Ligia Pineda was hired as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for New York University in October 2023.
Pineda joins the NYU staff after extensive experience in CrossFit coaching and personal training. As a CrossFit Level 1 instructor, Pineda has coached at CrossFit Middle Village, Equinox in Flatiron and CrossFit Wall Street.
In Brooklyn, Pineda has both managed and coached at various locations of BKFit Studios.
Pineda is a 2016 graduate of SUNY Oneota, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology, with a concentration in physiology and lab research.
She also has extensive experience in Physical Therapy assistance, completing over 200 hours of Physical Therapy assistance at Elmhurst Hospital, Promet Physical Therapy and Yellowstone Physical Therapy Clinic.
Pineda holds various certifications, including NASM certification, Kettle Bell Strength certified, and Precision Nutrition certified.
Pineda is a native and current resident of Manhattan, New York.
