Fit to Print Volume 23 Issue 4 December 2014 | Page 22

Difference Makers...

mentioned that she wanted to gain
muscle definition throughout her body.
As we ended our discussion, I corrected
her form on the Lat Pull-Down machine
and she expressed her excitement
about beginning training with me.
Using my current background in
Exercise Science from Adelphi
University, I created a program using
the 8-to-12 repetition rule. I took
advantage of Fitness Incentive's new
selectorized circuit, not only to train
my client, but to also to teach her
about the equipment. Kristin loves to
be challenged, so I added in one or two
different things every training session
just to switch things up.
My approach to training is to create a
safe and effective program based on
the clients' needs, goals, and
limitations. By implementing such a
program, positive results will be
produced.

was able to hike the Redwoods in Muir
Park, California in October without being
winded or in any pain, which was
thrilling! I enjoy exercising again and I
would recommend Jamie to everyone. She
is supportive, knowledgeable, and really

Jamie Pittelli
Lauren Goodwin & Kristen Dileo

and pure enjoyment of her journey
toward better health was amazing. She
not only made substantial gains in
physical fitness but in mental fortitude as
well. In nine months anyone and
everyone noticed her truly remarkable
transformation. Jackie lost a total of forty
pounds and reduced her Body Mass Index
from 29.9 to 24.2. Her body fat went
from 33.1 to 24.4.

Tim Atz
Christine:
I started working with Tim early last
spring with the hopes of becoming more
physically fit and improving my 5K, 10K
and half marathon race times. He
designed a total body sculpting and
strength training program that he leads
me through when we meet once each
week. Since I began working with him
last March, my times have improved;
recently I ran a half marathon and took
two minutes off my personal best. I feel
like a stronger, faster runner and I look
forward to progressing even further under
Tim's guidance.
Tim:
Christine perfectly embodies my personal
training philosophy, which goes beyond
simply going through the motions and
counting reps. It's more about making the
decision to change your life and taking
the necessary steps to make those
changes happen. It's all consistent with
my motto: “If your mind can believe, the
body can achieve.”

Lauren Goodwin
This past June, I started working as a
personal Trainer at Fitness Incentive, and
in August I began training Kristen Dileo.
We were both working out on our own at
the cable crossover station when she
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As a Personal Trainer at FI, I believe in
helping my clients improve the quality
of their lives. I do that by helping them
get stronger and more confident in
themselves whether it be through
gaining physical strength, through
emotional strength by supporting their
journey, by helping them lose weight,
or by encouraging a sense of familiarity
and security about the equipment they
use and the exercises they perform.
Often it is a combination of several
motivations. I put together safe and
effective programs for all of my clients
and encourage them to use my
workouts when they are on their own. I
also encourage them to pursue a
healthy diet and offer advice and ideas
should they require it. There are many
aspects to maintaining a healthy
lifestyle, and I am here to give advice
and support.
One client that I've had the pleasure to
work with is Connie Cerrato. Connie
came to me as a new member through
her Fit 2 Go in November, 2013. At the
time she was 51 and had been fairly
inactive for a few years. I asked her if
she would give a testimonial regarding
our time together over the past year.
This is what she had to say...
“I decided to join a gym November
2013 as part of my personal care goal. I
had several serious injuries and had
become inactive in my lifestyle and I
was overwhelmed with where and how
to begin. I joined FI looking for help,
but I was afraid of injury. I was
scheduled for a Fit 2 Go assessment and
that's when I met Jamie. I was very
weak. Climbing stairs, getting up and
down from the floor trying to play with
my grandchildren, holding them in my
arms...these were all hard and painful
tasks. Jamie gets me. She helped me
build strength while not hurting myself.
I am stronger and much more active
now. I can manage stairs well now. I

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Jamie Pitelli & Connie Cerrato

cares about my health, my safety, and my
goals.”
I can't say enough nice things about
Connie. From the start, she has come to
the gym ready to work hard and with a
positive attitude. Connie has lost almost
13 inches and 11 pounds, and she has
made tremendous improvements in
overall strength, muscle tone, and
flexibility.
Connie always welcomes new and
challenging exercises. I am incredibly
proud of her and look forward to
continuing to support her life-improving
journey.

Joe Skorubski
In early 2010, while training Lori Ames, I
met her son, Rob Ames. He would
sometimes accompany Lori while she
trained and decided to train with me as
well. He was doing very well, building
muscle and toning up when tragedy
struck. In October 2010, three weeks
after his 22nd birthday, he was diagnosed
with an inoperable malignant brain tumor.
My wife and I visited Rob in the Neuro ICU
after one of his surgeries. His mom left
her job of 20 years and was by his side
day and night. With encouragement from
Rob, Lori started her own public relations
business here in Babylon, which is doing
very well. Rob actually works there with
his mom now.
With Rob's illness, so began a tough
battle: four surgeries, three rounds of
chemo, five weeks of cranial radiation,
ICU stays, ER visits, and months of rehab
so that he could relearn to walk and
regain strength in his left side. One year
later, he was cleared to come back to the

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