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Name: Joseph Rojas
Job Title: Personal Trainer
Asphalt Green Department: Fitness
Asphalt Green Campus: Upper East Side
Q: How long have you been working at Asphalt Green?
A: I’ve been working at Asphalt Green since August 2008.
Q: What do you do at Asphalt Green?
A: I assist members in reaching their fitness goals and monitor the fitness center.
Q: What is your favorite aspect of working at Asphalt Green?
A: I love meeting new people and helping them achieve better awareness of their bodies.
Q: How did you get into the fitness industry?
A: I always enjoyed fitness, so I decided to take a personal trainer certification course. Shortly after, I got my first job in 2001!
Q: What is your favorite exercise?
A: Walking lunges are my favorite exercise.
Q: Do you have any gym pet peeves?
A: My pet peeve is when people don’t put weights back where they belong.
Q: How do you embrace fitness in everyday life?
A: I walk tall, always focusing on my posture.
Q: What is your go-to healthy snack?
A: My go-to snack is a PowerBar.
Q: What is your favorite fitness tip for new gym-goers?
A: Work your lower body and core first.