Team

Fitness Professionals
Group Fitness Instructors

More and more people, novice and veteran exercisers alike, are working with personal trainers because they offer a practical and affordable means of getting and staying in shape.

We firmly believe Champions Fitness provides the best personal trainers in Central New York! Our trainers go through a rigorous screening and training process to ensure they have extensive functional knowledge as well as outstanding teaching skills. Let’s not forget personality! Each one of our trainers are charismatic in this own unique way. They are all college educated with Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees in fitness fields, such as Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, and Physiology. In addition, they are Nationally Certified through the following:

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

Fitness Professionals

Laurie Beth Tyldesley Pestle

Laurie Beth’s fitness philosophy centers on the belief that when exercise is both enjoyable and unique, it becomes a lasting habit rather than a chore. She recognizes that each person is on a unique wellness journey, often influenced by a variety of factors. When working with clients, she helps them develop personalized strategies to overcome obstacles and create sustainable successful wellness plans.

Jimmy Radford

Jimmy’s training is extensive, covering everything from nutrition and diet to Golden Era bodybuilding and physique sculpting. He has found empowering people to achieve their health and fitness goals to be one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. If a person can follow instruction, and get motivated to reach their goals, he can help them achieve great things.

Christy Callahan

Inspired by her athletic background from a young age, Christy developed a path-defining passion for the health and wellness industry. With 25 plus years of experience and a strong history of client success, she is dedicated to empowering more clients to achieve a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Steve Grosso

As a trainer, Steve has worked in everything from sports strength and conditioning to cardiac rehab. This allows him to work with any client, with any goal. His primary focus is to help restore functionality to adults; primarily focusing on posture, core strength, injury rehabilitation, and overall body strengthening.

Traci Melvin Ezzo

A fixture at Champions, Traci is a Certified Personal Trainer, teaches a variety of Group Fitness Classes, leads Strength Camps, and supports the gym behind the front desk. Drawing from her personal experience as a former gymnast and overcoming injuries – including a torn meniscus – she offers modifications and options tailored to each participant’s needs.

Sandra Michlovitch

Sandra specializes in endurance training, strength and wellness coaching, senior fitness, and improving balance, flexibility, and stretching. She creates personalized programs that fit each person’s goals and keeps things fresh by constantly exploring new training techniques.

Jennifer Nastasi-Guzelak

As a personal trainer, Jennifer brings more than 25 years of experience to her clients. She is dedicated to her clients’ success, combining her expertise and genuine care to help them achieve their fitness goals. For over two decades, she has written articles for the exercise and fitness section of Table Hopping Newspaper. She loves bringing her fitness experience and knowledge to the people of Central New York.

Anthony John Guidetti

Drawing on more than a decade of experience, Anthony has helped a diverse clientele achieve their fitness goals. With a culinary arts degree and an ISSA certification, he works as a personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist. He has a background as a high school and collegiate athlete and possesses a long-standing foundation in weight training.

Elizabeth Miller

If you have never tried Pilates, come give it a try with Elizabeth! It can be a great addition to your exercise routine and no experience is necessary.

Lisa Schweinsburg

Lisa’s classes are designed to be fresh and dynamic, using a variety of equipment to continuously challenge members.

Allison Woznica

Allison’s teaching philosophy is best captured by her motto: “No flexibility? No problem. The only flexibility required is your mind.” This reflects her commitment to creating a safe and accessible environment where every student feels empowered in their practice.

Bobbie Jo MacMaster

Bobbie Jo’s ultimate goal is to help individuals achieve their personal and physical wellness goals while inspiring them to lead long, healthy, and active lives.

ReBecca Blanch

ReBecca’s classes emphasize the power of mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation to help individuals reduce stress, improve balance and flexibility, build strength, and increase confidence.

Carissa Prosser

Carissa Prosser is a dedicated group fitness instructor at Champions Fitness Center with over 10 years of experience teaching a variety of formats, including kickboxing, weight training, spin and HIIT.