The Best Personal Trainers in Pelham Bay, NY

Oscar Kemjika is a highly accomplished fitness professional with over 17 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, of Nigerian descent, Oscar’s journey in fitness is deeply rooted in his background as a collegiate track athlete, specializing in the 800m event. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Lehman College and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified Personal Trainer. In addition to his foundational certification, Oscar has earned advanced credentials, including Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), and Golf Fitness Specialist (GFS), showcasing his commitment to holistic fitness and performance development. Throughout his career, Oscar has worked with a diverse clientele, including high school to collegiate student-athletes, seniors aged 57 to 90, and elite performers, providing tailored fitness programs that prioritize injury prevention, performance optimization, and long-term health. As a health and wellness professional, he is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through fitness education, mentorship, and innovative programming. Whether designing corrective exercise plans, enhancing sports performance, or fostering personal growth through fitness, Oscar’s expertise and passion have made him a trusted leader in the fitness industry.

As a native to Queens, I seek to serve my community and help individuals achieve their fitness goals. Though I work with all ages and demographics, I have a high success rate with special needs clients. I am an avid proponent of building muscle and strengthening the core so that my clients can consitantly enjoy a healthy life.

Cyclist (road and mountain), runner, weight lifter and mother of 2 teens. lifelong NYC resident interested in health, botany, film and literature.

10+ years helping people reach their full potential in fitness

I grew up playing all different kinds of sports and got into weight training for athletic performance. my playing days are over but my love for always being the best I can be is still a driving motivation for me to train. I enjoy helping people better their quality of living through health and wellness adaptations.

Irina has been training in the gym since she was 16 years old. She knows first hand how difficult it is to lose weight and how rewarding it is to lose it and keep it off! Irina has experienced how life can get in the way of progress and how to find solutions amid chaos. Since 2016, Irina has been guiding her clients on their path of wellness through exercise and lifestyle changes. Her current experience & certifications include the following populations: •Weight-Loss •Strength & Muscle Gain •Youth Populations •Pre/Post-Natal •Corrective Exercise •Pre/Post Injury

Hello and thank you for stopping by to read a little about me and my training background! My fitness endeavors in the U.S. Army, my passion for the regimen, an adeptness to the philosophy, physical demand, and strong will to succeed , led me to believe I would make an ideal personal trainer. 22 years into my career, I'm proud of my accomplishments, and my impact upon my community. I wish to help every person I come into contact, to achieve their fitness dreams by providing expert techniques and knowledge. I wish you the best in your pursuit of a sound body and confidence beyond measure, in your abilities you will learn with me or another great Svetness Trainer! Have a wonderful day! Certifications: NASM CPT Weight Loss Spec Perf Enhancement Spec Fitness Nutrition Spec Pre-Post Natal Spec Senior Fitness Spec Expertise: Weight Loss Strength Training Aerobic Fitness Endurance Training Functional Training Athletic Training Cardio & Conditioning

With over 30 years of success as an entrepreneur, business leader, and fitness expert, Jason Safford has helped hundreds of small businesses, professional firms, and executives transform their lives and businesses through elite personal coaching. His holistic approach focuses on achieving balance in all areas of life, including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, leading to greater success in both your personal and professional life.

Very happy and energetic coach who loves to help his clients not only reach their goals but to go beyond those goals and watch them grow into a better version of themselves.

With 13 years experience (6 years in Mid City Gym in Midtown Manhattan and 7 years independent training) I have extensive experience in Special Injury, Plyometrics, Calisthenics Elderly community as well as Strength, endurance and weight loss training

Ildiko Scott is a Certified Personal Trainer , Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and a Health and Fitness Professional. She had been struggling with her weight and health for 29 years. 10 years ago she made drastic lifestyle changes and lost 50 lb and turned her weight and health problems around. In the process Ildiko fell in love with exercise, healthy eating and become a Certified Personal Trainer, did a lot of studying and experimenting on nutrition and lifestyle. She is a firm believer that safe and sound exercise, good, healthy nutrition and a good night sleep can change your life. Ildiko has almost a decade of experience helping people to lose weight, change their body composition, improve their daily living, find a balanced diet what works for them, help motivate them, become ache and pain free, improve their cardiovascular capacity and have a better and healthier life in general. She, herself has a very healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise routine that keeps her going and sets an example to her friends, family and clients. Ildiko, has a passion for health, fitness and Hungarian Folk Dancing, that she has been practicing since 2011. Her philosophy is Body Mind Balancing. "The body is the visible soul and the soul is the invisible body. The body and soul are not divided anywhere, they are parts of each other, and they are parts of one whole." OSHO

I have a 20+ years experience in gymnastics, dance, fitness. My primary areas of teaching are fitness exercise, stretch, yoga and breathing

I am a professional contemporary ballet dancer that moonlights as a fitness trainer. I am fully trained in Cardio Barre Technique, kickboxing, stretching, Pilates and core conditioning. I truly believe in allowing yourself to have good training days and not-so-great training days--it's all part of the process, keeping the balance between your mind+body connection. My sessions are challenging and uplifting at once adjusting the level according to your needs. Are you thinking happy, positive, reaffirming thoughts? It's not always easy. So when the negative self-talk creeps in, we will check it and change it together. I won't let you give up! I will push you to your edge in a fun, filled atmosphere with an amazing music playlist!

Fitness is embedded in me. I started my fitness journey back in 2017, and I lost 65lbs naturally. Working out, makes me a better individual. With that, I'm so passionate about helping others achieve their goals. I am a bodybuilder, and I enjoy strength training as well as HIIT. Along with training others, I am also a licensed Cosmetologist. Doing hair, also is another passion of mine. It all is connected to me. Helping others feel better about themselves through training, and their appearances. Along with being a NASM certified trainer, I am also a NASM certified weight loss specialist.

Hello everyone! My name is coach Mike,born and raised in Queens,NY. I’ve been a certified personal trainer for the past 6 and a half years . I also have have my nutrition certification through precision nutrition. My fitness journey started in my early teens ,14 exactly .I weighed over 320lbs and lost around 130 in a about 2 years and never looked back . Im here to help you become the strongest version of yourself ! With consistency you can overcome any obstacle that’s placed in front of you :