Meet the Trainers
Howland Place Fitness Center
Jodi Garie - Master Trainer
Nickname: Jodi
Education:
Bachelor of Science from Bridgewater State College - Exercise Science
TPI CGFI - Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
AAAI/ISMA Certified Personal Trainer
Advanced Body Bar Certification
Strength Conditioning & Weight Training Consultant Certified
Specialties: 20+ years of professional health and fitness background as an Exercise Physiologist
Rehabilitative Spine Care Specialist, Orthopedic Injury Care and Prevention
Golf Fitness Instructor - Certified by Titleist Performance Institute
Specializing in Core - Training
Availability: Monday - Sunday, Anytime (based upon individuals needs)
Jodi’s professional health and fitness career has been devoted to the training, education and development of other professionals while inspiring them to make healthy choices and decreasing risk factors. Jodi uses a functional training approach- almost always engages the core. She feels that this is the most important area relative to overall conditioning to any sport or physical activity.
Benefits to Working With Jodi as a Personal Trainer: “ One on one coaching is the most effective approach toward helping individuals to see change by creating an action plan specific to their needs, reach measurable goals, overcome obstacles and by obtaining physical improvements for healthy lifestyles.”
Cedric Carvalho - Elite Trainer
Nickname: Cedric
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Exercise & Sports Science
Specialties: Working with Men, Women, and children of all ages- especially high school and college athletes.
Availability: Monday - Sunday, Anytime
(based upon individuals needs)
Cedric grew up playing sports and has learned that through hard work, discipline, and dedication anything is possible and that you can achieve your goals. Based on his experience in the Exercise Science Profession, he hopes to further educate his client’s on the importance of strength and conditioning, along with maintaining healthy nutrition.
Benefits to Working with Cedric as a Personal Trainer: Sharing his knowledge of proper lifting techniques, stretching, and basic biomechanics. Cedric includes the use of Olympic lifts, kettle balls, free weights and plyometrics with his program design. Most importantly he uses the proper standards and safety regulations of the NSCA when training his clients and athletes.
Julie Fostin - Professional Trainer

Nick Name:
Jul
Certifications:
AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certified/Re-certification 2009
AFAA Personal Trainer 2009
CPR/AED Certified 2009
Workshops that you may have taken to continue your educations and expertise:
Exercise ETC Workshops: Stretch Yourself Strong, New School of Strength Training, Boot Camp Workout Drills, Integrating Diet, Exercise & Lifestyle Change, Exercise & Chronic Orthopedic Concerns, Women, Exercise & Metabolism, Surprising Strength Training Variations, Essentials of Elastic Tubing.
Client (in club) References:
Flavian LaFleur, Elizabeth O’Brien, Devin DaSilva, Ine Ogagen, Linda Lima
Group X Classes being taught and/or Specialty Training Programs:
Amph’d Abs, Ultimate Sculpt, Mixer, Cycling, Spin & Sculpt, and Cardio Kickboxing.
Testimonials: Flavian La Fleur
Motivational quote:
“Consistency in diet and exercise is the key to fitness success!”
Lawrence Bigos - Professional Trainer

Bio:
Nickname: Larry
Education:
Certified for 15 years Personal Training, American Council on Exercise
25 years fitness experience
Self-employed business, “Health in Motion”, currently celebrating 10 years
Specialties: Working with Elderly – Council on Aging/Nonquitt. Specializing in Strength and Flexibility.
Developing on-site Health Programs for area companies.
Availability: Monday - Sunday, Anytime (based upon individuals needs)
Larry believes that the first and most important aspect/benefit of personal training is the attention to safety, with second being the ability to keep his client focused on achieving their goals. Larry also believes strongly in staying current with the advances and developments within the fitness Industry. He does this by taking seminars, workshops as well as reading applicable literature.
Dawn Marie Cetrone - Professional Trainer
Bio:
Nickname: Dawn
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business Communications: Human Resources
ACE Personal Trainer Certified
AKAA Primary Group Exercise Certified
CPR/AED Certified
10 years combined experience personal training /teaching group exercise
Specialties: Beginners, seniors, pre/post natal, core & flexibility training, general nutrition
Availability: Monday - Sunday, Anytime (based upon individuals needs)
Dawn is big on motivating her clients. She has a true passion for fitness. She realizes how hard it is to squeeze in even 1 hour a day to work out in today’s hustle and bustle world. However, the payoff of is an incredible way to improve your body as well as your mind. She likes to make each session challenging, yet fun (exercise can be enjoyable!). Everything in moderation and always try to make a little time for exercise!
Benefits of Working with Dawn as a Personal Trainer: provides you with coaching, motivation and that little push when you need it. The type of training all depends on the client’s needs. It’s wonderful to have someone to work out with who is focused on you and your needs.
Workshops that you may have taken to continue your education and expertise: Fitness Trends 2009: Secrets of Strength and Conditioning, Exercise for Special Populations: Exercise and Chronic Orthopedic Concerns, Surprising Strength Training Variations, Boot Camp Workout Drills, Designing Cardio Programs: High Intensity Interval Training implementing Weight Management Programs: How to Look Better on the Beach, New School Strength Training, Integrating Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Change.
AFAA Taste of Zumba Home study
Erica Morency - Professional Trainer
Bio:
Nickname: Erica
Education:
ISSA Certified
Infant, Child, & Adult C.P.R. & First Aid Certified
Specialties:
Experience in body building, power lifting and figure competitions
Availability: Monday - Sunday, Anytime (based upon individuals needs)
Erica believes proper training and nutrition have changed her life and she will never go back. Erica began aerobic and weight training about 10 years ago. Before becoming involved in her current fitness lifestyle she was overweight because of poor choices concerning diet & exercise. She is a versatile athlete who has excelled in both figure and fitness competitions. Today Erica’s true passion is helping people make the right choices to achieve a healthier lifestyle. She has the ability to adapt her training sessions to challenge the beginner or motivate her most advanced clients to reach their goals.
Benefits to Working with Erica as a Personal Trainer: “No short cuts and everything in moderation have been my keys to success. They can be yours too!”
James Simmons - Professional Trainer
Name: James Simmons
Nick Name: James
Certifications:
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
Infant, Child & Adult CPR & AED Certified
Specialties:
Specializing in functional circuit training (Crossfit), multi-sport & endurance training as well as mixed martial arts strength and conditioning. James is an avid runner & competitive in multisport racing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Available:
Monday - Sunday, 5am - 9 pm
Client (in club) References:
Ken Sylvia, Betty Medeiros
Benefits of working with James:
Workouts and nutritional plans tailored to his client's needs. Increase your muscular strength & endurance, cardio and flexibility in your training sessions whether you're a beginner or competitive athlete. Functional training for real world practical use and overall health.
Motivational quote:
" If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Set goals for yourself. A goal is just an idea you will put aside until you write it down, make it real and visualize it every day."
Josey Lafferty - Professional Trainer
Nick Name: Joe
Education:
American Council On Exercise Certified Personal Trainer ("2008")
Certifications:
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Workshops that you may have taken to continue your educations and expertise:
Training The Core,Designing Sports Conditioning Workouts For Personal Training Clients and Group Fitness Classes,
Nutrition Strategies For Fitness and Performance, Nutrition and Health Performance, Lifestyle and Weight Management, Consultant (LWMC) Program Design, A.C.E Integrated Fitness Training Model For Exercise Program Design, Setting Goals To Help Clients Gain Optimal Advantages In Life and The Latest Scoop: The Review Of Popular Sports Supplements.
Motivational quote:
"People Will Hate You, Rate You, Shake You, And Break You, But How Strong You Stand Is What Makes You."
Stacia Abdow - Professional Trainer
Nickname: Stacia
Availability 10:30am-7pm
Certification: International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA),
CPR/AED Certified
Client (in club) References: Jodi Penny & Brittni Couto
Motivational Quote: There is nothing we can not live down, rise above and overcome.
Master Personal Fitness Trainer
• Holds both a bachelor’s/masters degree in a fitness related field and current certification/certificate by an accredited organization, he/she must have at least 5 years or more experience working as personal fitness trainer.
Elite Personal Fitness Trainer
• Holds a bachelor’s degree and a current certification/certificate by an accredited organization, he/she has had at least 3 years experience working as a personal fitness trainer.
Professional Personal Fitness Trainer
• Holds a current recognized certification/certificate by an accredited organization OR has a bachelor’s degree without a certification in a fitness related field, or is a certified athletic trainer.

