Virtua William G. Rohrer Fitness Center - Voorhees - CLOSED

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• Kyle Anderson

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Montclair State University – B.S. Exercise Science Certifications:American College of Sports Medicine -- Certified Personal Trainer; National Strength and Conditioning Association -- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Areas of Expertise: Weight loss, athletic development, and endurance training (running, triathlon, etc) Experience: 2 years of personal training experience working with all types of people including athletes, general population, and those with chronic illnesses. How do you motivate your clients? I am not a drill sergeant—I like to adopt a very supportive coaching style that finds the right balance between pushing my clients to achieve their potential while also understanding the “life factors” that get in the way of success. I communicate with my clients about their unique circumstances in life and find ways to help them best adhere to their exercise and nutrition regimen. I also place a heavy emphasis on education, as I believe nobody should have to perform exercises without understanding why they are doing them! Favorite Activities: Hiking, camping, and in general being outdoors as much as possible!

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• Robyn Caruso

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Rowan University – B.S. Health and Exercise Science – Health Promotion & Fitness Management Certification: American Council on Exercise – Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, Cancer Exercise Training Institute – Cancer Exercise Specialist, The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing – Certified Health Education Specialist, TRX Areas of Expertise: Special Populations, weight loss, muscle toning, stress management Experience: 14 years of experience in the fitness industry with 6 years in a rehab setting. I completed my internship at the Gloucester County Department of Health. How do you motivate your clients? I tell my clients not to compare themselves to anyone. They have to focus on their own accomplishments. When you start to notice how far you have come that is motivating. Favorite Activities: working out, and spending time with family and friends

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• Rick Daiutolo

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Rowan University-Bachelor of Health and Exercise Science Degree Certification: American Council on Exercise Areas of Expertise: Strength Training, Special Populations Clients (Parkinson’s, Osteoporosis, Balance) Experience: Two+ years at the William G Rohrer Center. How do you motivate your clients? I feel that I motivate my clients by demonstrating proper techniques, showing and explaining why and what those techniques will teach and how they will apply to everyday functionality. I also personalize each workout for each specific client. Favorite Activities: I enjoy strength training and free weight exercises. With my down time, you can find me spending time with my younger brother and my two nephews.

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• Melanie Dotts

  Medical Integration Coordinator / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Rowan University – B.S. Health and Exercise Science – Health Promotion & Fitness Management Areas of Expertise: Strength training, weight loss, body building, and special populations Experience: Four+ years of personal training at Virtua How do you motivate your clients? ? I like to spend time really getting to know each of my clients before I begin training with them. Each program that I put together is individualized. I like to know their goals so that we can work together to figure out ways in which they can achieve them realistically. I like to figure out each of their strengths and weaknesses so that I can find different modes of exercise that I know they will really enjoy and stick with. Being someone who has struggled with my weight previously, I know how to be motivating and encouraging to my clients in a way that will challenge them, but not push them too hard if that isn’t what they desire. I also like to work out regularly myself, so I feel that this shows that I really practice what I preach. Favorite Activities: Working out, spending time my family and friends, camping, and going to the beach.

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• Adam Kaminski

  Degree: CCCC – A.A.S Health and Physical Education, Rowan University – B.S. Health and Exercise Science – Health Promotion & Fitness Management Certification: American Council on Exercise (A.C.E) Personal Trainer, Water Art Fitness International Aquatic Personal Trainer Areas of Expertise: Adaptive and functional exercise focusing on, but not limited to, special populations and special needs individuals, functional fitness, weight loss, weight training and therapeutic exercise. Experience: 18+ years as a personal trainer How do you motivate your clients? No matter what “limits” maybe or not you can adjust and adapt an exercise program to reach your fitness goals. Favorite Activities:You can find me working out when I'm not on the clock, and spending time with my family and friends.

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• Gavin Estrada

  Degree: Temple University – B.S. in Kinesiology – Exercise & Sports Science Certifications: National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) Areas of Expertise: Weight loss/weight management, TRX Training, Aerobic Conditioning, Strength Training, Core Stability, Sports Specific Training and Flexibility Experience: 16 years of personal training including 9 years at Virtua. 1:1 training sessions for those looking to lose weight, build strength and improve body image. Gavin also teaches TRX, Group exercise and sports specific training. How do you motivate your clients? I like to take the time to talk to my clients to discuss their goals and expectations and set attainable goals for them. I hold my clients accountable and I try to be very accessible. I try my best to encourage and motivate and keep the workouts fun, exciting and challenging. I consider myself a role model so I myself workout 5-6 days a week. Favorite Activities: Basketball, Beach, Hiking/camping, Movies, Cooking/Grilling, Traveling

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• Alex Lewis

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Rowan University – B.S. Health and Exercise Science – Health Promotion & Fitness Management Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer Areas of Expertise: Strength Training, Weight Loss and Special Populations Experience: 5+ years of training at Virtua How do you motivate your clients? I find out the fitness goals of my clients and I put together an individualized program to achieve those goals. I like to push my clients by doing different exercises and keep the workouts different from what they’re used to doing. Favorite Activities: I enjoy music, sports, working out and spending time with my family and friends.

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• Shauna Navarro

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: University of Wisconsin-Madison – B.S. Bacteriology Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer, Spinning® Instructor, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, USAT Level I Triathlon Coach, AEA Aquatics Instructor, USA Volleyball CAP I Areas of Expertise: Triathlon Coaching (endurance swimming, biking and running), Sports Performance Training, Senior Fitness, Aquatic Exercise and personal training, Spinning Experience: 15+ years experience in the fitness industry. Have been involved in triathlon for 25 years. Have worked at WGR for 17 years. Over the years have Coached Track, Volleyball, and Triathlon working with youth and masters Athletes. How do you motivate your clients? With positive, enthusiastic encouragement to help people with their weaknesses and challenge their strengths. Favorite Activities: I love to be outside camping, swimming, road biking, mountain biking, hiking, or trail running. I prefer to do most activities with my family, friends and dogs if possible. My indoor game of choice is volleyball.

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• Jessica Webster

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Kinesiology, Thomas Jefferson University, B.S. Nursing Certifications: Registered Nurse, ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, ACE Specialty certification in Fitness Nutrition Areas of Expertise: Women and older adults who want to improve their fitness. Those with medical conditions who are looking to improve their health and well-being through exercise Experience: Jessica began working at the WGR Center in 2004 as a fitness specialist/ personal trainer. In 2007, she became an RN and worked in the hospital setting for 8 years. As a nurse, she worked mostly with the orthopedic and stroke population, as well as a wide variety of other medical conditions. She has recently returned to the center to personal train and to educate members on how they can take an active role in health prevention and improve their lives through exercise. How do you motivate your clients? Jessica motivates clients by helping them find enjoyment and personal satisfaction from fitness. She listens to their concerns, focuses on realistic goal setting, and encourages them along the way. Favorite Activities: Jessica has always been involved in sports and exercise. She enjoys running, tennis, and working out in the gym. Jessica enjoys spending her free time with her baby girl and her husband. In addition, she likes to garden and spend time outdoors whenever she can.

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• Keith Smith

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree:Rutgers University – B.S. in Exercise Science and Sport Studies - Exercise Physiology Certifications:NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting – Level 1 Sports Performance Coach Areas of Expertise:Upper and lower body strength, core strength, speed, agility, power, flexibility, weight management and sports specific training Experience:5+ years personal training at Virtua Center for HealthFitness, Intern at Velocity Sports performance How do you motivate your clients?I complete assessments regularly to track progress. I always adjust the workouts to my clients’ current abilities to avoid discouragement all the while keeping the workouts challenging. I also mix up the exercises to keep the workouts fresh and fun! Favorite Activities:I love playing basketball and training for explosiveness and strength. Spending time with family and friends is very important to me as well as finding humor in life.

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• Paige Kondrack

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree:Temple University-Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine- Certified Exercise Physiologist Areas of Expertise:Strength Training, Weight Loss, Power lifting, Special Population (Bariatric and Cardiac) Experience: 10 months of personal training at Virtua and teaching the Chicks Who Lift class. Completed internships at St. Luke's Cardiac Rehab Center and Einstein Cardiac Rehab Center. How do you motivate your clients?I think communication is key. I get to know each of my clients on an individual basis and gather short/ long term goals that they may have in order to develop a program that is tailored to them. I like to constantly remind each client where they started, and that small progress is still progress! I also find that pushing individuals out of their comfort zones is a good way to show they are capable of doing something they never thought they could. Favorite Activities:You can find me working out when I'm not on the clock, and spending time with my family and friends.

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• Joseph Girone

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Rowan University- Bachelor of Arts in Health and Exercise Science Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer Areas of Expertise:athletic development, endurance training, weight management, and special populations Experience:Interned at the William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, Trained kids at school with disabilities, GetFit, Was Vice President of Exercise is Medicine Club at Rowan University How do you motivate your clients?I like to progress my clients if they never exercised and get them familiar with how to lift weights and train. I also a very positive person and tell my clients that they are doing a good job, if they are doing the exercise properly. I always use complements to motivate my clients because if I was in their shoes, I’d be motivated if my trainer was motivating me. Favorite Activities:Playing Sports, Lifting, Video Games, Skim Boarding, Hanging out with friends, reading comics, watching sports

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• Joshua Whalen

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: The College of New Jersey – Bachelor of Arts Degree, Camden County College – Associate of Arts Degree Certifications: NSCA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Areas of Expertise: Functional Training for All Ages, Sports Specific Conditioning, Bodyweight Training, TRX Suspension Training, Kettlebell Training. Experience: 16 years of personal training including 12 years at Virtua, Strength and conditioning coach for the Medford Strikers and Universal Soccer How do you motivate your clients? My clients never repeat the same workout. I build upon every workout they complete and continue to challenge my clients with new exercises and workouts. I keep their workouts specific to their individual needs, fun yet challenging, and always research new exercises and training techniques so they are able to take advantage of the newest fitness research. Favorite Activities: I enjoy training for 5k races and performing bodyweight exercises from a fitness standpoint. On a personal level I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends including my wife and three daughters.

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• Marlyn Damiano

  Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

  Degree: Rowan University – B.A. Health and Exercise Science – Health Promotion & Fitness Management Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer Areas of Expertise: Weight loss, muscular strength & flexibility Experience: New addition to the Virtua fitness family since July 2018 How do you motivate your clients? It depends on the client’s needs. I make sure each member has the info and guidance they need. I like to find out what interests each person and I adapt to it. I like to develop a great professional relationship with each one, support them, re-evaluate to provide progression data and give 100% to each individual. When they are nurtured in a positive environment and start to notice how far they have come, that is motivating. Favorite Activities: Working out, spending time with my husband, family and the puppers, exploring new life experiences, going to the movies and playing video games.

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