Award Winning Fitness Instructor, Medfit Professional of the Year
GLYDE is a national online exercise service that allows individuals and groups to relieve stress, improve health, and stay fit in a fun, motivating, and all-inclusive environment! In addition to strength & conditioning, corrective exercise, and weight loss, we specialize in working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, post-physical therapy and pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, MS, osteoporosis, and weight loss surgery recovery. GLYDE emphasizes individual needs and provides a supportive environment toward all health and fitness goals. This includes live group and private exercise classes, additional written exercise programs, and a concierge support service geared towards the long-term success of all our participants.
In 2020, Zack started his own online exercise business, GLYDE LLC. Zack is an ASFA Group Fitness Instructor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer with over 30 specialty medical exercise certifications and education courses, and the Medfit Provider of the Year award winner. He is an Emergency Medical Technician and CPR instructor with the American Heart Association. Before GLYDE LLC, Zack was an exercise instructor at a hospital-based gym for over five years. Zack ran medical exercise groups for diabetes, post-weight loss surgery, Parkinson’s, MS, osteoporosis, arthritis, pre/post joint replacement surgeries, and worked with many individuals on the autism spectrum who received Easterseals funding.
Zack’s experience, knowledge, and training help him pay close attention to detail and provide a fun, safe and effective workout! People who work with Zack have made positive changes in their quality of life by reducing pain, building muscle, burning fat, mitigating chronic disease risk, improving flexibility, preventing falls, and gaining overall independence and functionality. In addition to working with individuals, Zack is also an exercise instructor for day programs, group homes, IRA supervised housing, hospitals, physical therapy offices, medical support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Award Winning Fitness Instructor, Medfit Professional of the Year
GLYDE is a national online exercise service that allows individuals and groups to relieve stress, improve health, and stay fit in a fun, motivating, and all-inclusive environment! In addition to strength & conditioning, corrective exercise, and weight loss, we specialize in working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, post-physical therapy and pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, MS, osteoporosis, and weight loss surgery recovery. GLYDE emphasizes individual needs and provides a supportive environment toward all health and fitness goals. This includes live group and private exercise classes, additional written exercise programs, and a concierge support service geared towards the long-term success of all our participants.
In 2020, Zack started his own online exercise business, GLYDE LLC. Zack is an ASFA Group Fitness Instructor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer with over 30 specialty medical exercise certifications and education courses, and the Medfit Provider of the Year award winner. He is an Emergency Medical Technician and CPR instructor with the American Heart Association. Before GLYDE LLC, Zack was an exercise instructor at a hospital-based gym for over five years. Zack ran medical exercise groups for diabetes, post-weight loss surgery, Parkinson’s, MS, osteoporosis, arthritis, pre/post joint replacement surgeries, and worked with many individuals on the autism spectrum who received Easterseals funding.
Zack’s experience, knowledge, and training help him pay close attention to detail and provide a fun, safe and effective workout! People who work with Zack have made positive changes in their quality of life by reducing pain, building muscle, burning fat, mitigating chronic disease risk, improving flexibility, preventing falls, and gaining overall independence and functionality. In addition to working with individuals, Zack is also an exercise instructor for day programs, group homes, IRA supervised housing, hospitals, physical therapy offices, medical support groups, and other healthcare providers.
OUR SERVICES
ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED LIVE THROUGH ZOOM
Maintaining Health
BURN FAT
GAIN MUSCLE
IMPROVE POSTURE
MITIGATE DISEASE RISK FACTORS
As a NASM Weight Loss Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and ACE Diabetes Prevention Coach, Zack helps people maintain and improve their health through proper exercise plan development. While working with Zack, people have burned fat, gained muscle, improved posture, reduced pain and achieved fat loss goals. Many individuals were also able to lower A1C, cholesterol, and blood pressure, contributing to better cardiovascular health. Whether you want to engage in an exercise program to help maintain your health, lose weight, or lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, Zack has the knowledge and experience to help you reach your goals through exercise and motivational coaching!
Adaptive Exercise
EMPOWERMENT
INDEPENDENCE
HAVE FUN
IMPROVE FUNCTIONALITY
As an ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer and MFEF Adaptive Fitness Specialist, Zack provides adaptive fitness classes specifically catered to the needs, medical conditions, abilities, and challenges of participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them prevent falls, improve posture, build strength, improve cardiovascular health, enhance overall functionality for active daily living tasks, prevent repetitive behaviors, and build more independence in a fun, educational, and inclusive environment. Zack is the exercise instructor for multiple day programs, IRA supervised housing, and has a plethora of experience working with wheelchair and assisted device users, people with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, and additional visual and learning disabilities. If you want someone who is understanding, patient, and effective in verbal and visual communication, Zack is the right fitness instructor to work with your day program, group home, or loved one!
Pre-Existing Conditions
DIABETES
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
OSTEOPOROSIS
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY RECOVERY
In addition to being an EMT and CPR instructor, Zack has special exercise certifications in diabetes, MS, osteoporosis, and post weight loss surgery recovery. Zack has a wide range of experience working with people who have pre-existing conditions. He runs hospital-based exercise groups in specialized areas such as diabetes, MS, osteoporosis, and weight loss surgery recovery. Zack helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugar safely during workouts and has enabled individuals with MS to mitigate the effects of drop foot with proper foot and ankle strengthening exercises. In addition, Zack helps people with osteoporosis prevent falls by safely strengthening their core muscles. Zack also helps weight loss surgery patients progress during their recovery process and is a speaker for over a dozen bariatric surgery support groups at hospitals across the country. If you want an effective workout regardless of your pre-existing condition, Zack has the knowledge and experience to help you safely reduce pain, improve balance, gain strength, and increase stamina!
TESTIMONIALS
I had the pleasure of working with Zack in a small specialized group setting. He led a medical weight loss / wellness group for six months, meeting 2-3 times a week. Not too many people like exercising, myself included, but he kept the group motivated, and the exercises diversified enough to avoid boredom (not only cardio, but strength training, and pool). He was also quite charming during the classes (he loves animals!), while preferring to keep the focus on us and the exercise program. We all took body composition tests on a medical machine before, during, and after completing this program and was amazed to see the gain in actual muscle weight, yet, while still dropping overall (fat) weight. Zack also had EMS training which I thought was extremely valuable in his profession. I would absolutely recommend Zack for your fitness needs.
I’ve been working with Zack for 7 years now and have had great results. I have a chronic health condition and he is always aware of the potential issues and how to address any physical limitations that I might have. Zack views exercise as a team effort, listening and adjusting the program as necessary to keep you engaged and moving forward. Unlike some other exercise professionals I have worked with, it is not about Zack and his results, it is about you, as the customer and what you want to achieve. I have made a great deal of progress with Zack and am toned, strong and fit, all of which I would not be if I had not continued with the program. I highly recommend Zack. He is easy to work with, educated and perhaps most important of all, a good, honest person. I’m thankful to have him on my team.
ONLINE EXERCISE CLASSES
ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED LIVE ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM
One-Hour Group Exercise Classes
$150 Per Class
Unlimited Participants
Complimentary Personalized Written
Exercise Programs
Concierge Support Service
8 Private 30-Minute Classes
$45 Per Class
$360 Per Package
Complimentary Personalized Written Exercise Programs
Concierge Support Service
8 Private One-Hour Classes
$65 Per Class
$520 Per Package
Complimentary Personalized Written Exercise Programs
Concierge Support Service
CERTIFICATIONS
- MFEF Multiple Sclerosis Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Arthritis Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Osteoporosis Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Type 2 Diabetes Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Obesity Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Adaptive Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Menopause Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Geriatric Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Stroke Recovery Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist
- MFEF Medical Fitness Practitioner
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist
- NASM Weight Loss Specialist
- NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist (Postnatal/ Pre & Post Menopause)
- NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
- ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer
- FAI Functional Aging Specialist
- ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist
- ACE Diabetes Prevention Coach
- CETI Cancer Exercise Training Specialist
- Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist
- FAI Brain Health Trainer
- Clinical Pilates Mat Instructor
- Kettle Bell Athletics Instructor
- TRX Instructor
- Aqua Kinetics Instructor
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- 12 Years of Krav Maga Self Defense Training
TESTIMONIALS
I worked with Zack for about a year or so – he devised a strategic plan that was carefully crafted to favor my strengths and needs that helped me build muscle and trim excess fat. Zack has a pantheon of knowledge, stemming from various certifications that he’s studied for, and skills that he brings to the table as an instructor. A great example of his knowledge and skills would be when I informed Zack that I wasn’t a huge fan of on-land cardio – adhering to my preferences, Zack devised an in-water cardio plan with the help of water weights incorporating some elements from HIIT. All that being said, the most important attributes that Zack brings to the table as an instructor is his phenomenal ability to communicate and be personable. I highly recommend Zack to anyone that needs a carefully curated exercise plan, and a friend to talk you through your journey for a healthier lifestyle!
Having trained with Zack on a 1:1 basis has been nothing short of a positive experience. Zack has helped me bring my personal fitness goals (weight loss and overall toning) to fruition. Using his vast knowledge of fitness disciplines and his encouraging work ethic, Zack developed an individualized plan with me that complimented my existing lap swimming regiment with weight training, TRX, and aquatic-based resistance training which were all frankly foreign to me and was initially hesitant. Notably, one of Zack’s most commendable attributes is his patience; if I ever felt frustrated with a specific routine by not getting the exact movement correct, Zack was always willing to spend extra time and give me tips to teach me proper and safe form. With Zack’s assistance, I was not only able to attain my weight loss goal, but also stayed motivated throughout my entire journey and have developed healthier lifestyle habits along the way.