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We Help You Achieve Your Goals

Working out under the guidance of a personal trainer is motivating and an opportunity to learn the best ways to achieve your goals.

The JCC offers a great many training options for you to choose from. Whether its Personal Training or Small Group Training, we have options to fill your needs.

JCC personal trainers are dedicated fitness experts with years of experience and specialties ranging from personalized routine development and injury prevention to sports conditioning. Our trainers are certified professionals with education across a variety of disciplines including nursing, physical therapy, exercise physiology, athletic training, and several specialized therapies—skills that can match your interests, concerns and needs.

No matter where you are on your wellness journey, the JCC is the best partner you can have to help you achieve your goals! Whatever your goal, we can design a program to help you achieve it. Your trainer will monitor and update your fitness routine as you progress, ensuring that the exercises you perform are done safely and for maximum effectiveness.

Complimentary Fitness Assessment at the JCC

Just joined the JCC? We’ll help you get started!

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Train in confidence, believe in yourself!

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Let us help you look good and feel great. Your personal trainer will customize a program designed just for you and guide you to experience a life-changing transformation through safe, enjoyable workouts.

 

One-on-One Private Workout

We will design a personalized exercise program to help you reach your goals. Your trainer will motivate you, keep you on track and make sure your workouts are safe, enjoyable and effective.

Physician’s approval may be required. By appointment only.

Youth Personal Training is available.

 
Have general questions and want to set up a personal training consultation?

Contact Annie Kostovny for more information

 

Meet Our Trainers

Michael Assouline

Michael Assouline

My philosophy is: the best type of exercise is the one you enjoy. Exercise is a very holistic activity. Enjoying the activity makes it much easier, allowing a person to strive for their goals. Education: B.S. Kinesiology Movement Science, Penn State University

Rocca Avena

Rocca Avena

If you're looking for an upbeat and passionate trainer to help you reach your strength or weight loss goals, I am the perfect fit for you! Education: BS in Exercise Science. Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer; BLS Certified and CPR/AED Certified, University of Pittsburgh Exercise Science Program

Tarna Batelman

Tarna Batelman

I love to help people really understand and learn how to weight train and build muscle so they can have those skills for life! Education: BA in Linguistics and Certificate in American Sign Language from the University of Pittsburgh
Certifications: NSCA-CPT

Tanner Clark

Tanner Clark

I have a passion for bringing athletic performance to people of all ages. Education: B.S. in Kinesiology Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer . USA Weightlifting Level 1

Alex Goetz

Alex Goetz

I’m passionate about helping individuals progress their physical health without hindering past injuries or surgeries. Super keen on providing proper form instruction and teaching what anatomy goes with proper exercise movements. Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer National Personal Training Institute of Pittsburgh; Specializes in post physical therapy rehabilitation, strength training, weight loss, sports conditioning, agility/mobility, Silversneakers, water rehabilitation, HIIT training and recovery

Austin Hahn

Austin Hahn

My training style is very goal oriented based on the fitness wants and needs of my clients. I enjoy working with and pushing my clients towards these goals.
Education: B.S. of Kinesiology - Penn State University

Bill Herman

Bill Herman

I specialize in both strength and endurance conditioning, paying attention to both form and technique.
Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Certified.

Eric Ho

Eric Ho

I use a variety of training methods catered to your fitness goals, and I have a great background in rehabilitation and strength training. Education: B.S in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh; currently obtaining my doctorate of physical therapy.
Certifications: ACE certified Personal Trainer; CPR certified

Aaron Horrell

Aaron Horrell

Aaron’s focus for his clients is to improve performance and function for athletic activities or activities of daily living. His approach involves an initial movement assessment to detect postural deficiencies and joint dysfunction to find a baseline for each individual. Education: Masters of Science in Health Science with a focus on performance enhancement and injury prevention. Certifications: Licensed Athletic Trainer, Athletic Trainer Certified, Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Human Movement Specialist

Kevin Hutchinson

Kevin Hutchinson

Education: B.S. in Sports Management and Exercise Physiology From Bowling Green State University
Certifications: Powerline Personal Training; CPR/AED, American Red Cross

Peer Kaufmann

Peer Kaufmann

I specialize in building full body strength through exercises that increase lean muscle, bone density, and joint integrity to protect against injury and age-related decline. Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Spartan DEKA Certified Instructor

Annie Kostovny

Annie Kostovny

I love helping people by showing them how beneficial movement can be to their lifestyle. Education: B.S. Exercise Science
Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, ISSA Certified Exercise Therapy, MOSSA Move 30, MOSSA 3D30, ACSM Inclusive Fitness Specialist, Spinning, SilverSneakers,

Amy Kreger

Amy Kreger

Amy began studying yoga in 1987 and has been teaching in and around the city of Pittsburgh for 20+ years. Leveraging her passion for fitness she completed a master’s degree in health, physical activity and chronic disease at the University of Pittsburgh and taught anatomy and physiology for the Community College of Allegheny County while leading classes in all forms of group exercise at multiple locations in the city. Education: BS In Exercise Science, University of Pittsburgh; MS in Health, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease, University of Pittsburgh
CERTIFICATIONS: NASM Certified Behavior Change Specialist, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, Aerobics Instructor Certified by AFAA, the Athletic and Fitness Association of America, SilverSneakers® Certified, NASM Silver & Fit Certified, Madd Dogg Spinning® Certified, Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Certified Facilitator, Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach

Marsha Mullen

Marsha Mullen

A Certified Athletic Trainer in Sport Medicine for 30 years and Cardiac Rehab Specialist. I love helping people with Orthopedic injuries achieve their fitness goals. Exercise is Medicine with having to swallow a pill - it helps everything and everyone. Education: MS in Sports Medicine/ Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh; BSE in Physical Education, SUNY Cortland
Certifications: NATA - National Athletic Training Association/Licensed certified Athletic trainer BLS - Basic Life Support Cardiac Rehab Specialist Certified Level 3 star Spinning Instructor Certified Group Power, Group Centergy, Group Core and Group Active Certified PWR! - Parkinson Wellness Recovery Instructor Certified On the Move Instructor Certified Matter of Balance Instructor Certified Arthritis Exercise Instructor Certified National Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach Certified SilverSneakers Classic, Circuit, Yoga, Stability, EnerChi and Boom Instructor

Fabiola Perrone

Fabiola Perrone

My training philosophy is one of empowering the client to move with strength, purpose, and joy. My approach combines functional training, progressive strength training and holistic practices to support overall well-being. Let's cultivate a body and mind that thrives.
Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Alliance 200 Yoga Teacher Training

Michael Pilgren

Michael Pilgren

Jeff Purcell

Jeff Purcell

I specialize in strength and functional training. I am passionate about helping people of any age achieve their fitness goals. Education: BS in Sports Management from Robert Morrris University
Certifications: AFAA-Certified Personal Trainer; CPR/American Heart Association

Ananya Rajgarhia

Ananya Rajgarhia

I'm passionate about giving you the strength to live independently and pursue activities that bring joy.
Education: CMU class of 2018, Computer Science Certifications: NASM CPT

Jason Rocha

Jason Rocha

I am passionate about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals. Through massage therapy and personal training, I provide personalized care that supports both physical well-being and overall quality of life. By actively listening to my clients’ needs, I tailor my approach to ensure they receive the most effective treatments and guidance to reach their goals. Certifications: Licensed in massage therapy, NASM certification
Education: B.S. in Psychology

Molly Rubenstein

Molly Rubenstein

Molly works with her clients to enjoy and appreciate the journey of a healthy lifestyle while staying motivated to reach their goals. Education: BS in Parks and Recreation, Slippery Rock University. Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, MOSSA Group Power, Group Blast, Group Core, Group Active, Spinning, TRX Certfified

Anne Skreppen

Anne Skreppen

I have professional experience working with seniors and life experience that allows me to be compassionate and encouraging.
Education: BS Secondary Education Biology Certifications: Personal Trainer NASM; Silver Splash

Eli Snyder

Eli Snyder

I transformed my entire life through fitness, and I want to help others do the same. I specialize in helping people not only get in shape, but build rock solid habits with nutrition, consistency, and discipline as well. I'm here to change lives! Education: Currently studying for an B.S in Exercise Science.
Certifications: NASM CPT, NASM Nutritionist

Roman Storoznysky

Roman Storoznysky

I have experience with resistance training and hypertrophy training in particular. I also have a special interest in exercise perscription for clinical populations, including but not limited to those with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Education: BS in Neuroscience and Minor in Exercise Science, University of Pittsburgh, MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Jia Huang

Jia Huang

If you want to get into fitness, I'm knowledgeable and enthusiastic about strength training.

Dante Turner-Jones

Dante Turner-Jones

I specialize in sport performance but have experience working with people of various training backgrounds. Every training program is tailored for each client to meet them where they’re at to help ensure consistency and help reach their goals. Education: B.S. in Exercise Science, Slippery Rock
Certifications: NSPA Speed and agility coach

Kevin Williams

Kevin Williams

I enjoy helping people improve their mobility and functional strength.
Certifications: NFPT; CPR Certified

Laurie Wood

Laurie Wood, M.S.

Exercise and strength training are essential to aging gracefully, it's so important to find activities you like because exercise can be fun. Education: Master of Science in Exercise Physiology. Certifications: NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Spinning Instructor MOSSA Certified Group Power, Group Centergy, Group Active, Group Fight, Group Core, Group Blast, 3D30 and Move30

Alida Wright

Alida Wright

I specialize in strength training as well as functional training. My goal as a trainer is to encourage my clients to create a healthy lifestyle and have the best quality of life possible. Education: B.S. in Exercise Science
Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, Spinning, SilverSneakers

Francesca Young

Francesca Young

I have experience with performance training as well as functional. I'm good with underlying conditions such as hypertension and diabetes and can program for most accommodations.
Education: BS in Exercise Physiology, Marquette University. MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh
Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Nate Walters

Nate Walters

Nate is a personal trainer with over 6 years of experience. He is an Army Veteran and spent the majority of his time developing strength and conditioning programs for the Army. His specialties include Strength, conditioning, nutrition, and resilience training.
Education: US Army Physical Fitness School, Master Fitness Trainer Course, Army Combat Fitness Test, Physical Readiness Training, Holistic Health and Fitness Program

STYKU

Experience an easy and non-invasive 3D body scan to set fitness goals and track progress

 

Complimentary with Personal Training package

  • 1 session – $30
  • 4 sessions – $100
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Get Motivated, Get Moving!

Have general questions and want to set up a personal training consultation at the JCC South Hills.

Contact Jordan McGinnis for more information. 

One-on-One Private Workout

Live life to the fullest! Let us help you look good and feel great. Your personal trainer will customize a program designed just for you and guide you to experience a life-changing transformation through safe, enjoyable workouts.

 
Get started today!

Meet Our Trainers

Nicole Auberzinski

Nicole Auberzinski

Andrew Butch

Andrew Butch

I became a trainer because I really like helping people and seeing the benefit and impact fitness can have on their lives. I always found the science of fitness and wellness super interesting and want to share that with other.
Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Matt Hunter

Matt Hunter

Elizabeth King

Elizabeth King

Kenn McKenzie

Kenn McKenzie

Amr Sabri

Amr Sabri

Becky Schneider

Becky Schneider

Blake Stewart

Blake Stewart

Questions? Contact:

Jordan McGinnis.

Jordan McGinnis

Fitness & Wellness Coordinator, South Hills
Annie Kostovny

Annie Kostovny

Fitness & Wellness Coordinator, Squirrel Hill

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