PHILADELPHIA, PA
GIOVANNI ROMERO
FOUNDER + MASTER COACH
ABOUT ME
Fitness and athletics has carried me through some of the toughest times in my life, and has subsequently been the driving force of my greatest achievements. My mission is to help others realize they can train to win at the game of life too. I have been building the Fe community for over 7 years because I believe iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @GIOVANNI.JUSTIN
TRAIN WITH ME
MUSIC: ANYTHING MARVIN GAYE
GUILTY PLEASSURE: CHOCOLATE
SPIRIT ANIMAL: CHEETAH
FAV QUOTE: "LIMITS, LIKE FEARS ARE OFTEN JUST AN ILLUSION." -MICHAEL JORDAN
PHILADELPHIA, PA
MICHAEL BERBANO
HEAD COACH
ABOUT ME
In 2018 I decided to make a lifestyle change for my health. I was 50lbs overweight and lived an inactive lifestyle. Since then, I've lost all 50lbs, adopted an active lifestyle, and dedicated to creating a version of myself I never thought possible. That is why I became a personal trainer: To teach people that being fit, happy, and healthy doesn't have to be impossible. I look forward to help you discover your best self!
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @MICHAELVBERBANO
TRAIN WITH ME
MUSIC: POP + HIP HOP. DUA LIPA, KENDRICK LAMAR, KEHLANI, SNOW THA PRODUCT
GUILTY PLEASURE: SUSHI, CHURROS, CHEESECAKE
SPIRIT ANIMAL: SPIER-MAN (RESPECT THE HYPHEN)
FAV QUOTE: "DO OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO TRY." -YODA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
KNOX WEST
ASSISTANT COACH
ABOUT ME
In 2016, fitness became my greatest addiction. After realizing how life changing a healthy lifestyle is, I've eventually decided to do what I can to share the wealth of good health. As a giving/caring person, being part of people's journeys is a wonderful feeling. With that being said, I obtained my NASM cert to follow my passion and start a career in the fitness industry.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @4TKNOX_
TRAIN WITH ME
MUSIC: HIP HOP, R&B+SOUL, JUST A BLEND OF GOOD MUSIC
GUILTY PLEASURE: DONUTS, CAKE, PIMPLE POPPING VIDEOS
SPIRIT ANIMAL: DARE DEVIL & AN OWL
FAV QUOTE: "TO APPRECIATE THE SUN, YOU GOTTA KNOW WHAT RAIN IS." - J. COLE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
MERCEDES GRUBB
CO-FOUNDER + ASSISTANT COACH
ABOUT ME
I am a neurophysiologist by day and a serial entrepreneur coach by night. Building The Fitness Ethic has taught me that living a healthy lifestyle is meant to be a marathon not a sprint. Trust me, where ever you are in your fitness journey I have been there! From former Division I field hockey player to worst shape of my life, and everything in between. I cannot wait for you to experience the Fe method.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @MercedesGrubb2
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MUSIC: A LITLLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. I PUMP THE JAMS
GUILTY PLEASSURE: CAKE CAKE CAKE
SPIRIT ANIMAL: IF BEYONCE & J LO & WARREN BUFFET HAD A BABY. I'M THAT BABY
FAV QUOTE: "IMPOSSIBLE IS POTENTIAL. IMPOSSIBLE IS TEMPORARY. IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING."
- MUHAMMAD ALI
PHILADELPHIA, PA
JAMES PENN
CO-FOUNDER
ABOUT ME
I am a born and bread life long athlete from Pittsburgh. Having played soccer and basketball since the age of 5 years old I consider myself a life long athlete. I have had the opportunity to play at the highest level in youth soccer and collegiate soccer, which I believe set me up for success off the field. For the last 6+ years I have called Philly home. My love for the Sixers is the real deal, almost as much as my love for FE. First I was a client of Giovanni, then business partner, and now family. I am proud to be a part owner of The Fitness Ethic.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @JERPENN
TRAIN WITH ME
MUSIC: GIVE ME DRAKE, HOV, OLD KANYE, SOME MUMFORD AND I'M A HAPPY GUY
GUILTY PLEASSURE: OREOS
SPIRIT ANIMAL: LIONS
FAV QUOTE: "GREAT THINGS COME FROM HARD WORK AND PERSEVERANCE. NO EXCUSES."
- KOBE BRYANT