Gene DeNota

Stretch & Relaxation Specialist/Personal Training

Gene has spent the better part of the last 15 years in the health services industry helping people live a healthy lifestyle. At the age of 18, after only a couple of years in the industry, Gene had already become a head life guard and assistant head fitness trainer. Over the next 12 years he worked as a fitness instructor and in personal training and member services throughout area health clubs, before becoming fitness director and assistant manager with the world renowned Gold’s Gym franchise.

Most recently Gene worked in the fitness equipment retail sales industry where he set up and installed home gyms in prominent areas of lower Fairfield County, CT. In a company with 30+ stores, he managed his own into the top 5 in sales throughout his tenure. To support his profession and expertise, he dedicated his free time to the world of amateur bodybuilding.

Presently, Gene has chosen to dedicate his career back into the health and wellness industry. As Director of Health & Wellness and Personal Trainer, he uses his knowledge and expertise to better the lives of clients.

Gene’s philosophy is simple, walk before you run. First, build a strong stable foundation with what is most important. Then, with proper guidance, exercise, stretching and nutrition, you will be able to create your fortress of solitude.

Michael Colabella

Rehabilitation/Personal Training

Michael Colabella attended Southern Connecticut State University from 1988 to 1992 where he studied exercise science and sports medicine earning himself a B.S. degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine. He was very active while in college where he played varsity football, was president and co-founder of the Sports Medicine Club, held a position as a resident advisor and received a letter of recognition for his first aid response in a tragic accident on campus. During all of this he was able to make the Dean’s list and graduate with a 3.0 G.P.A.

After college Michael worked as a personal trainer until he took a job as an Athletic Trainer with Healthsouth. At Healthsouth he treated patients in the morning and then worked with athletes in the afternoon. After a few years there he went to Carlson Therapy Network where he ran their Athletic Training program, started a Back to Golf program and continued to work with athletes.

In an effort to advance his career professionally as well as financially Michael took a position as an outside sales representative in the medical device industry. During his time in this industry he sold equipment such as total joints, trauma, video endoscopy, and spinal implants to surgeons and major hospital institutions. Michael developed a reputation for always hitting quota and in some cases finishing first in the nation among his peers.

With his entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge of sales, ability to lead and good business acumen Michael helped start Optimal Therapeutic Stretch and currently holds the position as Vice President of Operations for 3Dimensional Fitness, achieving his dream of being a partner of his own business. He also maintains a healthy lifestyle where he enjoys skiing, golf, and competitive cycling.

Jennifer Moffat

Dance/Yoga/Personal Training

Jennifer's journey to the fitness industry began at the age of 5 when she attended her first ballet class. Throughout her childhood, the dance studio became her second home as she excelled in tap, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet. Though her “home” dance studio was located in Greenwich, Jennifer traveled to New York City every weekend to attend The Broadway Dance Center where she trained along the likes of Savion Glover and other countless celebrity performers.

Thanks to her knack for leadership and natural talent for choreography, Jennifer was asked to begin teaching classes when she was 17 years old. She taught ballet and jazz for three years before developing an adult cardio-sculpt dance class which she continued teaching for over ten years. It was the structure of this class that led Jennifer to realize she not only loved the performance aspect of dance, but that she really had a passion for what dance could do for your overall health and fitness. Her loyal students praised the “fast-paced, yet easy-to-follow” dynamic dance workout that included stretching, toning, and ab strengthening. Jennifer was thrilled to have the opportunity to promote a healthy heart while simultaneously having a little fun.

After a brief hiatus due to starting a family which includes two young children, Jennifer enthusiastically returned to the fitness industry. She found her newest passion, yoga, after giving birth to her youngest child four years ago. Upon discovering how yoga could completely transform the body, she decided to once again become an instructor and made fitness her full-time career. To further expand her expertise in the industry and become a top-notch asset to her clients, she became an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer.

Though Jennifer will always credit dance as being her introduction to fitness, in addition to being a certified trainer, she now holds certifications from training workshops in yoga and Pilates and continues to promote all aspects of living a healthy lifestyle. She thoroughly enjoys being able to offer a wide variety of fitness training and is so grateful to have the opportunity to do so.

Adam Strachman

Nutrition Counseling/Personal Training

Adam uncovered his passion for health and fitness while training for his first of many bodybuilding shows at the age of 16. His repertoire of bodybuilding competitions includes Muscle Mania, NABF, USBF, INBF and NPC. After competing for eleven plus years, he is still gaining knowledge towards improving his own life and those around him.


He spent time in Connecticut volunteering for his local hospital’s nutrition center. While there, he worked with dieticians and acquired knowledge on how to accommodate a wide variety of diets. He attended The University of Rhode Island’s Dietetic program where he studied Food Science, Food Management and Nutrition and earned a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Dietetics and Nutrition.

Adam’s lifestyle is practicing what he preaches. He views his health as a way to control not only how he feels that day, but the next day and year. He looks forward to helping to educate others on how the right foods and specified planning can change your life.

A fitness model since the age of 18, Adam has built an impressive resume including appearances in Ironman magazine, Exercise for Men Only magazine and numerous photo shoots with fitness photographers. On camera, Adam has been seen on the NBC show “LIFE” and the movie “Fame”. Additionally, he has acted as spokesperson for fitness and nutrition companies and presently boasts sponsorships from numerous companies such as DreamTan.com, GHwheels.com, Purifiedsoul.com, DINAIR, Bigbackgrips.com, Profightsports.com and TheWallsticker.com.

Adam’s mission is helping people of all ages achieve a healthy lifestyle and reach their greatest potentials through providing his “contoured/individualized” health and fitness services, fitness tools and life experiences.

Liz Ward

Head of Corporate Operations

Prior to joining 3Dimensional Fitness, Liz worked in finance for 6 years, where she focused on bridging communications among co-workers and business associates, and streamlining operations. Liz has been drawn to fitness since high school when she realized its importance in mental and physical well-being. After years of being a 3Dimensional Fitness client, Liz discovered the benefits of the 3DF Corporate Wellness Program through Optimal Therapeutic Stretch. In her free time, Liz enjoys rock climbing, Bikram yoga, and traveling.