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 Jay at the Roberto Clemente School in Paterson New Jersey speaking on fitness
 Jay training The Real Housewives Of New York City
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Jay Cardiello -
CSCS, CPT and Certified Sports Nutritionist
What sets Jay Cardiello apart from his peers – and keeps him coveted by his clients – are his background and approach. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Sports Nutritionist, Jay has achieved the highest level of educational training, enabling him to deliver the most comprehensive coaching program possible.
Clients flock to him to get their bodies looking their best – and what they get is a wholly unique and personalized regimen incorporating physical, emotional, nutritional and mental wellness techniques. Depending on lifestyle, mindset, body type and goals, Jay devises routines that range from weight training to pilates; nutritional guidance to life coaching. Jay’s philosophy of training on multiple levels has solidified his reputation as a progressive wellness expert.
Jay began his athletic career at the age of ten when he became a student of Shito-Ryu Karate. By his seventeenth birthday, he had secured the top spot at countless state, national and international championships. Jay moved on to Track and Field during college at the University of Arkansas and was a key member of the 1996 Division 1 National Championship Team. After an injury forced him to hang up his jersey, Jay transferred to William & Mary – one of the top ranked universities in the US – to focus on academics and coach collegiate athletics. He led the school to its first Female US National Triple Jump Championship.
Armed with a BA in English and stellar coaching accomplishments, Jay was hired directly out of college as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the AFL’s (Arena Football League) New Jersey Red Dogs. He then worked as a Strength Coach for the NFL and Major League Baseball at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Reds, respectively. Now a recognized name, Jay hit the boxing arena. He was hired by former Cruiser Weight World Champion Al “Ice” Cole and then took on the role of Head Strength Coach for Heavy Weight Champion Jameel “Big Time” McCline to prepare for his World Championship Title Fight against Chris Byrd.
Motivated to bring his expertise to the masses, Jay took a position at the elite Clay Fitness in Manhattan and launched his buzzed-about NFL Training Camp which was profiled in the New York Times and on CBS. At Clay, Jay developed a cult-like following of devotees who were drawn to his warm disposition and wowed by his results. In 2006, he began working with 50 Cent and accompanied him on a tour of concerts, photo shoots, music videos and film projects for the entirety of 2008.
Jay is the Founder of the Jay Cardiello Boxing Club program for New York’s Tennis and Racquet Club, the Celebrity Boot Camp Charity for Cancer Research and the Jay Cardiello Fitness Youth Sports Camps, a network of 34 camps for underprivileged and mentally challenged children. He is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the International Sports Sciences Association and is a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association.
Jay is a sponsored spokesperson for Vitamin Water. He has been written up in the New York Times, Blender Magazine, Daily News, In Touch, Woman's Day, New York Magazine, In Style weddings, Physique Magazine, Exercise for Men, WWE Magazine, featured on nydailynews.com, Forbes.com, EXTRA, BET, Behind The Scenes, The Real Housewives Of New York City, MTV's The Money and The Power, Shady 45 Sirius Radio, Martha Stewart Sirius radio and is a contributing writer for Bodybuilding.com.
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