Deanna Dicesere

Trainer

​I am Deanna Dicesere and originally from the Greensburg area about 45 minutes away from Pittsburgh. I am a Graduate student at Duquesne University and also a spin instructor at Steel Revolution in Shadyside. In my free time, I love to play with my Dachshund and try different workouts. My passion is in fitness — cooking meals and making workouts. I love to travel and be in the sun, but I love my Pittsburgh weather always.

What’s on your playlist?

Future, Lecrae, Chris brown, R3HAB, Meek Mill, Martin Garrix, and Yellow Claw.

Favorite pre-workout snack?

A banana and peanut butter.

What will we always see you with?

Water or clean juice.

What’s your mantra?

“You have to push through the negativity of life to hit and surpass your goals. Be the light and aspire to be better!”

What song title explains your teaching style?

Chanel (Go Get It) - Young Thug ft. Gunna & Lil Baby

What are three of your best personality traits?

Outgoing, confident and carefree.

Has reading a book ever changed your life?

Yes! Currently, I’m reading “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” It’s amazing and eye-opening to learn more about people.

To avoid sweat-induced breakouts I:

Shower after I work out and use witch hazel on my face.

When I’m not working out, I wear:

Leggings, joggers, ripped jeans.

If you looked in my gym bag you’d find:

Snacks!

When I’m teaching, I’m most impressed by a student who:

Pushes themselves and vocalizes how they feel with lots of “woos!”

My guilty pleasure foods are:

Hot dogs and donuts.

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird.