management and training staff

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Rich began his second career in fitness training in 2008 as a strength consultant, coach, and Program Director for the Parisi NFL Combine Program. In 2015 Rich became the owner of the Parisi Speed School Fair Lawn, the largest and flagship training facility for youth athletes in the country. In 2019 he opened Escape Fitness NOW, the exclusive showcase facility for Escape Fitness in the United States.  Rich offers individualized training using a variety of modalities to enable every client to crush their fitness goals. He is certificated in Nutrition and Healthy Living by Cornell University and provides a comprehensive approach to physical strength, mental fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Rich has a BA degree in Sociology from William Paterson University and has professional certifications from NASM and FMS. Rich is a competitive powerlifter in the World Natural Powerlifting Federation. He currently holds 14 State, 5 National, and 1 World Records. He was inducted into the WNPF Hall of Fame in 2018.

@sadivhumancrane

As an experienced personal trainer and group class instructor since 2013, Jillian specializes in weight loss training, building muscle, and life coaching for a better, balanced, and healthier lifestyle. Jillian grew up in West Milford, NJ, and graduated from Ramapo College. She is an International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) certified trainer and has her Spartan SGX (obstacle course) certification as well. Jillian enjoys working with people of varying 

ages and levels of ability!

@mama_beast.

As an avid coach to our personal training team, Mike looks to assist adult clients reach their body and fitness goals through various styles of workouts. His focus throughout his 6 years of coaching has been: fat loss, muscle gain, heart health, overall strength, and mobility and flexibility. Mike coaches at Parisi Speed School alongside Escape, as well as being the Head Track Coach at Bergen Catholic High School. Currently he is competing as an athlete in the Javelin Throw with the goal of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.

@begenmike

Coach Cengiz received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University.  Coach Cengiz is also CSCS certified since 2016. Cengiz believes in form, posture, and proper movement patterns above anything else.  His corrective exercise approach allows his clients and athletes to work out and live pain-free.  Exercise is a form of therapy in which everybody should take part.  He encourages people to find the type of exercise that they enjoy, and stick with it.

@coach_cengiz

Ryan graduated with a Degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University in 2020.  With a family history of trainers, Ryan has had 9 years of personal training experience and has worked with many different demographics.  Ryan has also competed in Bodybuilding and currently competes at a high level in Powerlifting.  Ryan believes in creating a system customized for you to not only remain adherent to the plan, but be able to find balance between training, nutrition, and life while still crushing your goals.

@rnolan56

Noelle is our newest addition to the Escape team as a Performance Coach and Trainer. She is certified through International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) since 2020 and has continued to study additional courses to add to her qualifications, such as her Nutritional Certification. Her background in education only enhances her style and approach of motivation and guidance allowing her to work with all ages and levels of fitness. She is a fierce advocate that fitness is a lifestyle and will improve all aspects of life, especially mental health! 

@fit.for.greatness

Coach Sully is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and has graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science. He has had 13 years of training experience as well as personal experience being a former collegiate athlete. Sully also works with Parisi Speed School and is always energetic and pushing members, clients, and himself to advance further in all that they do. "When you're enthusiastic about what you do, you can feel all this positive energy."    

@sullyp3

Coach Sarah is currently pursuing her second master's degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Sports Management while also working as a graduate assistant in the strength and conditioning department at FDU. She graduated from Kean University in 2020 with bachelor's and master's degrees in Exercise Science. Aside from that, Sarah is a lacrosse official and her goal is to continue to work in the collegiate strength and conditioning

field after finishing her degree. 

@powpow167