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Our Staff

MAYTAL ZVINGLER - GYM MANAGER | GROUP INSTRUCTOR | PERSONAL TRAINER

My love to fitness started when I was in my teens … I did some track competitions in Israel before my family decided to moved to the states. After High school I got my LVN license. I worked in the medical field little over 15 years while paying memberships to all kids of places;  kickboxing, yoga, conventional gyms, boot camp, cardio barre, spinning and Pilates… I really liked Pilates… so I decided its time to move on with my life and pursue with my love to fitness. Two years later I got my Pilates certification (2013) and coached little over a year (till the birth of my twin boys). Somewhere along the way I lost my passion…it was a real struggle losing the weight and nothing was working until I was introduced to Interval…. Something about this place got me hooked up and back to the fitness junkie I once was only this time I had a direction. I knew that functional training is my passion. So I trained hard and Roy’s program really worked! I Lost all the weight and got stronger day by day.

Loving it so much led me to get certified through Roys certification program (that was full of valuable information from all the basic functional movements to anatomy, physiology and some injuries and their modifications. I’ve been a group fitness coach & personal trainer since 2016 and love every moment of it.
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In 2018 I was promoted to be the Gym manager so any questions/issues you may have … don’t hesitate to contact me 😇😉

Why I love it so much ? As an athlete… There is so much room to grow, improve and get Better.. as a coach, being a part of someone’s life change, helping them to get the best version of themselves and witnessing the progress is what drives me..it’s inspiring to see what the human body is capable of -if we only put our minds in to it.

ELAD - GROUP INSTRUCTOR / PERSONAL TRAINER

There are several types of addictions in our lives, The alcohol addict, the drug addict, the gambling addict, etc.

My name is Elad Levy, and I’m a training addict.
I was born in Israel, where I grew up and developed my love for weights at an early age inspired by my family.

At 18 I joined the Army (IDF) and served about 3 years as a special unit fighter. During the military service, the commanders saw me as having the potential to train my team among the operational activities, so I was sent to a combat fitness training course in addition to my role as a fighter.

After the army, I acquired my studies in the fitness field at Wingate Institute in Israel and since then I have started to practice it more professionally.

Interval has always been a part of me long before I joined the coaching staff, because Interval belonged to my uncle, Roy.
Roy contacted me about a year and a half ago on a clear day and asked if I wanted to come and train for him, I immediately agreed and from there everything is history.

Strength is the production of force against an external resistance but being strong is way beyond that, Being strong is the best education one can get.
It is to fall and learn how to rise, it is confidence, it is wisdom, it is compassion, it is a way to find the inner peace and it is incredible physical strength.
Being strong gives me a reason to get up in the morning and defeat the person I was yesterday, a reason to look forward to every day as something brimming with possibility.
But most of all, being strong gives me a reason to live for.

MORGAN - GROUP INSTRUCTOR

Hello, my name is Morgan! I was originally born in Southern California and raised in both Santa Monica and Pacifica before moving away for college at UC Santa Barbara. I have been enthusiastic about fitness since I was sixteen when I began teaching water aerobics and lifeguarding at Jean E. Brink Pool. Since then, I have worked in the athletic training room for the D1 athletes at UCSB, as a personal trainer in the bay area, and as an assistant in various therapy clinics. Through these experiences, I really found my passion for sports medicine and rehabilitation. With this passion for a healthy lifestyle and the encouragement of one of my aerobics teachers, I went forward to earn my certification in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

After graduating with a B.S in Biopsychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, I began my career in personal training. In the future, I want to attend graduate school to earn my Masters in Occupational Therapy to continue helping and encouraging people to reach their maximum life potential!

LIVNAT - GROUP INSTRUCTOR

Hi, I’m Livnat, originally from Israel, 37 years old, mother of three children. And this is my story: I have been underweight all my life, I have had particularly bad eating habits and I have always been looking for solutions to gain weight through professionals, but without success. I was so insecure and frustrated by the situation that as a result I found myself seeking my happiness through external things, accessories and expensive brands that managed to bring me only momentary satisfaction. But became a real addiction, to pursue happiness.

And one day, everything changed, I went into Facebook and saw a picture of a friend who made a huge change, I asked the owner of the place, Roy, for a friend request on Facebook, as soon as he approved me, I asked to attend to a free class, I was scared, I was stressed, insecure, but finally, I managed to collect myself and get to the gym. When I got to the gym the place was empty, the owner of the place Roy and the manager of the place Maytal were sitting there by themself, I was told to come the next day because the last class was ended.
The easiest way to say that maybe it’s a sign, maybe my destiny is not to be here, but despite all the doubts and insecurities I arrived the next day, I arrived and saw a particularly strong group of people that lowered my confidence even more.

But the place was love at first sight for me. The workouts made me reborn, I stopped chasing what was outside, I stopped concentrating on momentary happiness, I started concentrating on what was inside, myself, my diet changed, my weight increased for the first time and my self-confidence along with it.
More than the physical change, the mental change is what made me fall in love with this type of training even more.
After 4 years I decided to take my love one step further, turn the hobby into a profession and take a coaching course on behalf of American Fitness and Nutrition academic with the goal of helping more people change their lives from end to end.

Interval for me is where I was reborn, my second home and this name will forever remain as a name of success for me. Today I am here, proud and excited to fulfill my dream and help change the lives of countless people.

OFRI BIRAN - GROUP INSTRUCTOR

My name is Ofri Biran, 24 years old, originally from Israel and My fitness journey started when I was a teenager who wanted to lose few extra pounds but didn’t really know how.
So I started to explore the fitness field and to try and find what fits me best in terms of diet and exercise.
As the time passed by I learned more and more about the benefits of working out and was curious about the field even more, so in 2018 I decided to take it to the next level and get my certificate from the wingate institute in order to educate myself and share my passion with others.

Fast forward to 2020 I moved to LA and immediately looked for place to workout. When I was reffered to Interval it didn’t took long for me to fall in love!
First, Interval’s community made me feel like I have a second Israeli family across the sea which is a very rare thing to find.
It has become my place to get stronger, meet new friends all while feeling welcomed and loved.
While working out at interval I enjoyed getting stronger and better, my diet changed and my mindset along with it. It became exciting for me to challenge myself every single day, achieving goals I didn’t know I had in mind and moving my body in a way I couldn’t imagine doing.
So when Roy asked me to join the team I couldn’t be happier to join and be a part of this amazing place.

My goal as a fitness trainer is to help people feel more confident about themselves while struggling these days where social media control our lives and a lot of us stress about our body images and self confidence. Working out makes me feel strong, physically and mentally, confident and genuinely happy and hoping to pass that amazing feeling everywhere.

NIKKI - YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Hi! My name is Nikki and I am a Vinyasa yoga teacher. I received my certification from Tamal Dodge at Yoga Salt in Culver City.

My yoga journey began over a dozen years ago when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. I started incorporating lots of stretches to help alleviate the discomfort I felt.

With the help of yoga and starting my fitness routine, I knew I wanted to share the amazing benefits with others as well. I’ve taught different students ranging from 7 to 70 years old and for me, it is always a blessing to be able to guide others and help them get closer to achieving peace, balance, and serenity on and off their mat.

Yoga is more than just physical practice and I like to focus on helping my class with breathe work, calming the mind, and becoming one with our bodies through meditation and movement.

MICHAEL BAEZ, MASTER TRAINER, E-RYT 500 (800 HOUR IN DHARMA YOGA)

Michael first discovered yoga 13 years ago when he moved to L.A. from N.Y. A good friend of his named Onahoua Rodriguez, took him to a ‘living room’ yoga class and 10 minutes into the class he was hooked!
Previously, Michael had achieved his 2nd degree Black Belt under the instruction & mentorship of Jerry “Fast Feet” Fontanez. For 10 years, Michael taught at all 5 of the Fontanez Karate schools all throughout New York. Michael soon noticed the similarities between yoga & the martial arts were incredible; from the breathing, balance, flexibility, meditation, focus and concentration, everything but the ego!
In 2009, Michael became a certified yoga teacher through Bamboomoves, by its founder Andrew Tanner. In fact, Michael’s graduation ceremony was held at the grand opening of his own Bamboomoves yoga studio. It was one of the very first yoga studios in the Bronx. In 2011, Michael created his own certification program, Awakened Warrior Yoga Teacher Training – with over 200 participants from all over the world!
Michael’s classes & trainings include the philosophies & teachings of yoga with the discipline and power of the martial arts as well as a ton of personal development! He’s studied with Tony Robbins for over 20 years and has completed Tony’s Business Mastery and Mastery University (includes Date with Destiny, Life Mastery & Wealth Mastery) programs twice!
Michael graduated from the 300 & 800 hour Life of a Yogi teacher training taught by legendary yoga master & Guru, Sri Dharma Mittra.  Michael is now an E-RYT 500 (and 800 hour certified by Sri Dharma Mittra).
Michael has taught at: Lululemon in West Hollywood & in Beverly Hills, the Kabbalah Center in Beverly Hills, International Fitness in Northridge. In 2016, he was a featured teacher at the Yoga Expo & the Fit Expo at the LA Convention Center & the Anaheim Convention Center. He’s currently teaching at: Crunch Fitness in Northridge, Crunch Fitness in Simi Valley & subs at LA Mission College in Sylmar.
Very soon the Awakened Warrior Yoga Teacher Trainings will begin to offer international, destination yoga teacher trainings & yoga retreats in India, Italy, Cuba, Hawaii, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Bali & Costa Rica. And certifications in Restorative yoga, Reiki, Sacred Stones and Thai massage!

SARA GOLDIN - PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Pilates Instructor certified Barre ans TRX instructor.
I’ve been practicing Pilates since 2014 and as a  mother of two amazing boys,
Pilates has changed my body and the way I feel as well as my energy level.
My focus is on each client’s needs and goals. I enjoy giving aggressive workouts that are fun, yet sensitive to any physical condition or issues if needed.

LAWRENCE AUGUST - NUTRITIONIST

Lawrence August has worked in the Health and Nutrition industry for nearly two decades. He is currently the sole Nutrition Counselor at The Center for Integrative Medicine in Tarzana California.
The Center is run by Dr. Michael Hirt, MD and is currently the largest private solo medical practice in Los Angeles County.
At over 8,000 consultations and counting at The Center, Lawrence serves patients with a variety of health challenges, from basic weight loss and digestive issues to more severe illnesses such as Cancer, Diabetes, and Heart Disease… and everything in between.
At the Center, Lawrence also helps in managing the Natural Pharmacy, which offers an alternative to nearly every single prescription medication available.
He is a former Wellness Advisor for Follow Your Heart Natural Foods— one of the very first vegetarian markets in the country,  where he acted as Editor for the Monthly Newsletter, along with running monthly health-conscious events, including seminars and regular screenings of documentaries focusing on a variety of hot-button topics.
In addition to his full-time position as a Nutrition Counselor, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization Accept The Challenge, an elementary school program dedicated to fighting childhood obesity by providing evidence-based, nutrient-smart lessons combined with structured exercise. The program is currently being employed in 22 school districts across 7 states and is set to expand nationally within the coming year.
Lawrence lives to help people and is always refining his health protocols whenever new information arrives. His core professional philosophy is to compassionately meet each client’s particular needs in a customized and individualized fashion.