You can rest assured that our staff at Body Physics is top notch, possessing college degrees in fitness and kinesiology, nationally recognized fitness certifications, nutrition certifications, and most importantly a combined experience of over 50 years in the fitness industry and 40 years in martial arts.
JIM BOMPENSA
Fitness / Martial Arts
Jim is the founder of Body Physics Fitness and the co-founder of The Haddonfield Martial Arts Academy. He began personal training while attending college, and as a part of his degree requirements, Jim completed an internship at the Health and Wellness Center for Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals. Shortly after, he began managing individual gym locations for Town Sports International, one of the three largest health club companies in the United States. He worked at their locations in Franklin Park, Princeton, Plainsboro, and Cherry Hill. In 2002, Jim opened his own health club, Body Physics Fitness, in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Body Physics and The Haddonfield Martial Arts Academy have won a combined 3 Best of South Jersey or One of Best of South Jersey awards, 2 Best of Haddonfield Awards, and the National My Trainer Rocks Competition.
Jim Bompensa is a nationally recognized fitness expert and media personality with a broad portfolio of television appearances, published work, and public speaking engagements. He has appeared on Channel 6 Action News, Fox News, and has been a regular contributor to NBC 10 News, NBC10.com, and NBC’s All That and More. His television presence also includes a feature on Designing Spaces on TLC. As a trusted trainer in the fitness industry, Jim has represented leading brands such as Smooth Fitness, and has starred in national commercials for Dick’s Sporting Goods, SitnCycle, and Flex-o-Ring. He was featured in the pilot episode of The Doctors Will See You Now, further showcasing his expertise in health and wellness. Jim’s fitness insights have been widely published. His articles have appeared in Jersey Fit Magazine, The Hammonton News, and The Haddonfield Sun, and he has been quoted as an expert in South Jersey Magazine. His Boot Camp program has been highlighted in Inside Magazine, SJ Magazine, and The Courier Post, while his workout routines have been featured in Maximum Fitness Magazine and The Courier Post. His company, Body Physics, was recognized by Philly Fit Magazine as one of Philly’s Fittest. A dynamic public speaker, Jim has delivered presentations for a diverse range of audiences, including the Mercer County Public School System, the Hamilton Chapter of the Mall Walkers Association of America, the 65 Club in Haddonfield, Cherry Hill ROTARY, the Haddonfield CROP Walk, the Teachers of Hammonton Grade School, the Haddonfield Newcomers Club, Camden County HOGS, Haddonfield Central School, and Urban Outfitters.
Jim holds a bachelor of science degree in Corporate Fitness. He also has obtained the following credentials;
• The American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer
• 3rd degree Black Belt in the martial art of Tang Soo Do
• Ironman Tri-Athlete
• American Muscle and Fitness Personal Training Institute certified sports nutritionist
• Johnson and Johnson Wellness Center special populations training
• Town Sports International Foundations Program
• Town Sports International Advanced Training Systems Program
• Trained Instructor for Town Sports International’s Foundations Program.
• Trained instructor for Town Sports International’s Boxing Program
Kelly Minor
Fitness
Kelly Minor has been a personal trainer at Body Physics for 13 years and has trained clients of all ages. Her passion for athletics began in highschool, she was a track athlete in college, and has carried on into her career. As a lifelong resident of Haddonfield, she has been an active member of the community and has helped many in achieving their fitness goals.
Landon Bompensa
Fitness
Landon Bompensa is a certified personal trainer with a specialty certification in youth sports training. He is a fitness instructor at Body Physics Fitness in Haddonfield. Landon is a scratch golfer who has worked professionally in the golf industry in many roles. His professional golf experience includes competing on a Florida professional golf tour. Prior to competing on the professional golf circuit, Landon worked on golf courses in both New York and Florida specializing in youth golf and private lessons.
RITCH CULVER
Fitness
Ritch has been interested in fitness for many years and has been working with Body Physics since 2006. After transforming his own body and developing a love for fitness, Ritch set his focus on helping others do the same. He originally became a certified instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics. Ritch regularly runs in races such as marathons, half marathons, and Tough Mudders. He is a certified yoga instructor and enjoys TRX and Tabata training. Ritch has a strict attention to detail and is always focused on client service. He works one on one with clients of varied backgrounds and also teaches fitness boot camps and is a Body Physics Corporate Fitness Boot Camp Instructor. Ritch is the chief cycling instructor for Body Physics.
SUSAN MASSARA
Fitness
Susan has a Health and Exercise Science degree from Rowan University. She is also an American Muscle and Fitness certified personal trainer. Susan was an All American Field Hockey player at Rowan University. While she is an accomplished personal trainer for all populations, she specializes in sport specific training and youth fitness. She has been a Health and Physical Education Teacher for 14 years, serving Woodstown High School for 11 years and currently at Kingsway Regional High School for the past 3. She serves as the Head Girls Flag Football coach, and Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach. Susan has been South Jersey Coach of the Year 5 times, her Kingsway Flag Football Team captured the 2024 State Championship, and she has been named by the Philadelphia Eagles as Coach of the Week.
JASON ECKERT
Martial Arts
Jason has 15 years experience in the Martial Arts. He holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do under Grand Master D.W. Drumm (KIOA). Mr. Eckert has been teaching Martial Arts for 20 years. He has instructed at the USA Karate Centers in Voorhees N.J. and is an instructor at the UMAA Haddonfield School. He is also a full time school teacher.
KIRT GALLIANO
Martial Arts
Kirt is the president and CEO of the Kickin’ Flips Preschool Fitness Programs and Co-Founder of Haddonfield United Martial Arts Academy serving the community with over 14 years experience in the children’s fitness industry and over 20 years martial arts experience. Kirt started his early years of fitness and training in 1988 studying the martial arts. He is a 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do.
As part of his training, Kirt started competing regularly in the sparring divisions in many local and regional tournaments. In 1992, Kirt won his first of three gold medals in the men’s flyweight sparring divisions followed by two more gold medals in 1993 and 1995 qualifying him for National Level Competitions.
In 1995, Kirt teamed up with Kathy Gleason Jachter to start a small mobile fitness company specializing in the sports of gymnastics, karate and fitness. Since inception in 1995 Kickin’ Flips has taught over 10,000 kids in the Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties in Southern NJ.