Our instructors are all superbly qualified, holding advanced degrees and backed by years of experience, and they are just as passionate about teaching as they are about health, fitness and personal training. The emphasis we place on quality instruction is what sets us apart and what’s making AAPT the new gold standard in personal trainer certification education.
Angela Corcoran - Head of Education
EDUCATION
M.S., Exercise Science, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York
B.S., Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
A.C.S.M. – Health Fitness Instructor
N.S.C.A. – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
American Red Cross CPR with AED trainer
Angela Corcoran - Head of Education
EDUCATION M.S., Exercise Science, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York
B.S., Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
CERTIFICATIONS New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
A.C.S.M. – Health Fitness Instructor
N.S.C.A. – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
American Red Cross CPR with AED trainer
Angela Corcoran serves as the Head of Education and Corporate Development for the American Academy of Personal Training. It is through her leadership whereby AAPT’s state-licensed program has become the premiere education center for personal trainers in NYC.
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. Upon completing her studies, Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital. She has since returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses.
EDUCATION
M.S., Clinical Exercise Physiology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
M.S., Exercise & Sports Nutrition, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
B.S., Human Nutrition, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
Registered Dietitian
A.C.S.M. – Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
N.S.C.A. – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
A.C.S.M. – Health & Fitness Instructor
CPR for the Health Care Provider
Ciaran Cribbs
CIARÁN CRIBBS, M.S., R.D., R.C.E.P.,C.S.C.S.
Head of Education Boston
EDUCATION
M.S., Clinical Exercise Physiology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
M.S., Exercise & Sports Nutrition, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
B.S., Human Nutrition, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
Registered Dietitian
A.C.S.M. – Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
N.S.C.A. – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
A.C.S.M. – Health & Fitness Instructor
CPR for the Health Care Provider
While pursuing his Masters degrees Ciaran taught undergraduate courses in nutrition, exercise physiology, health and fitness, and public health. He has also presented lectures/seminars in nutrition, fitness, and health to diverse populations in educational, corporate, community and clinical settings.
After moving to New York he held a position of Fitness Program Manager for New York Sports Club for 4 years, educating and developing personal trainers as well as supervising the club’s fitness operations. During this time Ciaran was also personal training numerous clients and continued to do so for a year after leaving his managerial position. He left to pursue his second masters, at Northeastern.
Ciaran is also able to draw on his experiences from working in corporate (Citigroup), clinical (Joslin Diabetes Center, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Cardiac Rehab, Forth Worth Memorial hospital) and community (Cooper Clinic) settings.
INTERESTS
Soccer: played varsity soccer and competed in Western Mass., Cape & Islands, North Texas, North Boston, and Manhattan soccer leagues.
Running: Has completed 3 marathons and numerous 1/2 marathons and 10K races.
Hiking: likes to travel incorporating hiking activities, including walking the famous Inca trail in Peru.
EDUCATION
M.P.H, Health Promotion. Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University.
B.A., Global Studies and Physical Education, University of California, Santa Barbara
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
A.C.E – Certified Personal Trainer
A.F.A.A. – Health & Fitness Instructor
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Public Health Alliance of New York City
IDEA Health and Fitness Association
Camile Eroy-Reveles
EDUCATION
M.P.H, Health Promotion. Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University.
B.A., Global Studies and Physical Education, University of California, Santa Barbara
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
A.C.E – Certified Personal Trainer
A.F.A.A. – Health & Fitness Instructor
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Public Health Alliance of New York City
IDEA Health and Fitness Association
Camille Eroy-Reveles began her fitness career at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she received a degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Personal Training and Group Exercise Instruction. Camille has worked in a number of different settings including commercial gyms, private studios, homes, physical therapy settings, and within the community.
Camille left her native California to pursue her Masters degree in Health Promotion at Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. Much of the focus of her study at Mailman School of Public Health was centered on reducing the barriers for fitness professionals to work with different populations suffering from chronic disease. While pursuing her Masters degree Camille worked with the program “Take Care of that Body” in Central Harlem, which aimed to improve pre-adolescent health by teaching integrative physical activity and nutrition skills.
Camille is committed to improving health in different communities through the promotion of physical activity and healthy nutrition. Camille has presented lectures in various health and community settings on an array of topics. Currently Camille presents a bi-monthly Continuing Education Course (CEC) accredited through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to current fitness professionals on addressing the health effects of the Obesity Epidemic and how to effectively train for weight loss. Camille teaches a Health Promotion approach in using exercise to manage obesity and other chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and osteoarthritis. Her personal aim is to reduce barriers for fitness professionals to work with populations in need by addressing gaps in education.
EDUCATION D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, Old Brookville, NY
M.B.A., Finance, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY
B.S., Accounting, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY
CERTIFICATIONS New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
N.S.C.A. – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
A.C.S.M. – Health & Fitness Instructor
A.C.A. – Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner
CPR/AED
Dr. Robert Gallagher
EDUCATION D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, Old Brookville, NY
M.B.A., Finance, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY
B.S., Accounting, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY
CERTIFICATIONS New York State Education Dept. Full Teachers License
N.S.C.A. – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
A.C.S.M. – Health & Fitness Instructor
A.C.A. – Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner
CPR/AED
Dr. Gallagher has been an instructor for several personal training certification schools and was a Senior Faculty Instructor for the Foundations Program at New York Sports Club. He is a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Long Island Sound Baseball Organization. He maintains an active chiropractic and personal training practice in East Meadow , NY .
EDUCATION
Diploma Sports Science, Park Lane College - Leeds England
CERTIFICATIONS
FIA (Fitness Instructors Award)- England 1998
AAAI/ISMA- Advanced Personal Trainer
IDEA- Advanced Personal Trainer- US
Life Fitness- Functional Strength Trainer
CPR/AED
Graeme Prue
EDUCATION
Diploma Sports Science, Park Lane College - Leeds England
CERTIFICATIONS
FIA (Fitness Instructors Award)- England 1998
AAAI/ISMA- Advanced Personal Trainer
IDEA- Advanced Personal Trainer- US
Life Fitness- Functional Strength Trainer
CPR/AED
Graeme graduated from Park Lane College (England) with a Diploma in Sports Science, in 1998. Through his life Graeme has always competed athletically at high levels in Rugby, Cricket, and Boxing.
Following college Graeme's Career started at "South Leeds Stadium" working with all ages from 10-84. Graeme has worked with paraplegics and the blind. Graeme also taught fitness classes to large groups of all ages and abilities. While working at "South Leeds Stadium" Graeme became evolved with the "Hunslet Hawks Professional Rugby Team" (and was part of the 1999 Division One Playoff Championship Team). Also Graeme worked with Pro and Olympic Boxers, Javelin and Gymnast Olympiads in his time at "South Leeds Stadium". Graeme worked with these athletes both on an individual and team basis.
In June of 1999 Graeme moved to the US. Shortly thereafter Graeme started to work for the "Harvard Business School" (HBS) serving as a personal trainer to the staff, faculty, and students. In his time at HBS Graeme also served as the strength coach and coach of the HBS Rugby Team. During the Summer of 2001 Graeme also served as the strength and conditioning coach for Harvard's Undergraduate Varsity Teams.
In January of 2000 Graeme started S5 Personal Training an in home based personal training business and was working on this part time until summer of 2002 when Graeme decided to pursue it on a full time basis. Some of S5 clients have included Vice Presidents of companies, Professional Athletes, College Athletes, Children, and Post Rehab Clients. Graeme has also worked in management positions in the fitness industry serving as fitness director to 2 major gyms on the south shore.
Along with David Gleason, Graeme co-invented and developed The Omni Resistance Ball (The ORB)- a piece of fitness equipment that was introduced to the fitness profession in September 2002. This has given both Dave and Graeme the opportunity to present along side names such as Juan Carlos Santana and Victor Verhage.
Graeme now works with many clientelle ranging from 10 yr olds through to 84 yr olds, some of whom are recovering from stroke, MMA fighters, Ms Fitness USA competitors, New England Judo, Olympians, and NCAA Division 1 athletes.
EDUCATION
M.A., Applied Physiology, Columbia University, New York, NY (2009)
B.S., Exercise Physiology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. - Teachers License (temp)
A.C.S.M. - Health/Fitness Specialist,
A.C.E. - Group Fitness Instructor,
N.A.S.M. - Corrective Exercise Specialist
American Heart Association Adult CPR/AED
Kimberly Samlut
EDUCATION
M.A., Applied Physiology, Columbia University, New York, NY (2009)
B.S., Exercise Physiology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. - Teachers License (temp)
A.C.S.M. - Health/Fitness Specialist,
A.C.E. - Group Fitness Instructor,
N.A.S.M. - Corrective Exercise Specialist
American Heart Association Adult CPR/AED
Kimberly graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s of Education in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami. During her undergraduate career, she worked as a personal trainer and in the university’s fitness laboratory, receiving the ACSM HFI certification as a sophomore. After graduation, Kimberly extended her personal training career to specialize in offering at-home personal training services for busy clientele.
One year after graduating, Kimberly returned to the University of Miami where she served as the Wellness Center’s Group Fitness Director for two years. Currently, she is completing a Masters in Applied Physiology at the Teacher’s College, Columbia University in New York. Kimberly’s goal is to enhance health education through teaching fitness professionals sound scientific principles and teaching the community lifestyle management for the prevention of disease.
EDUCATION
M.S., Kinesiology/Exercise Science, University of Texas, Odessa, TX (2009)
B.A. (with honors), Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept - Full Teachers License
CanFitPro - Certified Personal Trainer
N.S.C.A. - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
A.F.A.A. - Certified Personal Trainer
A.C.E. - Certified Specialty Recognition in Nutrition
A.C.E. - Certified Personal Trainer
Certification in Cardiovascular Ultrasonography, Ultrasound Diagnostic School, White Plains, NY
AWARDS
IDEA Master Trainer
New York State Senate Merit of Scholastic Achievement
Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Brad Schoenfeld
EDUCATION
M.S., Kinesiology/Exercise Science, University of Texas, Odessa, TX (2009)
B.A. (with honors), Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept - Full Teachers License
CanFitPro - Certified Personal Trainer
N.S.C.A. - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
A.F.A.A. - Certified Personal Trainer
A.C.E. - Certified Specialty Recognition in Nutrition
A.C.E. - Certified Personal Trainer
Certification in Cardiovascular Ultrasonography, Ultrasound Diagnostic School, White Plains, NY
AWARDS
IDEA Master Trainer
New York State Senate Merit of Scholastic Achievement
Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Brad Schoenfeld, CSCS, is widely regarded as one of America’s leading fitness experts. He is the president of Global Fitness Services, a diverse, multifaceted fitness corporation, and he is the owner of the exclusive Personal Training Center for Women in Scarsdale, New York. Schoenfeld is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder who has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles including the All Natural Physique and Power Conference (ANPPC) Tri-State Naturals and USA Mixed Pairs crowns.
He is the author of seven fitness books, including Sculpting Her Body Perfect and the bestseller Look Great Naked (Prentice Hall Press, 2001), as well as having starred in several best-selling fitness videos. He is a columnist for FitnessRX for Women magazine, has been published or featured in nearly every major fitness and women's magazine (including Cosmopolitan, Self, Marie Claire, Fitness, and Shape), and has appeared on hundreds of television shows and radio programs across the United States.
Certified as a strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise, Schoenfeld was awarded the distinction of master trainer by IDEA, the world’s largest association for health and fitness professionals. He is a member of the conference committee for the National Strength and Conditioning Association and serves on the review panel for their peer-reviewed Strength and Conditioning Journal. He is a frequent speaker on both the professional and consumer levels.
EDUCATION
M.S., Exercise Physiology, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY (Academic Excellence Award)
B.S., Biology, Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. - Teachers License (temp)
Certified Telemetry Technician, Hackensack University Medical Center
N.S.C.A. - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
A.F.P.A. - Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
A.C.S.M. - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
N.S.P.A. - Certified Conditioning Specialist
A.C.E. - Certified Personal Trainer
Nautilus - Certified Fitness Trainer
American Heart Association - CPR & AED Certified, Healthcare Provider
Paul Sorace
EDUCATION
M.S., Exercise Physiology, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY (Academic Excellence Award)
B.S., Biology, Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Education Dept. - Teachers License (temp)
Certified Telemetry Technician, Hackensack University Medical Center
N.S.C.A. - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
A.F.P.A. - Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
A.C.S.M. - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
N.S.P.A. - Certified Conditioning Specialist
A.C.E. - Certified Personal Trainer
Nautilus - Certified Fitness Trainer
American Heart Association - CPR & AED Certified, Healthcare Provider
Paul Sorace is a clinical exercise physiologist for The Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program and the program coordinator for The Bariatric Rehabilitation Program at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ. He is a member of the ACSM Exam Development Team, the ACSM Publications Subcommittee, and a past member of the ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Practice Board. Paul is co-editor for ACSM’s Certified News and an editorial board member for ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Paul is also column editor for the One-On-One Column in the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal.
