BENICIA TRAINERS

Denise Brazeal

My name is Denise Brazeal and I am the founder and president of Training Loft 714 INC. I've been living and breathing fitness since I can remember but decided to do it professionally about 12 years ago after obtaining my Graduate degree and realizing that this was my true passion. I am a certified personal trainer, group exercise, kickboxing, TRX and vinyasa yoga instructor and am also certified in sports nutrition. I am also a PNBA Figure Professional and the coach of an amazing team of figure and bikini competitors called the Knockouts who have been competing in the bay area since 2012.

My belief is that anyone, at any age or fitness level can achieve their goal of losing weight, looking great and being healthy with the right exercise program, eating plan and support system. I know I can help anyone change their life as long as they are willing to put in the work it takes to get there. If you are ready to change, I can show you the way.

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer/ Group Exercise/ Kickboxing Instructor

Amazing Yoga Certified Vinyassa Power Flow Instructor

ASFA Certified Sports Nutrition

TRX Instructor

2013 INBA Trainer of the Year

2016 INBA Trainer of the Year

2012 SOFIT Magazine Top Trainer

PNBA Figure Professional and coach of the Bay Area Knockouts

Contact: (707) 319-4158 or loft714@yahoo.com

 Mark Rualo

My name is Mark Rualo and fitness is my passion. There is no greater feeling than assisting people in achieving their goals and objectives through exercise. I am an AFAA certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. I am also a qualified TRX instructor. Come try one of my classes : Cardio Blast Kickboxing, Core Xpress, Sculpt Fusion and TRX. If you are looking for a personal trainer, I am your guy! I would be happy to help you on your fitness journey.

Contact: (707) 980-9453 or markrualo@att.net.

Ivania Martin

My name is Ivania Martin. I have been teaching Group Exercise since 2008, and I am an AFFA certified personal trainer. I also am elementary school teacher in our town of Benicia. I love to teach, I love to watch individuals young and old grow mentally and physically. Prior to becoming an instructor I spent many years struggling with my weight and body image issues. It is my belief that fitness is about a life style and it is for all ages and abilities. Fitness is about being healthy both in body and mind. I am honored to be a part The Loft 714 Instructors, as I am able to witness and help in the transformation of so many members due to Denise’s passion and inspiration.

Rosini De Guzman

Hi my name is Rosini De Guzman. I am an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer. I am also a PNBA Bikini Pro and the Knockouts Bikini team posing coach. On a personal level, I am a wife, a mother of two boys, and a Registered Nurse for 10 years. I have been training with Denise Brazeal for over 8 years. My first bikini competition was in 2013 and since then, I have competed in 7 natural bodybuilding shows. I am proud to say that I have had great success in each show with Top 3 placings. I made my bikini Pro debut at Tram USA in Las Vegas in September 2015 and placed 2nd in my category.

I have grown to love fitness and learned that fitness does not only build confidence, it also opens doors to many areas of life to enjoy. It makes one feel alive, energetic, young and vibrant. I believe that fitness should not feel like a "task" but rather, it should be fun and enjoyable. With the stress of daily life, fitness should be simple, it should be something to look forward to and something that leaves you feeling satisfied and successful. If you have been thinking about getting back into the gym and don't know where to start, I can help you. If you have an upcoming event, I can help you look your very best. If you are interested in a bikini competition, let me be the one to transform you into a Knockout Bikini Diva!

Contact Information: 707-567-3388 or rosinideguzman@yahoo.com

Kati Elzey

My name is Katie Elzey and I moved here in 2013 from New Orleans when my husband and I relocated to Benica for his career. This opened up the door for me to live my dream of helping others enjoy moving, strengthening, sweating, getting creative with their gym life/training, and challenging their bodies as much as I do.

I believe our bodies were made to be active...and as often as possible! I am a true believer in being adventurous every day whether it’s inside or outside the gym.

My husband Ashton and I love to hike the California hills, travel, and find adventure during our free time.

I am Certified Group Instructor and Personal Trainer with both AFAA and NASM. I am extremely passionate about fitness and look forward to helping others change their lives.

Contact Information: katielzey@yahoo.com or (504) 330-1529

Matthew James

My name is Matthew James and I am passionate about dancing and fitness. I am currently certified in Zumba and am working on several other fitness certifications. I starting teaching classes earlier this year and its already becoming a passion. I have always been very active, but struggled with being overweight. After losing a lot of weight with training and dancing, I realized that I wanted to help others achieve the same results as I did.
I believe that you can achieve anything you put your mind too if you’re willing to put in hard work and always give your best! Come down to The Training Loft and try my Total Body Circuit classes, I promise you a fun and sweaty workout!

Tricia McKeever 

My name is Tricia McKeever. I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and the Figure Coach for the Bay Area Knockouts. I began competing as an INBA Figure athlete in 2014. In 2016 I became the first Figure Knockout to compete at the professional level in the Pro/Am Team USA competition in Vegas (PNBA). In 2018 I was the first Figure Knockout to compete with the National Physique Committee.  I truly feel my accomplishments and my passion for fitness would not have grown to this level outside of the supportive environment of Training Loft 714. It is for this reason that I am excited to have the opportunity to give back and to help others achieve their fitness goals.  Whether preparing for a competition or committing to a fitness plan, when you walk into the Training Loft you are investing your precious time and energy into improving yourself. I am excited to help you get the best return on that investment.  

National Academy of Sport Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
Bay Area Knockouts Figure Competition Team Coach
Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association Figure Competitor
National Physique Committee Figure Competitor

Rami Fernandez