WESTFIELD FITNESS STUDIOLLC

Vincent Chen

Owner & Director of Training; Athletic Development Coach & Personal Trainer

"I truly believe that you do not have to be an athlete to train like one, that strength is not only defined by physical capacity but also a steadfast commitment to self-improvement and lifelong health."

Vincent is a Westfield native with a life-long history of athletic excellence which includes 10 years with the Westfield Soccer Association, earning first team All-State honors, and was a sweeper for one of the elite club teams in New Jersey. Vincent is also a black belt in Aiki Jiu Jitsu.

 For the past 8 years, Vincent has specialized in injury reduction and performance enhancement training. He has worked with a wide variety of clientele, including some of the top athletes in New Jersey from junior high school to the Division I collegiate level in football, soccer, baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey and wrestling. Vincent has also coached countless others to their fat loss goals whether it was for the summer months, weddings, military/law enforcement physical fitness tests or overall improved health. 

Vincent is the creator of the highly successful VC Performance Training Method for personal trainers and the "Everyday Athlete" training program for clients.

• Born: August 27, 1970 in Summit, NJ.
• Graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in East Asian Studies in 1996.
• Loves mom's fried rice, potato chips and all animals, but particularly pandas.
• Something you may not know about Vince: He is an exceptional drummer and was nominated for Boston's Best Drummer in 1991.
• N.A.S.M. CPT

Kathryn Cibelli  

Personal Trainer & Athletic Development

"I believe the drive to exercise should not be about size but more so about being healthy, feeling strong and having a certain level of confidence in yourself."

A graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Studies, Katie has a long, diverse history of athletic excellence, including dance, gymnastics, softball, soccer and track.

Katie is living proof that a woman does not have to be "bulky" to be strong. Among her many feats of strength, Katie can easily do 10 chin-ups unassisted, and, in fact, has been known to do weighted chin-ups as well-  up to an additinal 35 pounds!

• Born: June 6, 1984 in Sewall, NJ
• Graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Exercise Science and Sports Studies.
• Loves chocolate, cooking and bulldogs.
• Proud mother to two English Bulldogs, Charlie, a certified therapy dog, and the recently rescued, Gracie
• Something you may not know about Katie:  According to unverified reports, Katie has over 50 pairs of jeans!

Shane Condron

Personal Trainer & Athletic Development

"I try to push myself harder than I did the last time, and the guy next to me, so I can become that much better. If you can walk away knowing you gave everything you had and didn't let your self cut corners or cheat, then how could failure have occurred?"

Shane graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Physiology, which included a course in human physiology- complete with cadaver dissection, giving Shane an intimate knowledge of the human body normally reserved for physicians.

A high level high school athlete, Shane excelled for five years as a wrestler and still continues to wrestle in open tournaments and coach.

• Born: September 21, 1984 in Rahway, NJ
• Graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology
• Loves Rutgers football, the Larry David show, cooking
• Proud father of two English bulldogs, Charlie, a certified therapy dog, and the recently rescued Gracie
• Something that you may not know about Shane: He is an avid trout fisherman and outdoorsman

Julie Vanarelli

Personal Trainer & Athletic Development

As of 10/09, Julie is has returned to school to pursue a graduate degree. We wish her the best!

Julie is a Westfield native, and graduated from Westfield High School in 2003. She is an exceptional athlete, She has been a competitive swimmer for ten years and was voted one of the Top 10 Women Lacross Goalies in 2003.

Julie graduated from the Univesity of New Hampshire with a degree in Exercise Science. While there, Julie traveled to Italy to study the "Mediterranan Diet" with Nutrition Majors.

• Born: November 29, 1984 in Westfield, NJ.
• Graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Exercise Science
• Loves painting, ethnic foods and traveling
• Something that you may not know about Julie: Her next planned travel destination is Africa where she plans to volunteer

Elizabeth A. Martello, Esq.

Owner&Business Manager; Personal Trainer

Liz's fitness background includes high school varsity track, cheerleading and teaching group exercise at the TCNJ Wellness Center.

Liz has trained with Vincent for close to three years, learning movement assessment, corrective strategy and program design for the general fitness client, and for fat loss. Vince has also trained Liz in personal self-defense. She is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is currently pursuing advanced education in nutrition and an advanced kettlebell certification.

• Born: May 17, 1974 in Staten Island, NY 
• Graduated from The College of New Jersey with a B.A. in English in 1996
• Graduated from Seton Hall University School of  Law School in 2006
• Loves chocolate, cookies, going to the gym and sleeping late.
• Something you may not know about Liz: She placed second in a national moot court competition; she can dumbbell press 100 lbs. (2 x 50lb.) but she can't cook eggs.
• NASM-CPT

Shane pressing the 96 lb kettlebell.

Katie at the Point Pleasant Boardwalk cashing in her skeeball winnings. Also in the picture Westfield Fitness trainer Shane Condron, and Vincent Chen's head.