Meet the Team

Ngo Okafor

Founder

Ngo Okafor is a two-time Golden Gloves boxing champion and the Founder/CEO of Iconoclast Fitness in Manhattan. As a Nigerian immigrant, Ngo faced the U.S. with no professional network or net worth. Through unwavering determination, hard work, and mental toughness, he evolved into one of America's most sought-after personal trainers. His clientele boasts celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell, Brooke Shields, Chelsea Clinton, Julia Roberts and Iman. Ngo went on to create “28 Days Greater”, his 28-day mind and body transformation program, which helps people lose up to 25 pounds in 28 days.

After a childhood marked by bedridden days in Nigeria, Ngo vowed to make up for lost time. He gained admission to college at the age of 15. At the age of 31, Ngo took up boxing and within 3 years, he had remarkably won two back-to-back Golden Gloves National Championship titles.

Ngo emphasizes that the mind is the key muscle for fitness, believing the body follows the mind's command. He's a frequent contributor to publications like Oprah Magazine, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and Glamour, and is a regular on TV shows such as The Today Show and Good Morning America.

Yet, Ngo's most significant achievement is being a dedicated family man, with a loving wife and two children, Chioma, 8, and Amara, 4.

Coaches

  • A graduate of New York University Tisch school of the arts, and with over 15 years of experience as a fitness professional, Emilio brings a positive, laid-back can-do attitude, combined with a results oriented focus on helping clients achieve their goals.

    Certifications: NASM

    Specialties: Weight loss, body composition, boxing, kickboxing, strength training

  • A silver gloves winner in the Golden Gloves boxing and over 15 years as a fitness professional, Sean is a natural born winner, who is no stranger to getting amazing results for clients. He is a gentle but firm cheerleader for his clients and believes that everything is possible, through hard work.

    Certifications: NASM

    Specialties: Weight loss, body transformation, boxing, strength training

  • Blending artistic insight with extensive fitness education forged through her over 30 years as a fitness professional, Sherri motivates clients toward achieving their health and wellness goals by painting a clear picture of the client’s goal, therefore making the goal feel attainable.

    Certifications: NASM

    Specialties: Weight loss, body transformation, pre/post-natal coach, soft tissue therapy, biomechanics assessments & Exercise Protocol, Joint Specificity training

  • A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, with 10 years of experience as a fitness professional, Zach brings a versatility that has allowed him to work with a wide range of clients, from Broadway performers, models, professional dancers, and c-suite executives.

    Certifications: ISSA, Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach

    Specialties: Corrective exercise, Weight loss, body transformation, nutrition coaching.