GENE DENOTA

FITNESS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Since 1989, Gene has been in the health and fitness industry helping people live a healthy lifestyle. From lifeguarding and swim instruction to fitness instructor and personal trainer, as well as in member services and fitness management, throughout the years Gene has always tried to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Gene instills this mindset with his trainers and instructors to provide the best fitness experience for our members.

Too many people struggle with daily life activities because of lack of exercise, and they never achieve their goals because of poor health choices. Gene has dedicated his life to helping people put an end to these bad habits. He has successfully helped transform many clients (as well as himself) through proper exercise and nutrition choices. His philosophy is simple: walk before you run. First, build a strong, stable foundation with what is most important. Start with the basics. Then, with the proper guidance of exercise and nutrition, you will be able to create your fortress of solitude. He feels if you set realistic goals for yourself – short-term and long-term – and stick with it, you will see results. Gene constantly reminds his clients of one very important thing: if this (exercise) was easy, everybody would be doing it, and they would all be in shape!

Gene specializes in strength, cardiovascular and endurance training, as well as stretching to help increase flexibility. In addition to one-on-one and small group training, he also teaches group classes which include kettlebells, extreme conditioning boot camps, and group weight training.

Email: gdenota@darien-ymca.org