Joe Nazare holds a Ph.D. in English from NYU. A former college professor, he segued in 2010 into a career as a personal trainer (where his teaching skills proved quite useful). For nearly a decade and a half, he worked as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and the Health & Wellness Coordinator at the Wayne YMCA in New Jersey. In spring 2026, he realized a long-time dream of opening his own fitness studio (in the same community where he has met so many wonderful people over the years).
Joe is also a published author of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. His author’s website is joenazare.com.
Fitness Certifications:
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine Senior Fitness Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine MMA Conditioning Specialist
American College of Sports Medicine “Exercise is Medicine” Professional
NESTA Certified Kettlebell Coach
IDEA TRX Essentials for Personal Training
Empower Training Systems Martial Fitness Kickboxing
FEO Programming Essentials for Fitness Professionals
FEO Mobility Essentials for Fitness Professionals
National CPR Foundation CPR + AED Certified
