WE GOT MORE HEART, MUSCLE & MIND.

  • Mackie Root
    Mackie Root
    Coach
  • Graeme Baumstein
    Graeme Baumstein
    Coach
  • Dana Cosgrove
    Dana Cosgrove
    Coach
  • Rich Ryan
    Rich Ryan
    Coach
  • Asher Saperstein
    Asher Saperstein
    Coach
  • Kate DeGennaro
    Kate DeGennaro
    Coach
Mackie Root
Coach

Mackie went from a long-time client to coach after going all-in on the Unite Fitness philosophy. As a former collegiate baseball player, Mackie brings the intensity of NCAA athletics to every workout, while making it achievable and enjoyable for people of all levels. Mackie is also a certified nutritionist and you can find him always geeking out on the latest tech gadgets.

  • BS Business, Hofstra University
  • Certified Nutritionist – Institute for Integrative Nutrition
  • Certified Personal Trainer- NASM
Graeme Baumstein
Coach
Graeme has over 15 years of competitive sports training, 10 of which she’s focused on group classes, figure competitions and personal training. Her focus as a young athlete was track and field, especially the mile and 800m events. Graeme’s love for people and a balanced heart, muscle mind lifestyle drew her to Unite’s philosophy.
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • BA Penn State

 

Dana Cosgrove
Coach

Originally from Philadelphia, Dana earned her degree in Dance from Columbia College Chicago. After dancing her way through Chicago, she began working with inner city schools to further incorporate exercise and movement into the youth curriculum. This is where she found a passion even greater than dance. Dana later moved to New York City where she traded her ballet shoes for running shoes and became a personal trainer and group coach. Her mind/ body approach to fitness helps you enjoy the journey of reaching your goals while working out to a killer playlist.

  • BA, Dance, Teaching and Performance, Columbia College Chicago
  • Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist - NASM
  • Functional Movement Specialist
Rich Ryan
Coach

During Rich’s eight plus years in the fitness industry, he has seen that any accomplishment is attainable through hard work. His combination of positivity and intensity, Rich will push athletes to break personal barriers. He is dedicated as a full-time fitness professional and is on a constant quest for the newest information on the topic.

Rich has an established background in endurance training as a former D1 cross country /track and field athlete and current competitive OCR athlete. Outside of Unite Fitness, you can catch Rich reading or writing while drinking copious amounts of coffee.

  • B.S Business Management, Saint Joseph’s University
  • Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
  • Certified Track and Field Coach - USATF
  • Certified CrossFit/CrossFit Endurance Coach
Asher Saperstein
Coach

Asher Saperstein has been active his entire life. From dancing at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School for 12 years and performing with the Company, to ice skating from the age of 2 1/2, playing hockey from the age of 4, running cross country, playing varsity tennis, water skiing/wakeboarding, snow skiing, and many other activities, it is not difficult for Asher to stay busy. Fitness as a lifestyle started for Asher in his senior year at Marietta College when he changed his way of eating and workout routine. His lifestyle became his passion when he helped his friend lose 35 pounds and he has continued to enjoy helping others reach their fitness potential ever since. Spending time at the gym or hitting up a yoga/spin class is a natural part of Asher’s day. Asher started coming to Unite Fitness in May of 2015 and was inspired to them become a coach.

  • Certified Personal Trainer
Kate DeGennaro
Coach

Kate, former D1 field hockey player and current full time fitness instructor, has simply refused to stop sweating. As a certified yoga teacher, flywheel instructor, and health/wellness blogger, Kate is an eternal athlete. In her class, you will be pushed to redefine your edge and become your own biggest fan one victory at a time. Find her in the studio, the stadium, or at footlocker buying yet another pair of Nike sneakers.

  • RYT200+
  • Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor - Flywheel Sports