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Meet the Team

Meet the people dedicated to the science of moving well. We combine professional expertise with a personal approach to help our Park Slope neighbors build the strength, mobility, and confidence to stay active for the long run.

At Priority Fitness, we believe that high-level coaching shouldn’t be reserved for professional athletes. Our team is comprised of endurance pros, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), Certified Personal Trainers, and movement experts who bring a clinical perspective to every session.

Whatever brings you through the door, whether it's metabolic testing in The Lab, our Endurance Coaching, the personalized guidance of Assisted Stretching, or the focused work of Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning, our team is here to give you specific, expert coaching delivered with genuine care.

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Benjamin Kessel

Founder & Performance Specialist

CSCS, USAT Level II, CFT, SPN

Liz Tsaruk

Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT)

CFT, World Champion Silver Medalist

Sergiy Goncharov

CFT & Assisted Stretching Specialist

CFT

Libby Ferguson

Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT)

NASM, TRX, Pre/Postpartum Certified

John Hirsch

Endurance Coach & Pro Triathlete

USAT Pro, Spartan World Champion

Maurya Couvares

Endurance Coach & Swim Specialist

USAT Level II, USA Swimming Coach

Anna Carlson

Strength Coach & Endurance Specialist

CSCS, USAT Associate Coach

Jesse Mostipak

Digital Strategy & Operations

MA in Education, altMBA

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