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Rico Taylor

Professional Fitness Instructor | Strength & Performance Coach

Rico Taylor is a performance-driven fitness instructor with a degree in Kinesiology and a deep understanding of human movement, biomechanics, and applied physiology. He specializes in strength training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and sport performance development. Rico designs customized training programs built to improve muscle development, body composition, cardiovascular conditioning, and athletic output. His strength programs focus on progressive overload and structural balance, while his HIIT sessions are engineered to maximize metabolic efficiency and endurance through strategic work-to-rest ratios. For athletes, Rico develops sport-specific performance plans that enhance speed, power, coordination, and injury resilience. Every program is individualized, data-informed, and results-oriented. Known for his focused yet encouraging coaching style, Rico challenges clients to move beyond perceived limits while maintaining technical precision and long-term sustainability. He emphasizes holistic performance — integrating structured training, intelligent recovery, nutrition awareness, and mental resilience. Whether working with beginners building foundational strength or athletes refining competitive performance, Rico is committed to delivering measurable progress and sustainable results.

ricardotaylor9022@icloud.com

858-356-7740

Tara Mitic

Certified Personal Trainer | Strength & Performance Coach

Tara Mitic is a certified personal trainer holding credentials through NASM-CPT, EXOS-CPT, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1). She combines science-backed performance training with behavioral insight to help clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable lifestyle habits. As a former Division II basketball player, Tara understands the physical and mental demands of high-level performance. Her own challenges navigating nutrition and training during her athletic career fueled her commitment to helping others develop healthier, more effective approaches to fitness. With a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Psychology, Tara integrates biomechanics, performance science, and human behavior into every program she designs. Her coaching philosophy is individualized and holistic—meeting clients exactly where they are and building structured, adaptable plans around their goals. Whether the objective is improving athletic performance, increasing strength, enhancing mobility, or establishing long-term health habits, Tara delivers clear guidance and consistent support. She is known for her strong communication skills, organized programming, and ability to simplify complex training concepts into actionable steps. Tara’s mission is simple: help every client become stronger—physically and mentally—while creating a sustainable path toward lifelong performance and wellness.

taramitic101101@gmail.com

619-832-6121

Matthew Ceglie

Personal Trainer | Strength & Injury Prevention Specialist | Founder, STRONGIST

Matthew Ceglie is a San Diego personal trainer whose fitness journey began with adversity. After suffering a severe spinal injury that disrupted his daily life, he committed himself to rehabilitation through physical therapy, structured strength training, and disciplined nutrition. That experience reshaped his path and ultimately defined his purpose: helping others rebuild their bodies safely and intelligently. With a Bachelor of Science degree and nearly three decades of experience, Matthew is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, NASN Sports Nutritionist, and ACE Certified Personal Trainer. For 28 years, he has helped hundreds of clients across San Diego County — particularly adults over 40 — rebuild strength, prevent injury, improve mobility, and restore confidence in their bodies. Matthew works extensively with adults over 40 returning to structured training, clients recovering from injury, individuals seeking sustainable strength and longevity, and professionals who want progressive, structured programming. His approach prioritizes muscular balance, proper biomechanics, and intelligent progression, reducing injury risk while maximizing measurable results. In 2017, Matthew developed the Strongist App, a proprietary training platform featuring more than 500 exercise videos and fully trackable workout programming. Clients receive customized plans that integrate structured warm-ups, strength training, cardio conditioning, mobility and flexibility work, and nutrition guidance. Each session is purposeful, varied, and progression-driven, eliminating guesswork while keeping training engaging and effective. Clients consistently describe Matthew as structured, supportive, and results-driven. “I’ve had the privilege of working with Matt for the last three months. Starting a workout program can be daunting. Matt is patient and understanding. He truly hears you and knows when to push and when to be patient. Every day he changes it up so it never gets boring. When you work with Matt, you’re part of his family.” — Lesley N., San Diego “Matt’s ability to adjust and create workouts to achieve my goals has been invaluable. I’m almost 54 and I’m the strongest I’ve ever been in my life.” — David G., San Diego Matthew combines technical precision with genuine encouragement, helping clients train with confidence at every stage of life. All Teqneeq members receive a complimentary fitness evaluation and two personal training sessions. To learn more or schedule directly: Matthew Ceglie (Chey-Lee) 🌐 www.strongist.co

matt@strongist.co

858-688-2639

Matt Garcia

Certified Personal Trainer | Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Matt Garcia brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in personal training and performance development. He specializes in building structured, results-driven programs tailored to each client’s goals — whether improving strength, increasing cardiovascular capacity, or enhancing overall functional fitness. Matt’s approach integrates progressive strength training, conditioning protocols, and practical nutrition guidance to create sustainable, measurable progress. Known for his steady, motivating coaching style, he cultivates accountability while maintaining a positive and professional training atmosphere. At Teqneeq, Matt works with individuals seeking disciplined structure, long-term development, and intelligent programming rather than quick fixes. His focus is simple: build durable strength, improve performance capacity, and support consistent progression. Outside the facility, Matt enjoys outdoor training and continuing education to stay aligned with evolving best practices in strength and human performance.

Mattgarciapft@gmail.com

801-628-8019

Nikola “Dzoni” Ninkov

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Nikola “Dzoni” Ninkov is a San Diego–based strength and conditioning coach dedicated to building real, transferable strength through intelligent programming, proper biomechanics, and precise technique. His work centers on developing functional strength that carries beyond the gym into sport, work, and everyday life. As an active and qualified Greco-Roman wrestler, Nikola brings an athlete’s understanding of leverage, posture, balance, and power generation into every training session. His competitive background shapes a coaching philosophy grounded in discipline, structure, and movement integrity, ensuring that clients build strength safely while improving coordination and overall athletic performance. In addition to working with athletes and general fitness clients, Nikola serves as a certified provider for the San Diego Regional Center, where he trains adults with developmental disabilities through structured strength and coordination programs. His patient and adaptive coaching style allows him to meet each individual at their current ability level while maintaining clear performance standards and measurable progress. Nikola’s programming emphasizes sound mechanics, joint integrity, progressive overload without unnecessary risk, improved balance and coordination, and sustainable long-term strength development. Every program is personalized, structured, and designed for consistent progression. Whether you are new to strength training, returning after time away, or refining athletic performance, Nikola delivers focused, professional coaching built on consistency, progression, and real results.

coachraptorperformance@gmail.com

858-722-7488

Tammy Dalton

Personal Trainer | Nutritionist | Women’s Health Coach

Women Only. Results Driven. Habit Built. Tammy Dalton has spent more than 20 years helping women become leaner, stronger, and healthier through intelligent training and sustainable lifestyle change. Her work is designed exclusively for women who are ready to stop starting over — and start building real, lasting progress. Tammy holds degrees and certifications from Purdue University, University of California San Diego, Cornell University, American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is also the author of two eBooks focused on women’s health and performance. Her coaching philosophy goes beyond workouts and meal plans. Tammy integrates neuroplasticity principles, behavioral science, and strategic habit formation to create measurable, sustainable change. The focus is not just aesthetics — it’s optimizing the brain-body connection so results compound over time. Clients receive true one-on-one attention in a supportive, high-accountability environment. Tammy is known for blending serious science with energy and fun — because long-term change only works when it’s both effective and enjoyable. If you’re ready to build strength, confidence, and lasting health through intelligent coaching, Tammy Dalton delivers a women-only experience designed to help you realize your full potential. Learn more: 👉 https://tammydalton.com/

Tammy@tammydalton.com

858-342-6733

Luis Fernando Medina

Combat Sports & Performance Coach

Luis Fernando Medina is a professional combat sports and performance coach specializing in Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and athletic strength development. With nearly a decade of coaching experience and a 12–1 competitive record, he brings firsthand fight knowledge into every training session. His coaching philosophy centers on precision, discipline, and long-term athlete development. Whether working with competitive fighters or performance-driven individuals, Coach Fernando builds programs rooted in strong technical foundations, intelligent strength training, and mental resilience. The objective is simple: measurable progress and sustained performance. Sessions are structured, purposeful, and demanding — designed to develop skill, power, conditioning, and composure under pressure. Athletes can expect accountability, technical refinement, and a training environment that promotes both intensity and professionalism. Beyond the gym, Fernando is family-first, operates with a positive mindset, and believes consistency compounds. When not coaching, he enjoys all food — especially pasta and sushi.

fernandoc18m@gmail.com

619-382-8532

Nemezio O. LopezPerez

Corrective Exercise & Performance Coach | Diagnostic-Led Personal Training | Founder, OmniFit Performance San Diego

Nemezio is the founder of OmniFit Performance, a diagnostic-led personal training and performance coaching practice serving professionals, executives, and high-performing adults across North County San Diego. His approach is built on a clear standard: effective training starts with assessment, clinical insight, and structured progression — not guesswork or generic programming. Each program is supported by a layered credential base, including NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Behavior Change Specialist (BCS), and Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC); ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist; Precision Nutrition Level 1 (Level 2 in progress); and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (in progress). When client needs extend beyond training, Nemezio collaborates with a vetted network of physical therapists, massage therapists, and metabolic and GLP-1 providers to ensure continuity of care. Every client begins with a structured assessment to establish baseline body composition, movement quality, and performance metrics. This data drives a proprietary four-phase methodology — Assess, Correct, Build, Sustain — designed to identify limitations before adding load, then progressively build strength, capacity, and long-term durability. Clients train through a dedicated OmniFit coaching app that centralizes programming, progress tracking, habit coaching, nutrition guidance, and direct coach communication. All sessions, assessments, and performance metrics remain documented and accessible throughout the process. “Training with Nemezio for the past 15 months has been the best gift I’ve given myself. I’ve gotten to the best shape of my life and achieved a physical transformation I didn’t think was possible. Nemezio brings serious depth of knowledge about training methods and the human body, coupled with inspirational motivation and leading by example in his own training.” — Alo S., Chief Technology Officer Originally from Italy, Nemezio relocated to San Diego and built OmniFit Performance from the ground up. A former collegiate athlete and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, his coaching philosophy reflects a corrective-first, performance-driven model — refine mechanics before increasing intensity, and build progress that compounds rather than breaks. At Teqneeq, Nemezio provides private one-on-one personal training for members seeking diagnostic-led coaching in a focused, distraction-free environment. The objective is direct: measurable progress, structural integrity, and sustainable long-term performance. Contact: Nemezio O. LopezPerez Founder, OmniFit Performance 🌐 omnifittraining.com 📧 Nemezio@omnifittraining.com 📞 619-259-0630

Nemezio@omnifittraining.com

619-259-0630

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