Benjamin Hunt
As a personal trainer, my goal is to not only help anybody strengthen the body, but also allow the mind and soul a moment of peace. Everybody, no matter who they are, go through heartache and hurt that is incomparable to others. I want to open their eyes to the emotional and mental benefits that abound when taking the time to work on you, for you. I’ve learned first-hand how turning to self-work in the darkest of times can introduce stability and security in all aspects of life. With a CPT certification from NASM, my wish is to create an everlasting feeling of self love and accomplishment within any person.
Chastity Hampstead
Chastity has been an athlete for majority of her life, a personal trainer for over 7 years and graduated from Rutgers University with a focus on Psychology. This combination allowed her to gain a great deal of knowledge and understanding of the human body and mind as a whole. Her foundation began with yoga starting at the age of four. She moved on to gymnastics, competitive cheerleading, dance, capoeira, track, and bodybuilding. According to Chastity, there are benefits to all types of training, but the best way to truly maximize your body is to make sure to balance it out by practicing different forms. Her training style ranges from power lifting to pilates barre, and everything in between; and believes that the strongest muscle in your body is only as strong as your mind. Her quote to live by: “whether you believe you can or you can’t, you're right.” Her favorite hobby is hand-standing everywhere and her preferred means of cardio is dancing.
Elizabeth Colagrande
Elizabeth has been practicing yoga for the last 10 years, having received her 200-hour certification in Multi Style Yoga and 20-hour certification in Yin Yoga in 2021. She is also a certified Holy Fire Reiki practitioner in Levels 1 & 2.
Erick “Struggle E. Stylez” Graves
What is your objective? How do you reach that objective? Why is this objective important to YOU? Maybe you’re at a crossroad, maybe you’re back on your grind, maybe you’ve went as far as you can on your own, and THERE YOU ARE... AND HERE I AM. Together, we can answer and figure out those connective measures that help you reach your objective, set up greater objectives and embrace all the process has to offer. My name is Struggle E. Stylez. I’ve been successfully challenging and changing struggle within myself and others for over 3 decades, that’s 30 years of experience. I present a challenge & change module combining various experiences ranging from martial arts, self defense, hard knock life, and student of MIND-BODY-SPIRIT. Yesterday was tomorrow, and tomorrow is today, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, is all that matters. ARE YOU READY?
Gian Petraroia
I graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sports Science, where I was a Varsity soccer player.
As a competitive athlete, I know how important it is to build power and endurance in order to maximize performance on the field. My area of expertise as a trainer is to help young athletes excel. I am committed to helping you take your game to the next level by using a combination of strength and stamina building exercises. I enjoy getting to know each of my clients on a personal level, and will do everything in my power to help you achieve your personal fitness goals.
Gustavo Umana
Hey everyone! My name is Gus, a trainer at NBD Fitness. I’ve been training clients for 4 years and have been working out myself for 9 years. I love bodybuilding and have a strong passion for powerlifting. I am a huge advocate for pushing your limits and learning new ways to achieve your fitness goals. I look forward to chatting with you during one of my SPT and LGT sessions!
Jennifer Beckerman
I am passionate about teaching challenging, safe and healthy movements. I love helping clients reach their goals of improved strength, flexibility, health and overall wellness. I am a Balanced Body trained and certified Reformer, Apparatus and Mat Pilates Instructor and certified Personal Trainer.
I was born and raised in Massachusetts and have been involved with sports and the physical fitness industry all my life. I have always loved how being physically active and completing a demanding work out made me feel. I earned a Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Counseling Psychology. In this earlier career, I assisted people through several social services positions and as a High School Guidance Counselor. During this time, I continued to pursue physical fitness as a passion for myself and began to assist those around me. I moved to NJ several years ago and decided to make a major career shift in order to pursue this life changing career full time."
“Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
Leonardo Aponte
I have been passionate about fitness since I was very young as a way to empower myself. My journey has led me from conventional strength training to self defense, physical therapy, eastern medicine and meditation. I currently hold certifications from NASM, ACE and am a boxing, kickboxing and Brazilian JiuJitsu, and Qi Gong/ gong fu Instructor under NAGA Colorado school of martial arts and the Jook Lum Gee Tong Long Pai school of martial arts under Norman Chin (NYC)
Today, I strive to empower others to live to their fullest in health and well-being.
Lucia Carannante
"My name is Lucia Carannante. I have been an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer since 2005 and a Certified Nutrition Coach with Precision Nutrition since 2017. I am also ACE certified in training pregnant and postpartum clients. In 2008 I completed a certification in Functional Movement Screening and Corrective Exercise workshop. In the past I have worked with many different types of people with much success. I have combined my knowledge of fitness and nutrition to move forward in an ever changing industry. I am always learning and educating myself to be better. My passion for both of these health-conscious ways of life began at a young age and they’ve stayed prevalent with me throughout the years, even before I decided to pursue them as a profession. It’s led me in many directions in order to guide clients to combine fitness and nutrition in order to ensure a positive, disciplined and nourishing way of life. One’s diet and physical activity are dependent upon one another, and my desire to work with people to make that a reality is my utmost goal. I am detail oriented and very focused in what I do and injury prevention is at the top of the list when working with clients. My personal life is spent with my husband, Anthony and our 3 children who are now all grown and on their own. I also have a wonderful circle of friends who are supportive and loving. I just started playing pickleball as a new hobby. Let's see where that goes!! A fun fact about me is I am secretly competitive and love a challenge.
Luke Nappi
I have been involved with training my whole life. Majority of my family has been engulfed into fitness and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge I have gained throughout life with others. I want to help people get better mentally, emotionally, and physically. I have learned a great deal of information about exercise science and have hopes to continue my education to physical therapy. I really enjoy working and connecting with others and hope to make each person I train the best version of themselves as possible.
Maria Brites
Having so much passion for Health and Wellness has led me to my career and I’m very excited to help you in any way! I am certified by (NASM) as a Personal Trainer and I’m also a licensed Massage Therapist. Having knowledge in both fields has really helped lead my clients to results in Fitness and Recovery. I most recently became a Fitness Nutrition Specialist and I’m currently working on my corrective exercise certification. My goals are to motivate people to make strides towards a healthier body and mind. I look forward to sharing my passion and helping lead everyone to their goals!
Rochenel Estinphil
What’s good everyone! You can call me Row. Growing up I was very athletic so working out became a part of my everyday routine. One of the reasons I became a Personal Trainer is because I love watching the body transform. I am a certified personal trainer through International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Getting healthy and fit has always been a passion of mine so why not share that passion with others. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. I'm here to guide people to their greatest potential all while making it fun.
“Don’t limit your challenges,challenge your limits”
Ryan Hill
Fitness for me is more than just a hobby it’s a lifestyle! I’ve been passionate about fitness since my first day in the gym back in 2012! Since then, I've done extensive research on learning new movements which led me to obtaining my bachelors degree in exercise science and many different certifications! I love to motivate and encourage others to always give it their all! Using a combination of many different techniques I’ve learned over the years, will be implemented to help ensure a fun, high energy, individualized, workout is completed!
Sara Dischino
Hey Team NBD! Being able to serve this community has given me a great sense of purpose. My name is Sara and I am a Pilates Instructor and Sales Manager here at NBD Fitness Springfield. I graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelors in Science where I studied Psychology with an emphasis in nutrition and health psychology. I am Reformer 1 & 2 certified through Balanced Body and aim to continue my Reformer education. My goal is to motivate, educate and inspire lasting change in others to commit to themselves and improve their health behaviors. I resonate with NBD’s message of looking at each person as a whole and recognizing the 4 components of fitness: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Through present moment awareness, nervous system regulation techniques, whole foods and enjoyable movement that connect the mind and body, I have been able to transform my health and life. I aim to spread light, love and positivity to our community as we all continue to uplevel. Longevity is at the core of why I want to be in this business. Our health behaviors have a direct link on not only how long we live, but how long we live with our health. Health is everything. Community is everything. Let’s create lasting change together.
Tyrese Harris
I am a certified personal trainer with vast experience with weight/strength training. I come from a background of sports including track, basketball and football. My journey through the ups and downs of fitness has taught me some of the most important lessons of my life and that's what I plan on passing down to anyone seeking personal training and fitness advice. I found a passion for fitness in 2017 and I haven't looked back since. My main focus is to provide the best experience possible when it comes to training others, hoping to drive them to the goals they see for themselves. I truly have a passion for helping others in any way I can while also making it an enjoyable experience as well.