MEET THE TEAM
Steven Frank
Steven Frank is a New York City based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. He is widely recognized for his expertise in boxing technique and all logistics surrounding “the sweet science.” He is a trainer with the perfect ability to challenge, but not overwhelm, which is the key to his across the board success.
Before training boxing champions, Steve first became one himself. In 1984 he competed in the Men’s Featherweight Event at the Summer Olympics. By 1987, he turned professional and became NBA Super-Middleweight champion. Just recently (2018) he was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in celebration of his career.
“Champions make champions.” After his own success in boxing, Steve moved forward to train brothers Raul Frank (USBA Champ) and Ronson Frank (Two time World Champion Challenger). This realized his entry into the world of fitness training, and would begin to shape his straightforward and effective “NYC” style.
Speaking of NYC, many film and television personalities have sought Steve’s guidance in preparing for roles, and stayed on to include him in their everyday regime. With over 42 years of experience in the fitness industry (boxing and training) it comes as no surprise that Steve is an invaluable resource- no matter what fitness challenge lays ahead: physical appearance, weight loss, or championship goals.
Melody Popravak
Melody Popravak has a collective 23 years of experience in highly competitive athletics. She was a decorated varsity pitcher for Fort Myers (Florida) High School, and earned a scholarship to play Division 1 college softball at Boston University, and later Florida Gulf Coast University. Since her turn to boxing, she has won the 2018 New York Metros Championship, and is currently headed to the 2019 New York Ringmaster’s (Golden Gloves)Finals at Madison Square Garden.
In pairing with athletic experience, she has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Accounting, is a USA Boxing Certified Athlete, and is studying for her Personal Trainer Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
She believes “boxing effects your physical appearance in a very immediate way, but in the long run it improves your mental discipline. That is the kind of change that sticks, and I would like to share it with everyone.”
Janice Pugh
Janice Pugh is a Golden Gloves Metaled Boxer, Boxing Fitness Trainer, and Certified Health Coach with over 7 years of boxing and fitness experience.
Training the everyday athlete to reach their personal fitness goals for optimal health through the art of boxing by providing private training, support, and accountability.
Her (no-contact) boxing fitness approach paired with functional fitness training makes for a fun and results based program.