Training or degree
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Rowan University, 2019
Self-reported
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Board and card games in Glen Ridge
Victor Owens
Board and card games and Personal training: Euchre, poker night and everyday strength
Exercise science grad who teaches euchre and poker with a short strength set between deals
- 4.8 from 6 reviews
- Lives in Glen Ridge
- All five checks passed
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Mahjong
- Mahjong: Needs 4 players. You set up the table, the pro brings the game.
Mahjong and Canasta are booked as at least 4 visits.
Brings a few basicsA band or two and a mat
Credentials
Certification
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2019
Self-reported
Certification
Senior Fitness Specialist
American Council on Exercise, 2022
Self-reported
About me
I studied exercise science at Rowan University and pitched for the baseball team until my shoulder voted for retirement. After graduating in 2019, I spent four years as a trainer at a gym in Bloomfield, where my most loyal clients were a group of retirees who showed up every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m.
Those same clients taught me euchre between sets, and I taught them how to bluff at poker. That is pretty much what my visits look like now. We start with a card game at the table, usually euchre, poker or blackjack, then take strength breaks built around everyday tasks, like getting up from the couch, carrying a laundry basket, or reaching the top shelf. I write a plan you can follow on your own between visits.
I live in Glen Ridge, a few minutes from Brookdale Park, where I still throw a ball around in a men's softball league. My grandmother lives in Belleville, and she remains the best poker player I have ever lost to.
What a first visit looks like
- 1
Minute 0 to 10
Quick chat about your week, favorite games and everyday tasks that feel harder lately.
- 2
Minute 10 to 30
Learn or play a game of euchre or poker, with open hands at first so the strategy makes sense.
- 3
Minute 30 to 50
Functional strength set: sit-to-stands, carrying practice, step-ups and overhead reaches.
- 4
Minute 50 to 60
Final hand for bragging rights, then a written home plan with three moves.
What to have ready
Nothing to buy before the first visit
- A table and four chairs
- A deck of cards
- Supportive sneakers
- A laundry basket for practice
Where Victor goes
- Glen RidgeLives here
- Bloomfield
- Montclair
- Short Hills
- West Orange
Where in the home
Living roomAnywhere with a chair
Usual week
Mon
Off
Tue
9am
to 1pmWed
Off
Thu
1pm
to 5pmFri
Off
Sat
9am
to 1pmSun
1pm
to 5pm
What families say
“Showed up with everything and left the kitchen cleaner than she found it.”
Frank G.
“Mom's balance is noticeably better after a month.”
Frank A.
“A real bright spot in our week. Highly recommend.”
Michael R.
“Easy to book and an absolute delight.”
Linda T.
“Kind, punctual and so much fun. Dad is already asking about next week.”
James K.
“Patient and encouraging. My mother painted her first landscape!”
Pat W.
Checked and vetted
- Online search
- A real conversation with our team
- Signed provider agreement
- Criminal background check
- National sex offender registry check
$115 per hour
Plus a $2.50 booking fee and 10% service fee.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before.