ADAPTIVE. INCLUSIVE.
ACTIVE.

Jake Weiner has over a decade of experience supporting individuals with disabilities across diverse settings, including adult vocational programs, religious schools, respite care, nonprofits, and summer camps. In 2015, Jake founded ZOOZ Fitness to address the lack of fitness opportunities tailored for individuals with disabilities. His mission is to offer adaptive, inclusive, and active programs that cater to all abilities, aiming to combat sedentary lifestyles and promote holistic well-being. Jake holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Marketing from the University of Arizona. He is a certified personal trainer and inclusive fitness trainer accredited by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD). Additionally, Jake is CPR/AED certified and a Certified Black Belt Instructor in Judo.

Shahar, originally from Israel, is Jake’s wife and the Co-Owner of ZOOZ Fitness. She served in the Israeli Defense Forces as a singer in the army orchestra. With over 10 years of experience in roles such as travel consultant, salesperson, program director, and trip organizer, Shahar excels in logistics and team coordination. A classically trained opera singer, Shahar has performed in 14 countries worldwide. She brings her expertise and passion for helping others to ZOOZ Fitness, playing a key role in ensuring the company’s continued success in supporting athletes.

Cammy is a passionate individual focused on helping others reach their goals to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. She is a former competitive swimmer and water polo player with a love of sports. Having coached a baseball team for individuals with special needs, she found herself with a new passion: creating an accepting environment for ALL. Cammy is a fitness coach and yoga instructor who aims to encourage the athletes she works with to strengthen both their body and their mind. She believes practice makes progress and is excited to work with athletes of all abilities and see how each individual progresses on their fitness journey. She is CPR/AED certified and has a background in 1:1 respite with special needs children and adults. Poet Mary Oliver poses the question: “ What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” For Cammy, the answer is simple, she found herself passionate about creating a positive and inclusive environment for everyone.

Tahlia is a fitness, dance, and yoga instructor. She is trained in classical ballet and has taught dance and yoga classes to a wide variety of ages and abilities over the past 10 years. Tahlia is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has volunteered with many organizations working with folks with developmental disabilities and found a special connection working with individuals of all abilities. She is excited to combine her love of movement and working with people with disabilities alongside the awesome coaches and athletes at ZOOZ Fitness. Tahlia has also taken on the role of our social media manager and loves highlighting ZOOZ athletes and their hard work.

Jared is a 24-year-old Certified Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is certified in CPR/AED. He is currently in his last semester at CSUN pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science and has taken courses on Motor Behavior and Development, Adapted Therapeutic Exercise, Exercise Physiology, and Adapted Physical Activity for Children. Jared specializes in mobility, corrective exercises, proprioception, functional strength, and hypertrophy. In all his life, he has been very passionate about exercise since it improved his wellbeing and quality of life being a basketball and volleyball athlete enduring asthma. He believes movement is a medicine that helps build our functionality in our day-to-day life and that we all deserve a chance to be the best that we can be because with determination to overcome adversity comes mental/physical growth and resilience. “I am very grateful and excited to have the opportunity to inspire people of all abilities to get in touch with their bodies and consistently work hard to build the best possible version of themselves”.

Emma is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis from USC (2022). She was a nationally ranked equestrian show jumper who competed internationally from age 11 and achieved a top-five national ranking by 15 before retiring to focus on working with individuals with disabilities. She has experience developing ABA courses, tutoring children with learning disabilities, and serving as Program Manager implementing ABA therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Emma is excited to join the ZOOZ team and merge her athletics background with her passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Travis was born in Honolulu, HI and has since lived all over the country. Moving from Hawaii to Chicago, Chicago to Las Vegas, Las Vegas to Arizona, and now settled here in California with his wife and their family. Graduating from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, his life has been marked by a deep passion for health and fitness. Travis is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and specializes in strength and conditioning, as well as functional fitness. Through his experiences, Travis aims to inspire others to embrace a balanced and purposeful lifestyle with a strong body and mind. Travis has always prioritized physical well-being, recognizing its profound impact on overall health. From an early age, Travis has integrated fitness into his daily routine - playing sports, dancing, and always staying active. He not only applies this dedication to his own life but also seeks to inspire and guide others on their wellness journey as well.

Tyler was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. While serving active duty in the United States Marine Corps he discovered the importance of fitness and living a healthy lifestyle which drove him to get certified as a personal trainer. Tyler graduated with honors from California State University Northridge in 2021, obtaining his bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. With an emphasis in applied fitness, relevant coursework included strength and conditioning, nutrition, and adapted therapeutic exercise at the Brown Center of Achievement. Tyler is currently pursuing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Tyler specializes in several modalities including TRX® and corrective exercise. During his career as a personal trainer, he has had the opportunity to work with athletes of all ages including children and seniors with special needs. Tyler believes that everyone can improve themselves physically and gain self confidence leading to a higher quality of life. “The greatest aspect of working at ZOOZ Fitness is the staff and the motivation of our athletes!”

Brandon was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and has always had a passion for team sports. Growing up, he played baseball, basketball, and volleyball—activities that sparked his athletic drive and continued through high school. He studied Economics at California State University, Northridge, where he enjoyed getting involved in campus life and student organizations. With a love for the outdoors, Brandon stays active through hobbies like camping, golfing, fishing, and running. As a 2024 LA Marathon finisher, Brandon believes in pushing limits and staying committed—values that carry over into his role as Office Manager at ZOOZ Fitness. He loves staying organized and supporting the ZOOZ team in any way he can. For him, it’s a privilege to be part of a community passionate about movement, wellness, and making fitness inclusive for everyone.

Lauren Kivowitz (she/her) is a performer, teaching artist, and inclusion consultant with a master's degree in Applied Theater and over a decade of experience in arts, disability, and education. Her pedagogy celebrates individual assets and differences through multi-sensory classes for all ages and abilities. She founded Inclusive Arts, an organization addressing access and ableism in the arts, and regularly leads inclusion workshops for various organizations. Lauren has presented at national conferences, performed on HBO's Night of Too Many Stars, and consults with theaters on accessibility practices. She sits on the board of the Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco and is passionate about expanding accessible opportunities for all abilities.

Adam Weiner is a combat veteran, serial entrepreneur, and early stage investor. Following his service in the Israeli Paratroopers, Adam went on to co-found and serve as COO for several technology startups, including EXO Technologies (acquired by Lear Corporation), Navmatic (acquired by SuperPedestrian), and most recently, Sosivio, a predictive troubleshooting tool for cloud platforms. In his new role, Adam is working with the ZOOZ team on opening new gyms and growth.

Ethan was Born in Scottsdale, AZ but spent most of his childhood outside of Washington D.C., before moving here to Woodland Hills in 2014. Ethan studied kinesiology in college, and in the past few years, has found a great passion and love for fitness. Ethan got his Personal Training Certification in the summer of 2023. Growing up, Ethan played sports all throughout high school, including baseball, football, basketball, and more. Staying active and fit has always been a big part of Ethan's life, but physical fitness and health has taken a huge priority in the last few years. Ethan specializes in hypertrophy and strength training, along with diet, nutrition, and how people can achieve their goals. Ethan has an older brother with autism, which is what drove him to start working at ZOOZ Fitness. Ethan believes it's never too late, and that everyone deserves an opportunity to develop healthy habits and learn how to live life with balance.