Catherine Bennett Fitness Director

Certifications • CPR/AED /First Aid certification from American Red Cross • Personal Training Certification from American Council on Exercise • Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist Certification from America Council on Exercise

Fitness Philosophy “Fitness to me is a lifestyle. It is more than just weight training become active in everyday life and cardio (although those are important too!) Teaching people how to When I work with a client, we and making positive healthy choices are the foundation for a “fit” life. fitness center to stay healthy, but look at the whole picture. We discuss not only what they can do in the what they can do outside of the fitness center as well. an emphasis on core. I like to make I enjoy doing a variety of exercises and routines with my clients with doing and why they are doing them. sure that my clients have an understanding of the exercises they are strating safe workout habits. It is important to me to educate my clients on fitness in addition to demon Most of all, I like to make fitness fun!”

Additional Background 2001. Additionally she holds her Cathy has been conducting personal training in the Charlotte Area since Management. She has trained Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in training people in the special needs men, women and children of all fitness levels and is highly skilled in Fitness magazine as a Charlotte population. In addition, she has been featured in Charlotte Health and recommended trainer.

Contact Catherine to schedule a Free Fitness Center Orientation! 704-944-6874 • [email protected]

Missy Schomaker J Force Coordinator

Fitness Philosophy g equal focus on “I believe in a holistic approach to functional training, havin constant emphasis on strength, agilit y, flexibility, and muscular endurance, with a body symmetry. new and creative ways to I am very passionate about my job and love coming up with always be there to ensure my clients stay true to their fitness commitments. I will support and push you to reach YOUR goals.” Additional Background ology from San Diego Missy graduated with a double major in Sociology and Psych ’s passion for team State where she played Division I collegiate basketball. Missy ng. She believes that sports carries over into her passion for group personal traini nt. greater results can be reaped in a supportive team environme Certifications s Medicine (ACSM ) • Personal Trainer certification from American College of Sport • CPR/AED/ First Aid certification by American Red Cross®

Fitness Philosophy “I really believe the old saying that Health is the best wealth. There is freedom in being able to move easily and feel confident in your strength, balance, agility and flexibility. It isn’t about being the fastest, strongest or having the best physique, it is about not feeling restricted by your body. For you, that could mean being able to run a marathon without your body saying “no”, or it could simply mean going up the stairs without having to stop to catch your breath. It could mean being able to bench press your weight, or it could mean being strong enough to confidently pick up your grandkids. I love helping people have the fitness levels that make life more fulfilled.”. Additional Background Lyn has over 20 years experience in the fitness industry including the creation and instruction of various classes and programs designed to meet a variety of needs and interests. In addition to the certifications, Lyn also has Spin instructor and YogaFit® training. She earned a B.A. in Dance from Winthrop University.

Lyn Addy

Group Exercise Coordinator

Certifications • Personal Trainer certification from Aerobic and Fitness Association of America® • Personal Training certification from American Council on Exercise® • Group Exercise Instructor certification from Aerobic and Fitness Association of America® • Licensed Zumba® Instructor • Martial Arts Instructor certification • Core Barre certification • CPR/AED/First Aid instructor, certified by American Red Cross® and American Heart Association® above

Patty Torcellini Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy

it is attainable. “I believe that whatever goal you have, nce, especially Investing in your health boosts confide have set for when you reach up to the challenge you you along the yourself. My goal as a trainer is to help port, way and provide you with positive sup ts to help encouragement, and the proper workou fitness is to you attain your goal(s) .” My approach functional training. simple but effective. I am a big fan of do in every day life. These are exercises that mimic what we strength training your Combining that with conditioning and helping people be the body and mind become balanced. I love best they can be.”

Additional Background

for the past 7 years. Patty has worked as a Personal trainer king with young athletes Her early training experience was wor JCC, Patty has been and adults. Since training at the Levine teens encouraging able to work closely with preteens and fitness. them to take care of their bodies through

Certifications

circuit training • NESTA cer tified personal trainer and ® an Heart Association • CPR AED Cer tified with The Americ

Mollie Lutwick Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy

I have found that regular exercise helps me balance all of life’s roles and responsibilities. For me, it is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. It provides me with the energy I need to take on life’s challenges and the stamina to participate in the activities I enjoy. As your trainer I will hold you accountable, provide you with safe instruction and motivate you to reach your potential.

Additional Background

Mollie holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, a Certificate in Aging and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, all from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mollie has been involved in fitness all of her life as an athlete, avid exerciser and Personal Trainer.

Certifications

• Certified Personal Trainer -

American College of Sports Medicine • CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification from American Safety and Health Institute

Shawn Pittman

Fitness Philosophy “Fitness training builds healthy habits that can extend to all areas of your life. I help my clients incorporate more fitness into their lives for use in the gym and beyond. Understanding and meeting individual’s fitness goals is where my many years of experience come into play. I utilize my creativity and experience to give my clients a unique, well-rounded workout. I enjoy seeing each client make improvements and gain self-confidence. I am there every step of the journey to make sure my clients are successful.” Additional Background Shawn has over 18 years experience in the fitness industry and she has trained clients at the Levine JCC since 2003. She routinely utilizes not only the Levine JCC Fitness Center, but also our extensive Aquatics Complex. Shawn’s diverse clientele ranges in age from 18 to 86 years old.

Personal Trainer

Certifications • Certified Personal Trainer by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America® • Certified Water Exercise Fitness Professional by the Aquatics Exercise Association® • Certified Water Exercise Instructor by the Aquatics Exercise Association® • YMCA Arthritis Water Certification • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification by American Heart Association & American Red Cross®

Suzanne DiOrio Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy With a positive attitude and a can-do spirit you can achieve any goal you set your mind to. My fitness teaching career began in 2007 with yoga which I still instruct and enjoy to this day. My passion for wellness and making an impact on people’s lives led me to study how strength, cardio, flexibility, and diet work together to transform the body. I ask myself each day, “What can I do better than I did yesterday?” Positive energy, enthusiasm, individual care, and sound technique are the tools I use to help others attain their goals. Through training it is my vision to create a safe, effective workout that is creative, fun, and unique to your individual needs. My ambition is to provide each client with the right combination of fitness to sculpt and strengthen a balanced physique. Be comfortable in your skin and proud of who you are; It’s your life, go live it! Certifications • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer • AFPA Certified Personal Trainer • Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT • Licensed Zumba® Instructor • CPR/AED Certified American Red Cross® Additional Background Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She enjoys spending time traveling, studying art, and anything fitness related especially dancing. She is a licensed Real Estate Agent and serves as a First Connection Volunteer for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society where she was honored as the 2009 Woman of the Year.

Anne Sinsheimer

Certified Pilates Instructor Fitness Philosophy and can be adapted to benefit any “Pilates, like yoga, can involve a lifetime of practice g Pilates privately with a certified age or fitness level. Ten years ago I began practicin t complement to running, and it was STOTT PILATES® Instructor. I found Pilates a grea enjoyed and looked forward to on a truly the first form of body conditioning that I really ent available and the Levine JCC has weekly basis. Our studio here has the finest equipm since its inception. I hope to continue been wonderfully supportive of the Pilates program friends and clients for many years to share my passion for Pilates with my to come.” Certifications • Certified Pilate’s Equipment Instructor ( Reformer, Cadillac, Chair) • Certified Mat Pilates Instructor • CPR/AED/First Aid certification by American Red Cross® • Certified Core Barre Instructor • TRX certified Additional Background Anne has taught at the Levine JCC for the past nine years. She continues her Pilates education locally and nationwide through workshops with Pilates master teachers.

Nance Levin

Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy ding a better “I view fitness as a longterm strategy for buil you. It is about staying in good physical l better. With condition to avoid injurise and to simply fee exercise, physical strength, endurance and pier, energy increases. That leads us to feeling hap confident and more successful in all we do.”

Additional Background 18 years and Nance has been involved in fitness for over year NCA A All brings additional athletic experience as a 4 th Carolina at American swimmer at the University of Nor Chapel Hill. Certifications Fitness • Personal Trainer Cer tification: Interactive Trainer of America Fitness • Group Exercise Cer tification: Interactive Trainers of America y Step • Les Mill Cer tification in Body Pump, Bod and Body Flow • CPR/ First Aid /AED Cer tification by the American Red Cross®

Renaldo Turnbull Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy “I feel fitness training and conditioning is important to achieve a long, healthy and quality life. I believe in athletes training to perform their sport at the highest level possible. We’re all athletes. Our sport is life.” Additional Background  West Virginia University Graduate  College Football All-American  NFL All-Pro Player  3 5 yrs experience in: sports/fitness/speed and agility training  15 yrs experience training youth athletes  Avid skier, cyclist & tennis player thers  Played for the Saints (8 seasons) and the Pan nsive End (1 season); both outside Linebacker and Defe Certifications • CPR /AED/First Aid - Red Cross trainer  National Academy of Sports Medicine certified

Jennifer Gomsak Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy y leads to an overall “I truly believe that having a healthy bod way beyond looking good, healthier outlook on life. Fitness goes r health, quality of life, and but is more about how it improves you be fun and enjoyable; a self esteem. A great workout should for us to let go of our daily time to reset and recharge, and a way kouts that are stresses. I take pride in designing wor help you uncover your individualized and challenging that will omplished and successful.” inner athlete and leave you feeling acc Additional Background sity in Maryland with a Jennifer graduated from Loyola Univer she ran Cross Country at degree in Business/Marketing where corporate world for over the Division 2 level. She worked in the Health and Wellness field. 10 years before she transitioned into the health management program She began working at the YMCA in the , before joining the JCC as a Health coach and fitness consultant between the YMCA, as the team. She continues to split her time Program, and working as Program Director of the Youth Running and children. She has been a private trainer and coach for adults for over 25 years. When not an avid runner and fitness enthusiast busy academic, sports, and working with clients or managing the nifer enjoys cooking, social schedules of her two children, Jen g time with family and friends. entertaining, being outdoors, and spendin Certifications Council on Exercise • Certified Personal Trainer- American American Red Cross • CPR /AED/First Aid Certification by

Aimee Norris Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy ts hope…. “Aimee’s goal in training is to give her clien so they can hope to move as efficiently and effectively get back continue doing the things they love in life or anding how to doing the things they want to do. Underst forth, side your joints were designed to move (back and t has to to side and rotational) and the role each join is key to this ensure the rest of the joints can do their job approach.” Additional Background ty where Aimee graduated from Wake Forest Universi petitive tennis she played basketball and today plays com throughout Charlotte and the Southeast. try to clean My intent is to work from your strengths and so you can up any movement asymmetries or limitations inside or achieve the goals you have set for yourself, performance outside of the gym. These goals can be high ts or goals such as participating in competitive spor . een activities of daily living and everything in betw Certifications • Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE ) • CPR /AED /First Aid - American Red Cross • Functional Movement System (FMS) • Applied Functional Science (CAFS)

Eldad Malka Fitness Philosophy

Personal Trainer

, balanced, tool to use to help one lead a healthy r the ano t jus is r ine tra a h wit ng I believe that worki ne your fitness goals and combine defi to you t por sup to is us foc help you and fulfilled life. As your trainer, my what kind of workout routine will ine erm det l wil we er eth Tog ls. a workthem with your lifestyle goa side of the gym. My role is to build out life ay ryd eve in and and gym you are on the reach those goals in the accountable, and make sure that you d hol , dge wle kno my you h out plan, share wit right path of reaching your goals.

l Background Additiona ing the the Israeli Navy and one year travel

After serving six years in a personal trainer. In addition to world, Eldad became certified as s. ng spinning and other fitness classe personal training, he enjoys teachi n raising his two little boys in However, his greatest joy has bee at the JCC and other gyms there. Indianapolis in addition to working

Certifications • Kaiser- indoor Cycling • TRX Suspension Training L1 • ACE personal trainer

Liz Scott

Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy

is key and finding Keeping your fitness program interesting different goals and what you really enjoy. Every person has exercise programs to health issues and I design individualized ng passion for helping meet those specific needs. I have a stro ls despite pain or limipeople reach their full potential and goa rk with each client to tations. I welcome the opportunity to wo it. find ways to make fitness a lifelong hab Additional Background

ent, post rehabilitation, My experience is in weight managem tion, circuit training and cardiac rehabilitation, diabetic preven TRX classes versity Track & Field at Appalachian State Uni Certifications

Healthcare • BS/BA Appalachian State University in Administration/Biology; • ACSM Weight Management • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer • ACSM CIFT Personal Trainer • YMCA Strength and Conditioning • ACSM Group Exercise • TRX Group Training

Nicolette Spencer Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy

s In my experience I believe that fitness help you stay balanced in all aspects of life. Not allows only keeping me positive and motivated, but sically. me to help others mentally, emotionally & phy I love what I do and I enjoy helping others reach their goals. Additional Background

• Former Elite Gymnast lt • Over 30 years experience with ages 2½-adu nts • Cheered and Participated in NBA/NFL Eve • 18 years of teaching recreational & competitive dance/gymnastics/fitness • IFBB Pro Fitness Competitor Certifications

• AED/CPR First Aid American Safety & Health Institute -YMCA • W.I.T.S World Instructor Training Schools

Adam Esposito Personal Trainer

Fitness Philosophy

and has recently moved to the Charlotte area Adam Esposito was born & raised in Brooklyn, NY, boxing and Muay Thai. While in New York, he was with his family. Adam has 7 years experience in both of undefeated heavyweight professional boxer and fortunate enough to have trained under the tutelage Due to K-1 kickboxing super star Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller. different knee injuries, Adam had to step away from his strict training regimen and has become a trainer where his passion for boxing and Muay Thai still remains very much alive. In the past, Adam has been the striking coach for the former 145 lb. amateur featherweight champion of Warfare Fighting Championship and is currently training NC’s 4x Golden Glove Champion. He specializes in mitt work and everyone who trains with him e. has shown huge improvements on their striking gam

Certifications • C ertified in Mittology

Technichal boxing pad work consisting of multiple blocks and fast-paced counter punches. • Member of USA Boxing