LIELA BETHA
Fitness, Athleticism, and Wellness
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Skilled dynamic fitness expert with 19+ years of experience in personal training, group fitness instruction, youth athletics, strength and conditioning, and wellness coaching. Proven expertise in creating customized, effective exercise programs, leading corrective exercise initiatives, and enhancing health and physical fitness outcomes of clients/ members/ athletes. Experienced in managing teams and training staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, strong environment. Committed to promoting fitness longevity through foundational basics, innovative programming, and personalized guidance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Youth Athleticism Trainer
Self-Employed
06.2012 - Current
- Build foundational strength, balance, stability, coordination, speed, awareness, and reactivity.
- Foster healthy discipline, respect, integrity, and work ethic.
- Create programs that are specific to the needs of each individual athlete.
- Communicate and coordinate with parents to build and maintain a relationship of clarity, trust, and care.
- Liaison between athletes and parents.
- Manage time and training to include the prioritization of education and extra-athletic responsibilities.
Longevity Health Coach
Serotonin Anti-Aging Centers
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed personalized health plans to enhance client wellness and longevity.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions to motivate clients toward sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to align fitness strategies with client health goals.
- Educated clients on nutrition, exercise, and stress management techniques for optimal health outcomes.
- Worked side by side with medical professionals to combine the efforts of medical weight loss and holistic methods.
Functional Conditioning Fitness Trainer
Will Powerfitness
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered training programs to enhance members' skills and performance.
- Collaborated with ownership and coworkers to identify training needs and align objectives.
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Developed personalized fitness modifications to meet individual client goals and needs.
- Led group training sessions, fostering motivation and teamwork among participants
- Educated clients on proper nutrition habits, leading to healthier lifestyles and improved weight management outcomes.
- Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.
- Advised clients on proper equipment use and maintenance, contributing to a safe workout environment and prolonging the lifespan of gym assets.
- Boosted client motivation through consistent encouragement, support, and progress tracking.
- Implemented safe and effective exercise programs, reducing the risk of injury for clients during workouts.
- Promoted a positive gym culture by modeling healthy behaviors, maintaining a professional demeanor, and fostering camaraderie among members and staff.
Head Corrective Exercise Specialist
Strauss Scoliosis
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Train clients to perform scoliosis-specific corrective exercises.
- Set up and monitor on-site corrective therapies.
- Patient vitals.
- Create custom corrective fitness programming.
- Virtual training and check-ins.
- Provide expertise, leadership, and guidance to fellow staff.
- Build corrective equipment.
- Create, seek out, and implement ways to optimize office and therapy flow, and overall efficiency.
General Manager/ Head Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Opening and closing duties.
- New client consultations: Assess and determine appropriate programs and progression.
- Provided practitioner-assisted stretching.
- Trained newly-hired stretch practitioners.
- Sales management: sales reports, facility upkeep and minor repairs, opening and closing duties, scheduling, front desk management, and leading regular meetings for practitioner client and practitioner retention.
- Provided professional guidance and support for current members
- Ensured and upheld standards for personal and facility cleanliness, and professionalism.
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
05.2006 - Current
- Designed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and needs.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions, focusing on form, technique, and safety.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting workouts for optimal results.
- Educated clients on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices to enhance performance.
- Met clients at various locations (indoor and outdoor) for training sessions.
Kickboxing Instructor
CKO Kickboxing
07.2022 - Current
- General opening and closing duties.
- Manage member attendance.
- Create and demonstrate class workouts.
- Assess and determine the appropriate class pace, progression, and intensity.
- Ensure proper form and technique during classes.
- Lead stretches after classes.
- Maintain member awareness of gym events, announcements, and updates.
- Provide professional guidance and support regarding nutrition, and other inquiries.
- Ensure and uphold standards for personal and facility cleanliness, and professionalism.
Corporate Fitness and Wellness Professional
FitPros
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Traveled to locations to provide fitness and wellness group classes, and group talks.
- Provided yoga, cardiovascular, and strength instruction in group settings.
- Provided professional guidance and support for employees before and after classes.
- Taught on health, fitness, and wellness topics, including self-myofascial release, nutrition and smart planning, and flexibility and mobility.
- Reported job completion, feedback from attendees, and hours worked.
Fitness Coach
FitWorx
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Member assessment, including health and fitness history, experience, and body measurements.
- Program management (creation, adjustment, and progression).
- Provided professional guidance and support for current members and staff.
- Provided facility supervision in the absence of the manager
- Ensured and upheld standards for personal and facility cleanliness, and professionalism.
- Performed closing duties, including end-of-day sales reports and facility checks.
Membership Manager
Anytime Fitness
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Opening duties include cash counts, records, tour scheduling, sale signage, and event setup.
- Performed membership tours, marketing, sales, and maintenance.
- Gathered past history, and current health and fitness status information from potential members.
- Assessed personal client information to determine appropriate memberships, programs, and classes.
- Provided professional guidance and support for current members.
- Provided facility supervision in the absence of the manager.
- Ensured and upheld high standards for facility cleanliness, maintenance, and professionalism.
- Performed closing duties, including end-of-day sales reports, facility checks, and locking up.
Fitness Membership Counselor
LA Fitness
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Performed membership tours, marketing, sales, and maintenance.
- Gathered past history, and current health and fitness status information.
- Provided professional guidance and support for current members.
- Provided facility supervision in the absence of the manager.
- Ensured and upheld standards for personal and facility cleanliness, and professionalism.
- Performed closing duties, including end-of-day sales reports, facility checks, and locking up.
Education
Psychology - Major
Mansfield University
05.2006
High School Diploma - Health Sciences and Biology
Franklin Learning Center High School
06.2005
Skills
- Continuous professional development
- Physical and mindset assessment and development
- First aid, CPR, AED certification
- Team/ group/ class coaching and management
- Expert exercise demonstration
- Strong communication
- Sport-specific footwork and movement drills
- Flexibility, mobility, balance, and stability expert
- Warm up, cooldown, and injury prevention
- Extensive fitness and nutrition knowledge
- Goal setting, motivation, and discipline
- Strength and conditioning
Certification
- High School Diploma: Health Sciences and Biology
- Stretch Practitioner Certificate
- Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certificate
- Personal Training Fitness Certificate
- CPR/AED Certificate
Timeline
Functional Conditioning Fitness Trainer
Will Powerfitness
06.2025 - 10.2025
Longevity Health Coach
Serotonin Anti-Aging Centers
05.2025 - 11.2025
Head Corrective Exercise Specialist
Strauss Scoliosis
12.2023 - 01.2025
Kickboxing Instructor
CKO Kickboxing
07.2022 - Current
General Manager/ Head Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
11.2019 - 12.2022
Corporate Fitness and Wellness Professional
FitPros
10.2019 - 03.2020
Fitness Coach
FitWorx
01.2018 - 03.2018
Membership Manager
Anytime Fitness
08.2017 - 12.2017
Fitness Membership Counselor
LA Fitness
02.2016 - 04.2016
Youth Athleticism Trainer
Self-Employed
06.2012 - Current
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
05.2006 - Current
High School Diploma - Health Sciences and Biology
Franklin Learning Center High School
Psychology - Major
Mansfield University
Character Traits
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Excellent time-management
- Punctual
- Self-starter as well as a team player
- Motivated to make an impact and lead
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator
Current Residency
Cherry Hill, NJ
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Stretch Practitioner
CPR/ AED