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 Nutritionist 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 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