Skaz Gecaj
A CO-FOUNDER OF APEX FITNESS, SKAZ WAS A DIVISION 2 FOOTBALL PLAYER AT PACE UNIVERSITY, 2X ALL CONFERENCE, DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, SENIOR YEAR DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
COMPETED IN POWER LIFTING AND STRONGMAN COMPETITION.
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
ISSA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH.
ISSA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
HE FOCUSES ON POWER, SPEED, STRENGTH, WEIGHT LOSS AND FUNCTIONAL TRAINING.
HE ENJOYS HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE AND IS HONORED IN WORKING WITH ALL AGE GROUPS.
Maddy Crabtree Swertfager
MADDY IS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST AND HAS HER MASTERS IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS.
MADDY IS A NASM CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER AND IS DEDICATED TO COMBINING NUTRITION AND EXERCISE TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PHYSICAL FITNESS.
HER WORKOUTS FOCUS ON BUILDING OVERALL STABILITY, STRENGTH AND POWER.
THROUGH NASM, SHE IS CERTIFIED IN:
-FITNESS NUTRITION SPECIALIST
-INTEGRATED SPEED & AGILITY
-INTEGRATED CORE TRAINING
-CARDIORESPIRATORY TRAINING FOR SPROTS PERFORMANCE
-CARDIORESPIRATORY TRAINING FOR FITNESS
-YOUTH EXERCISE SPECIALIST
-CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST
John Swertfager
JOHN IS A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER AND CO-FOUNDER OF APEX.
HE WAS A THREE SPORT VARSITY ATHLETE IN HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVING ALL-AMERICAN HONORS IN WRESTLING. HE WENT ON TO PLAY 4 YEARS OF BASEBALL AT LIU-POST.
HE WAS THE VARSITY ASSISTANT WRESTLING COACH AT JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL FOR 8 YEARS (2013-2021) HE HAS BEEN A MAJOR IMPACT HELPING THEM WIN 4 SECTION TITLES IN THAT SPAN.
JOHN TRAINED MANY HS AND COLLEGIATE ALL AMERICANS IN THAT SPAN AS HE WAS THE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH FOR THE TEAM.
HELPING ATHLETES BUILD STRENGTH AND MOBILITY THROUGH FUNCTIONAL TRAINING IS ONE OF HIS MAIN CONCEPTS AND BELIEFS. JOHN CONTINUES TO WORK WITH ALL AGE GROUPS HELPING THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FITNESS GOALS.
Mary Smith
MARY HAILS FROM COLOMBIA WHERE SHE WAS A SKILLED PARAMEDIC AND RESCUE DIVER. AFTER MOVING TO NEW YORK, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS BECAME HER PASSION AND IS THE FOUNDATION OF ALL ASPECTS OF HER LIFE.
MARY RECOGNIZES AND APPRECIATES EACH INDIVIDUALS UNIQUE NEEDS AND TAILORS A CUSTOM PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PERFECTLY COMPLIMENT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES.
MARY IS AN ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2008 AND IS FLUENT IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. MARY’S PASSION FOR FITNESS AND HER ENERGETIC PERSONALITY COMPLEMENT HER EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE.
MARY IS CERTIFIED AS:
-BLACK RANK TRX COACH
-FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH COACH
-CFSC: FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH COACH
-PFP: PAIN FREE PERFORMANCE PARKINSON REGENERATION PROGRAM
-TPI: TITLES PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE
-FMS: FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN
-RKC: RUSSIAN KETTLEBELL CERTIFIED
-ROCK TAPE, FLOSSING, CUPPING, BLADDING
*BLACK RANK IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF TRX EDUCATION.
Oliver Smith
Oliver’s mission is to help you get strong and move well.
Born in Guatemala and coming to the United States at a young age, Oliver’s interest in fitness sparked early in his life with soccer, playing all throughout his life at the club and varsity level.
Becoming a CPT through NASM in 2017, he took his passion with him to SUNY Oswego where he trained students in the university’s gym. During breaks from college, he spent his time at NuStart Fitness training clients, building his foundation and becoming TRX certified.
Alongside his experience in fitness, he was enlisted active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 2018-2022. His combined qualities as a personal trainer and Marine have enabled Oliver to obtain a diverse set of skills and attention to detail. Oliver offers a hybrid style of training that focuses on weightlifting, and calisthenics to help clients achieve well rounded strength. He empowers his clients to live their best and healthiest lives by helping them increase mobility, gain strength, and most importantly, move better. Oliver will be continuing his fitness education at the University of Health and Performance October 2022. Oliver is here to listen to your health and fitness goals and to create a plan that’s tailored for your needs.
Christian Tsakanikas
I grew up in Brewster NY and graduated from Brewster High School in 2016. I received my degree in Athletic Training in 2020 and became certified that same year. I started Olympic weightlifting in high school to become a better athlete and fell in love with the sport. Since 2015, I have been competing in weightlifting. To this day, some of my greatest accomplishments so far have been competing at junior nationals in 2018 and qualifying for nationals this year. I recived my coaching certification through USA Weightlifting in 2017 and have been coaching athletes in weightlifting since then. This year I have also obtained my CSCS certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. My long-term goal is to continue competing on the national stage and eventually make Team USA! I am very devoted to sport, and I believe strength training is a vital part of all our lives. Getting stronger has so many positive benefits. I look forward to being able to spread my knowledge and reach as many people as I can. I am excited and plan to make an impact here, and with as many people as I can.