Brain Health and Exercise

Ryan Glatt, MSc, CPT, MES, NBC-HWC

Ryan Glatt is a certified personal trainer and a board-certified health and wellness coach with over a decade of experience. His expertise lies in exercise and health coaching strategies focused on brain health, where he personalizes lifestyle interventions for individuals with cognitive health goals.

Glatt has pursued advanced studies at institutions including the Amen Clinics, the BrainFirst Institute, the Neuroscience Academy, and the Academy for Brain Health and Performance. He holds a master’s degree in applied neuroscience from King’s College of London and is currently pursuing a PhD in leadership with a minor in gerontology from Concordia University of Chicago.

He currently serves as a senior brain health coach and the director of the FitBrain program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. In this role, he developed the FitBrain program, which integrates brain and body training through “serious exergaming.” This approach uses innovative technologies to simultaneously train cognitive and physical skills. His commitment to using games for beneficial purposes extends to brain health, and he consults for technology companies involved in clinical exergaming, gamified rehabilitation, and dual-task training.

Glatt is also dedicated to continuing education. He created the Brain Health Trainer course, the first comprehensive program on brain health and exercise for health and fitness professionals, which is distributed by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He is a recognized international speaker on brain health and exercise, sharing his knowledge with professionals across various settings.

Aimee Nicotera, MS, ACSM-EP, ACE-GFI, AFAA PFT, AHHPS Level 3, AFAA GFI

Aimee Nicotera is an international fitness presenter with over 30 years of experience. She owns a personal training business and a virtual fitness studio, and has held diverse roles including health coach, high school health educator, corporate wellness advisor, and fitness director. Her extensive background in developing group fitness programs, as well as consulting, researching, and writing for fitness companies such as Spartan, Life Time, and MOSSA, fuels her continuous exploration of innovative fitness and wellness experiences.

Nicotera holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science and a master’s degree in health education. She possesses numerous certifications, including ACSM’s Exercise Physiologist, ACE’s Group Fitness Instructor, and AFAA’s Personal Fitness Trainer credentials. She also holds the Institute of Motion’s Level 3 Applied Health and Human Performance Specialist credential. Nicotera is the creator of the fitness DVD series 2x2 Conditioning and Take 20!, and the founder of the E5 Collective, a science-based brain and body fitness format. She serves as a Master Trainer for Core Health & Fitness and co-leads their CoreFit Cycle program. Aimee was honored as the 2024 IDEA World Fitness Instructor of the Year. She is also a board member of the Youth Athletic Foundation, actively promoting active lifestyles among youth in Cape Cod, MA, and surrounding areas.

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