Trainers . :

Principals . :

. : Joe Masiello
. : Gabriel Valencia
. : Michael Marasigan, MA, CSCS
. : People

Michael Marasigan, MA, CSCS . :

Education:
M.A. – Exercise Physiology, Columbia University
B.S. – Biology, Binghamton University

Professional Affiliations:
National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA)

Certifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Pre/post natal
Special populations
Boxing
Kettlebell

Additional Information:

 Michael, our Personal Training Manager, is originally from Syracuse, NY. Michael has held management positions at four Equinox Fitness Club locations. There he taught courses on client assessment, exercise technique, program design, and exercise physiology. In addition, he mentored new trainers and managers. Michael has extensive experience with exercise programs for children ages 6-14. Furthermore, he has a background in golf and basketball and was a former NCAA basketball player.

Continuing Education:

Focus Integrated Fitness Journal Reviews: Monthly review of topics relating to current fitness trends, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology and medical journals.

Focus Integrated Fitness Exercise Workshops: Weekly practical training in Yoga, Pilates and Cross Training. All instruction is conducted by leading industry experts.

Practical Research in Strength Training (Wayne Westcott, Ph.D.)

Advances in Core Training (Gray Cook, MS, PT, OCS, CSCS)

Functional Fitness at 50 and Older (Julie McNeney, International Council on Aging)

Making Weight Loss Fun (Natania Goldberg, NASM-CPT)

Manual Resistance Training (Michael Youssouf, MA, MES)

Integrated Movement Screens and Assessments (Annette Lang, MS, NASM-CPT)

Biomechanics of Postural Deviations (Michael Youssouf MA, MES)

Core Training - The Key to Lower Back Function (Neil Pire, M.A., C.S.C.S.)

Medical Concerns of Personal Training (Michael Youssouf MA, MES)

Boxing Technique for the Personal Trainer and Client (Paul Frediani, MES)

Performance Enhancement: How NASM trains the Phoenix Suns (Rodney Corn, CSCS)

Fat Loss Myths (Mike Boyle, ATC)

Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn (Dr. Len Kravitz)

Influence of Genetic Factors on Health and the Response to Exercise and Training (Dr. James Skinner)

Every Step Counts: Pedometer Training (Jay Blahnik)

Post Rehab Guidelines for the Lower Extremity (Dr. Michael Jones)

Teaching and Implementing Speed, Agility and Quickness(Eric Beard, MA, CPT, IFS, CSCS)

Post-Rehab Guidelines for the Upper Extremity (Dr. Michael Jones)

Concepts in Stretching (Annette Lang, MS, NASM-CPT )