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Name: Joseph Rojas

Job Title: Personal Trainer

Asphalt Green Department: Fitness

Asphalt Green Campus: Upper East Side

 

Q: How long have you been working at Asphalt Green?

A: I’ve been working at Asphalt Green since August 2008.

 

Q: What do you do at Asphalt Green?

A: I assist members in reaching their fitness goals and monitor the fitness center.

 

Q: What is your favorite aspect of working at Asphalt Green?

A: I love meeting new people and helping them achieve better awareness of their bodies.

 

Q: How did you get into the fitness industry?

A: I always enjoyed fitness, so I decided to take a personal trainer certification course. Shortly after, I got my first job in 2001!

 

Q: What is your favorite exercise?

A: Walking lunges are my favorite exercise.

 

Q: Do you have any gym pet peeves?

A: My pet peeve is when people don’t put weights back where they belong.

 

Q: How do you embrace fitness in everyday life?

A: I walk tall, always focusing on my posture.

 

Q: What is your go-to healthy snack?

A: My go-to snack is a PowerBar.

 

Q: What is your favorite fitness tip for new gym-goers?

A: Work your lower body and core first.