DANIEL MERLY
Fitness is my true passion. I first picked up a weight when I was a freshman in high school. That first day took me on a journey that has spanned over 14 years. During these past 14 years, I have competed in five bodybuilding competitions. In my fourth show, I finally achieved 1st place in my weight class!! And at my fifth show, I coached myself for the competition.
During my last competition prep, I became interested in completing the NASM Nutrition Certification. Despite working two jobs and preparing for a bodybuilding competition, I became certified as a NASM nutritionist and virtual coach.
What do I love? I love seeing people accomplish goals they didn’t think feasible. I love seeing a client of mine perfect their form and crush a new weight goal. I love seeing my clients push past a point of exhaustion they didn’t know they had. I love seeing the smile on their face after progress photos displaying how far they’ve come. I genuinely love the process of moving towards a specific objective, with all the ups and the downs.
I am confident I can help lead you to make healthier choices and to become stronger in the gym. With my knowledge and your honest feedback, I know we will go far.
Each one of you is capable of growth, bettering yourselves, and making a positive impact within your own community. If you allow me to be your conduit for those capabilities, I will not let you down. I am confident I can help lead you to make healthier choices and to become stronger in the gym.
When I am not crushing my fitness goals, I work as a Consultant in the Construction Industry for Claims and Project Management. I also enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife, Kali, and my two awesome Yorkies, Coco and Chloe. My friends and family mean the world to me.
Jessica Norberg
Jessica Norberg is a Registered Dietitian (RD). She went to school at Montclair State University and completed her dietetic internship at Inspira Medical Center. She has worked as a Registered Dietitian for over 3 years now and has experience in Long Term Care, Sub Acute Rehab, and PACE programs. She likes to remind people to eat their veggies and follows a food-first approach to nutrition. She likes to knit and play video games in her free time.
Jessica has helped change many lives as an RD and provides valuable oversight and guidance for Rise and Grind Fitness. She is genuine, kind hearted, intelligent, and one heck of a teammate.
