OUR ADIRONDACK FITNESS TEAM

Morgan is a former Division 1 lacrosse player at Central Connecticut State University with a bachelors degree in exercise science.

Post undergrad, she served as a Graduate Assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of New Haven while getting her masters degree in Sport Management.

Her life is centered around fitness and wellness and loves challenging herself personally and professionally to see what she is capable of. This began with her first half marathon, which lead to a marathon, to full Ironman and most recently a 29029 Everest finish. She finds joy and fulfillment in assisting others in achieving their goals, even if they seem big and scary at first.

She currently lives in Providence RI with her fiancé and two dogs.

Ryan graduated from Westfield State University with a degree in Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Exercise Science.. While completing his degree Ryan completed a 200-hour internship at Athletic Based Training in Milford, MA.  Ryan is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as a Club Level Coach through USA Powerlifting.

Ryan has experience working with a variety of populations and skill levels, including both athletes and the general population. Ryan’s primary focuses and passions has always been working with athletes and helping develop them in the weight room to maximize their performance on the field, as well as helping everyday people see how training can help them enjoy life to the fullest.

In his spare time Ryan enjoys competing in powerlifting holding personal bests of 435lb. squat, 287 lb. bench, 529 lb. deadlift, for a 1251 lb. total. He also enjoys golfing, and spending time with his family, friends and dog Benson.

Ben is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Ben has spent his whole life surrounded by sports, playing both lacrosse and basketball for more than 15 years. Ben has a passion for working with kids, and experience in coaching youth sports teams.

After suffering a bad back injury in his early college days, Ben spent time researching the fitness industry with the goal of getting back into shape as quickly as possible. Through his rehab process, Ben fell in love with the gym and the idea of applying science based research into his workouts. Ben's looking to provide a fun atmosphere in his personal training sessions where he can show his clients exactly what it means to work out smarter. Ben is excited to join the team and is looking forward to helping Adirondack members reach their goals!

With over twenty five years of experience in the industry, Carol has great passion for fitness and well-being.  She has earned certifications in a variety of fields including the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Zumba, TRX, and her latest achievement is a certification as a Pro Coach powered by Precision Nutrition.  Carol has carried over her childhood love for dance into her current career as a Zumba instructor.  She creates engaging and energetic routines for her group classes, suitable for experienced dancers and newcomers alike.  In addition to group classes, she is a qualified personal trainer devoted to helping her clients, of various age groups, reach their goals and improve their overall health and wellness.

Emily Malaquias is a Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Coach and is certified in personal training by the American College of Sports Medicine. She became Culinary Coaching Certified by the Harvard Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in 2016. Emily’s passion is helping her clientele build confidence and enjoys empowering her clients to lead healthier lives.

Her extensive experience has brought results to a wide range of clients; women, men, and children as old as 91 and young as 6. Having thrived in her career in downtown Boston with Equinox, Emily is hoping to bring her expertise to her new surrounding community in Bellingham Mass where she lives with her husband Jason, and her daughter Coral who was born in February.

Erin has been teaching Group Fitness classes here for three years including Cycle, Les Mills BodyPump and GRIT. Erin is an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and a Certified Functional Strength Coach. She has a Doctorate in Pharmacy from MCPHS in Worcester and an undergraduate background in chemistry from Assumption College.

Erin was a competitive athlete throughout school and has been competing in road races and sprint triathlons ever since. She has a long history of back injuries and understands what is required to work through pain and recover from injuries.

Erin is ready to help you achieve your fitness goals! She will combine her medical/pharmacology knowledge, her sports and fitness background and her personal experience to help her clients get strong and stay healthy.

Jenn Champion Goebel is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach and an RRCA Certified Running Coach. Jenn began her Personal Training career in 2012 and has since trained clients of all ages and abilities to help them improve their health and achieve their goals. Jenn also has a passion for running and helping other runners achieve everything from training for their first 5k to improving their time in the marathon. In addition to training, Jenn loves cooking, biking, hiking and spending time with her family.

Jesse is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and has been active in the fitness industry for over 3 years.  Jesse began his career at Sheehan Personal Training in Mansfield where he designed and implemented semi-private training programs.  He also has experience at the YMCA in Foxboro where he did one on one personal training and taught several group fitness classes including boot camps, TRX, fundamentals of weight training and youth fitness classes.  In 2014, Jesse was promoted to Health and Wellness Director at the YMCA where he designed diverse wellness programs and lead a team of over 70 employees.  Jesse’s passion is to pass along the knowledge that will empower his clients to achieve their fitness goals.  In his spare time, Jesse enjoys being active outdoors, watching sports and spending time with his family.

Jill is the Group Fitness Director here at the Adirondack Club.

Jill has been teaching Group Fitness for 7 years and has been a personal trainer for 5 years. Jill has been an athlete her whole life and bring energy and a good challenge to all her classes and training sessions. She has a passion for health, fitness and helping others feel great about themselves.

As a mom of three, Jill understands how hard it is for moms to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin after having children. Jill works hard with her clients to grow their self-belief, achieve their goals, and help them realize they are stronger than they think.

Josh Shuman, CSCS, has a bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College. He first got into training due to his love of basketball. He was looking to improve his game as he wasn't the most gifted athlete, so he began researching online. The more he learned the science behind exercise and skill enhancement, the more passionate he became. This led him getting his BS in Applied Exercise Science with a minor in coaching from Springfield College.

While studying he took on many internship opportunities working with a variety of populations in different settings. He has worked with pro athletes, youth athletes, weight loss clients, elderly clients, and everyone in between. As he had more experience coaching people the more, he saw how much of an impact he could make on other people's lives.

He loves working together with his clients on whatever goal they may have and dealing with the different obstacles that come with creating sustainable change. He’d love to help you along on your journey whether that be in the training zone or basketball court.

Julie has had a passion for movement and athletics since she was young. She could be found on a field, in a pool, on the diamond or in a dance studio for most of her young adult life. As she transitioned into college and life away from team sports, Julie found her love of movement reemerged in the fitness studio. It wasn’t until 2017 that she decided to pursue her love of health and fitness full time, becoming certified in Group Fitness through AFAA. Through this platform, Julie hopes to inspire others that there is no right exercise program for everyone to follow. The right program is that one that keeps you coming back week after week!

Most recently, Julie completed her STOTT Pilates training for mat work and reformer.  She believes that Pilates truly is for EVERY BODY. Learning to move your body from a strong core is the key to preventing injury. Pilates also improves posture, mobility and muscle imbalances. This low impact workout strengthens and lengthens muscles, focusing on proper form and alignment without adding strain.

Julie is also certified to teach P90x, PiYo, soulFUSION and barre.

Kathy is extremely passionate about Pilates.  She holds numerous Pilates certifications with STOTT® Pilates including Mat and Equipment.  She continues to attend Pilates workshops to keep her teaching fresh and bring this extensive knowledge to her clients.  She is also a certified Booty Barre ® and TRX instructor, and an IDEA member. Kathy is a former elite/ full scholarship D1 collegiate gymnast and has completed 10 marathons and numerous triathlons. She is also a USA Gymnastics professional member, Safety Certified and is certified in CPR and first aid. She was first exposed to Pilates in a physical therapy office after suffering several knee injuries that were a result of her love of high impact sports.  Practicing Pilates has changed her body to be more flexible, toned, balanced and free from injury. She loves to work with people of all ages and abilities to help them to reach their fitness goals and achieve a more balanced, injury free body. 

Keith Weiner, MS, CSCS, has a Masters degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania.  He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA, a Performance Enhancement Specialist certified through NASM and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.  Keith has years of experience working with middle school, high school and D1-D2 college athletes.  In addition to coaching young athletes, he also enjoys working with adults to help them realize their true potential.  Keith aims to help his clients look and feel the way they have always dreamed of and to achieve the things they never thought they could do.  We are excited about the knowledge and energy Keith will bring to our fitness staff!

Lisa has been in the training industry for almost two decades with roles ranging from director of personal training, post physical therapy specialist to master trainer. She loves helping clients of all ages find their FIT and feel strong not just physically but mentally. Her style includes teaching you how to make your health a priority that will fit into your current life stage through building healthier habits and changes. 

She also aims to keep health and fitness concepts as simple as possible by helping you find a balance in nutrition and exercise.

When not in the gym she enjoys time with her two boys and husband everything from a nice lounge day to a fun filled vacation. Lisa loves to travel and to soak in the sun. She also loves to box and is working towards her black belt in Krav Maga.

Marc’s mission is to help others develop their best selves. At his core, Marc is a teacher.  As an education entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience he has served in the roles of coach, teacher, school founder, school leader, and executive director.  Marc is an avid runner with regular podium finishes.  In his forties he ran a 2:51 PR in the Boston Marathon and successfully completed 50-mile ultramarathons.  Marc has been practicing ChiRunning for many years and credits it for his ability to run 2,500 injury-free miles every year. 

In recent years Marc has combined his deep education experience with his passion for running to coach a wide range of runners of all ages and abilities.  He is especially proud of his current streak of supporting individuals to successfully run their first marathon or half marathon or PR. 

Becoming a ChiRunning/ChiWalking coach is a dream come true for Marc as it allows him to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of ChiRunning with others!  Marc lives in Wrentham with his animal-lover wife and his soccer-obsessed sons. 

Susan has enjoyed working at The Adirondack Club since its opening in 2000. Previous to The Adirondack Club, Susan was employed at the Orlando World Gym. There she trained for and won the title of “Ms. Orlando” in the 1991 Bodybuilding Championships. In recent years, Susan has expanded her knowledge by becoming a Certified Personal Trainer through The American Council on Exercise (ACE), TRX Instructor, and also a Booty Barre Instructor. Susan’s greatest reward is helping our fitness members and seeing the progress made through their dedication. ​​​​

Tom earned a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science from Bridgewater State University. He is currently a Physical Education and Health teacher at Foxborough Regional Charter School. Tom was a high school and college football player and has been coaching football for eleven years, primarily at the youth level. He enjoys helping young athletes develop the skills necessary to succeed in sports. Tom loves coaching football, hanging out at the beach with his family and playing yard games. He and his wife Lori reside in Bellingham with their young son.