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Client spotlight: Clayton

Client spotlight: Clayton is a coaching client on @getverb and trains with me in person. He’s lost over 50lbs with me in the past 5 months.

“I had pretty much hit rock bottom with my health and weight. Being in the restaurant business, my working life revolves around food. My relationship with the bar, restaurant, ice cream shop and movie theater concessions stand was unhealthy. A quick drink or two at the bar turned into late night second dinners then a stop at the ice cream shop for a quick scoop or two or a milkshake. I had given up even trying and was just stuffing myself full and chasing sugar crashes with more sugar. But then I ran into a friend who described how he got results with Jacob’s guidance and I reached out. I was looking to just be better.

Tracking calories changed everything for me. The unthoughtful eating at all hours of the day and night turned into better decisions and eventually no decisions at all. The accountability of tracking calories for daily check ins on what was consumed the day before really helped get it in line. Adding the purposeful strength and cardio plans Jacob provided to achieve discussed goals led to making better choices.

I like his kind but firm and no-nonsense approach to everything as well as his bottomless depth of nutritional knowledge to answer questions I had throughout the day.”

Link in bio to change your life.

#myfitnessjourney #fitnesstransformation #transformationjourney #transformationtuesday #tuesdaytransformation #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #fitness #fitnesstrainer #performancecoach #personaltrainer #fitnesstraining #training #nyctrainer #nycfitfam

Chicken breasts can get boring real quick 🐓 Enter: chicken thighs

Chicken breasts can get played out real quick 🐓 Enter: chicken thighs, which I find to be much tastier but also can still have great macros.

The right set of thighs can offer plenty of taste and still have killer macros. Don’t be scared to cut the fat ✂️

#chicken #chickenthighs #costco #costcohack #costcohaul #protein #lowcalorie #healthyeating #healthyeatinghabits #healthyeatingtips #healthyeatingideas #healthyeats #dietingtips #nyctrainer #nycfitnesstrainer #nycfitfam

Traditional barbell hip thruster is a lot of foreplay for a little bit of thrusting

God knows my comments section is aware of how tight my jeans are. I attribute machines like the glute drive and booty builder to some of that success.

As much as I love a barbell hip thrust, there’s just way too much setup. And when I’m determining exercise selection, I look at how much foreplay is involved. The booty builder seen here lets me get down and dirty with just a couple simple adjustments.

The closer in my legs are, the more my knees are forced to bend, the more quad engagement I’ll get. The further away, the more hamstring engagement I’ll get. I use the booty builder at least once a week in my programming.

#hipthrust #hipthruster #glutedrive #bootybuilder #bootybuilding #bootygain #glutegains #legday #legdayeveryday #muscle #fitness #fitnesstips #personaltrainer #performancecoach #nyctrainer #nycfitnesstrainer #nycfitfam

St Paddy’s ☘️ Alcohol: the bad, the good

There are plenty of reasons alcohol isn’t healthy for you, including:

1️⃣ It is a Class 1 carcinogen, it’s highly correlated to causing cancer.
2️⃣ It blunts protein synthesis. It hinders your gym gains.
3️⃣ It disrupts your circadian rhythms. You won’t have as deep and meaningful of sleep.

However, people who drink moderately seem to outlive people who do not. It’s likely not due to health benefits of alcohol but instead due to socializing.

Whether you drink or not, I personally am a libertarian. As long as you don’t hurt dogs or kids we are cool. But regardless if you drink or not, it’s vital to your health to have a strong social network.

#alchoholfacts #stpattysday #healthyeatinghabits #healthyeatingtips #healthyeats #dietingtips #caloriecount #caloriedeficit #caloriesincaloriesout #performancecoach #personaltrainer #nyctrainer #nycfitnesstrainer #nycfitfam

Tatum Sharp

Director of Social Media

"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it."
- Amanda Gorman

Tatum is the mastermind behind Jacob Zemer’s social media. Every post you come across has its journey through her creative touch. From crafting compelling content and refining videos and reels to composing captivating captions, overseeing videographers, and meticulously planning release schedules – she’s constantly immersed in curating the Jacob Zemer content that captivates our audience!

Away from the digital buzz of social media, Tatum enjoys taking the stage, wielding her bass in her hardcore band, Volition, and indulges her passion for all things horror by frequently cozying up with scary movies.

Specialities:

  • BS Exercise Science minor in Communications
  • EXOS Performance Specialist
  • ACE Group Fitness
  • Creative writing
  • Visual communication

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling