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Corrective Exercise Specialist

 I've never been the picture-perfect example of fitness, but that is part of what drove me to start this journey! I've always believed that feeling healthy and strong is far more important than looking like any specific type or fitting a particular mold.
I started attending group classes at the nearest gym and went to Anthony for personal training to help keep me accountable. Overtime, he saw how much I enjoyed the progress we were making, but also how much I enjoyed the classes. He suggested that I start teaching them- I though he was crazy! Eventually his confidence in me helped push me to try and I got my certification. I loved it! After some time I decided to go even further and became a CPT so that I could work with people individually.
It's such a rewarding experience to work with people to reach their goals and help take care of themselves. I always look forward to seeing the progress that everybody can achieve without even realizing it!
NASM CPT

Qualified TRX Instructor

Senior Fitness Specialist

 

Weight Loss Specialist

Hey everyone, I'm Meredith Joy!

My #1 passion is fitness and I absolutely cannot wait to share it with YOU! I've been a trainer for over 7 years now and I first joined a gym at 18 years old! Prior to that, I danced for 20 years at June Claire Dance Studio and it definitely taught me the importance of keeping my body physically fit and how I want to continue to keep it up all throughout my life. Once I joined a gym community I immediately fell in love with lifting weights and that's what led me to my career today! I feel so blessed to be able to do what I love each and every day and to share it with a team who feels the same way! I also love getting to work with clients who have specific goals that they would like to reach and helping them on their journey! It is always a goal of mine to bring energy and enthusiasm to each and every session! I want to help you fall in love with fitness and all the benefits that come along with living a healthy lifestyle! You don't have to give up foods you love to achieve your fitness goals. With balance, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!

You can find me spending time with my family, friends and incredible boyfriend, Jake, and our precious pup, Jaia, when I'm not at the gym! Disney and Halloween are two of my favorite things and I love to cook! 

I look forward to meeting and working with YOU! Let's do this together and may the force be with you!

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Senior Fitness Specialist

 I began my fitness journey several years ago. I thought the way to be "healthy" was to starve myself and do hours of cardio every week, like all the magazines said. It left me feeling very restricted, dreading the gym, and worn down. It felt wrong to me, so I began doing my own research into health and fitness. By doing so, I realized that starvation and endless cardio weren't the answer- nourishing your body, incorporating strength training, and keeping workouts fun were the way to go!
Now, as a Personal Trainer, I don't see fitness as a chore but as a lifestyle. I love sharing healthy recipes, strength training (especially lower body!), and helping clients find a balance by both looking forward to their workouts and seeing results!
As a Registered Nurse, I am always updating myself on science- and evidence-based research in regards to health and fitness and incorporating it into training. I also have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the aging population and those with medical issues. I love being able to work in both areas of health and bridge these two passions together.
Whether you want to gain muscle, lose fat, target a particular muscle group, or gain confidence, I'd be happy to tailor a plan for you as an individual.
When I'm not in the gym, I like to keep an active lifestyle by hiking, kayaking, and participating in races (anything from 5Ks to Obstacle Races to Half Marathons).
NASM Certified Personal Trainer BSN-Registered Nurse CPR/BLS/AED Certified 

Strength and Conditioning 

I am a ISSA certified Trainer also CPR/AED certified I have 20 years in the fitness industry and I have been competing competitively in powerlifting for 10 years. I am a world ranked lifter. I am very knowledgeable in all aspects of fitness. I specialize in powerlifting, strength and conditioning, speed and agility, body building, and sports specific. I can train all types of people. It satisfies me when I help people reach their goals and have a healthier lifestyle. Thanks to my intense training and life style was able to beat type 1 diabetes and now I am back to pre diabetic.

I fell in love with fitness through playing sports in my youth and throughout high school. Once I got older I began to care more about taking care of my body so I can be the best version of me no matter where life will take me. My goal is to share my exercise knowledge from my personal experiences, from what I have absorbed from those around me, and with everything I have yet to learn. I pride myself on working hard, and the universe will always take care of the rest. At the end of the day, hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard.

I always been into exercising through different sports or activities such as playing Skateboarding and surfing or going for bike rides every day and going for runs. About a year ago I started lifting weights at home, doing simple exercises with dumbbells and no machines. I eventually got tired of working out at home and doing the same thing every time and decided I wanted a change. So I decided to get a membership for a gym. After looking at different gyms with my parents for a few days I found Redefine Fitness. I started going and it has been the best decision I have made I go here 5-6 times a week and I love it. I am so happy to have this opportunity to work here. my goal for working at Redefine Fitness is to make it an enjoyable experience for every person that comes to workout here.

Fitness has always been an essential part of my life. As a wrestler from a young age I have always been adamant in being in the best physical condition possible to preform at the highest level I can. Through this I became obsessed with fitness and the satisfaction you get from reaching goals and improving. with this obsession I was able to become a League 6 champion, ranked top 10 in new York state, Suffolk county finalist and new York state qualifier. Currently I am studying at Suffolk community college in the fitness specialist program to further my knowledge of fitness and Enable me to better help people reach their fitness goals. 

I have always been a go with the flow individual. I consider myself a happy-go-lucky individual and I love to carry that over into in my professional career. I have experience coaching multiple swim teams and teaching swim lessons to people of all ages and abilities. Kids and adults would describe me as a goofy, passionate individual who loves to see others succeed and grow.  Two years ago I went back to school to get my Masters in Physical Education and I currently teach in a high school, which is an incredible learning experience. My goal working at Redefine Fitness is to encourage every unique individual I meet to better themselves through goal setting and personal achievement and to make them the happiest, goofiest, successful individual they can be. 

When I was a young girl, I always loved running, until I discovered weightlifting. It changed my life forever. Fitness has always been my outlet in life. Whenever I have a stressed day or even a tragedy. The gym has always been there to push out all my frustration in a healthy way. Fitness is most definitely medicine, and I couldn't be happier that I found an activity that brings me peace in this crazy world. My goal at Redefine Fitness is to inspire others to work through the pain and take control of their life in ways they couldn't even imagine. I am happy to be a team member of Redefine Fitness.

 I am a 200hr RYT and Prenatal Yoga Teacher. I came to the practice of yoga after 16 years as a competitive gymnast, and completing my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. The mind-body connection is something that I am passionate about studying and sharing to help people cope with the stresses of everyday life and to grow. I am trained in Guatemala learning Doron Yoga, an ashtanga-vinyasa style yoga with a touch of zen.  I primarily teach vinyasa/ashtanga and prenatal yoga.

I am trained in reiki, MiBSR (Mindfulness based Stress Reduction)and works with women and families as a birth and postpartum doula and pet sitting. I enjoy spending time outside, cooking, and sharing about health and wellness in my free time and I am happy to be a part of the Redefine Fitness community to connect with more people through Yoga.