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NYC’s April Members of the Month – Katherine and Phil

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NYC’s April Members of the Month – Katherine and Phil

Congratulations Katherine and Phil! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC have not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have both been chosen! We would like to brag about you guys in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

PS + KM: Phil S. and Katie M.

I have been an EPIC Member Since

PS + KM: October 2015

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

KM: I was a Division I collegiate swimmer, but never felt very confident with my “dryland” exercise ability until I came to EPIC

PS: I wasn’t a member of any gym until one of my dumb friends signed me up for a Tough Mudder charity run and I started doing EPIC to not finish last

My favorite EPIC class is

PS + KM: The Grynd

Give us a quick background on yourself.

PS + KM: We met in college and have been together 11 years, lived together in NYC for 10 and married for 2. We normally can be found partnering together – but occasionally fly solo when Phil travels for work or Katie needs a break from Phil. The couple that EPICs together, stays together?

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

KM: Being able to traverse all the way across the monkey bars and being able to Snatch – snatches were my nemesis for about 2 years.

PS: Remember the time I won half a member of the month award? More seriously…traversing bars, swinging on rings, climbing ropes, and doing all the fun things I couldn’t do at all when I first started.

What is your Instagram handle?

KM: @kates2117

PS: @psclafani45

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NYC’s March Member of the Month – Ashley S.

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NYC’s March Member of the Month – Ashley S.

Congratulations Ashley! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC have not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

AS: Ashley

I have been an EPIC Member Since

AS: December 2013

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

AS: Since starting run 10 years ago, I have completed 61 races (inclusive of two full marathons, 12 halves, and a bunch of Ragnars and Spartan Races)

My favorite EPIC class is

AS: Steady Burn

Give us a quick background on yourself.

AS: Grew up in Connecticut and have been in New York for over 10 years, first doing my undergrad at NYU and now working for Major League Baseball.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

AS: Rope Climb

What is your Instagram handle?

AS: @aschwartzy

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NYC’s February Member of the Month – Angelo L.

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NYC’s February Member of the Month – Angelo L.

Congratulations Angelo! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

AL: Angelo L.

I have been an EPIC Member Since

AL: February, 2016. Shout-out to @aschwartzy for the recommendation

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

AL: I play a lot of intramural sports, especially softball. I like to think I channel my inner Aaron Judge at the plate.

My favorite EPIC class is

AL: EPIC Obstacle Run

Give us a quick background on yourself.

AL: I grew up in Mount Kisco, NY, graduated from the University of Delaware in 2014, and have been developing software in NYC ever since.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

AL: I have gotten really good at traversing monkey bars, rings, ropes, etc. I could barely get passed a few rungs when I first started at EPIC.

What is your Instagram handle?

AL: @angelo.f.luppino

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NYC’s January Member of the Month – Jessica S.

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NYC’s January Member of the Month – Jessica S.

Congratulations Jessica! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

JS: Jessica

I have been an EPIC Member Since

JS: September 2016

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

JS: Steady Burn

Give us a quick background on yourself.

JS: I’m from a small town in Kansas, and have been in NYC for 4 and 1/2 years. I work in finance. I’m an early riser and enjoy my 6:30AM EPIC classes. I love dogs, traveling, college basketball, and keeping busy with all that New York has to offer.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

JS: Mastering a proper push up, doing ring and monkey bar traverses, and improving my kettle bell form.

What is your Instagram handle?

JS: @sheahonj

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December Member of the Month – Matt K.

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December Member of the Month – Matt K.

Congratulations Matt! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

MK: Matt

I have been an EPIC Member Since

MK: 2016

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

MK: Took batting practice in Fenway park.

My favorite EPIC class is

MK: Steady Burn

Give us a quick background on yourself.

MK: Grew up playing hockey in Connecticut. I went to the University of South Carolina and currently work as a financial advisor in NYC. I love to travel and try new things. I enjoy the challenges every Epic workout brings. Big time sports fan especially the Gamecocks.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

MK: Getting back into shape. I used to dread going to the gym now I rely on it to start my day off right.

What is your Instagram handle?

MK: @theycallme_pesh

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November Member of the Month – Leigha B.

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November Member of the Month – Leigha B.

Congratulations Leigha! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

LB: Leigha

I have been an EPIC Member Since

LB: 9/2016

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

LB: I was a black belt in tae kwon do as a kid!

My favorite EPIC class is

LB: The Combine

Give us a quick background on yourself.

LB: I grew up at the Jersey shore and loved it. I went to Fordham University, and currently work as a Physician Assistant in orthopedic surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements. I’ve always been pretty athletic and I enjoy a good sweat. I played soccer and lacrosse in school, and I continue to play soccer these days. I love snowboarding and surfing and trying any and all extreme sports.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

LB: Being able to do (almost) THREE pull ups in a row! I was never able to do even one pull up before EPIC.

What is your Instagram handle?

LB: @bleighamarie

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October Member of the Month – Bruce B.

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October Member of the Month – Bruce B.

Congratulations Bruce! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

PC: Bruce

I have been an EPIC Member Since

PC: February 16

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

PC: I went to Aviation High School in Long Island City. The gym was too small to accommodate all the students so one semester instead of gym, we played foosball and shot pool to fulfill the phys ed requirement. I didn’t discover I had any physical talent until I was 35 when I started running.

My favorite EPIC class is

PC: Steady Burn

Give us a quick background on yourself.

PC: I grew up in Flushing, went to the Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, graduated, worked in a recording studio, quit, worked six months as a waiter before getting my current job. I’ve worked at my current job for 26 years.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

PC: In 2013, I started winning my age group in local races and was a 68% Age Graded runner. In 2014 I had ACL replacement, meniscus repair and microfracture surgery on my right knee. 2015, and early 2016 I had gel one injections and PRP therapy. This year, I started running again, and with little run training, I came in second in my age group, and am now for the first time a 70% Age Graded runner. One of my former running coaches used to say; you need to get stronger to run faster. I believe that my success after a four-year hiatus is because of Epic Interval Training.

What is your Instagram handle?

PC: @brubeedoobee

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September Member of the Month – Daniel P.

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September Member of the Month – Daniel P.

Congratulations Danielle! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

DP: Danielle

I have been an EPIC Member Since

DP: October 2016

My EPIC Memory

DP: Driving by EPIC last summer when they were still in construction and I knocked on the door and met Vince and Pete. They told me that they were opening in October. They gave me some passes and I couldn’t wait! I felt like I was stalking EPIC. Every week I drove by and looked in to see the progress.

My favorite EPIC classes are

DP: Steady Burn, Dynamic Core, Tone & Power and The Combine

Give us a quick background on yourself.

DP: I have 3 boys ages 10, 8, and 2. I am a Spanish teacher in middle school. I love to work out and I love to dance!

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC

DP: I feel like I have so many since I began at Epic. I have gotten so much stronger and that feeling makes me want to work even harder. I can finally climb the rope. I think my biggest accomplishment so far is traversing from the balls to the bananas to the pumpkin to the rings.

What is your next goal at EPIC

My next goal is to traverse across from the balls to bananas to pumpkin to the rings and finally to the ropes and to keep getting stronger. I want to be able to do things that make my little guys proud of me.

What does the phrase LiveEPICBeEPIC mean to you

To always be extraordinary in everything you do. To be passionate, inspire others and make everyday an adventure.

What is your Instagram handle

DP: @dpalmiotto

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September Member of the Month – Pamela C.

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September Member of the Month – Pamela C.

Congratulations Pamela! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

PC: Pam

I have been an EPIC Member Since

PC: May 2017

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

My favorite EPIC class is

PC: Steady Burn

Give us a quick background on yourself.

PC: I work in PR & Digital Marketing and have been a New Yorker for 3 years now. When I’m not at a race or at Epic you can find me at a park or enjoying wine with friends. Growing up I was always a dancer and as an adult I struggled to find a workout that I felt passionate about until I came across obstacle course races.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

PC: Conquering new obstacles that once seemed so far away… all that grip strength training has made all the difference. I also ran my first competitive Spartan Race recently, nailing 3 new obstacles.

What is your Instagram handle?

PC: @pamelaciprian

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August Member of the Month – Abiola A.

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August Member of the Month – Abiola A.

Congratulations Abiola! Your hard work and commitment to EPIC has not gone unnoticed. Each month, we recognize a member for what they put in, and this month, you have been chosen! We would like to brag about you in our newsletter and on social media so if you would please fill out the questions below that would help us to do so!

Your Name

AA: Abiola

I have been an EPIC Member Since

AA: I think I started in November (yeaa let’s say November)

EPIC Fun Fact

This can be anything about yourself or an EPIC memory from your time at the gym. Play any sports? Have any interesting hobbies. etc.

AA: [Coach] Jesse once did a 3 minute burpee warmup and my first thought was its too late to leave, he saw me already

My favorite EPIC class is

AA: Tone and Power

Give us a quick background on yourself.

AA: Born and raised in The Bronx. I’ve always had a fondness for technology and now I get to play with it at work.

What has been your biggest accomplished since joining EPIC?

AA: Completing the monkey bar traverse (I could barely do a regrips when i started)

What is your Instagram handle?

AA: @aamusan

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