“Fitness and exercise are so important in my life and sharing that knowledge and helping other people become healthier, in a safe manner, is what I love to do more than anything.”

Certifications
AFAA – Group Fitness Instructor since 1986
ACE – Group fitness instructor since 1987
AFAA – Personal trainer since 2001
Specializes in STEP, Resistance training, Stretch, Aqua and Older Adult training
Recognized as “Fitness Instructor of the Year” in Japan in 1995

“Knowing that God is my true strength and being able to help others feel better, live better and meet their health and fitness goals”.

Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Science
ACSM – Certified Personal Trainer
FLEX – Certified Group Fitness Instructor

“My goal as a fitness trainer is to have a positive impact on the lives of the people I work with by assisting and encouraging them to become the healthiest and happiest version of themselves.”

Certifications
Group Fitness Instructor
Group Cycling Instructor
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Gary Sobel - Parkinson’s Movement Instructor
Swim Instructor

“My desire to instruct comes from the joy I feel during and after a good workout and the energy I get from a group of smiling students promoting a healthy lifestyle.”

Certifications
Jacki Sorensen Aerobic Dance
Zumba
Zumba Gold
Aqua Zumba
Bender Barre
CPR

“In Big Canoe I fell in love with fitness classes, the wonderful instructors and camaraderie drew me in and I knew I needed to become an instructor.”

Certifications
AFAA – Group Fitness Instructor
Water Aerobics
Pilates

“For over 20 years I have been instructing classes and my goal is to teach a fun and engaging class that changes the mindset of my participants from exercise that I have to do to something that I want to do. An instructor has the ability to do that with high energy, positivity and encouragement and of course, results.”

Certifications
YogaFit
Fitour Group Exercise
Fitour Hatha Yoga
Fitour Pilates
Les Mills BodyPump
Les Mills BodyVive

“My mission in life is to add joy, love and to make a difference in the lives of others as I spread positive energy.”

Certifications
AFAA – Group Exercise
Zumba
Zumba Gold
Zumba Toning
Zumba Sentao
Zumba Step
MixxedFit
CPR