Tony Castillo

Goal: Create, guide & provide a motivational, practical training method based on clients needs.
 

Experience: Moved from Los Angeles to New York City in 1996 to become a partner at Absolute Fitness Personal Training Gym. Worked for TSI (NYSC) from 1999 as a personal trainer/group class instructor. Joined the Life Fitness team in April 2010. Besides personal training, currently teaches non-contact boxing and sports-conditioning/boot camp classes.

            

Cris Rabang

Cris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, but has been working in the finance industry for over 13 years.  Currently, she is in management consulting with Accenture – based in Manhattan.  Cris is also a wedding photographer, a mother to an active toddler, personal chef to her husband...and, of course, she is a certified spinning instructor! 

Do not be fooled by this tiny woman...she comes with “fist pumpin’ music” and intense cycling program!  Folks who have the motivation and enthusiasm to take cycling to the next level are the very source of her energy.  Her class is designed to give you a dose of HIIT (high intensity interval training).

Dawn Olsen

Dawn discovered yoga in 2005 to help balance her somewhat hectic lifestyle. Along with a few major changes in her life, Dawn became a dedicated yoga practitioner in 2007 & in November 2010 she received her 200 hour Vinyasa Certification from Joschi Yoga Institute, NYC.  The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement." She will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance. 

 She strives to help her students to calm the mind, while strengthening & detoxifying the body.  Dawn encourages you come & make her class your own and feel free to change/modify poses to suit your needs and your body (especially for any injuries or sensitivities).  Regardless of injury, age, fitness level or body type everyone can practice and benefit from this powerful healing art.

Gregory Partsinevelos

Gregory is National Council of Strength and Fitness Certified and has the knowledge of the sciences through his experience of Sports and some physical therapy schooling. His passion for fitness originated through basketball and boxing..so his style of training is influenced by making the body as quick, strong, and explosive as possible. With also making everyday life easy task physically.

He believes achieving one's goal comes from discipline, consistency, and passion.

Katherine Willert

In 2005, Katherine, a native New Yorker, discoveredyoga to be a knee-friendly alternative to running.  As well as being a wonderful cardio workout, Ashtanga yogaintroduced gymnastic elements that brought play, fun, and physical freedom backinto her life.  Katherine’sundergraduate and graduate studies in philosophy and literature whetted herappetite for yoga philosophy – Patanjali’s teachings now inform her practiceand life.  With a strong focus onsafety and alignment, her classes incorporate basic and advanced poses,breathwork, and (thoroughly tested) relaxation techniques, for a challengingand satisfying experience for students of all levels.  Katherine has been teaching Hatha, Vinyasa and Power yogasince teacher training at YogaWorks in 2008; she has also received Anusaratraining, has a daily, devoted Ashtanga practice, and plans to continue hertraining in therapeutic yoga.

Lisa Bako

Lisa Bako has been teaching Special Education for 11 years and Indoor Cycling for 2 years.   As a former member turned instructor, I decided I wanted to bring my knowledge and enthusiasm for fitness to existing and new members.  When you take my class I will take you on rides that simulate outdoor courses that I have experienced first hand. 

I specialize in Heart Rate Training, Interval Training and Nutrition.  I encourage new members to try something new.  Special once a month race days will keep you wanting to come back for more.  I recently completed the Washington DC and New York City Triathlons.  I am an avid cyclist and compete in Adventure Runs.  I look forward to seeing you in one of my classes.

Terrance Campbell

My name is Terrance Campbell and I'm proud to be part of Life fitness Gym. I teach a Get Ripped/Boot Camp class as well as an Abs class. My Get Ripped/Boot camp class is an all body work out, I focus on ever major muscle group as well as form and posture with tons of cardiovascular training utilizing the STEP. There is a little dancing as well as agility exercises to better and strength your balance. Next is my abs class, thats only 30 min, BUT it's intense!!! I focus on the entire core. Abs, oblique's and lower back.

I hope to see you there!!!!

Shawn Lindo

 If you want an intense work out Shawn's class is the way to go! This is a total body workout that involves wieghts, different circuts and will challange you to the fullest!

Mabel Rodriguez

Hi, I'm Mabel Rodriguez and I love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! Come join me and you'll see what I mean. You don't even have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow my lead. It's easy! Come try it, I guarantee you will have a blast! I look forward to meeting you!

Ed Hall

Meet Ed Hall, he motivates and inspires our cycling classes!

Edouard L Hall is more than just your average spin instructor. In addition to being a Mad Dog certified spin instructor with over 5 yrs teaching at various sports clubs in NYC. He is also a NASM certified personal trainer and races track bikes on an amateur level. Cycling is more than a past time for Ed it's a way of life. Once a NYC messenger and bicycle tour guide he understands the importance of being fit as well as enjoying the beautiful city landscape. Ed is a member of Transportation alternatives and has
started a non-profit with his family called The Marie Georges Foundation. They bring bicycles to Haitian schools and teach the students on how to sustain them and show them how they can improve the quality of life. So, if it's a workout and tour / race you want to prepare for Ed Hall has the ability and experience to help you achieve your cycling goals!