Personal Trainers
Specialty: Muscle Building, Olympic Lifts, Strength Training, Conditioning, Weight Loss
Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer Certification, First Aid & CPR/AED Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (May 2011 - present)
Fitness Attendant (Feb. - Aug. 2011)
Louis Astuto's interest in personal training derives from his passion for sports and fitness. He encourages all of his clients to approach their sessions as if they were a competition and strives to make each workout more challenging and physically demanding than the one that preceded it. Louis has extensive experience working with people of all ages and fitness levels. He encourages all of his clients to set both short and long-term goals for themselves that are tailored to their individual fitness desires. He is committed to teaching all of his clients proper lifting mechanics, cardiovascular progression, and the fundamentals of a successful fitness routine.
Austin Brown
Specialty: Strength training & weight loss
Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer Certification, AED/CPR Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (March 2011 - present)
Fitness Attendant (Jan. 2011 - present)
Fitness Attendant at 360 Total Fitness (2008-09)
Austin Brown is currently a sophomore in the Carroll School of Management. He is from Barrington, Rhode Island and has been involved in sports since the age of 3, exercising regularly and lifting since he was twelve. Austin is a former Division 1 college football player and also competed in three varsity sports in high school. Austin specializes in everything from learning the basics to heavy power lifting and hopes to help people reach their fitness goals through his passion for being healthy and fit.
Greg Chiuve
Specialty: Bodybuilding
Certifications:
AFFA Personal Trainer Certification, CPR/AED Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (2012 - present)
Fitness Attendant (2011 - present)
Greg began lifting weights in order to improve his athletic performance; however, training soon became as enjoyable as playing sports. Greg likes to experiment with a variety of different training methods, including bodybuilding, powerlifting, and sport-specific training.
Greg focuses on improving size and strength while incorporating functional movements. He likes to bring his sense of humor into the weight room to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere.
Colin Connors
Specialty: Strength Training, Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, Metabolic/General Conditioning
Certifications: NSCA Personal Trainer Certification, First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (June 2011 - present)
Fitness Attendant (July 2010 - Aug. 2011)
Colin is a third year doctoral student in the Philosophy Department. His interest in personal training stems from his belief that a sound mind and a fit body complement one another. His expertise in personal training is fueled by his passion for Powerlifting, a strength sport which consists of the squat, bench press, and the deadlift. Colin also offers training in metabolic conditioning-- a process that allows the body to store and deliver energy more effectively, enabling improved muscular endurance and fat loss. His mission is to help his clients achieve their strength and conditioning goals by educating them about the fundamental principles of fitness in a positive environment.
Michael Hanify
Specialty: Strength & Conditioning, Plyometrics, Weight Loss, Nutrition
Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (June 2010 - present)
Spent two years training under NFL combine coach Mike Boyles
Spent two years training with competitive bodybuilders and powerlifters
Mike grew up in the Boston area and spent his high school years as a varsity football and lacrosse player and now plays for the Boston College club lacrosse team. Mike believes that knowledge of nutrition and exercise are the keys to attaining fitness goals.
While working with Mike, you will learn the keys to looking and feeling healthy. He will help you to better understand your body, show you how physical and mental well-being are closely connected, and use his knowledge from diverse fields to help you achieve your goals.
John (JP) Judge
Specialty: Powerlifting, Crossfit, Weight Training
Certifications:
AFFA Personal Trainer Certification, CPR/AED Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (2012 - present)
Fitness Attendant (2012 - present)
JP was an avid high school athlete, involved in both football and lacrosse. He also has several years’ experience working at sports clubs and gyms and enjoys working out at the Plex in his spare time. He began a serious weight training regimen here at Boston College and now considers it to be one of his specialties.
JP was introduced to Crossfit while interning at Reebok and found that he enjoys the physical and mental challenges associated with the sport. He welcomes the opportunity to share his fitness knowledge with others and encourages new weightlifters to approach him with questions regarding form, technique or anything fitness-related.
Amanda Crooks
Specialty: Body weight, cardio, strength training
Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer Certification, CPR/First Aid
Experience:
Personal Trainer (2012 - present)
Fitness Attendant (2011 - present)
Amanda is a hardworking and motivated individual who ran track and played volleyball in high school, but found her true passion for training here at the Plex while working out with a trainer her freshman year. She focuses on cardio-strength training and believes in helping clients achieve their goals by giving the same care and respect she received as a client.
Amanda takes care to never repeat a workout and gradually increases intensity as her clients’ fitness levels improve. In the past, Amanda has taught a number of fitness classes, including BCX, Chiseled, Fit Over 40, Beach Body Bootcamp and more. Amanda loves talking about health and wellness and welcomes all questions you may have about fitness!
Giovanni Trilleras
Specialty: Total Body Transformation, Obstacle Course Training, Extreme Fitness
Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (Feb. 2011 - present)
Fitness Attendant (2010 - 2011)
Spartan Race Massachusetts Finisher: Top 1% out of 8,000 participants
Giovanni (Gio) has been actively involved in fitness for years and believes in doing whatever it takes to achieve one's goals. In high school, he was varsity wrestling captain and was voted the hardest working individual on his football team. More recently, he has been training for multiple mile-long obstacle courses that require endurance, determination, and great physical and mental strength.
Gio has learned a lot about nutrition and health maintenance through the nursing program, and enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients. While working with Gio, you can expect a different work out every day to avoid monotony and keep your workouts fresh!
Julianne Wojno
Specialty: Weight Loss & Strength Training
Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer Certification, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, CPR Certification
Experience:
Personal Trainer (March 2011 - present)
Group Fitness Instructor (2011 - present)
Fitness Attendant (2010 - 2011)
Fitness has always been a part of Julie Wojno’s life. She grew up swimming and dancing in Ohio and developed a passion for health and fitness at a young age. She is currently studying communication and journalism at BC and hopes to write for a health magazine post graduation.
Julie’s fitness philosophy rests in living a healthy, active lifestyle in order to get the most out of life. She sees exercise not as a chore, but as a privilege and believes that the benefits of fitness carry over into all aspects of life. When you’re fit, you have the energy to do your best in everything you do.