Personal Training
Movie stars and athletes swear by them. Would working with a personal trainer benefit you? Absolutely!
Trainers can help anyone, regardless of physical condition or age, get in and stay in shape. A personal trainer will act as your coach, educator and cheerleader and will customize a program to fit your own personal needs. We have many qualified trainers to help you achieve your goals. Just select one, sign up and get in shape!
Nicole Boudreau 
Nicole is our Sports and Wellness Director. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and health promotion. Nicole has many years of experience in the fitness industry. She loves to work with children of all ages. Her focus is to decrease the obesity rate in children and help them gain confidence in themselves. Nicole played sports throughout her life and enjoys creating workout plans based on the individual's interest.
Certifications
American College of Sports Medicine - member
National Strength and Condition Association - member
Fitness First, Inc - Aerobic instructor with SilverSneakers®
American Heart Association - CPR, first aid and AED
Ysaac Kaplan 
Ysaac is our fitness coordinator. An athlete for as long as he can remember, Ysaac has a high success rate in helping clients reach their physical goals. Ysaac says "the passion to help others in the fitness industry has and always will be my life. I'm a strong believer in the fight against obesity." Ysaac specializes in correcting blood profiles like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. He teaches Spinning for kids, teen Spin and adult Spin. Ysaac created a registered program called "Power Abs" that is taught here at the David Posnack JCC.
Certifications
Trainer – National Council on Strength and Fitness
Spinning with Mad Dogg Spinning
Spinning for kids with Mad Dogg Spinning
First aid and CPR
Risa Spevack 
Risa is our evening fitness supervisor. She graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's degree in natural science and athletic training. Risa was in competitive gymnastics for 13 years and has experience as a gymnastics coach for preschool through competitive team levels. She also has over 15 years experience in the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and is also an instructor for clients with special needs.
Certifications
Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise
Licensed Athletic Trainer
CPR & AED and First Aid Instructor - American Heart Association
CPR/First Aid Instructor - American Red Cross
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Water Safety Instructor & Lifeguard - American Red Cross
CPR, First Aid and AED
Sharon Barten 
Sharon has over 20 years experience as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. Her classes include water aerobics, low impact classes, early morning abs, back and stretching, senior fitness and personal training for all levels. Sharon has been part of the DPJCC family for more than 20 years, and is one of our most popular instructors.
Certifications
Aerobics instructor – Aerobic and Fitness Associates of America
Personal trainer – Aerobic and Fitness Associates of America
CPR and AED
Jon Broit 
Jon graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. Upon graduation, he became a strength and conditioning coach in the Cardinals baseball organization. Jon has over four years of training experience and is also involved in specialized sports coaching for children, some as young as 2 years-old. Jon's main priority is to learn a client's goal, set up a plan of attack and deliver results. His workout programs are designed to help his clients either lose weight, gain lean muscle mass or just develop an appreciation for working out and living a healthy lifestyle.
Memberships and Certifications
Member – National Strength and Conditioning Association
CPR/AED/first aid – American Heart Association
Mark Degan 
Mark graduated from New Jersey's William Paterson University with a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. He has over 15 years of experience in clinical exercise and personal training. Mark has worked with both young children and older adults and believes that everyone is capable of participating in a safe and effective exercise program.
Certifications
Health fitness instructor – American College of Sports Medicine
Enhanced qualification for exercise and the older adult – American College of Sports Medicine
Instructor – American Council on Exercise
Licensed massage therapist
Dana Horowitz 
Dana has been a personal trainer with the DPJCC for over six years. She graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor of science degree. She is a physical therapy assistant (PTA) with a specialization in aquatic therapy. Dana enjoys working with all types of clients, but particularly those who need a little extra care. Strength and flexibility are essential components of her workouts.
Certifications
Personal trainer – National Council on Strength and Fitness
Aquatic therapy and rehabilitation — ATRIC
Group exercise instructor – Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Pilates matwork – SCW Fitness Education
Weight management – SCW Fitness Education
Aquatic exercise fundamentals – SCW Fitness Education
CPR/AED healthcare provider – American Heart Association
Scott Rapoport 
Scott graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a bachelor of science degree. He has over 16 years of fitness training and coaching experience. He has an extensive soccer background including several years with USISL semi-professional soccer league and years of experience working with children of all ages in sports-related programs. Scott is an experienced personal trainer whose sessions include strength training, cardiovascular/endurance training, functional/core based training and flexibility training.
Certifications
NESTA – National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association
CPR/AED – American Heart Association
Reynaldo Rivero 
Reynaldo has extensive experience training male and female clients from all backgrounds including seniors and athletes. He utilizes methods from martial arts, sports, gymnastics, yoga and dance to help clients achieve significant improvements in strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Reyni has had great success with back, knee, shoulder, neck, and ankle dysfunctions and weakness. He is an enthusiastic student of muay thai and the grappling arts and many other physical disciplines. Strength with flexibility and core strength are part of every workout.
Certifications
Personal training specialist (CPTS) – Fitness Institute International
Personal trainer – National Strength and Conditioning Association
Personal trainer – National Endurance and Sports Trainers Association
CPR/AED – American Heart Association
Julia Steiner 
Julia is a functional fitness trainer dedicated to the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle at any age. Educated as a writer and communications specialist at the University of Michigan, she entered the fitness industry later in life, fueled by a passion for good health and quality of life. After mentoring for three years with certified trainer Reynaldo Rivero, the two co-created "Bouncing Off the Walls," an after-school fitness program for children in grades 1–5. Julia sees clients of all ages who are interested in a fun, dynamic approach to losing weight, gaining balance, strength and flexibility.
Certifications
Personal trainer – National Strength and Conditioning Association
CPR/AED – American Heart Association
Steve Van Zandt
Steve graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor of science degree. Prior to his career as a personal trainer, Steve was a sergeant in the U.S. Army. In 2001 he left the military, but took his discipline, determination and motivation with him and applied it to his passion for the health and fitness industry. Steve has since worked alongside some of the world’s top experts in the field and has trained numerous elite level NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB athletes.
Certifications
• Personal trainer (NSCA-CPT) – National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA-CSCS) – National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Sports nutritionist (CISSN) – International Society of Sports Nutrition
• Corrective exercise specialist (NASM-CES) – National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Performance enhancement specialist (NASM-PES) – National Academy of Sports Medicine
• MAT jumpstart trainer – Muscle Activation Techniques™.
Michael Weissbrod 
Michael has over seven years experience working with clients of all ages and has expertise in core and stability training. He specializes in overall body fitness and enjoys working with physically impaired individuals. Michael is proficient in helping you maintain proper form while exercising.
Certifications
Trainer – National Council on Strength and Fitness
First aid and CPR
To schedule an appointment with a trainer, call 954-434-0499, ext. 100 or Ysaac Kaplan, fitness coordinator, at ext. 117.
For a list of rates, click here to view the program guide.
