California Personal Fitness Trainers

JOEY RISO (Palm Springs) In 1996, at the age of 43, Joey found himself flat on his back in Cardiac Intensive Care. With bodyfat in excess of 35% and overall weight of 228#, he was headed for serious trouble. He has learned first hand the value of proper exercise and good nutrition. He's now in his early 50's, and in the best shape of his life. He is an NSCA nationally certified personal trainer who specializes in working with clients interested in making sustainable improvements in their body composition through the application of scientifically proven exercise techniques and good nutrition. Learn how to train safely and effectively with Joey.   Email: primefitjoe@dc.rr.com   Phone: 760-898-2978

JASON KOZMA brings more than 18 years of experience to the fore to help you reach your goals: Be it weight loss and tone, strength and size, or athletic enhancement, Jason has the knowledge and experience to help you get where you need to go. He has exceptional knowledge of bodybuilding, bodysculpting and sports performance training, nutrition, motivational techniques as well as an extensive background in martial arts, holding a black belt in Wado-Ryu Karate. Jason's personal training service features fast visual results as well as dramatic increases in strength and health. He has successfully worked with people of all fitness levels.   Email: jason@jasonkozma.com

MICHELLE GAGNON received her BA from Wesleyan University in 1993, and is certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise. She has additional certifications in CPR, AIS stretching, and prenatal exercise and nutrition. Michelle specializes in rehabilitating victims of Arthritis, Repetitive Stress Injury, and Sciatica. Her prenatal exercise seminars for San Francisco-based Adventurous Woman Sports were featured in an issue of Jane Magazine. As a freelance writer, Michelle has contributed articles and training programs to Shape Magazine, Yoga Journal, Energy, Competitor, Triathlete Magazine, and CondeNast Traveler.   Email: michelle@infinitytraining.com

NOAH HODGIN has been working as a fitness professional for three years He was inspired to become a trainer from his obstacles he faced as a teen-ager. Working out was the only way he could seem to gain weight. So in the process, He was able to find something that he loved doing and discovered he could help people at the same time.His unique philosophy will help you achieve your goals.He will teach you the basic fundamentals of how the body works and help you learn about healthy eating. he specialize in weight loss management, strength training, toning and shaping, cardiovascular endurance training, and overall fitness training. Phone: 562-787-2833

JASMINE NICHOLS has been a personal trainer in California for the past seven years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis in 1995 with an exercise physiology focus. She is certified from the American College of Exercise and she has a nutritional certification from Partners in Health School of Nutrition in California. Her work as a personal trainer has given her experience in many different areas including work in physical therapy centers, post rehab training combining orthopedic and physical therapy recommendations, work with cardiovascular disease, obesity, back, knee, shoulder limitations, and diabetes.    Email: jazzed1@earthlink.net

PHIL CHEN is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health/Fitness Instructor, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. As a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Phil has extensive knowledge of diverse training techniques. With a background in both Eastern and Western modalities for fitness and rehabilitation, Phil has worked with a wide variety of people, in pursuing goals ranging from peak performance to basic conditioning. Phil's unique and comprehensive approach continues to achieve extraordinary results for San Francisco's most demanding clients.   Email: info@apextraining.com