WHAT SETS US APART
Bare Fit was founded on the belief that movement is the foundation of great training. For some, that starts with bodyweight fundamentals. For others, it means building strength, muscle, performance, or confidence in their body.
No matter the goal, our role is to guide the path that fits you with purposeful training, individualized coaching, and a community that makes progress mean more.
WHAT SETS US APART
Bare Fit was founded on the belief that movement is the foundation of great training. For some, that starts with bodyweight fundamentals. For others, it means building strength, muscle, performance, or confidence in their body.
No matter the goal, our role is to guide the path that fits you with purposeful training, individualized coaching, and a community that makes progress mean more.
REAL COACHING
We do not believe in one size fits all training. Every person comes in with different goals, strengths, and starting points. Our job is to coach the path that makes sense for you and help you keep building from there.
REAL RESULTS
Progress looks different for everyone. For some, it is mastering the basics. For others, it is gaining strength, building muscle, improving performance, or reaching a milestone they once thought was out of reach. We value progress that is earned and built to last.
REAL COMMUNITY
The right environment changes everything. BEF is a space where people feel supported, challenged, and connected. It is not just about what happens in a workout. It is about being part of something that keeps you coming back.
WHO WE ARE
Bare Fit was opened in 2019 by Rockland County natives and longtime friends Jerry Louis and Marvin Riviere. Their friendship began in high school and eventually grew into a shared vision for a fitness space built on community, connection, and intentional training.
Together, Jerry and Marvin bring a well-rounded blend of experience in athletic training, nursing, strength and conditioning, corrective movement, calisthenics, personal training, and group fitness. Their backgrounds are different, but their purpose is the same: to help people move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in themselves.
At the heart of Bare Fit is their belief that fitness should be personal. Jerry and Marvin care deeply about the people they work with and are committed to creating an environment where clients feel supported, challenged, and encouraged. Their approach goes beyond workouts. It is about helping people understand their bodies, train with intention, and become stronger versions of themselves.
MEET THE TEAM
JERRY LOUIS
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD TRAINER
Jerry Louis is a Rockland County native with a lifelong passion for sports, fitness, and helping people move with confidence and purpose. A former football player, Jerry went on to earn his degree in Athletic Training from Marist College, where he built a strong foundation in movement, injury prevention, performance, and body mechanics.
After college, Jerry began his career in a physical therapy clinic, where he gained valuable experience working with clients of different ages and abilities, including older adults and individuals focused on improving mobility and function. That experience helped shape his approach to training: fitness should not only build strength, but also help people understand how their bodies move and how to move better.
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Jerry has worked in both large gym settings and smaller boutique fitness environments, but he found his passion in a more personal, community-centered training space. His focus on corrective movement, strength, conditioning, and intentional training allows him to help clients build a stronger connection between the mind and body.
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jerry brings care, knowledge, and purpose to every session. He is passionate about teaching people how to move correctly, recognize their own potential, and build confidence through progress. For Jerry, coaching is about more than exercise. It is about helping people grow, understand themselves better, and become stronger in and outside of the gym.
MARVIN RIVIERE
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD TRAINER
Marvin Riviere is a Rockland County native, fitness professional, and entrepreneur with a deep passion for strength, movement, and helping people become the best version of themselves. Before pursuing fitness full time, Marvin attended Eastwick College for nursing and worked as a nurse for eight years, giving him a strong foundation in health, care, discipline, and working closely with people through different stages of their wellness journey.
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Marvin has always been active, with a background in basketball and a longtime interest in weight training. Over time, he discovered calisthenics, which opened up a new way of training focused on strength, control, mobility, body awareness, and intentional movement. What started as a personal passion eventually became something he began sharing with others through personal training, group classes, and hands-on coaching.
Marvin is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and holds a Progressive Calisthenics Certification. He is also continuing to expand his knowledge through corrective exercise and nutrition coaching, strengthening his ability to identify movement imbalances, support better training habits, and help clients approach fitness in a more complete and sustainable way.
After Bare Fit opened, Marvin stepped away from nursing to focus fully on building the gym and growing as a fitness entrepreneur. His coaching style is rooted in energy, care, and connection. He believes fitness should help people feel stronger, more capable, and more connected to their bodies. Marvin brings both passion and purpose to his work, with a genuine commitment to helping people grow physically, mentally, and personally.
