Meet Our Staff

The Training Zone is proud of our professional, helpful and experienced personnel

At The Training Zone a personal trainer is not a commodity. We believe the trainer is integral to the success of many of our members. We would like to have you get to know our staff: each trainer brings some unique quality and personal strength to the table. Please click on the thumbnail photos to view a staff member's video profile.

Erik W. Ten Cate - Meet The Training Zone StaffPlay video

Erik W. Ten Cate

  • Personal Trainer Since 1988
  • Received Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from Montclair State University
  • Received Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Montclair State University
  • Certified by The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and The American Council of Exercise (ACE)
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Gary Kalman - Meet The Training Zone StaffPlay video

Gary Kalman

  • Personal Trainer since 1999.
  • Holds certifications from both The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and The National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
  • Holds advanced certification from the NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • Holds advanced certification from the NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
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Joseph Gaetano - Meet The Training Zone StaffPlay video

Joseph Gaetano

  • Personal trainer since 1989
  • Received a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University
  • Former competitive bodybuilder
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Edward Minkler - Meet The Training Zone StaffPlay video

Edward Minkler

  • Personal Trainer since 1996
  • Received Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Education
  • Certifications from The American Council of Exercise (ACE) as well as The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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Anthony Argyros - Meet The Training Zone StaffPlay video

Anthony Argyros

  • Personal trainer since 2000
  • Certified by the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT).
  • Pro UFC style mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter
  • Brazilian Jui Jitzu Northern American Champion with over 90 championship wins
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Jonathan O'Donnell

Jonathan is the owner and general manager of The Training Zone. He received a Bachelors Degree from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business with a concentration in Finance and is a lifelong fitness enthusiast.

Contact Us

The Training Zone is waiting to hear from you!
Call us at:

1-201-541-1919

Our Facilities are located at:
200 Sylvan Ave, Suite 29
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(Bergen County)
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Special Offers

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Testimonials

New! Check out our Video Testimonials
Hear success stories directly from our members.
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Mark Osterman says...
“When I wanted to begin a weight loss/exercise program, I was intimidated by many fitness centers. The Training Zone was recommended to me by my doctor. I tried it out and found the staff to be professional, knowledgeable, patient, and motivating."
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