ASPIRE FITNESS
THE BEST GYM IN COLTS NECK

Professional Qualifications and Continuing Education:

Graduated with honors in 2007 with BS in Exercise Physiology from Rutgers Univesity. Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) through world renowned coach Mike Boyle. Advanced Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRC ms)
Crossfit Level One Certified
Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach
Fat Loss Programming and Coaching under Alwyn Cosgrove and the Results Fitness team.
Co-Author of Amazon Best Selling Book “Get With The Program”

Personal Accomplishments

Two elite totals in Powerlifting in both the 198 and 181lb weight classes
Best lifts include a 725lb Squat; 440 Bench; and 585 Deadlift.
Placed 2nd in the 2013 NorthEast America and Body BodyBuilding Competition.

Brian Bott launched Aspire Fitness over a decade ago with one simple mission: to create a client-first training environment where everyday people could actually reach their goals—without the gimmicks. With nearly 20 years of coaching experience, Brian holds certifications through CFSC, NSCA, and FRC, and graduated with High Honors in Exercise Physiology from Rutgers University.
Brian loves working with clients who are coachable, consistent, and understand that progress doesn’t come from quick fixes. (Beginner clients with no bad habits? Even better.)
Outside the gym, Brian co-authored Get With the Program with Alwyn Cosgrove and Help Best with Chris Cooper. He also mentors over 20 gyms worldwide, helping them implement the same client-first systems that Aspire is known for.
He’s a Phillies superfan, youth baseball coach at Middletown South, and a two-time elite powerlifting total holder. His favorite quote—and the Aspire Fitness motto—is simple: Keep Moving Forward.

Professional Qualifications:
– B.S. in Exercise Science at Georgian Court University
– C.S.C.S.
– FMS Level 1 & 2
– Strong First Level 1 Kettlebell Certification
About Caity:
Caity grew up a multi-sport athlete playing softball, soccer and basketball. In college
she took an interest in other forms of fitness so she joined the local gym and started
educating herself more about exercise and creating a training program that works. She
has worked at several different training facilities including an internship with Monmouth
University’s Strength and Conditioning Department where she worked with various
teams in the weightroom and soon learn about Olympic Lifting. She has been with
Aspire Fitness for 8 years now, and has since added a variety of programs such as
several Tactical Strength Challenge competitions, Kettlebell classes and our new
Legends program for 65 and older.
She has participated in several triathlons, obstacle course races, strength competitions
and Hyrox races. She grew up with two older brothers and has that competitive edge.
And while she loves to prioritize health and fitness, she is always up for throwing in a
Bells and Brews class to keep the community fun and engaging!
She loves Coaching because she believes that strength is a choice; it’s earned through
effort and experience; and that includes physical and mental strength. With so many
uncontrollables from day to day, it’s nice to have that one thing you can always turn to
and that is your effort.
Favorite exercise: Kettlebell Swings because they are a great test of power and
athleticism
Fun Fact: Can be motivated (or bribed) with chips and guac or a cold beer

Professional Qualifications and Continuing Education:

– Bachelors in Business Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University
– Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
– Flexibility First Academy Basic training certification

Shealyn has been passionate about fitness since a young age, being an athlete her whole life; from recreational elementary sports to playing basketball at the collegiate level. She started as a personal trainer at Golds Gym and Jersey Strong then shifted over to a smaller setting at Figurelli Integrated Wellness Center. She continues to compete in ample races – 5ks, half-marathons, marathons, and sprint triathlons. Her goal is for every client to better their quality of life, help set and achieve goals, while building relationships with them in doing so.

Professional Qualifications and Continuing Education:

– Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
– Certified Functional Strength Coach – CFSC
– USA Weightlifting

Mary began her coaching journey at Aspire Fitness in May 2016, driven by a deep passion for helping others discover their strength and confidence. Mary hold certifications from NASM, CFSC, and USAW, all of which support her commitment to providing safe, effective, and personalized training for every client.

What brings her the greatest satisfaction in coaching is making a real impact in people’s lives-building trust, helping clients overcome intimidation, and guiding them to find success in both mobility and resistance training. “There’s nothing more rewarding than witnessing someone grow not just physically, but mentally and emotionally through their fitness journey.”

Personally, she enjoys working with the barbell-Mary’s favorite lifts are the deadlift, barbell clean, and split jerk. She’s also passionate about any training that involves kettlebells, appreciating their versatility and the strength, control, and coordination they help develop.

Outside the gym, Mary cherishes time spent with her children, four grandchildren and extended family. Commitment to her own fitness allows her to run, jump, roll and keep up with whatever the grandchildren have in store. “I’m especially grateful for time with my 94-year-old mother, who taught me for decades that movement is the true fountain of youth. I prioritize my own strength and self-care with regular training, and I love being outdoors, where I feel grounded and refreshed.”

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) | FMS Level 1 | Precision Nutrition Level 1

About Adam

Adam’s life growing up revolved around sports. He still plays baseball and ice hockey in competitive men’s leagues and is the manager of the NJ Aztecs baseball team. Adam also enjoys endurance racing and has completed several half-marathons, sprint triathlons, and Spartan Races. Adam’s interest in fitness came during his offseason training and he decided to turn this passion into a career.

Adam has been coaching since 2017, helping clients build strength, confidence, and the ability to move well in and out of the gym. His own fitness journey started through years of competitive sports, and he still plays ice hockey and baseball in men’s leagues today.

Adam’s goal is to help people use fitness as a tool to live better, more active lives—whether that means keeping up with their kids, excelling in a sport, or simply feeling stronger day to day. Outside the gym, you’ll find him playing sports or enjoying time outdoors with his family.

Jen joined the Aspire team in 2025, bringing with her a lifelong passion for fitness and years of experience as an athlete. Her love for people, combined with a strong interest in movement, wellness, and personal growth, naturally led her to earn her NASM Certification in 2024.
She is especially passionate about proper form, corrective exercise, and helping individuals develop movement patterns that support long, healthy, and active lives. Jen takes great pride in building meaningful relationships and finds genuine joy in watching others grow and succeed in the gym.
Outside of Aspire, Jen is a devoted New York Giants and Mets fan. She enjoys long walks, quality time with her family, and traveling to new places.

Professional Qualifications and Continuing Education:

FMS Level 1 Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) Precision Nutrition Level 1 BA Rutgers College, 1997

Personal Accomplishments

Dori is the mother of two beautiful girls. As an active mom and business person, fitness has always been a priority for Dori. After closing her retail business of 10 years, Dori made the decision to pursue fitness as a career. Being at Aspire, coaching clients, is a rewarding privilege that inspires Dori to keep growing, learning and improving, becoming a better coach, mom and human being.

Growing up the youngest sibling with 2 older brothers (and a dad with a makeshift home gym in the basement), Lauren was raised in a competitive, sports-centered environment where she learned the importance of consistently leading an active, healthy lifestyle from a very early age.

Before becoming manager of Aspire Fitness in 2021, Lauren was actually one of our long-time members while pursuing a career in specialty coffee. Although she didn’t initially plan to pivot into the fitness industry full-time, the opportunity to work alongside Brian, Adam and the rest of the Aspire Fitness team was a no brainer – being surrounded by so many individuals from different walks of life with the common goal of improving their health and fitness has been a constant source of motivation and inspiration to keep her moving forward both mentally and physically.

Outside of Aspire, Lauren is a (crazy) dog mom, mental-health advocate, freelance portrait artist, coffee hobbyist, podcast junkie, dessert enthusiast & lover of the outdoors.
Lauren joined the Aspire Fitness team in 2021 as the full-time admin and social media manager—a role she continues to proudly hold. Since becoming part of the Aspire community, she has fully embraced a health and fitness-centered lifestyle both in and out of the gym, which led her to earn her CFSC coaching certification in 2024.
While she enjoys working with all clients, she especially values being a safe, welcoming presence for women who may feel intimidated by the gym or unsure about starting something new. Whether behind the desk or coaching on the floor, her mission is to ensure every person at Aspire feels seen, supported, and empowered. She genuinely loves making people feel special and important, because they are!
Outside of the gym, she’s a proud morning person who finds peace in nature, joy in time with her beloved dog Wednesday, and creative energy in the kitchen.

With a lifelong background in athletics, Mackenzie brings dedication, discipline, and passion to everything she does in the fitness world. A standout track and field athlete in high school, she went on to compete at the Division I level at Monmouth University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education.

Mackenzie continued her academic and athletic journey at Montclair State University, earning a Master’s degree in Sports Administration and Coaching while serving as an assistant coach for the university’s Track and Field team. After graduation, she expanded her expertise by becoming a certified personal trainer and coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Today, Mackenzie combines her experience as a collegiate athlete, coach, and certified personal trainer to help clients improve performance, build strength, and reach their highest potential -both physically and mentally.

Outside of Aspire, Mackenzie continues to challenge herself through both lifting and running. In 2025, she completed her first Half Marathon and HYROX Doubles competition and is currently training to compete in both again this year. When she’s not training or coaching, she’s a dedicated Yankees fan who enjoys spending time with family and friends!