Our fitness professionals are required to have a minimum of a four year college education in a health related field. These include Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Health Science, Recreation Management and Physical Education. They must also maintain high level certifications in the following areas:

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist (PRCS)
National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
International Sports Science Association (ISSA)

John LoDrago

John LoDrago is a graduate of Onondaga Community College with a degree in Graphic Arts. He also holds personal training certifications from A.F.A.A, APEX, and NSCA as well as certifications in CPR and AED. John has been employed as a personal fitness coordinator for Champions Fitness for over 15 years, and is the proud owner of Re-Fuel Inc. Nutrition Store for the past 10 years. His knowledge of nutrition and supplementation has afforded him the opportunity to compete as a natural body builder winning various best poser awards as well as the 2001 NYS Naturals Masters Overall Winner. He is the creator of Core Mastery, Crazy Core Circuit, and Kettlebellology. John enjoys using his strengths in the fitness field to help others achieve optimal performance and longevity. You can reach him at 315-345-3762 or jlodrago@yahoo.com.

Christy Ewanyk

Through past experiences not only did I begin to see the importance of exercise but also feel the importance of what exercise can do for you. I developed a sincere desire for helping others achieve what I lived and preached everyday and decided to make a career out of my passion by attending Castleton State college were I received my BS in Exercise Science/Sports Medicine with a Minor in Health & Business with the intentions of perusing a career in a commercial health club. I have been at Champions now for 8 years pursuing my passion for helping others achieve a healthier way of life as the Director of Member Services and our Lifestyle Enhancement Division and a NSCA- Certified Personal Trainer.

Jennifer Nastasi

I am a SUNY Potsdam graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. I have been a personal trainer here at Champions Fitness for 11 years now. Seeing my clients reach their fitness goals and lead a healthier lifestyle always reminds me why it is I love what I do so much. I honestly believe that good health is a matter of choice not chance.. And I know that when you finish a good workout, you don't simply feel better, you feel better about yourself. I am certified by the International Sports Science Association, Apex Fitness Group, and the National Sports Conditioning Association. I am also CPR, AED and First Aid certified.

Dan Gaglianese

Hi my name is Dan Gaglianese, pronounced “gal-en-e-z-e”. I am a graduate of Ithaca College with a bachelors degree in Exercise Science. I played four years of football at Ithaca for the Bombers and have an excellent background in sports specific training. Though sports started me on the path to fitness, my passion is showing those with little or no fitness experience the path to a new life.

Trisha Tyminski

I received a MS in Kinesiology; Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach and am a NSCA certified personal trainer. I have experience working as an exercise physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation and have directly observed the negative effects of unhealthy living. I believe that small changes can lead to great successes and that living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t need to be complicated. With the proper guidance and commitment to yourself you can achieve all of your fitness goals. It is never too late to change your life.