Meet the Fitness Merman, Joe

As a former competitive swimmer, lifelong boxer turned coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and home chef, I am thrilled to introduce you to Warrior Lab Fitness. My mission is to make fitness enjoyable while training your body to perform at its peak.

Whether your goal is to become combat-ready, boost personal safety, or improve overall fitness, I offer versatile, customized programs tailored to your needs. By employing a research-based approach, I treat fitness as a science—focusing on assessment, continuous improvement, and innovation—to design workouts driven by your objectives.

Who said science can’t be fun?

Our Services

All services available online and in person

Custom and Corporate services available, please contact

Specialities:

- Boxing

- Self-defense

- Swimming

- Weight-lifting

- Weight loss

*** First hand experience with specialty diets and food allergies

Contact e-Mail or Instagram

In-person services may be subject to travel cost, depending on location

    • 1 Session - $50

    • 5 Sessions - $225 ($45/each)

    • 10 Sessions- $400 ($40/each)

    • 1 Session - $35 per person (starting at $70)

    • 5 Sessions - $30 per person (starting a $300)

    • 10 Sessions - $25 per person (starting at $500)

    • 1 Session - $40

    • 5 Sessions - $175 ($35/each)

    • 10 Sessions - $300 ($30/each)

    • 1 Session - $60

    • 5 Sessions - $275 ($55/each)

    • 10 Sessions - $500 ($50/each)

Coming soon!!*

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine

    • Certified Personal Trainer – since March 2023

    American Red Cross

    • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – 2 years, March 2024

    University of Maryland, College Park

    • Master of Public Policy, May 2021

    • B.A. Arabic Studies | B.A. Anthropology | Minor FrenchStudies, May 2015

  • • HYROX Group Instructor Training, December 2024

    • Empower USA Self-Defense Instructor Training, December 2024

    • TRX Suspension Training, May 2023

    • UrbanKick & UBOX Instructor Training, October 2019

  • DC Bouldering Project

    Group Fitness Instructor, September 2024-Present

    • Classes taught: Total Body Express (circuit, HIIT, strength), Cardio HIIT

    • Plan weekly fitness classes for regular members and Class Pass participants

    VIDA Fitness

    Group Fitness Instructor, March 2023-Present

    • Classes taught: Total Knockout (boxing, cardio, strength training), Boxing Conditioning (technical boxing, full-body strength conditioning), CUT (HIIT), BURN (resistance training), SHRED (strength training), Cardio Kickboxing (cardio & HIIT), Pure Strength (4-week structured weight training), Pure Conditioning (weight training, metabolic conditioning), TRX (suspension training), Summer Bootcamp (outdoor strength conditioning), Power Play (HYROX Group Classes), and custom planned classes for events, such a Sweat & Self-Defense

    • Lead quarterly sample classes on VIDA Fitness open-house days to boost memberships and class participants

    • Learn various class formats unique to VIDA Fitness and plan each class according to the goals of the format

    • Design new class for VIDA Fitness (Boxing Conditioning; Bands Bells Body)

    • Lead online and live streamed classes as needed for ‘Odyssey by VIDA’ members

    Warrior Lab Fitness

    Owner, March 2024-Present

    • Design and teach private classes weekly for The Hale (apartment community) and ad hoc for other private organizations

    • Create custom workout plans and provide guidance and general nutrition advice to clients based on individual client goals

    University Recreation & Wellness, University of Maryland

    Small Group Coach, November 2019-December 2022

    • Classes taught: UBOX by UrbanKick (boxing), Full-Body Strength & Conditioning

    • Plan and design multiple classes weekly for beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups with various fitness and ability levels to maintain an inclusive and motivational atmosphere