prevention. My main goal is to
provide fun, safe, effective classes
in which people of all fitness
levels can participate."
Kathi has two teenaged children who
are "my first priority". The fitness
industry has provided her with the
flexibility to always put "family
first". |
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Betsy Bartos has been spinning as
part of her training regimen since
August 2003. She became a Mad Dog
Certified Spin Instructor in May
2006 and obtained CPR and AED
certifications as well. Betsy is
recognized as an effective leader of
beginning through advanced level
participants. She demonstrates
ability to motivate through personal
interaction and use of customized
music support.
Betsy is an avid runner and swimmer,
having completed The Philadelphia
Marathon in 2003 and 2005 and The
Boston Marathon in 2004. She
competed in her first triathlon in
2007 here in Philadelphia. She is a
proponent of cardio, strength, and
cross training as key elements to
better performance. |
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Kate has been a certified spin instructor for five years. Kate is certified
by American Aerobic Association International (AAAI) & International Sports
Medicine Association (ISMA). She also has an indoor biking certification
from the Interactive Fitness Trainers of America. Kate also has a CPR
certification. She enjoys looking for new music and drills to keep her
classes exciting, intense and motivating! |
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Heather has been working in the
fitness industry for over 25 years.
Her interest in fitness started when
she joined her first gym at age 17.
Heather soon after started teaching
group fitness and has been a
certified personal trainer for the
past 12 years.
Her group fitness classes at EAC are
energetic and upbeat. Her goal is to
promote a healthy lifestyle, as well
as instilling a healthy attitude in
her class participants.
Heather's other interests are
spending time with her husband and 3
three children, summers at the beach
and just enjoying life. |
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Donna Romeo has been a certified
group fitness instructor for 26
years. She has been certified by
Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, Temple University and AFAA
(Aerobics Fitness Association of
America). She has also completed the
AFAA Personal Trainer Certification.
Donna has also completed the Johnny
G. Spinning Instructor training
program and is a certified Spinning
instructor.
Donna currently teaches Spinning,
Cardio, Step & Strengthening classes
at Ellis Fitness Center, Paoli
Health and Fitness and Main Line
Health. She is also the Spinning
Director at Paoli Health and
Fitness. Donna has also been the
Aerobics Coordinator in many area
fitness clubs over the last 20
years, as well as the head trainer
for all new instructors. |
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Krissi Bartley has been into fitness for most of her life. She started doing aerobics when she was 10 years old and has been teaching aerobics since January 2005. Krissi is certified to teach aerobics through AAAI. She has been teaching spinning since November 2006 and also has her certification for spinning through AAAI. She enjoys working with weights and doing almost any type of cardio. |
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Scott has been a
member of Steel Fitness since 2006
and joined the team as a Certified
Spinning Instructor in early 2008.
He has 13 years cycling and skiing
background. He's been working with
the Camelback's Alpine Race Ski
School since 2007-08 ski season.
Scott is also certified by the Red
Cross as a Professional Rescuer
which covers all forms of CPR, AED,
etc.
In 2008 he expanded into running,
completing the Marine Corp People's
Marathon in late 2008 and recently
the Lehigh Valley Half Marathon in
2009.
Other athletic background would be
Outdoor activities including
Running, Hiking, Mountaing Biking,
and of course Road Cycling. Annual
road cycling completions of the
MS150 City to Shore (150 miles) and
the Tour De Cure for Diabetes (63
miles).
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Nicole Dugan is
a certified Johnny G Spinning
Instructor since March 2004. Over
the past for years, she has taught
for many health clubs and fitness
service organizations. Nicole is a
Finance Major at Lehigh University
where she helped to initiate the
spinning program. Nicole’s favorite
spinning move is the standing climb
and her favorite spinning song is
“Reel Around the Sun.” |
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Pat has
developed wellness & fitness
programs, targeted toward individual
& group health goals including, but
not limited to weight loss
management, strength training,
flexibility, balance, anti-aging and
body sculpting. She has also created
and taught curriculums for
anti-aging, Stress Management,
Pilates and Yoga seminars.
Pat has conducted clinics and
workshops on strength training,
nutrition, fitness and flexibility
for equestrians with members of the
United States Olympic Show Jumping
Team. She has also developed Yoga &
Pilates programs for Professional
Power Lifters at Downtown Fitness,
Covington, La.
Developed Bodilates™ Fitness Program
Pat’s certifications include
Personal Training, Advanced Strength
Training, Group Fitness Exercise
Leader,Yoga Instructor, Pilates Mat
Instructor and Pilates Reformer
Instructor. She is a member of
International Alliance for Fitness
Professionals
“Fitness is a Lifestyle and not only
a challenge for your body, but your
mind as well. Your mind controls
every aspect of your body and no
matter what your fitness goals may
be, your mind has to be open and
willing to accept the challenge.”
“When you change your body, you
change everything about yourself”. |
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Carolyn’s interest in fitness and
exercise began in high school and
has continued to expand throughout
her life. Although, only recently
obtained a ACSF certification as a
personal trainer. Carolyn has also
been a certified aerobics and
aqua-aerobics instructor.
Her training style focuses on the
use of free weights and resistance
training. Carolyn is also a
certified yoga instructor. In her
spare time, Carolyn enjoys Pilates,
Yoga, body sculpting and riding her
motorcycle. |
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Edit’s “Stretch-and-Flow” approach
to yoga practice combines hatha’s
deep stretching with the fluidity of
ashtanga – appropriately modified to
an individual’s experience and
limitations. She earned her 200-hour
certification at Jai Yoga in 2007.
Edit is also nearing completion of
her BA in elementary education from
East Stroudsburg University, a
process she began in her native
Hungary before moving to the US in
2002.
“Yoga comes up often in
conversations. I want to encourage
everyone to practice yoga so they
can experience the amazing benefits
that I have experienced over my
three years of practice.” |
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Dan Horwath holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Kinesiology from
Pennsylvania State University. He
has AED and CPR certifications and 4
years of experience in the fitness
industry. Dan enjoys helping people
reach their fitness goals. His
hobbies include Brailian Jujitsu,
working out and mountain biking. |
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Dan Craig has been working as a personal trainer for FACTS Fitness for over 4 years. In that time, Dan has established a great rapport with high level corporate executives in the area, as he specializes in quick and intense workouts for those who are pressed for time. Dan earned his BA in English from Gwynned Mercy College and has over 5 years of experience in the health and fitness field. Dan's hobbies include music, reading, and spending time with his pet Boxer. |
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John Stefanowicz is currently
attending Lehigh Carbon Community
College pursuing an Associate's
degree in Physical Education.
Although he was born in Doylestown
PA, John grew up in Billings MT
where he played football and
baseball throughout his high school
career. John's certifications
include
I.S.S.A. and CPR. On his free time
John enjoys playing outdoor sports,
going to concerts and watching the
World Champion Phillies. |
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Kyla’s education includes attending
Cabrini College, Dance Educators of
America, National Dance Association,
Universal Dance Association & Touch
of Class Dance Studio. She also has
the following certifications CPR/AED,
AAAI-ISMA Personal Training & Group
Fitness Certifications.
Kyla has chosen the fitness as a
career to help others in making
fitness an integral part of their
lives for mind, body and overall
health. Her expertise includes
course study in Movement for
Children, Strength Training,
Nutrition & Martial Arts for Self
Defense.
Kyla created PhillyFusion, a dance
company that performs throughout the
tri-state area for Runway Shows,
Sporting Event Entertainment,
Nightclub Tribute Shows and R&B
Artist Back-up Dancing. From Ballet
to Break-dance, Kyla has been
dancing since the age of 2! |
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Huda attended University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia where she
earned her Bachelors in Health
Science and Masters in Physical
Therapy. She is a Certified Personal
Trainer througth American College of
Sports Medicine. Huda also has
completed class work for Paranatal
Training. In high school she was a
Student Athletic Trainer where she
learned how to care for acute and
chronic sport injuries (ie.
atheletic taping, use of
modalities).
Huda entered the personal training
industry about five years ago in the
pursuit of bringing her knowledge of
medical illnesses and orthopedic
conditions to the arena. Her goal is
to help her clients that have past
or present medical or orthopedic
conditions exercise in a safe and
healthy manner while reaching their
personal fitness goals. Huda has
worked with clients that were
pregnant, had history of strokes or
cardiac conditions, have diabetes,
and had past orthopedic injuries.
Huda enjoys traveling, rock
climbing, photography, and spending
time with friends and family. |
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Bryan is a graduate of the
University of Arizona and is
pursuing a career in Golf Course
Construction and Design, with two
championship courses on his resume.
He
currently heading a specialized golf
trainer program for which he was a
co-designer. He is a 70’s golfer and
was a member of the Inter-AC
Champion Episcopal Academy golf
team.
Bryan is also a member of the
Motivation Fitness training team and
S.O.S. (Sport-specific Off-Season
Training) staff. |
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Kerri started doing Zumba over 3
years ago at a health club in Dale
City, VA. She
loved to dance and
was hooked on Zumba Fitness by the
end of the first class.
Zumba is an exciting way to burn
lots of calories and tone while
dancing to
Latin-inspired music.
Kerri said that although it is an
ongoing process, she has lost most
of
my baby weight by doing Zumba.
She completed her Zumba
certification in June 2009.
"I hope to inspire and encourage
others to be healthy, feel good
about themselves, and get into
shape by doing Zumba!" ~Kerri Tolan |
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