TEAM TRYUMPH


MATT O'BRIEN - Owner


Matt started TrYumph Fitness and Nutrition in NYC in 1998. His goal then and now is to help busy executives, working professionals, and especially moms find time in their hectic schedules to optimize their health, energy, and productivity so they can pursue their passions more effectively. 

"I have a special place in my heart for working moms and single parents and I want to help them carve out time for their health so they have more energy and stamina for their children."

Watch his Meet the Coaches interview here:
https://vimeo.com/409238411

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Biology US Air Force Academy
  • Author, THE MAGIC PILL 
  • NSCA  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine Specialist (EIM)
  • Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Precision Nutrition - PN1

MATT O'BRIEN  
Head Coach


Matt started TrYumph Fitness and Nutrition in NYC in 1998. His passion is helping busy executives, working professionals, and especially insanely busy moms find time in their hectic schedules to optimize their health, energy, and productivity. 

"I have a special place in my heart for working moms and single parents and I want to help them carve out time for their health so they have more energy and stamina for their children."

Watch his Meet the Coaches interview here:
https://vimeo.com/409238411

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Biology US Air Force Academy
  • Author, THE MAGIC PILL & FITNESS FUEL 
  • Creator, YOLO 360 Road To Health Program
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - NSCA
  • Exercise is Medicine Specialist - ACSM
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - AFAA
  • Certified Nutritionist (PN1) - Precision Nutrition 

MEET OUR TEAM


HOLLIE O'BRIEN  Co-Founder  


Hollie joined TrYumph by way of marriage to owner Matt O'Brien, but has become an essential leader and coach for our clients. Hollie has been a professional makeup artist for over 17 years working with celebrities like Dr Oz, Alyssa Milano, and Suze Orman and now she is using her skills as our Style Coach and is our client Director of Encouragement. 

Coach Hollie is also our culinary director and produces cooking videos and demos for quick, easy, and healthy meals that even the kids will love. She also does LIVE and recorded training videos on makeup, hair, and style tips and tricks in our TrYumph Nation online coaching membership. 

Watch her Meet the Coach interview here:

Certifications/Credentials
  • 17+ years Professional Makeup Artist
  • Cosmetologist License (Florida)
  • PhD in Loving People
  • Supermom of 2 Boys, Ages 9 and 6
Hollie joined TrYumph by way of marriage to owner Matt O'Brien, but has become an essential leader and coach for our clients. Hollie has been a professional makeup artist for over 17 years working with celebrities like Dr Oz, Alyssa Milano, and Suze Orman and now she is using her skills as our Style Coach and is our client Director of Encouragement. 

Coach Hollie is also our culinary director and produces cooking videos and demos for quick, easy, and healthy meals that even the kids will love. She also does LIVE and recorded training videos on makeup, hair, and style tips and tricks in our TrYumph Nation online coaching membership. 

Watch her Meet the Coach interview here:

Certifications/Credentials
  • 17+ years Professional Makeup Artist
  • Cosmetologist License (Florida)
  • PhD in Loving People
  • Supermom of 2 Boys, Ages 9 and 6

HOLLIE O'BRIEN  Co-Owner  


HOLLIE O'BRIEN  


Hollie joined TrYumph by way of marriage to owner Matt O'Brien, but has become an essential leader and life coach for our clients. Hollie has been a professional makeup artist for over 17 years working with celebrities like Dr Oz, Alyssa Milano, and Suze Orman and now she is using her skills as our Style Coach and is our client Director of Encouragement. 

Coach Hollie is also our culinary director and produces cooking videos and demos for quick, easy, and healthy meals that even the kids will love. She also does LIVE and recorded training videos on makeup, hair, and style tips and tricks in our TrYumph Nation online coaching membership. 

Watch her Meet the Coach interview here:

Certifications/Credentials
  • 17+ years Professional Makeup Artist
  • Cosmetologist License (Florida)
  • PhD in Loving People
  • Supermom of 2 Boys, Ages 9 and 6

STEPHEN GAMBLE


Stephen joined Team TrYumph in 2019 after completing a 4 month internship and graduating from USF. He has an extensive competitive background in sports and played soccer at the collegiate level. 

Stephen is our Facility Manager and loves being a TrYumph small group coach and personal trainer. "Working one-on-one with clients allows me to help them achieve their goals while working through any limitations they may have." 

Watch his Meet the Coaches interview here: 

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Exercise Science University of South Florida
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - NSCA
  • Completed TrYumph Internship and Certification
  • Qualified TRX Coach (TRXTRAINING)

STEPHEN GAMBLE


Stephen joined Team TrYumph in 2019 after completing a 4 month internship and graduating from USF. He has an extensive competitive background in sports and played soccer at the collegiate level. 

Stephen is our Facility Manager and loves being a TrYumph small group coach and personal trainer. "Working one-on-one with clients allows me to help them achieve their goals while working through any limitations they may have." 

Watch his Meet the Coaches interview here: 

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Exercise Science University of South Florida
  • Completed TrYumph Internship and Certification
  • Completing CSCS Certification

STEPHEN GAMBLE


Stephen joined Team TrYumph in 2019 after completing a 4 month internship and graduating from USF. He has an extensive competitive background in sports and played soccer at the collegiate level. 

Stephen is our Facility Manager and loves being a TrYumph small group coach and personal trainer. "Working one-on-one with clients allows me to help them achieve their goals while working through any limitations they may have." 

Watch his Meet the Coaches interview here: 

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Exercise Science University of South Florida
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - NSCA
  • Completed TrYumph Internship and Certification
  • Qualified TRX Coach (TRXTRAINING)

PAYTON HILL


Coach Payton Hill joined Team TrYumph in the summer of 2018 completing our rigorous TrYumph internship and certification program. While she was working her way back onto the court after both her knee surgeries, Payton was a client at TrYumph and this lit a fire in her to pursue a career in personal training. 

Payton completed her personal training certification requirements with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and loves getting to coach our small group training classes. She also loves working with people one-on-one as a personal trainer. 

Watch her Meet the Coaches interview here:

Certifications/Credentials
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Completed TrYumph Internship and Certification
  • Completing her Bachelors degree in Health Science at University of South Florida
Coach Payton Hill joined Team TrYumph in the summer of 2018 completing our rigorous TrYumph internship and certification program. While she was working her way back onto the court after both her knee surgeries, Payton was a client at TrYumph and this lit a fire in her to pursue a career in personal training. 

Payton completed her personal training certification requirements with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and loves getting to coach our small group training classes. She also loves working with people one-on-one as a personal trainer. 

Watch her Meet the Coaches interview here:

Certifications/Credentials
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Completed TrYumph Internship and Certification
  • Completing her Bachelors degree in Health Science at University of South Florida

PAYTON HILL


PAYTON HILL


Coach Payton Hill joined Team TrYumph in the summer of 2018 completing our rigorous TrYumph internship and certification program. While she was working her way back onto the court after both her knee surgeries, Payton was a client at TrYumph and this lit a fire in her to pursue a career in personal training. 

Payton completed her personal training certification requirements with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and loves getting to coach our small group training classes. She also loves working with people one-on-one as a personal trainer. 

Watch her Meet the Coaches interview here:

Certifications/Credentials
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Completed TrYumph Internship and Certification
  • Completing her Bachelors degree in Health Science at University of South Florida

CEDRIC GUNNISON


Coach Cedric joined Team TrYumph in 2023. He was the number 1 in the state and US Southeast. He is a 3x Former Champion Brazilian Jujitsu Brown Belt and 12x Gold Medalist. 

Certifications/Credentials
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - NPTI
  • Certified in Nutrition - NPTI
  • Certified in Training the Injured Client - NPTI
  • Professional Mixed Martial Artist - Association of Boxing Commissions
 

JOHNNIE ROMYNS


Johnnie started Personal Training in 2011 which lead to his interest in competing for the NPC, in the Men’s Physique division. He has a love for boxing. He competed at the amateur level for several years then became a USA certified boxing coach. The opportunity to help people is what keeps him going from day to day. 

Certifications/Credentials
6x Nationally Qualified NPC Physique Competitor
10+ Years as a Personal Trainer
USA Boxing Coach

RUBEN PARADA


Losing 100 lbs changed my life and inspired me to help other people improve their health. I went 5-0 in Amateur Muay Thai.

P.S. Hablo Español

Certifications/Credentials
  • NASAM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Athletic Truth Group Lv. 2 Certified Coach
  • Precision Nutrition PN-1 Certified
  • Back Pain Relief Specialist 

REBECCA PEZZINO


Born in Toms River New Jersey, moved to Florida with her family at 10yrs old to get out of the snow. Her love for fitness began to thrive with the endless possibilities of group fitness Florida had to offer trying all the sports under the sun: softball, basketball, dance, cross country, track and field, CrossFit, cheerleading, gymnastics. Her love to help others and her passion for fitness inspired her to get involved with fitness/ nutrition on a deeper level so she could show others and share her love and happiness for physical activity it’s possible to live a happier longer healthier life and not to do it alone. On her own personal journey she found through fitness was confidence and community and that being active can be really fun and not feel like a chore or just another task on a to do list it was life changing. In 2022 she persued her personal trainer certification and jumped at the opportunity to try all types of training to teach with group fitness at f45 to one on one training at CrossFit gyms and equinox a premier fitness gym in Massachusetts. She also works as a stretch therapist at stretch lab to help other increase or improve their range of motion and flexibility which lets be honest we all need in our lives 

Certifications/Credentials
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Completed TrYumph Internship and Certification
  • Completing her Bachelors degree in Health Science at University of South Florida

LORI SCHMIDT


Coach Lori Schmidt joined Team TrYumph in 2017 programming and coaching our Silver Fit program for seniors wanting to stay young. She came to us as an Clinical Exercise Physiologist working with special populations at the Morton Plant Cardiovascular Pavilion and Wellness Center.

From her years as a Division 1 competitive athlete, she keeps a competitive spirit alive by helping her clients achieve optimum health and their own personal victories. Coach Lori is excited to be a TrYumph Health Coach and works with clients virtually to keep them accountable and on track to achieve their goals. 

Watch her Meet the Coach interview here: 

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Kinesiology, James Madison University
  • MS Health & Exercise Science, Wake Forest University
  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • ACSM Certified Health & Exercise Specialist
  • Supermom of 3 Kids, Ages 8, 5, and 1
Coach Lori Schmidt joined Team TrYumph in 2017 programming and coaching our Silver Fit program for seniors wanting to stay young. She came to us as an Clinical Exercise Physiologist working with special populations at the Morton Plant Cardiovascular Pavilion and Wellness Center.

From her years as a Division 1 competitive athlete, she keeps a competitive spirit alive by helping her clients achieve optimum health and their own personal victories. Coach Lori is excited to be a TrYumph Health Coach and works with clients virtually to keep them accountable and on track to achieve their goals. 

Watch her Meet the Coach interview here: 

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Kinesiology, James Madison University
  • MS Health & Exercise Science, Wake Forest University
  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • ACSM Certified Health & Exercise Specialist
  • Supermom of 3 Kids, Ages 8, 5, and 1

LORI SCHMIDT


 LORI SCHMIDT


Coach Lori Schmidt joined Team TrYumph in 2017 programming and coaching our Silver Fit program for seniors wanting to stay young. She came to us as an Clinical Exercise Physiologist working with special populations at the Morton Plant Cardiovascular Pavilion and Wellness Center.

From her years as a Division 1 competitive athlete, she keeps a competitive spirit alive by helping her clients achieve optimum health and their own personal victories. Coach Lori is excited to be a TrYumph Health Coach and works with clients virtually to keep them accountable and on track to achieve their goals. 

Watch her Meet the Coach interview here: 

Certifications/Credentials
  • BS Kinesiology, James Madison University
  • MS Health & Exercise Science, Wake Forest University
  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • ACSM Certified Health & Exercise Specialist
  • Supermom of 3 Kids, Ages 8, 5, and 1

MORE ABOUT TRYUMPH 


TrYumph Fitness and Nutrition was founded in 1998 at a small gym on 19th Street and Broadway in NYC with the idea to help people triumph in life. To be successful, it most often comes down to personal choice…and thus The 'Y' in TrYumph Fitness And Nutrition is You! And our "Why" is You! Our mission is to create an impact in the lives we serve through body, mind, and spirit transformation.

Like the Virgin Group, TrYumph Fitness And Nutrition is a suite of exceptional services and programs to help you transform your health, lose weight, increase energy, optimize performance, and improve your overall quality of life. The lifeblood of TrYumph Fitness And Nutrition is our community and through education, events, exercise, and experiences, our community grows stronger.

TrYumph Fitness And Nutrition and our online coaching membership called TrYumph Nation are our tribe of people who realize they need help to become their very best and want to be part of a supportive, like-minded community. We believe we are STRONGER TOGETHER and we can collectively achieve more with mutual support, encouragement, and motivation.
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