GOOD SPORTS: MEET THE MEN OF CORNER
What do trainers Tyler Vivian, Joe Srebernak, and Sean Martin all have in common, besides the fact that they represent The Corner’s male population of fitness instructors? Answer: All three started working out back in high school and have maintained a passion for fitness that motivates clients—both men and women, young and mature—to challenge themselves physically and mentally through sports conditioning and functional training.
Beyond athleticism (sports of choice among the three include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and golf), Tyler, Joe, and Sean also radiate strength through a positive attitude and grace in movement and disposition. We love the easy-going energy they bring to the studio and wanted to share a little more about them with our Corner community!
Tyler Vivian (teaches Total Body)
Tyler, a New Jersey native who has been involved in sports his whole life, became fascinated with physical development while playing college football. It was the impetus to change his major and get his bachelor's degree in exercise science. When he’s not coaching high school football and basketball, teaching class, or training private clients, Tyler is putting his energy towards renovating his new house, which he shares with his fiancé, Sami.
Training philosophy: Move well, move without pain, and find a routine that fits your lifestyle.
A note to clients: Expect to be coached and pushed to challenge yourself.
Fitness routine: The goal is to be mindful of what I eat, and I work out about three times a week, usually fitting it in between clients and practices.
Favorite sport: Football.
Words to live by: Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret.
Joe Srebernak (teaches Youth Strength & Conditioning and HIITstrong)
Joe, despite his strong stature, is as gentle as a dove. He considers himself “a man of culture”—he is a voracious reader and movie fanatic, marveling at the human experience. When he’s not coaching sports and inspiring young athletes to perfect their game, Joe’s tuning into his creative side with his favorite unconventional exercise, slacklining.
Training philosophy: Form is the most important aspect of lifting; build from the ground up; and learn correct movements.
A note to clients: My sessions are very dependent on the person’s goals as well as their athletic ability and experience in movement. More important than lifting heavy is lifting correctly, so I like to start with simple exercises we can build on.
Fitness routine: I work out five times a week (mixing in Olympic lifts with athletic movements) and do yoga at least twice a week.
Personal challenge: I have always hated cardio workouts because I wasn’t built for distance running; however, I realize how important they are for overall health.
Fun fact: I once shot an albatross on a Par 5, and I like to think I’m the best golfer I know based on this fact. [Editor’s note: In golf, an albatross is rarer than a hole in one.]
Words to live by: Never take yourself too seriously, read as much as you can, and be kind to everyone.
Sean Martin (teaches CoreStrong and HIITstrong)
Sean and his wife, Nicole, recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl. “She’s the best and has consumed my life outside the gym,” says Sean. Although he’s been working out since he was a teenager (“I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t because I thought girls like big muscles,” he admits), Sean recently became professionally certified in personal training. He also plans to run his first marathon in 2021.
Training philosophy: Working out and training is more than the physical [aspect]; it’s also a major contributing factor to mental wellness. Any type of movement is beneficial, but having a passion for training can’t be understated because that mindset gets you in the door.
Fitness routine: I realized as you age, cardiovascular strength and endurance are just as important as power and strength training, so I’ve made it a point to add running and biking to my routine.
Next exercise to try: Pilates.
A note to clients: Expect great music and 45 minutes of pushing yourself to the limit!
Little-known fact: My nickname in high school was Banana Hands, and unfortunately my high school buddies still call me that.
Words to live by: Persistence beats resistance.
Check out The Corner Studio app for our complete schedule of classes and be sure to catch one taught by Tyler, Joe, or Sean!
See You at The Corner!
*This blog post was adapted from the article that appeared in this week’s Grosse Pointe News.