Trainers

Meet Bay Area Bodybuilding Academy’s group of highly qualified independent personal trainers. All trainers at Bay Area Bodybuilding Academy are vetted and certified within their respective disciplines, which means you can rest assured that you will receive high-quality professional service no matter which specialization you pursue or which coach you choose to work with.

*All trainers are independent contractors and not employees of Bay Area Bodybuilding Academy LLC. Please direct all scheduling and billing inquiries directly to the trainer of interest.

Nathan Monsefan

Specializations
Strength & Hypertrophy Training
Weight Loss
Nutrition

Nathan has been a certified trainer since 2012 and is a former competitive bodybuilder. After retiring from the stage, Nathan expanded his training business and opened Bay Area Bodybuilding Academy in 2018. Nathan coaches athletes in preparation for bodybuilding competition, as well as members of the general population seeking to build their ideal body. Nathan also offers online training and coaches individuals from around the world.

Availability
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat

Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Ceritfied Nutrition Coach
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
DY HIT Certified

Blake Howard

Specializations
Body/Lifestyle Transformation
Mental Coaching
Motivational Training

Blake Howard is a former master trainer at San Ramon 24 Hour Fitness who decided to pursue his dream of training clients in the more intimate environment of a private gym. He specializes in nutrition based workouts with an emphasis on lifestyle changes and balancing proper dietary habits with optimal exercise routines and motivational coaching.

Availability
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat Afternoons/Evenings

Certifications
NASM
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
NESTA

Regis Lachance

Specializations
Hypertrophy Training
Fat Loss Nutrition & Training
Strength Training

Regis has been certified and working as a personal trainer since 2021 and specializes in strength and hypertrophy training. His training philosophy focuses on utilizing modern exercise science principles in his clients training programs to maximize fat mass loss and lean muscle gain. Regis also has a Biochemistry background which guides his approach to nutrition and fat mass reduction.

Availability
Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 5a-2p

Certifications
B.S. Biochemistry, UCLA
NASM Ceritfied Personal Trainer
ISSA Weight Management Specialist

Matthew O’Neill

Specializations
Biomechanics, Injury Recovery, & Mobility
Sports Performance
Longevity & Heart Health

Matthew brings over 15 years of training experience working with individuals of all fitness levels. After spending ten years working as a strength and conditioning coach with athletes from the youth all the way up to professional ranks, Matthew earned an advanced degree is Kinesiology and began specializing in biomechanics. Combining his knowledge of strength training, sports medicine, and biomechanics, he provides a unique approach to performance training, injury recovery, and functional bodybuilding.

Availability
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri

Certifications
M.S. Kinesiology, Biomechanics & Motor Learning, San Francisco State University
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Eleiko Certified Strength Coach

Zeba Kamin

Specializations
Lifestyle & Body Transformations
Nutrition Coaching
Strength Training & Conditioning

As a former competitive bodybuilder and current trainer, nutrition coach, group fitness instructor, and powerlifter, Zeba Kamin has been in the fitness industry for over a decade. Zeba specializes in educating the general population on how to live a sustainable and healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and strength training, and has a passion for helping people reach their health and fitness goals the right way.

Availability
Monday-Friday

Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
NASM/AFAA Group Fitness Instructor