Spotlight: Nicole Comito
Hello readers,
I hope that everyone is having a safe and enjoyable summer.
There’s a wonderful Indian proverb, “Blessed are those who plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.” What the aforementioned proverb teaches is that honorable people need to think of the children growing up and the future that we will leave for them, instead of just selfishly focusing on themselves and their rapidly fleeting present.
As someone who has guided and trained young people in a variety of athletics and martial arts, I pride myself on helping the next generation become their strongest and most balanced selves—hence, creating a wonderful ripple/domino/butterfly effect for the perpetual upcoming generations.
My current gym, Chelsea Piers Fitness, has amazing programs in their Field Houses helping children learn and master everything from gymnastics to swimming to soccer and baseball and football.
One of my colleagues and friends, Nicole Comito, is a seasoned and beloved gymnastics instructor for kids. Nicole was one of the first new friends that I had come across at Chelsea Piers; I saw her nonchalantly doing a handstand in the center of my gym and knew that she was one of the really good ones! Her positive energy and pure love for her incredibly beneficial craft is clear as day—she loves what she does and consistently upgrades her art!
It is so important to take pride in whatever it is that you do, especially if it involves helping those who need all ofthe expert guidance that they can get—to grow into the absolute best versions of themselves.
Thank you, Nicole, for all that you do and for sharing with us some words of wisdom…
1) Please share with us how you got into gymnastics…
My parents started putting me in gymnastics and dance classes at 3 years old, and from there I started competing competitively when I was old enough.
2) What makes your training unique and effective?
I like to utilize different disciplines into my training, whether it is strength training, contortion, hand balancing or partner acrobatics. Sometimes I like to combine them and incorporate creative movement and flows into my practice to keep the creative juices flowing.
3) What are some of your favorite gymnastics exercises to do with the kids?
Tumbling lines are my favorite because it gets the heart rate up; it introduces many different total body skills, and refines their shapes all at the same time.
4) What are your personal fitness goals?
I would love to perform a creative piece again one day, whether it is a solo piece or a partner acro piece. I would love to be back on a stage.
5)Please share with us an inspirational quote that has inspired you?
“Peace begins with a smile.” ~Mother Theresa
Thank you Nicole and thank you readers; wishing everyone health and happiness,
Andre Zemnovitsch
Banner Image: Nicole Comito in gymnastics pose. Image Credit – Nicole Comito
Andre Zemnovitsch
I have been a Certified Personal Trainer for almost 20 years. Training for some of the top boutique gyms in NYC and the Catskills, I have been honored to assist well over a thousand clients evolve not only their bodies but their minds to higher levels. I have dedicated my life to finding the most effective fitness techniques, herbs/plant medicines, exercise regimens, Martial Disciplines, scientific approaches and ancient wisdoms from the four corners of this wonderful World—to help myself and my fellow man live longer and better. I am the founder of High∞Chi Fitness—a soon-to-open revolutionary gym—where a medley of fitness Masters from around the globe will come together to work in harmony, collaboratively taking clients to their apex fitness levels. High∞Chi Fitness isn’t just a gym; it’s a way of life to assist the client to ride the trajectory of perpetual fitness evolution! Throughout my fitness journey: I have been blessed to learn from elite Martial Artists, esteemed Acupuncturists, Yoga Masters, Pilates pioneers, Zen Masters, and even real-deal Amazonian Shaman and Mystics. I have designed and instructed original and revolutionary fitness classes for some of the most illustrious centers and institutions on the East Coast—from the peaks of the Poconos to the Hamlets of the Hamptons. My successful classes place emphasis on Qigong breathing with Zen Visualization Exercises, alongside "Dynamic Meditations" juxtaposed with static techniques. I hybridize Ancient Eastern Techniques with the most up-to-date contemporary Westernized approaches: for total health and well-being and mind-body-connection. I have been fusing into my training regiments: the latest scientifically-backed advancements in fitness with a thousand years' worth of Martial Disciplines. I believe in a "best-of-all-worlds" approach to health and exercise, a best of East-meets-West, if you will. Via my training: I incorporate dexterity (hand-eye-coordination) alongside footwork, strength and conditioning, postural alignment strategies and physical therapy, breath∞work, mind-calming/elucidation strategies, visualization-manifestation methods, a variety of Martial Arts techniques, and a cornucopia of other important facets of mind-body enhancement. With all the aforementioned, I have found that this is the preferred way to follow THE WAY to optimized health and clarity of mind. My life is devoted to making your life better in every way! If you are interested in training, please send me a message via my email high.chi.fitness@gmail.com or call me at 347.777.2584.