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Widchard
Widchard
Widchard
Certified Personal Trainer
In March 2020, I met with a realtor to finalize the terms of the lease proposal for a space on Halsey St. that would become the headquarters for LivFit Fitness. Then, boom- COVID-19! I lost my job at a corporate gym in New York City and nearly all of my private clients fled New York to other states or countries
Certified Personal Trainer
In March 2020, I met with a realtor to finalize the terms of the lease proposal for a space on Halsey St. that would become the headquarters for LivFit Fitness. Then, boom- COVID-19! I lost my job at a corporate gym in New York City and nearly all of my private clients fled New York to other states or countries. Naturally, it forced me to pivot. Later, I had a conversation within myself on whether I should still move forward with my vision to launch LivFit Fitness. Although, I’m not from Newark – my experiences working in Newark at Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Jersey is where my own fitness journey began. For me, it was more than just starting a new business--it was my passion for the past 20 years to be a trainer to help people in my community and an opportunity to impact lives in a healthy and meaningful way.
After observing the social justice movement in Newark, the political activism and how residents were coming together to support each other in face of the pandemic I decided to continue my vision to impact lives and make Newark healthier in a meaningful way.
Amir
Widchard
Widchard
Certified Personal Trainer
Amir is committed to fitness — he has over 17 years of experience as a personal trainer and, in his spare time, he coaches athletes, kids, and employees in corporate environments, while also studying towards a degree in Physical Therapy. Through personal perseverance and intense focus following an accident
Certified Personal Trainer
Amir is committed to fitness — he has over 17 years of experience as a personal trainer and, in his spare time, he coaches athletes, kids, and employees in corporate environments, while also studying towards a degree in Physical Therapy. Through personal perseverance and intense focus following an accident in 2015, he developed a tailored approach to training and fitness that he now shares with his clients.
Having worked through them himself, Amir understands challenges of all types. Sessions with Amir emphasize HIIT, functional, complex, and compound movements with body-weight, TRX, kettlebells, barbells, and resistance bands. Whether you need help with transforming your body, daily motivation, stretching, or sports performance, he will help you get into the best shape of your life with a tailored programming designed just for you.
Marisa
Widchard
Marisa
Certified Personal Trainer
Marisa has been immersed in the fitness community for 5 years — and is continuously learning, studying and challenging herself just as she will challenge you. After obtaining three group fitness certifications and two personal training certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, she was insp
Certified Personal Trainer
Marisa has been immersed in the fitness community for 5 years — and is continuously learning, studying and challenging herself just as she will challenge you. After obtaining three group fitness certifications and two personal training certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, she was inspired her to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. Sessions with Marisa involve functional, strength and all elements of corrective exercise to improve function — she will be committed to making you the best you can be. .