Staff

David Wernick, M.A., CSCS - Owner

• Education: B.S. in Health Fitness; Springfield College (MA) 1987 (Magna Cum Laude); M.A. in Applied Exercise Physiology; San Diego State University 1990
• Specializations: Functional Training; Core Training; Balance Training
• Certification: National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

David has been working in the fitness industry for more than 20 years and has experience in corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, older adult fitness, fitness center management and personal training. He managed an award winning retirement community fitness center in New Jersey in 2001, was an adjunct faculty member at the University of Dayton in 2006 and 2007 and currently consults retirement communities throughout the U.S. in wellness program design.

David has trained individuals and small groups between the ages of 15 and 90, and his clients have included very fit recreational athletes and people with medical concerns such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, and a history of falls. He was certified by the California State University at Fullerton in 2005 as a Balance and Mobility Specialist and has designed fall prevention programs for private clients and retirement community residents.

David is a strong proponent of functional and core training – performing exercises that more closely mimic everyday movements and strengthen the muscles that support the pelvis and spine. This form of training has been shown to improve posture and balance, decrease one’s risk of experiencing back pain, and enhance athletic performance.

David enjoys running, biking, strength training, yoga, and softball.

Rebeka Leinberger

• Education: M.Ed. in Sport Administration; Xavier University
• Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Mad Dogg Athletics Spinning® Instructor

Rebeka discovered her love for fitness in college while working at the campus recreation center. Starting out as a water fitness instructor, she learned how passionate she was about helping people to improve their fitness levels and quality of life, and decided she wanted to make a career out of her passion. In May of 2008, she received her Master’s Degree from Xavier University in Sport Administration. Rebeka has more than five years of experience in the fitness industry and has been involved in fitness center management, personal training, and group exercise instruction. She loves getting to work closely with individuals, helping them to develop a plan to attain their goals and see the results of their training.