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SHEILA – CONNECTICUT
Middlesex and New Haven Counties
SHEILA - I have been a Group Training Instructor for over 10 years and a Personal Trainer for over 5. I have a personal passion for fitness as I was born with a Congenital Heart Defect and had open heart surgery twice. I know by being in great shape you can recover much quicker from something major. My most recent surgery was in September of 2009. I was back Personal training by October and teaching Kickboxing by November. As a Mom of two and working full time – I understand that it is difficult to find time to exercise, that guilty pleasure of “me time” – that is why I will come to you and work very efficiently, working multiple muscle groups, motivate you, listen to you, set realistic goals, and basically work your “butt” off – literally. I have been working with some of the same clients for over 5 years – you become friends – it is emotional as well as physical. Let’s get started TODAY!!!
QUOTE:“Your brain is your biggest muscle – you can do anything if you put your mind to it”
CERTIFICATIONS:
Personal Trainer (WITS)
Stability Ball (NETA)
Kickboxing (AFAA)
Active Older Adults (NETA)
CPR (AHA)
AED (AHA)
SANDY - My Passion for Yoga led me to Nosara Yoga Institute in beautiful Costa Rica to study Yoga
under the wing of Amba and Don Stapleton. Yoga has allowed me to return to a place in my soul I had put aside.
My free-spirited nature lets me devote my spare time to workshops and retreats to enhance my studies and
practice. My style is the product of practicing and studying from various backgrounds blended with my 30 years Meditation practice.
Yoga is for everyone, everybody, and every-being. You can’t fail at Yoga. All you need is the ability to breathe.
Michigan: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Ohio: Lucas, Fulton, and Ottawa
GARY - Gary has several years of experience as a National Strength & Conditioning Association certified Fitness Professional, in addition to his background in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Gary’s education includes an Associate’s Degree with an emphasis on Wellness, Anatomy and Physiology. He specializes in group training, boot camps, and one-on-one training with a focus on fat loss and high intensity exercise. He has a great deal of success however, planning out programs in various areas such as muscle gain, athletic conditioning, marathon/triathlon prep, and general health and fitness.
QUOTE:“Nothing worth having, or achieving is ever easy.”
CERTIFICATIONS:
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Buncombe County, Henderson County, Asheville, and Hendersonville
BRIAN - My name is Brian..I love fitness and I love working with people. It will be my greatest joy to help people meet their fitness goals and to start professional relationships that will last a long time. I started teaching fitness in graduate school and taught fitness walking, exercise conditioning, and stability ball training. I have a bachelors degree in Physical Education and a masters degree also in Physical Education. I also have a second masters in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Coaching. I have graduate course work in exercise testing and prescription and also strength and conditioning.
QUOTE: "Live to do your best and be your best!"
CERTIFICATIONS:
ACSM
American Council Group Exercise
RHIANNON – My goal in teaching Yoga is to assist my students toward self awareness. Having awareness of the physical body allows students to regulate themselves with diet, exercise and stress management. I hope to transmit to my students tools for change which will help them create lasting habits which are fulfilling and beneficial.
Yoga is a discipline which asks practitioners to breathe and remain calm as the body concentrates muscle and mind on holding challenging postures. The postures are part of a long time scientific method developed over 5,000 years ago. Today we can use Yoga to mange weight, emotions, and to gain insight as to what our bodies need. Being aware allows us to find an inner dialogue in order to move beyond compulsion or negative thought patters. It is an exercise in lifestyle change.
QUOTE: "The best way to break a bad habit is to drop it."
SAMANTHA - SAMANTHA is a certified personal trainer, yoga teacher, Spinning Instructor, and general group fitness instructor. Sam worked for the William and Mary Recreational Sports department for two years; where she had the opportunity to train the women’s Lacrosse and Tennis teams. In 2009, Sam won the Group Fitness Instructor of the Year Award from William and Mary. Sam also worked for a gym in Williamsburg where she trained a largely senior population.
QUOTE:“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!” - Henry Ford
CERTIFICATIONS:
ACE Personal Trainer 10/2009
TRX Trainer 3/2010
YogaFit
Level 1 3/2009
Level 3 4/2010
Spinning® 11/2008
FiTour Group Fitness Instructor 4/2008
American Red Cross
First Aid and CPR
AED
RODGER - RODGER is a Master Personal Trainer and Graduate of the National Training Institute in Orlando, Florida. Rodger has been training clients for over 9 years and has been featured in the St. Pete Times and the Chronicle for his training with Alzheimer's patients and clients with special needs as well as his work with student athletes. He has trained clients in strength straining, core training, Yoga, flexibility, and balance.
QUOTE: "My personal training will help you to reap benefits in the years to come!"
REBECCA - I have been training for over 4 years now. I became a personal trainer because I wanted to share my passion and knowledge of fitness with others to live a healthier and happier life. I use fun and innovative exercises that will get you the results you are looking for. I am always available to you to answer any questions you may have along the way. I strive to motivate and inspire you on all levels. The workouts are always fun and consistently change so you are never bored. I look forward to working with you!
Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Calabasas, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Ventura, Simi Valley, Oak Park, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and Moorpark
SHANNON - I have been involved the fitness industry for 24 years both as an athlete and coach. With a Masters degree in Kinesiology and All American status in Track in Field, I have had the opportunity to coach Division I NCAA athletics for 5 years. I am an All-American athlete in the 800 Meters and I currently hold the 800 Meter and 1500 Meter records at my college (still standing for 22 year records and going.... : ) I was nominated NCAA Track Woman of the year while in college. I was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 2006 for my contributions to the athletic department both as an athlete and as a coach at the college I attended. After coaching collegiate athletics, I decided to enter the private sector and I have been a weight loss consultant, personal fitness trainer and nutrition coach.
My passion is getting people healthy and helping them to achieve their personal goals. I want to share my knowledge of sports, fitness and healthy living with others. There is no quick fix pill that can be taken to healthy living. One thing that track and field has taught me is that we must have goals, we must visualize those goals daily and hard work and dedication is part of this process.
QUOTE:"EFFORT....The person on the top of the mountain didn't fall there."
CERTIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in Kinesiology
All American status in Track in Field
Coach Division I NCAA
Hall of Fame in 2006
Food Coach
CINDY - I have been dancing since the early age of two. I am currently am in a professional dance company. I attend University of Central Florida working towards my BA in interdisciplinary studies with areas of study being health and behavioral and social science, and a minor in dance. I have been a dance instructor the past five years, teaching an array of styles. I know what takes to get in shape. Some of the stuff I teach would be ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, modern, tap, flexibility, work out, leaps, turns, and so on. Also, growing up I have done array of sports- soccer, volley ball, track, cheerleading, gymnastics, and soft ball. With my training Pilates and Yoga has helped my dancing, so I put a mix of that into my teaching. Teaching to me is a big passion of mine; I want to share my gift with others. Dance is not only a work out, but you get to enjoy it at the same time.
QUOTE:“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” -Napoleon Hill
I am a dancer. I was born and raised in Venezuela. Latin/Afro rhythms are in my blood.
I studied classical ballet and modern dance since the age of 7. I graduated from the London School of Contemporary Dance/London/England in 1974. Won a grant from the French Government to do my Masters in Dance at the Centre d'Etudes Superieurs de Danse at the Sorbonne University/ Paris/ France. I had a successful career as a dancer, and choreographer and teacher in South America, France and the U.S.A. I started teaching fitness in 1978 and was certified by ACE and AFAA. My last professional dance commitment was with the Kewing Co. at the Joyce Theatre in Manhattan, NYC/ USA in 2009.
