Trainers

Roberta Lenard, President

"One of America’s 55 best trainers."
- Vogue Magazine

"I have found the fitness field to be tremendously satisfying, fulfilling my desire to teach, communicate, and cooperate."

Certifications:  M. Ed., NASM, ISSA

Roberta Lenard has spent more than 20 years working in the fitness field. She graduated from Springfield College in 1987 with a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and has taught internationally as a National Academy of Sports Medicine master trainer. She is a former world-class rower and combines a long and varied experience as an athlete and trainer with knowledge of physiology and a commitment to physical and emotional well-being. Her personal experience in dealing with a chronic immune disorder has had a strong influence on her fitness philosophy. In her work she strives to teach students and clients how to overcome setbacks and stay aligned with their long-term goals for fitness and health.

In 1995, she expanded her private business to include a select group of trainers who share her "Life Philosophy."  They also share the same fitness philosophy and follow the essential training principles as set forth in the guidelines for the NASM. 

These precepts include:

1. Identifying and strengthening any weak links, strengthening the muscles that stabilize joints. 
2. Teaching the safest and most effective ways to work each muscle through its optimal path and range of motion.
3. Providing appropriately challenging and creative changes to exercise routines, breaking through physiological and psychological plateaus, and maximizing each individual’s fitness potential. 

Roberta Lenard was recently featured as one of four personal trainers on the PBS health and fitness documentary, "Get a Life With Loretta LaRoche"; the program aired nationwide in December and January of 2000-2001. 

Catherine Lenard, Vice President 

"You are never too old to change if you have enough determination and faith in yourself."

Certifications:  M.A., FRA, M.A.T. Jumpstart, RTS Training

Catherine is Vice President of Lenard Fitness, and she firmly believes that you are never too old to change if you have even a little determination and faith in yourself. She provides a well-balanced program for her clients combining elements from her years of studying dance, cardiovascular training, strength training, Pilates, yoga, and M.A.T. isometrics.

Using her years of dance as a guide, Catherine insists her clients maintain excellent postural alignment while training, and the addition of just a few M.A.T. isometric exercises helps clients overcome persistent muscular pain.

Catheirne studied modern dance, ballet, and jazz dance in childhood and continues to practice these art forms simply because they make her feel happy, and because they have a calming effect on her mood. After college, she performed professionally in New York City with such modern companies as the Israeli group, Par Parim, Eric Hawkins II dancers, and other independent choreographers. When she moved to Boston and joined the Lenard Fitness team, it was one of the best learning experiences of her life. Being a fitness trainer and learning the secrets of the trade has allowed her to continue practicing dance without pain as though she were still as agile as a twenty-year-old.

She teaches and trains clients as young as six and as wise as ninety-five. Catherine enjoys the many differences in needs every age group brings. Teaching swimming is also one of her joys. she swam competitively in high school and taught her best friend on the team to flip-turn. the most rewarding thing is seeing a person get over fear of the water and fly across the pool with confidence.

Type I diabetes has been a crucial element of Catherine's life since she was two. She hopes to help other people with diabetes take charge of their health through exercise and healthy living habits. Catherine, along with heer sister, Roberta, President of Lenard Fitness, trained under the renowned Joslin Clinic medical team and then developed the Dia-beat-it!(TM) fitness program,tailored to help people with Tyoe I and II diabetes get in shape and get control of their diabetes. Catherine supports the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the American Diabetes Association in honor of her father who was a Type II diabetic. She has published in COUNTDOWN, the leading juvenile diabetes magazine in the United States.

Stephanie Morey, Personal Trainer 

"The miracle is not that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start."
- Runner’s World

Certifications:  ACE Personal Trainer Certification

With a background in Social Work and five seasons teaching Outward Bound, Stephanie followed her passion for fitness with the Lenard Fitness and Associates Team.  She has been developing exercise programs for people of mixed abilities and interests, including: sport specific training, rehabilitation, and medical conditions (high blood pressure, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia) for quite some time. 

She applies all of these principles to her own competitive triathlon training, and organizes the Outdoor Activity Schedule for LFA, which includes hikes, bike rides, and runs.  Stephanie welcomes a challenge and is enthusiastic to tailor exercise programs to match your fitness and nutritional goals. 

Jennifer Salvo, Personal Trainer

"Health is the vital principle of bliss,
And exercise of health"
- James Thomson (The Castle of Indolence)

Certifications:  FRA-Certified Personal Trainer.

Jen enjoys working with adult clients of all ages and abilities. She came to Lenard Fitness after earning a Master’s Degree in Education from Tufts University and working as a G.E.D. teacher and special education tutor. A longtime runner, former rugby player, and lover of outdoor recreation, she has recently been involved in women’s baseball and maintains a web site (www.bostonwomensports.com) to provide women with information about athletic opportunities in the Boston area. She also races at distances from 5K to half marathon.

Jen is interested in physical medicine and sports medicine and has completed a certificate course in Anatomy, Biomechanics and Injury through Fitness Resource Associates (www.frausa.com). She has also volunteered with the Spaulding Rehab Outpatient Clinic in Framingham. Jen utilizes the knowledge she has gained from these educational experiences to help her plan workout programs for clients who have had injuries or medical conditions that impact their ability to exercise. 

Joseph J. Bergantino, Personal Trainer

"I will help you achieve your fitness goals with a practical, no-nonsense, enjoyable workout plan."

Certifications:  CPT, CAI, AFAA, ACE, FRA, and Specialized Certifications in Cardiovascular Conditioning, Muscular Strength and Endurance Training with and without Weights, Flexibility Work, and Nutrition Counseling.

Joe’s certifications with the Aerobic Fitness Association of America, the American Council on Exercise, Fitness Resource Associates, and his associate membership with the American College of Sports Medicine, the International Dance/Exercise Association, the Reebok Instructor Alliance, and the Nike Instructor Alliance prove his expertise as a personal trainer.

He has the ability to motivate and stimulate his clients to achieve their greatest fitness potential.  Whether you are a beginner, or whether you want to revitalize a workout regime that’s gone stale, Joe will design a practical, no-nonsense, enjoyable plan that can accommodate your schedule, goals, and abilities.  Working with Joe will help you achieve your goals efficiently and give you the skills and education necessary to help you improve the quality of your life. 

Angela DeLeon, Personal Trainer

"People should feel comfortable and strong in their bodies.  In a safe, motivating environment, fitness can change the course of a person’s life and add quality."

Certifications:  ACE Personal Trainer

Angie was a member of the Track and Cross-Country Team at the University of California at Santa Barbara.  Her experience also includes ten years of extensive road racing from 5k’s to marathons.  Her whole life has been a commitment to personal fitness, and she wants to share her knowledge with others. 

She served as a counselor for developmentally disabled adults in Santa Barbara and as a counselor for children in Amsterdam for ten years.  Three years of crisis hotline experience has developed in her an unusual ability to put people at ease.

Realizing that the benefits of fitness extend far beyond the physical realm, Angie encourages a better sense of self.  A person who has a strong sense of who they are on the inside as well as the outside is more successful at setting goals and attaining them.  This confidence carries over into everything else in the person’s life.

Norman Rousseau, Personal Trainer

"Overall fitness is an integral part of one’s sense of well-being and happiness."

Certifications:  ACE Personal Trainer

Norman brings a lifetime commitment and enjoyment of fitness to his clients.  He is a former rower from the University of New Hampshire, where he trained under National Team rower, Chris Allsopp.

Norman is dedicated to providing his clients with a fitness program that is structured to meet their needs and abilities and allows them to grow in strength over time. 

When he is not working as a researcher at Millennium Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Norman pursues such activities as weight training, bicycling, racquetball, downhill and cross-country skiing, and volunteering with the Big Brother Association.

Nicole Nazzaro, Personal Trainer 

"No matter what your situation is right now, fitness will improve your quality of life." 

Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer, AFAA Primary Aerobic Certification, BodyPUMP Instructor, Spinning Instructor.

A runner, martial artist and weight trainer, Nicole has over sixteen years of fitness experience.  She studies the Japanese martial arts of aiku-jujutsu and karate at Renrikan in South Boston, and has completed five marathons. 

Nicole is also a sports and fitness writer who has written a column on strength training for runners, and has covered the Boston and New York Marathons for www.runnersworldonline.com.  She is a frequent contributor to the distance-running journal, Marathon and Beyond, and the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation, Women in the Martial Arts. 

In addition to her extensive fitness experience, Nicole studied Mandarin Chinese in Beijing and is currently working towards a graduate degree in the field of Chinese Medicine.

Advisory Board/Complementary Health Professionals

Physical Therapy: Scott Ludwig, (617) 484-4068

Chiropractic: Dr. Hari Khalsa, D.C., (617) 492-5438, www.khalsachiropractic.com

Sports Medicine: Dr. Joe Bouscaren, (617) 354-7254, www.sportsmedicineonline.com

Nutrition: Nadine Braunstein, R.D., (617) 232-3949; Dr. Jane Pentz, www.lifestylemanagement.com

Roberta Lenard
President

Catherine Lenard
Vice President

Stephanie Morey
Personal Trainer

Jennifer Salvo
Personal Trainer

Joseph Bergantino
Personal Trainer

Angela DeLeon
Personal Trainer

Norman Rousseau
Personal Trainer

Nicole Nazzaro
Personal Trainer

Advisory Board / Complementary Health Professionals