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The Power Center has not only made me a better athlete, it has made me a better person. With John and Dan's positive and encouraging attitudes, I strive to improve myself every session. The Power center has taught me that my body is capable of so much more then your mind tells you, and that by conquering your mind, one can achieve anything. This belief not only helps me in athletics, but more importantly in life, because I notice a positive change in myself once I started going to the Power Center. I have less trouble focusing and I am constantly challenging myself to achieve more thanks to the Power Center

~ Matt Wassel

People are always asking me to describe the East Meets West class but its hard to do because it is unlike anything else that is offered in any gym I have ever been to. I have worked out my whole life and worked in the fitness industry for 14 years so I was looking for a workout that would challenge me.

Someone recommended the Power Center and its been 4 1/2 years and I can honestly say every time I take the class it challenges and pushes me and keeps me coming back. What is also amazing about the classes is that while they take the experienced exerciser to the next level they are also non-intimidating to the beginner.

The trainers are so motivational, knowledgeable and encouraging that they are able to inspire the clients to do more than they ever thought they could and keep them from becoming discouraged. Whether you are an athlete or a exercise novice, a cardio queen or a muscle head the East Meets West Class at The Power Center will change your level of fitness and change what you thought a real workout was.

~ Tara McGovern

Just to let you know, there has been an unexpected benefit to my training with you. Normally in golf, particularly at my age, the more muscle-bound you are the less distance you get (or else you're way off line). By virtue of the core training that you've been giving me, I find that I am more flexible, able to turn better in my golf swing, and the result over the last two years, without changing any of my equipment, has been an addition of about 5-10 yards on all of my shots (10 yards with the drives, 5 with the irons). In addition, I find that I am able to get out of the rough a little easier, due to my added upper body strength and flexibility.

~ Russ Prince

Instructors

John Nies

John Nies is a Monmouth County native, born and raised in Ocean Township. He established himself as one of the area’s most noteable athletes in 1985 as an all-state wide-receiver and the captain of the state-finalist Spartans. He took his skill to the national level after being drafted into the NFL by the Buffalo Bills out of the University of Arizona in 1990. He founded the Power Center in 2002 after studying with Grand Master MacDam, a Vietnamese doctor who transformed his understanding of physical strength and personal power. Over the last four years, he has focused all of his energy and experience into developing a new approach to fitness that’s rooted in ancient wisdom but acknowledges the benefits of modern day knowledge, a technique he refers to as East Meets West. To further his students’ understanding of the mind’s influence on the body’s overall health and well-being, he developed The Seven Disciplines™, an insightful approach to helping people find inner peace and balance while fulfillingtheir full potential. In addition to his highly regarded sports specific training program for athletes, John also specializes in helping people overcome weight challenges, substance abuse, insomnia and depression. The primary benefits of his training include increased energy level, prevention of illness, elimination of fear and anxiety, the cultivation of discipline, and the ability to stay calm during stressful situations. John currently resides in Ocean Township with his wife Michelle and their four children, Nicole, Michael, Jack and Juliet.

Daniel Abbott

Daniel Abbott is a nationally certified Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor from Red Bank, NJ. After immersing himself into eastern philosophy, western philosophy, and Integral Theory, Daniel left the corporate world behind to pursue his vision of directly facilitating healthy transformative growth in himself and others. Personal Training and teaching Yoga have been a wonderful and effective way for him to implement his vision. With vast experience in the fitness world and his demand for continuing his own education, clients can expect to enjoy a challenging yet safe workout that combines body, mind, and breath.

RJ Gaynor

R. J. graduated from Rumson Fair Haven High School in 2002 where he was the captain of both the football and baseball teams. As a running back for RFH in his senior football season, RJ was selected to play in the All-Shore game, and won the coaches award for his leadership. During his senior year playing baseball, R. J. won the silver slugger award for best hitter, and was selected to play in the senior all-star game, where he won the homerun derby. He also was selected to the all conference team for both football and baseball. Graduating Cum-Laude from Monmouth University with a B. A. in History and a B. A. in Anthropology, R. J was awarded for his academic achievements by being inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honors Society, and Lambda Alpha, The National Anthropology Honors Society. For his high marks and contributions on campus as the President of The History and Anthropology Club, R. J. also received what is considered to be one of the highest recognitions an undergraduate can receive, being inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honors society. Aside from academics, R. J. played rugby while in college, and also participated in many other school sponsored sporting groups. R. J. has been training under John Nies at The Power Center for several years, and has learned a great deal from John and the rest of the Power Center staff, not only pertaining to athletics, but towards every aspect of his life; and hopes to help others reach a much fuller potential while training at the Power Center.

Tina Pritzlaff Conti

Tina brings an eclectic yoga practice to the Power Center. Practicing for 20 years and teaching for over 9, Tina has a passion for sharing the benefits of yoga. Awarded the first women’s soccer scholarship at Villanova University and chosen as a 1st team All-American, she believes the strength and flexibility she gained from yoga made all the difference in her sport. After graduating with an education degree, she taught school, coached soccer and was blessed with two daughters. Once introduced to Baron Baptiste and his style of Power Yoga, Tina realized her true love for helping others through yoga. With this training, as well as Yoga Fit and David Swenson’s Ashtanga Yoga, she began teaching yoga to all levels of fitness and experience. From the elite athlete to the first timer, Tina feels fortunate to inspire others to believe in and reach their goals both on and off the mat.

Denise Tranchina

Nina Nappi

Rob McBurnie

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