IRONPLATE STUDIOS IS AN ELITE AND PRIVATE personal training and nutrition studio in Hoboken, NJ and Online. We specialize in strength and fitness, personal training, FaceTime remote training, Online programs, weight loss, physique development and transformation, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy and meal planning -- all in a private and motivating setting.

At IronPlate Studios, we believe that training and nutrition TOGETHER are the key to your health and fitness. If you fuel your body properly and train smart, you can be the best version of YOU there is. And we believe you can do this simply without gimmicks, fad diets and ineffective, unsustainable cleanses. As we always say - Eat Clean, Train Hard. There is no magic bullet. 

We are a team of Certified Personal Trainers, Registered Dietitians and Exercise Physiologists that all have a combined and varied background in sports, competition, academia and our own struggles with weight and fitness. Because of this we are able to offer a broad spectrum of services, education, and knowledge to our clients. 

IronPlate Studios offer packages for personal training (1:1 and small group), wedding preparation, pre- and post-natal, competition prep as well as nutrition programs catering to your needs In-Studio as well as Online. Email us at info@ironplatestudios.com for more information.

Our Team

KRISTIN REISINGER

Founder

Kristin Reisinger, MS RD RYT-500, is the founder and owner of IronPlate Studios, an elite and cutting edge fitness and nutrition studio that originally started in January 2013 with a flagship location in Hoboken, NJ. Over the course of 9 years, several studio moves for larger space and a second location in Jersey City, NJ, for over 5 years, Kristin decided to close down both physical spaces after launching IronPlate Online in 2018 with longtime colleague and friend Caitlin Harrington. Through the growing success of IronPlate Online and one pandemic later, both Kristin and Caitlin are excited at the rebranding of this almost decade-long business into a full service, virtual wellness studio.  

A personal trainer for over 25 years, registered dietitian for over 13 years and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) for 10 years with a background in obstacle course competitions and NPC Figure competitions, Kristin has helped hundreds of people in the Tri-State area lose weight in a healthy way and achieve a physique and athleticism that they never thought possible. 

Kristin also completed her RYT-200 Yoga Instructor coursework in March 2020 through Honor Yoga in North Brunswick, NJ, her 50-hour Sound Meditation certification through Sound Awakenings in Piscataway, NJ and Levels 1-3 Tibetan Sound Healing through Atma Buti Sound and Vibrational School in Boulder, CO. She is currently in the process of working towards her 800h Yoga Therapy Certification (IAYT) through Yogaville in VA as well as her Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) certification through Kripalu School of Ayurveda in Lenox, MA. Thus, Kristin has delved into the holistic side of wellness looking at health, nutrition and wellness through a different lens and is excited to offer these approaches to her clients.

Kristin also maintains clinical experience in exercise physiology and nutrition, with prior significant work history at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center’s Cardio-Pulmonary labs; St Michael's ICU, Newark, NJ in nutrition support; and Christ Hospital, Jersey City, as an inpatient and outpatient Registered Dietitian.

Frequently quoted in Women’s Health, Today’s Dietitian, Flex magazine, Real Simple, Oxygen magazine, Men’s Health Online, Fitness Online, Good Housekeeping Online, EatThis.com and JC Downtown magazine, and a contributor to Zero Belly Smoothies by NY Times Best Selling author, David Zinczenko, Kristin also hold’s a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Teacher’s College, Columbia University.

Kristin is an avid yogi and snowboarder, loves to read, cook and travel and lives between East Brunswick, NJ and Wildwood Crest, NJ with her husband Jim, 13-year old yogi daughter Sophia, 5-year old dachshund Nala, 1 year old Aussie Finn, and Freddie… the best cat ever.

For more information, articles and recipes, visit kristinreisinger.com. 

Caitlin Harrington

Caitlin Harrington, ACSM-CPT, PN-1 is an ACSM certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer as well as a Certified Nutritionist through Precision Nutrition.  She currently is the Director of IronPlate Online, IronPlate's elite Online Coaching and Virtual Training program. She has over 10 years of experience working with clients of all ages ranging from the general population to those who are recovering and rehabilitating from disease, injury or other limiting factors. She received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo.

Caitlin wants her clients to leave each session feeling a little bit stronger and more knowledgeable so they can utilize the tools at their disposal to achieve their goals.

Caitlin previously lived in Hoboken and worked at IronPlate Studios as a Personal Trainer and Manager for 4 years. She now resides in Ballston Spa, NY with her husband Jon, almost 3 year old daughter Elise and dog Kiko. She enjoys summer, the outdoors, hiking, camping, traveling and relaxing anywhere by a lake. Caitlin is excited to be a part of the IronPlate team again and is looking forward to working with you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle!

Karen Peterson

Karen Peterson, NASM-CPT, CMP, is a Personal Trainer for Iron Plate Studios. She started training at Iron Plate in 2013 and has competed in National Physique Committee bodybuilding shows in the Figure division since 2015.

With over twenty years of experience in technical project management for Fortune 100 clients, Karen understands how the office cubicle lifestyle takes an insidious toll on your body. When the days go by both too slowly and too fast, small choices and anti-choices build up. Karen enjoys working with clients to decipher the changes that will give you more control over living your best life.

Karen has a Bachelor of Arts in Scientific and Technical Communication from Bowling Green State University. She is a Certified Music Practitioner at St. Barnabas Medical Center and serves on the Board of Directors as President of the Music for Healing and Transition Program. She lives in Jersey City, where she also teaches harp.

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Merisa Heeke

Merisa Heeke, NASM-CPT, graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Applied Arts. After a year of great success of being a bride-to-be client, she discovered fitness was her passion and decided to take the leap from being the client to helping others achieve their fitness and transformation goals.

Growing up, Merisa loved to play basketball, softball and volleyball. In 2018, she learned how to make small changes within her diet and maintain a consistent workout schedule through IronPlate Studios in preparation for her August 2018 wedding. She was able to conquer her goals and feel great for her big day! She also learned that those small changes improved her fitness not only inside the gym, but also outside doing activities such as skiing, biking, hiking, beach volleyball and running. 

Wanting to help others discover their inner best self, Merisa is now a NASM-CPT Personal Trainer and has been working with the IronPlate Studios mentorship program to be the best trainer she can be. Merisa has an athlete’s mindset and wants to help motivate and empower her clients to achieve their goals in a fun and positive way.

Merisa lives in Jersey City with her husband and new puppy Pete, and enjoys traveling, walking her dog, biking, watching sports, and doing anything that is active!