Eli Akerstein has turned his life-long athleticism into personal training and teaching fitness classes. Drawing on his gymnastics, wrestling, and spring-board diving experience, Eli designs programs specifically for individuals’ goals and personalities because, he explains, “no two people are the same in what they like, want, and need in a workout program.” Eli earned his B.S. from Boston College, is NASM certified and, along with his brother, designed and manufactures AKROwheels, functional fitness equipment sold nationwide. Also an expert in bodyweight training, Eli says his focus in training is to use “a lot of fast-paced circuit training, utilizing traditional and innovative movements for weight loss and muscle tone.” Outside the gym, Eli has an interest in Eastern philosophy, theology, and painting.

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Lifestyle and Fitness Coach, has over 10 years of fitness experience and is currently one of Boston's most elite personal trainers and group exercise instructors. She holds a degree in Marketing from Northeastern University and is in the process of completing a second degree in Exercise Science. Jenny uses both her personal and educational experiences to support her lifetime goals of helping others. With numerous national fitness certifications including NASM, AFAA, and MADDOG spin, Jennifer represents her "total fitness lifestyle" throughout the major Boston gyms, health clubs and most elite spas. In 2006, Jenny won MIT's "Fitness Instructor of the Year" award. She is also a NPC figure competitor. Jenny's most recent professional accomplishment was being chosen alternate female Gladiator, "Blast," on NBC's newly re-released season of American Gladiators, hosted by WWE champion, Hulk Hogan. The show aired its premiere episode January 6, 2008. Jennifer states that her greatest sense of fulfillment is dedicating her life to help incorporate health and fitness into the life of others. View her website at www.jennybarryfitness.com.

Derek Christensen (Founder) - Most Americans are driven by the pursuit of happiness, but Derek Christensen is different. In Christensen’s case, happiness is a pursuit of constant drive. During his four years proudly serving in the USMC, his innate passion for improvement took focus as an unstoppable refusal to fail. It’s this attitude that inspires every inch and corner of his most recent conquest, the appropriately named Revolution Fitness. Derek is a veritable melting pot of fitness disciplines similar to that housed in his new gym venture, from his concentrations on functional training, inner and outer body alignment, therapeutic massage and energy work, to his grueling exposure to powerlifting, bodybuilding and CrossFit training styles. His vast plane of experience has allowed him to compete with larger, “fitness-in-a-box” gym chains, yet still enables him to maintain a fun, neighborhood feeling. This daring step toward true fitness independence is radical by industry standards, but it has given Christensen and Revolution a recognized position of leadership in an industry sorely in need of a shift in priorities. It is hard to say which is more revolutionary: the fact that such a dynamic force as Revolution Fitness has emerged from the battlefield of corporate gym monopolies, or the incredibly refreshing take on fitness which Christensen is pioneering. At last, a leader willing to take a stand and liberate us all from the coorporate fitness doldrums.

Gregory Cloutier has served Boston’s neighborhood gym as an expert personal trainer and health fitness instructor for nearly 25 years. Owner of Human Architect Personal Training, Greg holds certifications with the ACSM, Fitness Resource Associates, Lifestyle Management Association, and International Fitness Professionals Association. He received his B.A. in exercise physiology from the University of Massachusetts in Boston, and he is currently pursuing his graduate degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. When Greg is not in the gym, he works as Senior Research Coordinator at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, studying how exercises and nutrition may slow the declines in muscle, bone, strength, power, and function from aging and inactivity. In personal training, Greg tries to combine experience, evidence based on science, and art when working with individuals. Greg says, “I use teaching, support, and the feeling of community to achieve a great experience, and to have success in the goals of all my clients.” Greg has previously won Natural Bodybuilding titles, and his own goal is currently to work toward a personal best in local triathlons.

Mike D'Angelo holds a degree in exercise science and is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Advanced Trainer. He is an internationally-ranked natural bodybuilder, as well as a fitness model who truly believes in a healthy, balanced lifestyle. One of Mike’s professional goals is to help educate both young and old about the benefits of living a healthy and fit lifestyle. Because he loves to train, Mike developed his own web-enabled, fully-interactive, state-of-the-art training system called Body Evolver, for which he named his gym in Boston. For more information about Mike’s program and to see his training results, visit his personal web-site at www.mikedangelo.com.

Sue Delaney has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, holding certifications with ACE, AIFE, and IDEA. She is also an advanced CORE instructor with Resist-A-Ball and a Reebok certified core trainer and alliance member. Sue earned her B.A. in biology/zoology with a dance minor, and she has completed course work toward a Ph.D. in nutrition. Her work also includes college level instruction in biology, human anatomy, and physiology; high school sports and dance coaching; and international experience in both Asia and Europe. Sue describes her approach to training as one which encompasses the three fields of instruction, nutrition, and body conditioning. Her emphasis is on a well-rounded combination of stamina, strength, flexibility, and positive lifestyle choices. Customized training particularly for injured clientele is Sue’s specialty.

Jason Dionne is both a disciplined and passionate trainer who personalizes workouts based on five major components: breath, form, flexibility, endurance, and strength. His background includes experience with elementary education, recreational and competitive gym coaching, ski instruction, home health work, and professional dancing. Jason also holds certifications from American College of Sports Medicine and Fitness Resource Associates, and he received his B.S./B.F.A. in theatre from Emerson College. Jason says his goal is always to incorporate “stability, power, and a sense of physical elegance into a challenging, custom-created workout program that is not for the faint of heart.”

Lauren Jensen - Lauren discovered her passion for health and fitness while attending the University of Central Florida. Moving to California, she followed this passion and became a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Lauren has trained a diverse spectrum of clients ranging from pre-teen to senior citizen. Utilizing her special-populations background, Lauren has helped many clients with various physical limitations reach their overall goals. Lauren continues to research current fitness, nutrition and holistic trends, which helps her to constantly introduce new exercises to each client for fun and effective individualized workouts. To Lauren, each day is a learning experience and she continues to learn and grow as a Fitness Professional. Sign up for complimentary training sessions with Lauren now through April 18!

Kim Barnes Jefferson is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. She has been active her entire life and became hooked on fitness in college when she gained the dreaded freshman 15. Once she dropped the weight, Kim loved how great she felt after a good workout and how she was able to transform her body. As a national level figure/fitness competitor, Kim was one of 90 women to qualify to compete in the first amateur event held at the 2007 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic. Fitness and competing have taught Kim more about herself than she ever thought possible; plus, Kim loves the feeling of setting a goal and then achieving it. She brings this same level of dedication to all aspects of her life, including helping her clients look inside themselves to find the motivation and self-discipline they need to achieve their goals. Kim's goal this year is to complete a 2-minute fitness routine at National level fitness competition. Outside the gym, she is happily married and enjoys cooking, reading, playing golf and going vacations where she just lays by the pool..

Joey Krol, with 22 years of personal training experience, has evolved in the fitness industry through bodybuilding and nutrition to his current focus on incorporating Function Fitness for stability, stretching, and outdoor workouts. Joey is a graduate of the New England Institute of Anatomy and is a nationally-certified personal trainer through AFAA and AFTA. He has worked in gyms all over the Boston area, and he founded Bodybuilding Lifestyles Personal Training for all levels of athletes and sports enthusiasts, as well as Prime of Life Fitness for the over-40 athlete. In addition to personal training, Joey is a consultant for the Jenny Craig Weight Management Company. He also currently works for The Boston Center for Adult Education, Exercise and Fitness. A part of this neighborhood gym for over 12 years, Joey describes his personal trainer role as one of life coach. According to Joey, “The key to success in life, as well as fitness, is balance. I work one-on-one with clients to assist them in creating a well-balanced life consisting of proper diet and exercise, stress reduction, and time management."

Kilbert Pierce - Kilbert joins the Revolution as both a trainer and boxing coach with over 20 years of experience. Kilbert’s boxing career began in 1983 and took off when he became part of the Olympic team 1984-1988. As a six-time Golden Glove Champion and three-time AAU Champion, Kilbert continued his rise through eight professional fights. At his peak, Kilbert was ranked third in the country and eighth in the world. After an injury in his final professional fight, Kilbert regrouped and began training others. His small-group training style is both boxing- and fitness-focused. He teaches hand speed, boxing technique, self defense, and mental toughness through both skill-based and cardiovascular exercises.

Joseph Turmel started his personal training career with Latitude Sports Club in Bradford, Massachusetts, where he fine-tuned his skills and was able to train using the TecnoGym Kinesis Wall. After helping one of his first clients lose 126 pounds, Joseph was motivated to help even more people improve their quality of life. Joseph continued his training with Chi Bang Bodies and eventually with Body Evolver before joining Revolution Fitness in March 2008. Joseph's philosophy is simple: hard work always pays off. He believes we must have clear goals in order to obtain them. "Our bodies are one of our greatest gifts," according to Joseph. Fitness changed Joseph's life only for the better, so he wants to help others grow and improve, too. "You get what you give," says Joseph, and he is all about helping his clients not only attain sound bodies but grow in mind and spirit as well.

TRAINER CERTIFICATION KEY

CROSSFIT = www.crossfit.com
ACE = American Council on Exercise
ACSM = American College of Sports Medicine
AFAA = Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
AFTA = American Fitness Training of Athletics
AHA = American Heart Association
AIFE = American Institute of Fitness Educators
APEX = APEX Fitness Group, a division of 24-Hour Fitness
CSCS = Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
IDEA = IDEA Health and Fitness Association
NASM = National Association of Sports Medicine

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