Mycal Anders
Mycal received his bachelor’s of science in health and human performance from Texas A&M-Commerce University.
Certifications
NSCA-CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
CrossFit Level 1 Coach
AFAA
Trixter X-bike
Fitness Specializations and Interests
A native to Washington, D.C., Mycal was a collegiate athlete at the Air Force Academy and Texas A&M-Commerce, as well as a U.S. Marine. He has discovered how important your core is in the manipulation of your own mass. That is where it all truly starts and everything else is built on that foundation. Mycal is currently pursuing a MS in exercise and wellness at Arizona State. He strives to help you achieve your goals and show you the path to a better life!
Fitness Philosophy
“When you want it as bad as you want to breathe…that is when you will be successful.” -Unkown
Janis Beer
Janis is a graduate from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.
Certifications
NASM-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Suspension Training Course Certificate (Level 1)
Level 1 Kettlebell Training Certificate from Mike Mahler
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Janis strongly believes in challenging and encouraging her clients to exceed their physical and emotional boundaries through functional exercise, nutritional counseling and custom tailored routines. Her ability to service a variety of clientele stems from her past experience in athletic training for the University of Michigan football team as well as assisting pre and post pregnant women and operative clients making her capable to address the personal needs of many in a professional and educated manner. Janis also enjoys long distance running, tennis, skiing and hiking in her free time.
Fitness Philosophy
Janis’ philosophy as a trainer for all clients is not only have them dream up a goal but to seriously see it, believe it, embrace it and live it every day!
Brian Bennetti
Brian received his bachelor’s of science in physical education with a concentration in exercise science from the University of Arizona.
Certifications
NSCA-CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
TRX Certified Trainer
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Coach
Fitness Specializations and Interests
A Long Island, New York native, Brian was a collegiate ACHA division 1 hockey player for the Arizona Icecats, and was also a student athletic trainer and student strength and conditioning coach for the Arizona Wildcats. Brian is also a licensed K-12 physical education teacher in both Arizona and Colorado. He has a physical therapy out-patient clinical background along with working with post-operation patients. Brian specializes in sports specific training, general nutrition, weight management, post-operation injury rehabilitation, youth training, abdominal and core training. He enjoys playing golf, tennis and hockey in his free time.
Fitness Philosophy
“Repetition is the father of learning.”
Josh Benton
Josh has been a personal trainer at the Gainey Village since 2000. He is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s of science in dietetics.
Certifications
NSCA-CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified Level 1 U.S.A. Weightlifting Coach
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Josh is able to design fitness and nutrition programs to meet a wide variety of clients needs.
Danika Davis
Danika holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an exercise science concentration from Arizona State University.
Certifications
NASM-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Danika has been training at the Village for a number of years. She has worked in a physical therapy setting, coached youth activities, and has taught dance. She enjoys working with a wide range of ages and abilities and when it comes to her clients, she strives to make their fitness experience an enjoyable one. Danika stresses the importance of keeping her clients injury free while establishing strength and correcting dysfunctions when possible. She believes in balancing one’s needs and wants when setting and attaining fitness goals.
Fitness Philosophy
“Do the work you have to do, to live the life you want to live.”
Nate Davis
Originally from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Nate has a bachelor’s of science in kinesiology from the University of Maryland.
Certifications
NSCA-CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Nate is a former power lifter with a national championship in the 181 pound division. He was also an amateur boxer fighting out of Sugar Ray Leonard’s gym in Palmer Park, Maryland. Nate has a broad background from his 13 years of personal training and has worked with competitive professional athletes, seniors in post rehab and everything in between.
Fitness Philosophy
Nate prefers to use a scientifically sound approach in program design to effectively help you achieve any individual specific fitness goals.
Corey Degenstein
Corey graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a bachelor’s of science in fitness and operations management and earned a master’s of science in exercise science-human performance from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Certifications
NASM-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer and CES, Corrective Exercise Specialist
Level 1 Crossfit Coach
Crossfit Kettlebell Coach
Crossfit Olympic Lifting Coach
Crossfit Mobility and Recovery Coach
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Corey has been a personal trainer at the Gainey Village for over 10 years and currently is 1 of 2 Crossfit Level 1 coaches at Gainey that can help you with all of your fitness, conditioning and training goals. Corey utilizes his knowledge to customize programs to each client’s abilities and goals.
Fitness Philosophy
I like to exercise and stay active with the use of functional movements that provide for the greatest full body adaptation. This being the most effective way to stay healthy and it also burns the most calories.
Alyssa Herrera
Alyssa is a graduate of Arizona State University where she earned a bachelor’s of science in exercise and wellness.
Certifications
NASM-CPT, Certified Personal Training
Fitness Specializations and Interests
A native Arizonan, Alyssa grew up playing basketball, volleyball, softball and running track. She has coached all levels of basketball and worked with the athletic training staff of the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA).
Fitness Philosophy
Alyssa loves to build exercise programs that are fun and exciting for people of every age and ability level.
Christopher Morin
Christopher graduated from Brandies University with a bachelor’s of science in biology.
Certifications
ACE-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
Equinox Fitness Institute in New York City
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Christopher has been a personal trainer at the Gainey Village for almost 7 years. He has over 11 years of personal training experience and is a graduate of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute in New York City. Christopher specializes in complete body toning, weight management, young adult athlete training, balance, coordination and flexibility training.
Fitness Philosophy
With Christopher you can always expect a fresh and dedicated workout that fits your needs and helps you achieve your fitness goals.
Chris Morrison
Chris holds a bachelor of science degree in movement and sports studies from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.
Certifications
NASM-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Chris has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years. As a former collegiate athlete, Chris understands how hard work, consistency and perseverance directly lead to continual progression and eventually goal achievement. Chris, however, is not just a trainer for athletes. His versatility of training protocol along with his positive attitude allows him to work with any type of client population. Regardless of your skill, your goals can be realized as long as you have the will.
Grant Peterson
Grant received his bachelor of science degree in exercise science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
Certifications
ACE-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
Crossfit Level 1 Coach
Crossfit Kettlebell Instructor
Crossfit Olympic Lifting Coach
Crossfit Mobility & Recovery Coach
Crossfit Gymnastics Coach
TRX Certified Coach
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Grant Peterson grew up playing competitive sports year round in Denver, Colorado. After receiving his bachelor’s degree he began his personal training career in Southwest Colorado. He recently relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona where he has been training for the Gainey Village going on 2+ years. Grant specializes in helping his clients to reach high levels of fitness through functional movements and variety. He enjoys being highly active and spending time with his friends and family.
Winkie Schwartz
Winkie attended Arizona State University and is ACE certified.
Certifications
ACE-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Specializations and Interests
From opening day in August 1999 until the present, Winkie has had the opportunity to assist many people with their fitness goals. Winkie’s experience has included working with members of all ages, many of whom have had unique issues which affect their daily living. These included stroke, cancer, pregnancy, handicaps, obesity, muscular and weakness disability. Winkie is a lifelong advocate of keeping active.
Fitness Philosophy
Winkie creates workouts which are FUN! Yes, it CAN be fun, challenging and results-oriented.
John Spead
John graduated from University of Texas El Paso with a bachelor’s of science in exercise science.
Certifications
ACE-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Specializations and Interests
John, a Boston native, has been training for more than 18 years and has clients from all backgrounds. John’s specialties include athletic conditioning, rehabilitation, flexibility and core training. John is an avid Boston sports fan.
Fitness Philosophy
Hard work is at the core of John’s training philosophy. “Nothing good in life ever comes without first putting in the effort.”
Sue Zollner
Sue graduated with a bachelor’s of science in physical education and English from Western Illinois University.
Certifications
ACE-CPT, Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Specializations and Interests
Sue is a veteran personal trainer at the Gainey Village, having been here over 9 years. She moved to Arizona in 2000 from the Chicago area where she grew up, went to college and raised her family. Sue has been in the exercise field since 1988 teaching aerobic fitness classes and moved into the training genre in the mid 1990′s. She specializes in working with joint replacement, arthritis, osteoporosis and injury post-rehab clients. Sue has developed the 50/50+ Program for the Village – an ever-changing series of classes designed for ‘Boomers and Beyond’ that focuses on balance, stretching, coordination and strength training.
Fitness Philosophy
“We are all moving in the same direction, so wouldn’t it be great to be prepared!?
