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Our Team

Our Founders

Eric Emig

Bio

Featured nationally in Men’s Fitness and a lifelong enthusiast of fitness, Eric began his own fitness training at age 14. His passion for health and overall fitness motivated Eric to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and later a Masters degree in Kinesiology (the study of human movement). During his tenure at Southern Illinois University, Eric served as a Research Assistant and a Graduate Assistant during which he supported Doctoral Thesis research, and was honored with the Faculty Senate Student Leadership Award, awarded for academic excellence and achievements in Kinesiology.

Whether weight-loss, sports conditioning, weight training, cardiovascular health, or an interest in improving overall fitness, Eric’s been training individuals for over fifteen years. He’s also worked with special needs clients that suffer from diabetes, fibromyalgia, and even expecting mothers. He can help you to meet your personal goals as well!

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, 2000
    Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
  • Master of Science, Kinesiology, 2002
    Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
  • American Council on Exercise, ACE-CPT Certified since 2000
  • National Council on Strength & Fitness, NCSF-CPT Certified
  • American Council on Exercise, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, ACE-FNS
  • American Council on Exercise, Senior Fitness Specialist, ACE-SFS
  • Certified Golf Conditioning Specialist
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
  • Whether weight-loss, sports conditioning, weight training, cardiovascular health, or an interest in improving overall fitness, Eric’s been training individuals for over fifteen years. He’s also worked with special needs clients that suffer from diabetes, fibromyalgia, and even expecting mothers. He can help you to meet your personal goals as well!

Awards

  • Featured Contributor to Men’s Fitness
  • Faculty Senate Student Leadership Award Recipient, 1999
    Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
  • Graduate Assistantship, 2000-2002
    Taught undergraduate courses in Kinesiology, Weight Training,
    Homokinetics, and Sports; supervised undergraduate laboratory work.
    Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, 1999-2000
    Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL

Jay Perez

Bio

Jay began his own personal journey over 20 years ago when as an underweight teen, his doctor suggested weight lifting as a way to build muscle mass and put on weight. “When I began to see results, I was hooked! I saw positive changes in my body – my self-esteem soon followed. I felt stronger, I looked better, and my self-confidence improved,” recalls Jay.

Jay is a Certified Personal Trainer, with a special interest in Nutrition. He counsels clients on foods that help meet fitness goals, and equally important, that support long-term health and vitality. Jay motivates, educates and supports his clients’ individual journeys. He deeply cares about each client’s health and personal goals. Jay shares, “My clients’ health and well being are most important to me. They have families and friends that care a lot about them. That’s why I take personal responsibility for keeping my clients healthy… their goals become my goals!”

Education

Alive Magazine, 2010 Man of Style

Alive Magazine, Fit For Real, July 2012

Awards

  • National Council on Strength & Fitness, NCSF-CPT Certified
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1998
    Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Juris Doctorate, 2002
    Seton Hall University, Newark, NJ

Our Trainers

John Casey

John’s passion for exercise and nutrition is evident by his educational pursuits. Having a B.S. in Exercise Science and a M.S. in Food and Nutrition has allowed him to obtain a solid knowledgeable foundation. While working as a Graduate Assistant, much of his time was focused on obesity research.

Education

  • Master of Science, Food and Nutrition, 2013
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
  • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, 2010
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Awards

  • Personal Trainer of the Year, 2012
    Southern Illinois University Recreation Center, Carbondale, IL
  • Overall Winner of Mr. SIU Bodybuilding Competition, 2013
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
  • Fitness Floor Leader of the Year, 2010
    Southern Illinois University Recreation Center, Carbondale, IL
  • Graduate Research Assistant, 2011-2013
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
    Thesis work entitled: “Effects of Stearidonic Acid-Enriched Soybean Oil on Metabolic Profile and Fatty Acid Composition in Lean and Obese Zucker Rats”.

Certifications

  • American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM-CPT since 2009
  • TRX-Certified Group Instructor
  • Adult CPR/AED- Certified through American Red Cross
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Jeremi Brandt

At Lindenwood University, Jeremi learned the mechanics behind what he had only before observed. He completed his Certification for Personal Training with the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2010 and began training clients. He completed an internship with Sports Enhancement Group, LLC, as well.

“My college years taught me the physiology of the body, but I was especially fascinated by the number of scientific formulas that exist to produce specific results. This means that the exercises that you do and how much of them you do, must be personalized to your goal. i.e. toning is not the same work out as weight loss. And not all formulas are appropriate for everyone.

I rely on these formulas to create personalized programs for all my clients. Each new client is a unique fitness level, and fitness levels change as health improves from regular exercise. So it’s critical for my clients to get on the right program from the start to build upon,” maintains Jeremi.

Jeremi’s hands-on experience includes personalized programs for weight loss, physical therapy patients both during and after rehabilitation, high school and college athletes, speed agility, strength training, and teen exercise.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, 2012
    Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, MO
  • National Academy of Sports Science, NASM-CPT Certified
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified

Ezra Pino

With over 18 years of experience, Ezra Pino’s professional life has been dedicated to helping people of all backgrounds reach and surpass fitness goals. While at Northern Arizona University, Ezra completed 1500 hours as a student athletic trainer working with athletes to prevent injuries through training and education, as well as on the sidelines attending to injured athletes in a variety of sports.

After graduation, Ezra became a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He later became a certified Parisi Speed School Performance Coach. The Parisi Speed School – one of the top speed programs in the world – prepares athletes for college and professional sports by optimizing sports performance.

Ezra’s worked with a variety of athletes and coached youth flag football, basketball, tackle football, taught physical education K-12, and administered physical therapy. He trains clients of all ages and fitness levels, and also teaches group fitness classes. His education and years of experience developed a philosophy for personal training that incorporates a wide range of exercise techniques to get results, prevent injuries and achieve 100% health.

Education

  • Bachelors of Science, Physical Education K-12, 2000
    Minor Athletic Training
    Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA-CSCS Certified
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
  • Parisi Speed School, Speed Performance Coach Certified

Anna Pozniakovskaia

I started my yoga journey with a hot yoga class and instantly fell in love with the energy and how my body felt more flexible. I also felt so much stress relief after each class. After a few years of practicing, I realized yoga meant much more for me than just a hobby. In Russia, I tried many different styles of yoga and I always enjoyed the beauty of breath, power, and energy flow. As soon as I came to the United States, I completed my teacher training at Yoga Six in St. Louis. Now, I enjoy sharing my practice with students of different age groups, professions and levels of flexibility. I love to see how yoga can change people into better versions of themselves. I believe that everyone should have the chance and opportunity to practice yoga.

Certifications

Yoga Six Vinyasa Instructor