Michael Kuchar, NASM CPT, Youth exercise specialist(YES)

Michael, owner of Foundation Fitness, is certified as a Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Youth Exercise Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Michael became a trainer in 1992 and over the last 31 years has held various fitness positions:

Personal and Group Fitness Instructor (Fanwood/Scotch Plains YMCA)
Senior Trainer / Fitness Specialist (Pyramid Fitness Club)
Personal Trainer (Scotch Plains JCC, Suburban Fitness Center, Lifestyle Fitness)
Physical Therapy Aide (Twinboro Physical Therapy)

Michael has held additional certifications in Youth, Senior and Pre-Natal fitness, as well as Integrated Kinetic Chain Assessment. Michael holds a B.A. from Kean University and a coaching license from US Soccer.

Jon defouw, NASM CPT

Jon has 25 years of experience in Healthcare/Orthopedic Management, holding various positions:

Clinical Business Manager for Saint Barnabas Healthcare System’s Sports Medicine Institute
Corporate Business Director for BioVest International
Director of Business Operations for New York Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Jon is certified as a Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has trained various high school athletes who have advanced to the collegiate level. He holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and has completed over 30 credits toward an M.B.A. at the Rutgers Graduate School of Management. He is currently pursuing a Certificate in Nutrition and Exercise Science from the Graduate School at Montclair State University. John is also a Certified Senior Fitness Specialist and working to complete his certificate as a Nutrition Coach.