MEET OUR PERSONAL TRAINERS
Every personal trainer working at our studios is certified and experienced. Education is imperative to us and we are constantly learning about ways to improve our client’s strength training program and overall training experience. Scroll below to learn more about each personal trainer at Capră!
ALEX CEBAN (NEW YORK)
Alex was born and raised in Moldova Republic and migrated to United States when he was 20 years old. He is now a Certified Personal Trainer based at Times Square offering calisthenics training in NYC. He spent his first 5 years working as a personal trainer in Murray Hill, training hundreds of clients of all backgrounds and genders. He then went on to coach calisthenics in Atlanta and Denver and after several years came back to New York City. Aside from coaching bodyweight training, he also educated personal trainers by doing seminars and workshops while working as a Fitness Manager. His training methods emphasize progressive calisthenics. Accordingly, his program design is built on a principle of increasing strength and skill level that results in dramatic improvement in body composition when combined with proper nutrition.
Alex has spent a significant amount of time on his education. He has attained 14 various personal training certifications and has attended dozens of advanced fitness workshops and seminars with some of the best strength coaches in the world. He is constantly studying and reading about new advances in fitness to incorporate into his training methods. If you are looking for bodyweight training in NYC, he is your person!
ARASH SHIRAZIAN (DENVER)
Growing up Arash found his love for fitness through sports like soccer and volleyball, after graduating from high school he found himself at the gym weightlifting and bodybuilding. After over 5 years of weightlifting experience and through his own fitness journey over the past decade, Arash found his true passion: calisthenics. He has achieved moves like the front lever, planche and unassisted handstand push up. Arash is a NASM certified personal trainer and enjoys motivating others as well as seeing them successfully reach their fitness goals. If you are looking for a personal trainer in Uptown Denver, Arash is your guy.
MATT SCHIFFERLE (DENVER)
Matt fell in love with the simplicity and efficiency of calisthenics in 2009 after suffering several injuries and burn-out from years of heavy weight lifting. As an official team leader for Dragon Door Progressive Calisthenics Certification, Matt has dedicated his career toward using bodyweight training to help people work with their body rather than against it to achieve and maintain their objectives.
Matt is an author of several books on calisthenics such as Bodyweight Training for Cyclists, Bodyweight Training for Martial Arts, Calisthenics for Beginners and many more! He is the founder of the RedDeltaProject.com which is dedicated to helping people achieve high levels of fitness without extreme diet and exercise habits. He's also a 5th-degree black belt in Taekwon-Do! If you are looking for a personal trainer near downtown Denver, Matt is your guy.
THOMAS WOOD (DENVER)
Thomas is a personable and fun trainer who brings both practical and scientific expertise to your training program. He has an effective and unique training style that helps individuals achieve their fitness goals using progressive calisthenics. His clientele includes a diverse group of goal-orientated trainees ranging from corporate executives to small business owners and everything in-between! He loves helping others and some of his most rewarding moments come from hearing how his clients’ lives have improved thanks to training with him!
Thomas is a certified Progressive Calisthenics Instructor with a degree in Health & Human Physiology, focusing on Exercise Science from the University of Iowa. He's delved deep into biomechanics, applied exercise physiology, metabolic testing, exercise prescription, and the psychological aspects of physical activity. Thomas has attended numerous workshops, including The Human Animal, Animal Flow, and handstand-specific workshops led by world-class hand balancers, continually expanding his knowledge and skills. Additionally, he is a NASM certified personal trainer, bringing a wealth of expertise to his clients.
Outside of training, Thomas is an outdoor enthusiast who loves snowboarding, bouldering, and practicing yoga. If you're seeking a personal trainer in Denver who combines extensive knowledge with a passion for adventure, train with Thomas!
AHMED EID (NEW YORK)
Ahmed is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in both public service and fitness. With 6 years of experience as a firefighter and another 6 years as a VIP Close Protection Officer in Egypt, he has honed the discipline, resilience, and adaptability required in high-stakes environments. His passion for fitness began in 2008 when he sought a portable workout routine to maintain his strength while traveling extensively for work as a police officer. This led him to discover calisthenics and bodyweight training, which he embraced as a lifelong pursuit.
To grow his expertise, Ahmed earned certifications as a Level 1 and Level 2 coach from the World Calisthenics Organization, along with credentials as a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) and a Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA). Beyond his training career, he is a former Egyptian national Greco-Roman wrestling champion and arm wrestling champion, showcasing his prowess in combat sports. With a unique blend of practical experience and fitness expertise, Ahmed is dedicated to helping others unlock their full physical potential, whether at home, in the gym, or on the go.
WE ARE (OVER)CERTIFIED
We think that best trainers never stop learning! And we definitely strive to be the best personal trainers we can be , which requires us to constantly invest in our continual education. Collectively, we have dozens of certifications and many of us have attended many workshops lead by some of the top professionals in the industry.
During our meetings we don’t waste our time talking about sale techniques like trainers at commercial gyms. Instead we try to learn from each other, help each other with program design, go over proper form for new and old exercise and how to make our sessions more productive and enjoyable for our clients. Each of our trainers has their own unique set of knowledge that they share with other trainers during our in-house workshops. So whether you are looking for calisthenics trainer in New York City or Denver, we have educated coaches for you in both cities.
