Personal Training
CF/THRIVE is City Fitness’s personalized small group training with one-on-one personal training options. Engineered to your specific fitness goals and needs, CF/THRIVE combines advanced, performance-driven fitness programming with friendly, passionate personal coaching.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
EXPERT TEAM
Our CF/THRIVE personal trainers have the professional background, attitude, and approach you need to take your fitness to a whole new level.
Every CF/THRIVE personal trainer is certified, and CF/THRIVE provides its own personal training certification in addition to national training certificates. That means our CF/THRIVE trainers are not only nationally accredited personal trainers, but they are hand-selected by us, for you.
Our Philosophy
Our approach to personal training gets you where you want to be.
1– Do no harm
2– Reduce risk of injury in sport and in life.
3– Improve performance (Feel your best).
Most programs have the opposite priorities, which can lead to stagnated progress, or worse, injury. CF/THRIVE Functional Training is not about looks or gains. It’s about longevity, functional movement, and cultivating long-term fitness. Looks and gains are icing on the cake. Whether you are training for a sports performance, rehabilitating an injury, or simply navigating the sport of everyday life, our CF/THRIVE training program will prepare you.
AN UNPARALLELED PROGRAM
CF/THRIVE is only available at City Fitness. The CF/THRIVE training program was developed by Mike Boyle and Bob Hanson in 1996. Prior to creating the program, Boyle was a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Boston University for 15 years. He also served as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins, the US Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and the Boston Red Sox.
OUR TEAM
Will Hewitt
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Will is a Biology Major at Temple University and has been a multi sport athlete all his life. He has a strong foundation in exercise and performance from playing baseball, basketball, and running track in school. Diving head first into fitness he competed in his first powerlifting meet in 2021 where he took 1st place. Having a passion for sports and fitness is what led Will to become a Thrive Coach! When training with Will, be ready to have an engaging workout and have a couple laughs along the way.
Hobbies: Photography, Video Editing, Cooking
Fitness Tip: Eat Your Protein
Sabrina Mangeri
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Sabrina’s passion in fitness started in high school when she discovered weightlifting and has been hooked ever since. To turn her passion into a reality, she pursued a B.S. in Exercise Science from West Chester University graduating in 2018. During that time she started a fitness club which became the largest club sport on campus and still is today. Since then Sabrina has coached cross training, group fitness classes, and even sports performance. Sabrina is excited to help push you and reach you’re goals all while having fun!
Fun Facts: I play Ukelele
Fitness Mantra: “Never miss a Monday!”
RJ Snyder
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RJ graduated with a Finance degree from Temple University in 2015. After a short stint in the corporate world, it was evident that it wasn’t the right industry. He was an athlete his entire life focusing primarily in Football and Baseball, which made fitness an easy career decision. RJ started with City Fitness in 2016 as a Coach at CF Northern Liberties and then CF Graduate Hospital. He came to the Fishtown location as a Thrive Coordinator in 2017 and quickly focused on developing the culture that has made the Fishtown Thrive community so strong. In 2021 RJ has now stepped into the Thrive Manager role overseeing the entire department. You can catch him in the pod joking with the coaches and clients throughout the week or bright and early on a Saturday morning for the free Thrive Bootcamp! Come check out what makes Thrive so special and lets get you on the path to whatever goals you may have.
Laura Kiser
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Laura’s fitness career began in NYC where she had the opportunity to coach teams of everyday athletes to run Spartan races in the Tri-State area and study under NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey. She moved to Philly in 2020 and since joined the Thrive team at City Fitness Fishtown. Laura looks forward to growing and getting better together!
Eric Mendes
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Eric’s fitness journey began in 7th grade when he found his bench press max in the football program – and he’s been hooked since! He has a degree from Auburn University, where he studied hospitality and then went on to work in the business world for several years in Texas and Brazil before transitioning into fitness full-time in 2021. With a fitness background in powerlifting and strength training, you can expect a focus on proper form while also keeping things energetic and fun!
Fun Facts:
– first gen American and fluent in Portuguese
– very friendly 10 foot pet snake Jade
– Also Climbs and skateboards
Fitness Mantra: “You have to live it!”
Malissa Orichio
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Malissa has been an athlete since a young age, being a competitive cheerleader for 14 years. After graduating High School, Malissa began pursuing a degree in marketing, and quickly realized that a sedentary job would not be for her! She was a consistent gym goer who taught her self as she went. The more invested in her fitness journey she became, the more she wanted to help others on their journey as well. She took a front desk position at City Fitness, and quickly became a Thrive Coach. When training with Malissa come prepared for a fun, high energy session and to be pushed one step closer to your goals.
Fun Fact: I have an 85lb Pitbull and a 7lb Yorkie who are best friends!
Fitness Mantra: “Just show up!”
Move better. Feel Better. Live Better.
CF/THRIVE makes you better because the results are rooted in health, longevity, and your goals.