Our Team
Family Owned & Operated
Joey
Co-Founder, co-owner and Head Instructor of Workout Design at Punch Pedal House, Joey designed and operated the award-winning fitness studio, Rhythm Ryde. He is an ex-Division-1 football and track athlete at the University of Pittsburgh. After an injury, he transferred to NYU receiving a bachelor degree in Economics, Cum Laude, and later a Masters at Columbia in real estate and finance then pursuing a career in finance and real estate. Joey found his way back to fitness, where his passion and heart stayed. He is certified by CFSC - Certified Functional Strength Training, Certified by Gleasonβs USA Boxing, and trained by Soul.
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Nada
She is the better half of the co-founders & co-owners, as well as the head of recruiting and training of Punch Pedal House. She is an ex-ballerina and dancer, trained at Ballet School Lujo Davicho Belgrade. She latter received a bachelorβs degree in computer science and graphic design, but chose to model for nearly a decade. She found her passion for health and fitness while traveling the world modeling for elite brands and luxury designers, wanting to build something that was not a big box company and that would focus on community and social integration. Certified by CFSC - Certified Functional Strength Training, Certified by Gleasonβs USA Boxing, and trained by Rhythm.
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Baloo
Studio Manager
1 of 8 pups, known as the βTrash Bag Pupsβ, he went from a river bank in a trash bag to Central Park West and is the real reason everyone comes to Punch Pedal House not because of his parents. Certified by being way to adorable with his blue ball.
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Kiki
Boxing Bootcamp
Kiki is a California native who made her way to New York to play D1 softball at LIU - Brooklyn. There she graduated with a B.S./M.S. in Sports & Exercise Science and found her passion for health and fitness after undergoing sports related surgeries. Kiki found Punch & Pedal through our Latin star, Sara and was hooked after her first boxing class with Joey. In her boxing classes you can find her playing a diverse playlist of Drake to Ed Sheeran and anything that makes your βHood Go Crazyβ. Her competitive nature will encourage you to push past your limits and teach you to enjoy the struggle along the way.
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Jerr
Boxing & Indoor Cycling
Jerr is a bonafide New Yorker that believes in giving life to all. That same motto is expected when taking his class. He believes workouts should be fun and effective. Our bodies are all beautiful and different, so it is only natural for us to thrive at different moments. He believes that there are beauty and magic in the struggle. His number one rule is to give it all you have, push past comfort, and to look fucking fabulous while doing it. Certified by Gleasonβs USA Boxing, and trained by Rhythm.
Instagram: TenMillionDollarSmile
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SARA
Indoor Cycling
Sara is the Latin twist to the PP Family. She grew up playing competitive golf in Venezuela, at 18 she decided to move New York to play D1 golf and pursue a degree in Marketing. Looking for workout that not only would help her physically but also mentally she stumbled upon RR. After taking her first class with Joey she was hooked; music, lights, intensity of the sweat and most importantly the energy. During her college years she understood the importance of taking care of her body and the process of becoming mindful. (Even though sheβs the queen of soft serve) After ending a 13-year competitive golf career, she decided to further the passion she developed for indoor cycling, together with music and dancing and take on the podium to become a PH instructor.
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Anette
Indoor Cycling
Growing up as a professional horseback rider (showjumping) between Norway and Finland, Anette has always had the mentality of "get home a little better than when you left this morning." This mentality translates from sports and business, to life in general. She moved to Brooklyn in 2012 to study Business Management, and is currently Head of Digital at a creative agency in Flatiron. Throughout the years, she tried many gyms in NYC, but the moment she took Joey's class, there was no turning back. Pedal House is her escape and haven from a busy life of work and the fast pace of the city, where she gets to leave the world on the other side of that door.
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Denz
Boxing Bootcamp
This Dominican from the Boogie down Bronx is not only a dedicated and well equipped personal trainer and boxer; he is also passionate and reflects that with his upbeat energy. Being an underdog at 19 years old, he became a co-founder of Dogpound. His desire to see others succeed is unmatched. He goes the extra mile when it comes to motivating his trainees. His ultimate goal is to meet and exceed trainees expectations while setting fun and motivating ambiance to maintain the focus and upbeat energy. His personality is beyond just his physical exterior, which is intriguingly covered by meaningful art from his neck down to his arm. The kindness, patience, and comprehension he provides to his clients are unforgettable.
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G
Boxing
This Pennsylvanian turned New Yorker is a graphic designer by day, personal trainer and boxing instructor by night. Even with his soft spot for sour gummy worms and anything Stars Wars, G will push you to be your best, inside and outside of class. His hip-hop chart-toppers will have you workin, twerkinβ, movinβ, and groovinβ. NASIM, Certified by Gleasonβs USA Boxing and trained by Rhythm.
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Emma
Indoor Cycling
βThe first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.β - dorothy parker
this sassy sarcastic sweetheart hails from salt lake city with an affinity for animals, alliteration, and acoustics. she moonlights as a promotions wizard working at a record label, so prepare your body and your ears for a feisty playlist with deep cuts and undiscovered artists. sweat me if ya get me.
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