Personal Trainer Ardmore PA

Before Manny Amine could speak English, he was well versed in the universal language of sports. At the age of 9, he came to the United States from Eritrea in East Africa. His passion for sports helped him transition to this country and take advantage of endless opportunities. Manny played soccer competitively at the high school and collegiate level, winning regional and national championships and received conference awards for athletic achievement.

Manny studied Psychology in college and as captain of Penn State Brandywine’s soccer team, he led the team to 2 consecutive PSUAC Championships. In his senior year, he suffered an ACL injury but remained determined to recover. During rehabilitation, Manny discovered slow-motion strength training and the benefits of The Perfect Workout. Manny believes, with proper training, everyone has the ability to meet and exceed their fitness goals.

Having been a soccer coach, Manny loved the feeling of helping others and guiding them towards their goals. He decided he wanted to join the field of fitness as a professional Personal Trainer and joined The Perfect Workout team. In 2016, Manny became certified and began training clients in the Ardmore studio where he remains today.

When Manny is not training at The Perfect Workout, he spends his time playing and coaching soccer and mentoring individuals looking to improve their physical fitness and quality of life.

Kristi was never much of a competitive athlete; she stumbled through track & field in middle school, giggled her way through tennis matches into high school, and despite playing rugby for two years still doesn’t understand the rules. It wasn’t until college that she started understanding the impact of strength training on her physique and mentality.

After college she found herself going through waves of staying consistent at the gym and then forgetting about it entirely. Her true passions were in nutrition and making a positive impact on people. That is why becoming a health coach was the perfect fit for her. For three years, she has been guiding people in their journey towards sustainable better health and happiness. 

From her years of study and experience, she firmly believes that building strength paired with finding the right nutrition for your body is where the magic happens. After learning the slow motion strength training method, it all clicked: this truly was the most effective and safest way to build strength, all in twenty minutes! That is why becoming a personal trainer with The Perfect Workout was a no-brainer for Kristi. It is the ultimate way that she can make an impact and help people thrive. 

“I finally found what works for me, both as an effective fitness routine that I can stick with and a fulfilling career. This workout has taught me the importance of slowing down and focusing, in and out of the studio.”

As your trainer at The Perfect Workout, Kristi not only leads you through results-driven workouts, but serves as an accountability partner and educational resource in all health-related topics, always keeping your best interest in mind. She can’t wait to meet you!

John played competitive soccer from early childhood through high school. After high school he went on to attend Bloomsburg University and began his studies as a Business major, later transitioning into Exercise Science. After college, John started working as a full-time Personal Trainer while attending graduate school at West Chester University. He found personal training to be rewarding and was able to utilize his Exercise Science degree right away.

With years of experience in Personal Training, John had become familiar with slow-motion strength training. In fact, he utilized the special exercise protocol with many of his personal clients. He was introduced to the Perfect Workout and felt the semi-private studios offered him an enticing opportunity- to continue personal training with like-minded trainers and immerse himself in slow-motion strength training.

John joined The Perfect Workout in 2018 and began training at many locations across the Philadelphia region. He loves the 1-on-1 approach with each client and the unique experience it offers. “The great thing about coaching is that no relationship is exactly the same and understanding that helps me relate to our clients in a more impactful way. When clients relay their successes to me it is extraordinarily rewarding to know that I had something to with that success.”

John has seen improvements in his own strength and stamina since consistently working out at The Perfect Workout “Power is something that is required for rock climbing and the other sports that I am involved in, and slow-motion strength training has boosted my performance."

John thoroughly enjoys working with his clients and fellow trainers. “By nature, I am a social person and like communicating. While there is work to be done at the studio, we have built great relationships amongst the team and with the clients. And we have some fun too.” He thrives on providing great service to his clients and feels like there is nothing more energizing than having a hand in someone reaching their health and fitness goals.

After dedicating himself to his clients and the entire Philadelphia region, John was promoted to Facility Manager. In late 2018 he began leading the Huntingdon Valley and Jenkintown locations. Leading both studios has come completely natural to John. He enjoys coaching different personalities and leveraging each person’s individual strengths. “The biggest goal in my career has always been staff development. I want to provide them the support and leadership they need to get where they want to go”.

While John has many hobbies, rock climbing is his favorite. It requires patience, strength, situational awareness and mental fortitude. “I enjoy the hard work of putting the pieces of the puzzle together that it takes to get there.” Along with his passion for personal training and rock climbing, John enjoys mountain climbing, kayaking, white water rafting, and hiking.

John is constantly working toward being able to create great relationships with every client in the studio. He’s also got growth on his goal list! “Growth within my role is very important to me and also growth within the organization”. He strives to be the best he can each day and wants his work as a Personal Trainer and Facility Manager to demonstrate that. “The most important thing to me is that I am with an organization that has a great culture and that appreciates the effort of its employees...and with The Perfect Workout I have that.”