Eric Bravo is a native of Whittier Ca. He is currently a Certified Personal Trainer in Whittier. Eric is involved in his local community volunteering his time in multiple at risk youth programs. He has worked with The Whittier Police Departments Peer Mentor Program, and has also been involved with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as a Personal Trainer for the VIDA Program. These two programs deal with kids who are at risk of becoming involved with gangs and drugs. Eric remains active in his community. He now serves as a Personal Trainer for The Boys and Girls Club of Whittier. Eric and a couple of his trainers have started a program through the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier called “Fit Club”. This program is for kids at risk of future health problems related to obesity.
Nargiz Bravo, Certified Spin and Pilates Instructor.
Nargiz is a proud mother to a beautiful four year old daughter and lives in Whittier. Nargiz used prenatal yoga during her pregnancy to control her weight and maintain muscle tone as well as manage her stress. After delivering her daughter, she began using Pilates to realign her body and strengthen her core muscles. She has earned a mat pilates certificate and is studying for her certification through Stott Pilates. Spinning has also helped her to get into great shape and inspired her to become an instructor. She is available for spin, mat pilates and boot-camp classes Monday through Friday from 4 to 9pm also Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9am to 1pm.
Michael Allen, CFT
Michael “Big Mike” Allen, originally from Jacksonville, North Carolina, currently resides in West Covina, CA. Big Mike is married to Lisa and has two boys, Michael Jr. and Jason Christopher. A former security supervisor at two prestigious high rises in Beverly Hills and Downtown LA. Big Mike turned his life around by becoming physically fit and teaching others how to do the same. Mike is the former manager of Max Muscle of Whittier. Big Mike has over 15 years of experience and is currently certified as a Personal Trainer. At a Height of 6′4″ with arms over 20 inches, he has earned his nick-name.
Amber Peru, CFT
Amber Peru is a Certified Personal Trainer and Spin Instructor. Originally from La Habra Ca, she now resides in Whittier Ca. Amber is married to Steve and has 2 boys, a four year old Stevie, and a two year old Aiden. She believes that people MUST take time from their hectic days and reward themselves with personal fitness. It’s your personal reward at the end of the day!! Amber is highly motivated and highly dedicated to health and fitness. She is also very goal oriented and loves to challenge herself. These are the attributes she possesses and passes on to her clients. Her goal after having her first son was to compete in a triathlon. Just 12 weeks after having her first child, she began training. Four months later she competed in a triathlon, beating her husband to the finish line. Her circuit training is a full body/core workout, while the spinning classes are high energy cardio workouts. If you’ve never participated in one of Amber’s classes, you must try one. Visit Amber’s personal site.
Sandra is a great addition to our training family. She brings more than ten years of group training experience to our facility. Sandra goes by Sandy at the gym and is a proud mother of three girls and grandmother of two. We are proud to have three fit mothers as trainers. They show and prove what good nutrition and exercise can do. Sandy has merged high energy Step Aerobics with a great Strength and Conditioning program. The result, guaranteed weight loss and increase in lean toned muscle. Try one of her classes for free. You will love it.
Sarah Berekoff, CFT
About Me:
My name is Sarah Berekoff and I was born and raised in Whittier, CA. Staying fit and living a healthy lifestyle is essential to me. I have always been active in sports including gymnastics, volleyball, and my primary sport – soccer, which I have now been playing for over 15 years. I have remained active throughout the years through sports, snowboarding, dirt bike riding, and most recently tennis. I have also been an avid gym member and a recreational runner. I enjoy challenging myself to become stronger in both my mind and body. I am certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and I utilize my comprehensive knowledge to provide my clients with the most beneficial training to help them reach their health and fitness goals. Call Sarah for a free session at (562) 708-0041 or visit her website at www.aspirefitnesstraining.com.
Wilmer Martinez, CFT.
Wilmer is a certified fitness trainer from the Rio HondoCollege Fitness Specialist Program. Born in Venezuela, Wilmer came to the United States when he was thirteen years old. Wilmer attended Katherine Edwards Middle School, then graduated from La Serna High School in 2000. He is married to Vanessa and they have two beautiful children, Glenys and Wilmer G. Wilmer started playing organized soccer at six years old. He has integrated his soccer expertise with his fitness training. He exercises at home or at the gym five days a week, plays organized soccer and slow-pitch softball once a week to keep himself in shape. Dancing is another way for him to exercise and that’s why he instructs a class called “Exersalsa”. He also has a boot-camp and a circuit training class. He likes motivating people to exercise and helping them have a healthy life. Call Wilmer to try one of his classes or for a private session at 562-305-0232. Habla español.
Jonathan de Leon, CFT.
My name is Jonathan de Leon and I was raised and still currently live in Montebello. I am a student at University of Califronia, Los Angeles studying in pedagogy. I am working towards my degree in single Subject Teaching and my plans are to keep moving forward and enter a graduate program for Sports Administration. I am certified as a fitness trainer through the Aerobics & Fitness Asociation of America. I enjoy being active through my workouts and sports. Sports I love to participate in are football, basketball, judo, snowboarding, running, and swimming. I find nothing more gratifying then teaching people how to become active and to live a healthy lifestyle. I will use my training to create the fastest and most effective programs for clients to reach their fitness goals. Call Jonathan for a free session at 562/201-1273 or visit his website at www.BodiEnvi.com
Alexandra de Leon CFT.
Alex realized her fitness goals under the mentorship of trainer Eric Bravo. Through this training Alex has undergone both a mental and physical transformation that challenged her to continue her training goals to help others with similiar health and fitness challenges. She received her Certified Fitness Trainer Certificate from Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She has also earned her certificate as a Zumba Instructor and will soon incorporate Spinning and Pilates. Alex is currently enrolled in Loma Linda University to further her education in health and nutrition.
As a woman of middle age and proud parent of three, Alex can relate to women balancing work, home and fitness challenges. By profession, Alex works as a Dental Hygienist and with her Husband as Vice President of Dajas Investments, a company she and her Husband started in 2006.
Alex loves hiking, bicycling and running. She often challenges herself with new hiking adventures with family and friends.
Samah Mustafa- Al Damsis
My name is Samah and I currently live in Whittier, Ca. I am very much into my culture and I believe the best way to express the Middle East culture is through its own music and dance. I enjoy bellydancing anytime and anywhere, I have been teaching bellydancing for seven years. By bellydancing you will not only benefit from a workout, but emotionally you will be optimistic and anxious to get on the dance floor! Join me every Wednesday at 8pm and Saturdays at 9am. Please call ahead. (562) 945-5636.
