PROGRAMMING AT NRG LAB
MEET OUR TRAINERS
Liz Kilcoyne
Tier I
I believe in keeping current with training trends and in educating my clients in the process of optimizing their training experience. By being in the right state of mind and body, you will defy your limits!
Fun Fact: Open, disciplined and high energy best describes her personality. Clients get a keep it moving workout designed for sweat and results.
Tags: Olympic distance Tri 2017, Interval training, TRX
Brendan Quinn
Tier I
A very outgoing trainer, Brendan brings experience from the US Army to the NRG Lab by making training both fun and challenging. Be ready to move some sandbags when working with Brendan!
Fun Fact: Before he trained people, Brendan was a professional dog trainer for 5 years.
Tags: Amp’d, Surge, Sandbags
Zach Parker
Tier II
Zach is a NASM certified personal trainer who specializes in Boxing, Steel Mace, and Kettle Bell training along with other Callisthenic workout techniques. If fight is your game, Zach will challenge you with unconventional training tools and body weight exercises utilizing functional fitness techniques to enhance pain-free longevity.
Fun Fact: Zach’s first client was himself. He managed to lose over 70 lbs and continues to stay active while pushing his fitness limits through MMA training and applying his learnings from his various certifications to his daily workouts.
Tags: Weight Loss, Boxing, Kettlebell & Steel Mace, Calisthenic Workout Techniques, Functional Training, Nutrition
Meghan Gibbons
Tier I
Positive energy is her specialty! Her energy and smile motivate her clients to push that much harder every session!
Fun Fact: Meghan went to school initially to become a clinical Dietitian and in her senior year realized she wanted a more interactive and physical role in health care. She is now taking courses to go back to school and get her masters in Occupational Therapy.
Tags: Circuit Training, Hiking
Flex Montego
Tier III
There is no one size fits all style of working out, we are all molded by our environments and habits. Learn how to read your body and unravel your potential. I believe in the 80/20 Rule: 80% of your results come from diet and 20% come from customized training. Don’t just workout FL3XICUTE!
Fun Fact: Flex lived in China for almost a decade, and can speak, read and write in fluent Mandarin Chinese. Flex also loves music!
Tags: Kinesiology, Performance Enhancement, Nutrition, Recovery, Pre-habilitation, Rehabilitation
John McPherson
Tier IV
Moving efficiently leads to a better quality of living. Constantly assessing and looking at the whole picture is the key to progressing. Golfers, more Importantly, this leads to better scores, more accuracy, less pain, and more power.
Fun fact: Played soccer collegiately, Now enjoys coaching both his daughter’s and son’s soccer teams, as well as all of their other sporting activities. Built his own American Ninja Warrior course. As the Director of Golf Conditioning and a Golf Conditioning Professional at Harmon Golf and Fitness since 2007, he has worked side by side with some of the best Golf Teaching Professionals in the country, and golfers of all levels. Clients with 30 handicaps, +4 handicaps, Division 1 Collegiate Athletes, Women’s State Champs, 85 year old golf lifers, and everyone in between.
Tags: Golf, Titleist Performance Institute, Harmon, TRX, Kettlebells, Functional Movement, Sandbags, Quality Movement, Corrective Exercises
Brenda Reynolds
Tier II
Certification: AFAA Personal Trainer
Client’s comment that they continuously surpass goals never dared or dreamed dream before under Brenda’s support and guidance. Her attitude, patience and persistence are infectious and will make you a believer.
Fun Fact: Brenda was painfully shy until she began working out. This new lifestyle prompted a complete career change and although she initially attended college to teach Math, she returned to school to pursue her newly found passion and completed her degree in Exercise Science!
Tags: Fun, Energy, Core Training; Dance; Pound; Marathoner, Spartan, Tough Mudder
Cori Newcomb
Tier III
Certifications: NASM CPT, NASM MMA Conditioning Specialist
With a “never give up, no excuses” attitude with everything she does she inspires and motivates her clients to do the same. Set goal, achieve goal, celebrate and REPEAT!
Fun Fact: Cori met her husband at her senior prom… but he was NOT her date!
Tags: Pan Mass Challenge, TRX, Balance, Core
Sue Merriott
Tier II
Sue creates a unique environment with her personality and passion. Sessions are focused, energetic and results driven. Need Motivation? Sue will create it, deliver it and secure it throughout your entire training track. Sue’s mantra is “Stay healthy, stay strong” and will inspire you to do the same!
Fun Fact: Sue’s 3 daughters are her greatest accomplishment!
Tags: Synergy 360; “Just do it”; Indoor Cycling; Strength Training
Meredith Rogazzo
Tier III
Certifications: BS in Rehabilitation and Movement Science; Exercise Science, DPT in Physical Therapy with Concentration in Sports from Northeastern University, ACSM (American College Sports Medicine)
This Athlete burns deep! Whether you need to rehab from an injury or are a high level athlete wanting to gain an edge, Meredith’s expertise and leadership will guide and teach you that goals are meant to be shattered and deliver results you believed were unobtainable.
Fun Fact: Reserved and unassuming, Meredith carries a “Big Stick”! She is a fierce, competitive athlete!
Tags: Foam Roller; Race Director; Injury Prevention/Rehab; TRX; Marathoner; Physical Therapist
Justin LaLiberte
Tier I
Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)
With an innate ability to bring folks together, training with Justin is dynamic and fun. He is driven in his own personal fitness pursuits and inspires his clients to find that passion too.
Fun Fact: Until a few years ago Justin weighed 230lbs – losing 60lbs in 1 year!
Tags: Battle Ropes; TRX; Triathlete; Ironman 2016!
Derek Martin
Tier II
Certifications: ACSM (American College Sports Medicine), FMS (Functional Movement Screen)
Dedication is an understatement. Derek is a US Army Veteran and uses circuit training as the foundation to improve overall condition and undeniable results for each of his raving fans and clients!
Fun Fact: Derek climbed Mount Olympus at the age of 40 and is working on joining the 4000 Peak Club. He is a Jeep enthusiast and loves the outdoors.
Tags: TRX; Circuit Training; Strength Training; Hiking, Spartan, Veteran, Dad
Kathy MacDonald
Tier II
Energy, Spunk and Passion, Kathy loves running. With a training background in Sport Conditioning, Kathy uses her friendly, “Fun Size Frame” and focused personality to inspire everyone around her. Oh yeah, she can Run!!!
Fun fact: Marathon PR 3:42:44 – Ask her about her running shoe regimen!
Tags: Marathoner; ORB Deep Tissue; OCD Running; Sports Conditioning
Jeremy Ham
Tier I
With a real passion for helping others and self-improvement Jeremy has worked for the past three years at NRG Lab and into his role as a personal trainer. He never misses a moment to gain more knowledge and insights and is always willing to help a member with their routine. This trainer “walks the walk” and inspires his clients to do the same!
Fun Fact: Jeremy has achieved rank as an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
Tags: Nicaragua 2017, Foam Roller, TRX, Strength
Evan Spiewakowski
Tier I
I believe in keeping current with training trends and in educating my clients in the process of optimizing their training experience. By being in the right state of mind and body, you will defy your limits!
Fun Fact: Evan enjoys the challenge of repairing and rebuilding electric guitars, as well as playing, he’s been playing guitar ever since he was 11
Tags: Mio Fascia Release, Wellness Coaching, Strength, Weight Loss, Proper Warm Up Techniques
