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 Dave Paladino
Director of Health and Fitness
Master Certified Personal Trainer
Dave Paladino is director of health and fitness at C.O.R.E.. A master certified personal trainer with the I.F.P.A., he is one of New Jersey's elite health and wellness professionals. He also is a certified martial arts instructor and holds a third-degree black belt in Goshin Do Nagai Ryu Kempo karate, Samurai Nagai Ryu Jiu-Jitsu under Grand Master Bob Long and Master Brian Long; a first-degree black belt in Shukokai karate under Chief Instructor Kimura; and has been training for nine years in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Renzo Gracie, Jamie Cruz and Currently Karl Pravec.
With more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and in martial arts, Dave is a trainer for celebrities. He has trained television, movie and radio personalities including Jason Cerbone, Jackie Jr. from The Sopranos; Jeff Marchetti, actor and stunt man from The Sopranos and OZ; Terri Colombino, actress from As the World Turns, Arthur Colombino, actor and musician; Emme, super model, television host and motivational speaker; Mike Rizzo, Billboard DJ/remixer/producer; Michael Wrigght small forward European Professional and New York Nick basketball player and many more. He is also a Group Fitness Instructor and teaches on a weekly basis Boot Camp, Master Punch and Cardio Combat.
 Dave has been featured in many magazines and publications such as People, Life's Little Emergencies, Men's Health and many more and was a private body guard for the original HBO show the Sopranos. Also an accomplished athlete, Dave played many years of baseball and basketball on the college and semi pro level. Dave has been devoting a lot of his time to MMA conditioning and training for fighters of all levels.
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 Matt Errichiello
B.S., C.S.C.S., C.P.T.
Director of Personal Training
Matt is 21 years old and currently a junior at William Paterson University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Physiology. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has completed mastering exercise technique courses in flexibility training, stabilization training, balance training, core training, strength training, and reactive power training. He is also certified in CPR by the American Red Cross.
Matt attended Bergen Catholic High School where he played varsity baseball for 3 years and basketball for 2. His senior year in baseball he was awarded the Louis Greco award for most dedicated baseball player as well as achieving 2nd team all-league honors. Throughout Matt’s experience in sports it has encouraged him to pursue a career in training athletes and helping individuals achieve their physical fitness goals. His future aspiration is to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist helping athletes enhance their sports performance to an elite level.
As a personal trainer Matt strives to educate and motivate individuals to not only reach their personal fitness goals, but to exceed far past them.
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 Adrian Greenberg
Certified Personal Trainer
Adrian Greenberg joins C.O.R.E. staff with over four years in the fitness industry. He attended Bryant College in Rhode Island where he played football for the Bulldogs and also received his degree in business management with a minor in business law.
Adrian was a 2nd Team All-State football player for Old Tappan High School and an All-Conference selection as tight end for the Bryant College Bulldogs. Adrian set a Bryant College football record for being the strongest offensive player, as a sophomore, with an astonishing 1,320 pounds lifted in three exercises, which includes an amazing 445-pound bench press.
Certified by A.F.A.A., the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, since 2000, Adrian also helps coach Pee-Wee football in Closter, helping young children develop teamwork, leadership and athletic skills at an early age.
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 Danielle Bonaldi
Certified Personal Trainer
( Boot Camp, Cardio Pilates Fusion, Pilates, Yoga, CORE Crunch, Cardio Striptease)
Danielle has over 7 years experience in the fitness industry. Her background in dance and various other sports has evolved her career into fitness. She ran her first marathon supporting arthritis research and successfully completed it in November 2003.
Danielle is a certified personal trainer through ACE, NASM, and is currently enrolled in a yoga teacher training program at the New Age Center in Nyack, NY. Most of the classes she teaches consist of pilates, ballet, and yoga. She believes that incorporating cardiovascular, resistance and core training (yoga, pilates, and flexibility) with healthy eating can help maintain a well rounded body and lifestyle.
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 Bonnie Chahalis
Certified Personal Trainer
Director of Group Fitness
Bonnie joins the staff at C.O.R.E. as the group fitness director in charge of all classes and scheduling. Bonnie brings with her over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. Bonnie is currently certified by the IFPA as a fitness trainer. She is also CPR certified by the American Heart Association.
Bonnie believes that living a fit lifestyle tests one’s resolve, motivation and commitment to change. It incites the passion that lies within each of us to be the best we can be, both physically and mentally. There are a few things she finds helps her get through the day. One of them is a great workout! Working out is not only physical, but mental as well. When you look good, you feel good.
Bonnie has found her passion, and that is to motivate people to feel better from the inside and out. She enjoys meeting different people and encouraging them to reach their goals. There’s one thing she asks people to understand about working out…you have to want it! Get into a mindset and know that with focus, determination, and will power, you will succeed!
“Whatever it is, I know it’s possible! Just remember, anything worth having is worth working for…so be your best!”
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 Sara Stern
Certified Personal Trainer
Sara Stern joined C.O.R.E’s team of personal trainers in 2006. Certified by the International Fitness Professional Association as a personal Trainer, the Birchwood Center as a Yoga Teacher, which is recognized by the Yoga Alliance, and a Certified Masala Restorative Yoga teacher through Ellen Pfeffer at Yoga Synthesis. She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Sara is AED and CPR certified.
After years of fitness classes and miles of hiking, biking and rollerblading, Sara now runs several times a week, weight trains, and practices yoga and meditation on a daily basis. As a personal trainer, her philosophy is based on a non-aggressive approach to fitness. She believes in listening to your body during any type of fitness practice.
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Grace Ryan
Certified Personal Trainer
 For more than 20 years, Grace Ryan has been an active participant in the fitness industry. Her initial interest in the field was sparked by her own personal fitness goals, and later evolved into becoming a group fitness instructor. Over the years she has taught classes in spinning, sculpting, and step at various fitness facilities in the tri-state area. She received her certification by the American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) in 2003, and ever since has enjoyed working as a personal trainer.
Grace completed a Pilates On the Ball workshop presented by the International Weightlifting Association (IWA), has coached intermediate girls soccer, and loves to participate in local races, including several triathlons. Currently, she is training for six-hour adventure races, including an 84-mile run/team race from Bear Mountain to New York City.
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 Gina Capitani
Certified Personal Trainer
After training for many years with master certified personal trainer Dave Paladino, Gina is thrilled to transition her personal passion for fitness into a fulfilling career at C.O.R.E. Gina is a certified personal trainer with International Fitness Professionals Association and holds a certification with the American Heart Association in CPR and AED.
With many years of weight training, fitness and cardio experience under her belt, Gina is well equipped and motivated to help others achieve their own health and fitness goals. A firm believer in an active lifestyle outside the gym, she also enjoys hiking, playing tennis, water skiing and scuba diving.
Whether you’re getting ready for a race, a wedding, or simply looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, Gina will focus on your specific training needs, and help you achieve your own individual goals.
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Janet Feldman
Certified Personal Trianer
Senior Fitness Director
 Janet has over 20 years experience as a group fitness instructor certified by AFAA as well as a personal training certification with East Coast Alliance. Although Interval Training and Body Sculpting are just a few of the classes she teaches, Janet’s experience in the field of medical fitness has provided her with the tools to develop fitness programs for special populations such as those with osteoporosis, breast cancer survivors, seniors, and those making their way back to a fit lifestyle post surgery or injury.
Janet believes that a well rounded exercise program is proven to not only change your waistline, but quality of life as well no matter what age.
“Being fit no longer means being able to get through a killer cardio class, but, whether you’re in your 20’s, 50’s or 80’s, an exercise program should meet your needs and level of ability.” - Janet
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Manny Ortiz:
Certified Personal Trainer
 Manny Ortiz is a certified personal trainer with International Fitness Professional Association. He has over 15 years experience in the fitness field. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and skills about fitness and health with his clients. His main goal is to motivate and challenge his clients to feel stronger and more confident with every session. When Manny is not personal training, he enjoys challenging his body with his own intense workouts. His exercise philosophy is that exercise promotes a disciplined lifestyle.
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Jason Tecchio
Certified Personal Trainer
 As a personal trainer for 15 years, Jason has perfected his skill in the art of making each “workout” session enjoyable while still achieving the goals his clients have come to expect. Having long term professional relationships with his clients, many are over 12 years; Jason is able to adjust their workouts to fit each individual’s changing needs.
His clientele has included soap stars of “As the World Turns” and other news and media personalities.
Jason has extensive experience with his clients who have Injury Specific/Post Rehabilitation needs, having helped clients work through back injuries, knee injuries and shoulder injuries with great success. Function and Focus training are also on his list of specialties, having competed as a natural body builder for many years, Jason knows what it takes to achieve your ultimate fitness goals.
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