Personal Training

what we do

The J’s personal trainers are here to help you reach your fitness goals. Our friendly, certified personal trainers are here to work with you one on one or in a small group to give you the personal attention and custom program you need. Whether that's in the Fitness Center, in the pool, or virtual, our staff can meet you there.

Allow our team of certified, professional personal trainers help you reach and maintain your fitness goals!

When you invest into your health, with one of our personalized programs, we’ll create an individualized prescription just for you which can include:

Cardiovascular Conditioning
Weight Management
Nutrition Coaching
Resistance Training
Flexibility
Sports Specific
Movement Pattern Corrections
Post-Physical Therapy
Core/Pillar Strengthening

Purchase personal training sessions and packages

Contact Fitness Director Dave Parris at daveparris@siegeljcc.org to schedule your Personal or Sports Specific Training Sessions.

Intrigued? Sign up for a complimentary fitness orientation and check out more information below!

One-on-One Personal Training

30 or 60 minute session options
Programs available for 1, 2, or 3 sessions per week
Now available in person or online/virtually (NEW!)
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Purchase personal training sessions and packageS

Partner/Small Group PERSONAL TRAINING

Partner/Small Group Training is also available at the J, for double the motivation and double the sweat. If you work better with a partner, this may be the option for you. Partner/Small Group Training is offered in 60-minute sessions. To sign up for Partner Training, contact Dave Parris.

Meet Our Personal Trainers

DAVE PARRIS, Fitness Director

Background: Fitness Manager of Philadelphia Sports Club
J Employee since: 2018

Dave holds a degree in Exercise Physiology from Temple University, as well as certifications in personal training. His passion for health and fitness has given him the opportunity to develop programs and train an extensive range of clientele of all ages: post-rehab, post-heart attack, hip replacement, rotator cuff tears, post-stroke, marathon runners, Mt. Everest hikers, sports performance, collegiate, and semi pro and pro athletes.

Angela CruZ

Certifications: NCSF (National Council on Strength & Fitness) & ACE Certification

Years of Personal Training Experience: 10

Specialties: Health Coaching, SMART Goal Setting, Functional Exercises

Fun Fact: Every morning I journal about my goals and haven’t missed a day in almost 3 years. Featured in Philadelphia Magazine.

Nick Desantis

kristian Gonzales

Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, PPSC Functional Kettlebell Training

Years of Personal Training Experience: 1

Specialties: Barbell coaching, strength training, kettlebells, high intensity interval training

Fun Fact: I love listening to music, but not while I'm training. In a past life I was a documentary film editor and technical consultant

"I believe the body works as a system, and should be trained as such, using human movement patterns (i.e. compound exercises, progressively loaded through the most effective ranges of motion). There are some curious side effects of training specifically for strength and performance - improvements in body composition, mood, confidence, resilience, function, and overall quality of life. Nearly everything in life is improved by being stronger."

AJ Greenetz

Certifications:

Certificate for Personal Training from ISSA
Certificate for Myofascial Release from FiTOUR
TRX Certified Trainer
Diploma in Personal Training from Camden County College, Blackwood NJ
Associate's degree in Dietetics from Camden County College, Blackwood NJ
Accredited through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Dietitian Technician, Registered
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics at Rutgers University, NJ

Years of Personal Training Experience: 13

Specialties: High intensity interval training, senior fitness, post-rehab, weight training/muscle-building, myofascial release & nutrition

Fun Fact: I ride a motorcycle, raise chickens, and am a navy veteran.

"My training philosophy is centered around injury prevention through strict form, balance, flexibility, and strength. I also pair fitness training with nutrition for a holistic approach to wellness.”

Shaun Gundel

Certifications: A.S.F.A. (American Sports and Fitness Association)

Years of Personal Training Experience: 3

Specialties: Strength Training, Functional Movement, Increasing Cardiovascular Fitness, Balance and Core Stability, & Fitness Maintenance

Fun Fact: I'm a cyclist turned triathlete. I love competition and racing. I have qualified for U.S.A. Triathlon Age Group National Championships (Olympic Distance) two years in a row (2018 and 2019). This year's event will be in Cleveland, Ohio and consists of a 1500m swim, 40k bike, and 10k run.

"Personal Training at the JCC gives me the unique opportunity to work with people with a huge variety of goals. I'll encourage, motivate, and energize my clients to help them reach their goals. I feel it's imperative to have fun during your workout and feel good about yourself for taking care of your body. Remember, exercise is the "Fountain of Youth" and with my strong dedication, desire, and discipline, I can help you succeed in your path to a healthy future. You can do it!"

Brian Kenny

Certifications: NASM CPT

Years of Personal Training Experience: 1 Year

Trained clients for: Return to sport, pre and post op, overall fitness and well-being, targeted training goals, strength training, muscular imbalances, postural alignment, balance and coordination, improving cognitive function

Fun Fact: Enjoy being outdoors and love to play basketball

"I prefer to take a therapeutic approach to training clients. The beginning of training with me focuses more on having an abled body and expanding functional range of motion and then diving deeper into techniques that are more specific to the goals of my clients. Beginning with creating a body that can move freely allows for more possibilities in training and everyday life! "

Taylor Lindsay

Certifications: NASM CPT

Years of Personal Training Experience: 1 Year

Trained clients for: Strength training, functional movement/support for activities of daily living, balance/fall prevention, core stability, injury prevention, sport-specific training, and overall health and well-being

Fun Fact: I hold a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and played collegiate volleyball. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, which I will obtain in 2026.

"I incorporate my educational background of human movement and occupational therapy into my training sessions. Each workout is individualized to my clients, in order to help them reach their goals and exceed their own expectations. With consistency and motivation, I know that my clients will reach their goals, while also having fun doing it."

Tessa Melendez

Certifications: ACE CPT (American Council on Exercise)

Years of Personal Training Experience: 2

Specialties: HIIT, Strength/Weight Training, Balance and Core Stability & Functional Training

Fun Fact: I am a big bookworm who dreams of writing her own books one day.

"I've only begun training at the JCC, but every time I train a person I focus on walking the line between what they feel is possible for them that day and what their body can accomplish. One of my coaches when I was a cross country runner told me that the body can actually run 3 more miles than the mind thinks the body can. I have carried that with me to this day and carefully apply it to my clients because a personal trainer is meant to help guide their clients to see what more is possible from without the mind."