Meet Our Trainers
Finding a Trainer or Coach that fits your needs, doesn't have to be difficult. You tell us your goal, we will match you with the Coach that can help you reach it!
Jim Brown, President
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We could go on and on naming all of Jim's accomplishments and credentials, but what sets him apart from all other strength coaches is that his knowledge in strength sports exceeds all others in Northeastern Pennsylvania. With over 30 years in the health & fitness industry, Jim has proven time and time again that his methodolgies in strength training work. As others age and have to give up on their competitve edge, Jim keeps getting better and STRONGER. If you want to add size and strength as part of your arsenal, he is the man to get you there.
As Head Coach and leader of the Brown's Gym Powerlifting Club, he has athletes competing at the "grass roots" level as well as National & World Champion competitors. He pours his heart and soul into this club and is always willing to help anyone that is willing to learn.
He has had the honor to be the Head Coach for the National Masters Bench Press Team and the North American Open & Masters National Powerlifting Teams, Powerlifting Senior International Coach, North American National Team Coach (Open & Masters) and World Bench Press National Team Coach (Masters)
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7x Master's National Champion
6x Open North American Powerlifting Champion
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Multi-Time IPF World Powerlifting Competitor
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Powerlifting America National Team Coach
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2010 Coach of The Year
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Former CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
CrossFit Movement & Mobility Trainer
Janel Brown, Vice-President
Janel actually started in the sport of "Fitness" before the figure division was offered to women that wanted to take their physiques to the next level. After several injuries sidelined her from taking the stage, she followed her husband's footsteps in the path to Powerlifting. She is an accomplished athlete in her own right with an IPF Master's World Title, 5 Master's National Titles and 5 North American Open Championships as well as several American Records.
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Janel is a Certified Sports Nutritionist. If you are looking for that competitive age, no matter what sport you are competing in or are just looking to drop some lbs. she will help you get there.
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Currently Only Accepting Remote Coaching - janelbrown@brownsgym.net
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Certifications:
Cornell University - Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate - June 2019
American Association of Drugless Practitioners - Board Certified Health Coach
American Association of Drugless Practitioners - Certified Essential Oil Coach
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Former CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
CrossFit Movement & Mobility Trainer
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Member ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
Founding Member Men's Health Fitness Counsel
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POWERLIFTING
2022 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Champion
2015 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Champion
2016 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Bronze Medalist
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Multi-time IPF Powerlifting World Competitor
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2x IPF Master's World Powerlifting Champion
11x National Powerlifting Champion
5x IPF Open North American Powerlifting Champion
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Assistant North American National Team Coach
Former Assistant World Bench Press National Team Coach
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FIGURE/FITNESS
2nd Place Figure Masters 40 Division 2018 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan Championships
4th Place Figure Open Division 2018 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan Championships
4th Place Fitness Division 2000 Eastern States Ms. Fitness Championships
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Brandon Sales, Personal Trainer
Bachelor’s of Science with a degree in Exercise Science from King’s College, where he was taught Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, exercise programming for the Special population, etc. He was involved in the Health and Wellness at King’s College (HAWK) program that offered comprehensive health screenings while providing the students of the sports medicine and exercise science programs to apply what they’ve learned in classes to real life patients. The assessment looked for early signs and risk factors of several chronic diseases and conditions like osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Patients are given feedback in the form of exercise and dietary suggestions. Referrals to specialists are suggested when needed.
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-1 year internship at Wilkes University as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for all the Division 3 athletes.
-2 years HAWK study program
-CPR/AED first aid certified
-Member of the American Sports Medicine Society
-Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association
-Currently studying for his CSCS
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POWERLIFTING
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-Member of the Brown’s Gym Powerlifting Team
-Engineered Athlete
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coming up on 3 year in powerlifting
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USPA 90 kg (198lbs) lifter
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2x state champion in the junior division (20-23)