Adam Schersten

After studying marine science in college, Adam Schersten started his career working for a coastal engineering firm in Florida as a boat captain. He then went on to teach SCUBA diving for several years in the Caribbean. It was through both these experiences that he realized the importance of maintaining one's fitness in order to enjoy nature for as long as possible. After being encouraged by a personal training friend to turn his passion for fitness into a real profession, Adam moved to New York City. His 11 years of experience as a personal trainer began with Equinox before becoming an independent trainer working with a wide range of NYC professionals and celebrities. He then went on to form his own corporate wellness and training company, First Move Wellness, which conducts workshops that address the pain and posture of an increasingly computer-bound workforce. His deep expertise yet approachable methods also secured him a book deal. The Esquire Guide to Bodyweight Training embraces the concepts of calisthenics to help people improve their fitness with minimal or no equipment. As a Vermont native and water-sport enthusiast, moving to NYC required finding new ways to enjoy nature. Adam coped by walking around his neighborhoods with a tree identification book and learning about all of the city's trees. He ultimately joined the Bonsai club at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and for the past ten years has nurtured trees on a rooftop garden while also maintaining a jungle of houseplants. Being the son of two teachers, Adam’s love of teaching has been a defining theme throughout his career and he’s excited to join GardenFit and combine his passions for teaching, fitness and nature.