Trainer Bios

	Jeffrey Duarte	Junior - Exercise Science Major
	Experience: I have been working at the Student Recreation Center gaining knowledge in many forms of exercise. I have a strong understanding of the equipment at the Recreation Center that makes it easy for me to apply my knowledge of fitness and training. I train myself and apply my methods into my regimen so I know what it takes and how it feels.
	Fitness Certifications: Passed the ACE course at Montclair State University Currently working on getting certified in ACE and ACSM American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid
Specialties: My specialties range in general fitness, and as an Athlete I know how to achieve one's highest fitness level. I attend the Recreation Center various times to work-out, both in weight training and cardio which makes me knowledgeable of what is appropriate for each client. I'm always trying my best to keep an open mind for new exercises and new activities that not only make you stronger and fit but makes the experience an awesome one.
	Steadman Channer Jr. (Ted)	Senior - Exercise Science in Adult Fitness
	Experience: High school athlete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. I played college basketball at Essex County College from 2009-2010. I was in the Army National Guard for 3 years. Trained over 30 clients (both sport specific and fitness)
	Fitness Certifications: American Council of Exercise (A.C.E) certificate I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in Exercise Science American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
Specialties: Motivational Expert. I make people feel excited about reaching their individual goals. Most people visualize themselves looking and feeling a certain way, but then become intimidated by the journey that lies ahead of them. I make it a reality by breaking the big picture down to smaller obtainable goals which turns into the big picture they dreamed about. The end results are lifestyle and behavioral changes. I train the entire body for strength and endurance every session with little resting in between sets. Clients are burning twice as many calories due to constant movement. My main focus is building a stronger core which results in strengthening the entire body, creating faster movement, and improving posture. I incorporate all the components of physical fitness in order for the body to obtain symmetry and equilibrium.
‌	Samet Galiboglu	Sophomore - Molecular Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy
	Experience: I have been working out for six years now. I have done plyometric training, sport specific training, strength and power training, hypertrophy training along with many fat loss plans.
	Fitness Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certified Montclair State University American Council of Exercise Program (2010) American Council of Exercise National Certification (ACE, 2013) National Exercise Trainers Association Specialty Certification (NETA)
Specialties: Personal Training and Group Exercise Instructing; working with a variety of clients for three years. Fitness enthusiast as well as motivational expert. Have a great amount of experience with fitness program design, progression, assessments, knowledge related to the field of fitness and medicine as it pertains to healthy, moderate, and high risk individuals as well as NCAA collegiate level athletes. I really know what it takes to build muscle while maintaining or even losing body fat. I have been researching new workouts and tricks along with every little detail I could find about training. I have been both over 15% bodyfat and well under 10%, I know what it takes to get there.
	Steve Fernandez	Senior - Physical Education and Health
	Experience: Has been working as a certified Personal Trainer for over a year at MSU Recreation Center. He has also been a Building Manager for two years.
	Fitness Certifications: American Council of Exercise (A.C.E) CPT American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Specialties:Works with clients to set short term and long term goals that are realistic and achievable. Creates programs and routines that are personalized to each and every client in order for them to reach their own specific goals while providing motivation and instruction. Specialties include: Weight Management Muscle Building Functional Training for Adults Sport-specific Training Improving Overall Health