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Barb Granica B.A. Journalism ACE Certified Personal Trainer Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Certified Instructor Barb has been an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer since 2009, maintaining her certification through continuing education in functional exercise, active older adult programming and nutrition. She tailors each session to challenge clients from head-to-toe, emphasizing form and technique for the most efficient and effective program to meet their goals. Barb loves to see her clients smile when they discover the strength, power and athleticism they possess. She enjoys working with all fitness levels, especially beginners, cheering them on as they grow and develop and take charge of their health. Barb is dedicated to educating her clients and making them stronger than they ever imagined!

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Barb Granica B.A. Journalism ACE Certified Personal Trainer Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Certified Instructor

Barb has been an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer since 2009, maintaining her certification through continuing education in functional exercise, active older adult programming and nutrition. She tailors each session to challenge clients from head-to-toe, emphasizing form and technique for the most efficient and effective program to meet their goals. Barb loves to see her clients smile when they discover the strength, power and athleticism they

possess. She enjoys working with all fitness levels, especially beginners, cheering them on as they grow and develop and take charge of their health. Barb is dedicated to educating her clients and making them stronger than they ever imagined!

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Deborah Montour

B.S. Computer and Management Science ACE Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Health Coach AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor Certified Spinning Instructor

Deborah has been training clients since 2006. She considers the specific goals, skill levels, and personalities of each client to develop unique programs that challenge them each step of the way. Although she enjoys working with clients of all ages and in various stages of life, she especially connects with baby boomers and beyond for weight loss, bone mass preservation, balance and fall prevention, and core activation. Deb prides herself on

leading sessions that are motivational, educational, and fun!

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Mandy Petersen

B.S. Recreation Management ACTION Certified Personal Trainer Certified Parks & Recreation Professional BS Health & Wellness Management (in progress) Mandy has over 10 years of experience in Parks and Recreation based fitness programming and personal training. Mandy enjoys challenging clients while teaching them the value in always making healthy choices. She is eager to provide her clients with a challenging workout while still making it a fun and motivating environment. Mandy enjoys everything fitness related including strength training, yoga, running and more!

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Ben Rodriguez B.S. Industrial Design ACE Certified Personal Trainer Bootcamp Certified Trainer Group X Certified Trainer

Ben feels the three words that best describe him are Energetic, Gregarious and Motivational. He started his fitness journey at 15 years old and has never looked back. He now has 17 years in the fitness industry. Creating positive change in people’s lives through fitness is his mantra. Losing his mother to diabetes

further cemented Ben’s role as a fitness ambassador. His inspiration to train is to see the change that happens when someone has that "Ah Ha" moment. Knowing they have the ability to control their bodies through fitness and hopefully inspire others to do the same. Ben believes in creating a fun environment that fosters inclusion, motivating others to be their best and step outside of their comfort zone.

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Sue J. Ashman-Smith ACE Certified Personal Trainer Silver Sneakers Instructor TRX Certified

Sue J. discovered her athleticism when working out for general health revealed physical and mental strengths that were hitherto unknown to her. A bit of success at mountain running and a more athletic appearance along with easy weight control kept her motivated. Her passion for understanding the science and art behind fitness propelled a strong interest into a career, and now she enjoys guiding others in achieving their fitness, health and/or sports-related goals. Weight-training, circuit training, cardio, body-weight exercises and TRX Suspension Training are just some of the ways she goes about helping her clients in an individually-designed program. She

has worked with every age group and with special populations, and leads classes in Group and Circuit Training. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise in Personal Training, and also has specialized training in Silver Sneakers Fitness and in TRX.

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Reji Pollard B.S. Health & Human Performance with emphasis in Kinesiology NASM Certified Personal Trainer AFFA Certified Group Exercise Instructor CROSS FIT Certified Silver Sneakers Certified (Classic and Yoga)

Reji has over 15 years’ experience within the fitness and massage industry. She has a diverse background that focuses on positive reinforcement and dedication to fitness for all ages and abilities. Reji has a strong commitment to her clients and enjoys experiencing the transformation toward their goals right along with them.

Her education and passion will empower and foster a sustainable fitness path for all those that work with her!

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Jordan Sondrup Rowse B.F.A. Dance Performance & Education ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Jordan has over 25 years’ experience studying and teaching movement in its many forms, including jazz dance, hip hop, ballet, modern, African dance, Capoeira, Pilates, yoga and barre. She performed professionally with Repertory Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City and with There in the Sunlight in Atlanta before turning her attention to health and fitness. She has been teaching group exercise classes for over 12 years and has taught for private studios, gyms and universities in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Denver and Utah. Her personal training philosophy focuses on efficiency of movement, longevity, flexibility and structural alignment with an emphasis in the Yoga, Pilates and Barre formats. She attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas and Weber State University as a dance major with an emphasis in

dance performance and education, and approaches fitness training with the enthusiasm and precision of a dancer; continually focusing on proper technique and alignment. She especially enjoys working with individuals hoping to improve their flexibility and endurance. She loves helping people find different ways of moving, conditioning and challenging their bodies and believes you should always love what you do to stay in shape.

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Sarah Ann Corkum B.A. Psychology and Theatre

AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor Pilates Mat Instructor ACSM Certified Personal Trainer ACOG Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Specialist, Pelvic Floor/ Piston Science Foundation Certified Indoor Cycling, BOSU, XY, and StrongBoard Instructor

Sarah Ann is an award-winning fitness professional who specializes in pregnancy

and post-natal fitness (ACOG, AFAA). Her other specialties included Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Group Fitness Conditioning, Balance (BOSU and StrongBoard), and group fitness instruction. She has developed several fitness products, services, and programs to make fitness accessible for all individuals. Her personal fitness accomplishments include triathlons, half-marathons, and half-ironman events.

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Jim Russell M.B.A. Marketing ACE and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Certified Instructor Certified Yoga and Tai Chi Instructor Jim has extensive experience working with older adults of all fitness levels and health conditions. His greatest reward is to hear his clients tell him that their activities of daily living have improved, or that they no longer experience certain pains or stiffness. He also enjoys helping clients of all ages, in partnership with their medical professionals, who need or want therapeutic or orthopedic rehabilitation programs. Jim is certified as a Mind-Body Fitness Specialist, meaning that

he is able to provide fitness programs using yoga, tai chi, and pilates, as well as traditional exercise forms. In addition to personal training and group fitness instruction, Jim was a professional swimming and diving coach for many years, coaching all levels and ages, helping the athletes perform to the best of their abilities.

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Kenny Dean B.S. Natural Resource Recreation & Tourism

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Kenny combines holistic inspiration with scientific insight to cultivate an ideal approach towards accomplishing client’s goals. With training principles tailored to the individual, Kenny aims to bring out his client’s motivation from within, believing that this is the optimal way to affect long term progress. Kenny has a sport-specific background in swimming and rowing however his boundless fitness journey really took off through his self-study to alleviate his own issues with back pain and improper movement patterns due to scoliosis. His training specialties include regaining functional movement patterns for those looking to feel more stable and balanced in order to enjoy a

more active lifestyle, as well as strength and conditioning training for those looking to increase their lean muscle tissue and shed unwanted body fat. Kenny has experience training everyone from ambitious beginners to fitness models and athletes. He is inspired by and welcomes anyone seeking progress in their health and wellness.

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Rita Bachman B.S. Business Administration ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (500 Hour Level Certification) Certified Restorative Yoga Instructor Silver Sneakers Classic & Silver Sneakers Yoga Certified Instructor

Rita has been an American Council on Exercise Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 2012 and has most recently earned her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Rita grew up as a ballet dancer and swimmer and after her two boys were born, renewed her interest in both indoor and outdoor fitness. She enjoys working with groups and

individuals, empowering her clients and helping each to discover the strength, abilities and potential that lie within.

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Bridgett Jenefor B.A. Business Administration AAAI/ISMA Master Personal Fitness Trainer AAAI/ISMA Sports Nutrition and Holistic Health Consultant AAAI/ISMA Body Bar, Group Exercise, Mat Pilates II, and Cycle Instructor

Bridgett’s struggle with weight started early in life and eventually reached 300 pounds, but she was able to make positive changes to turn this situation around. Through this experience it became her passion and heart’s desire to educate others in health and wellness, physically, mentally and spiritually. Her life has also been one of service and commitment which has encouraged her to work alongside and assist organizations such as the House of Joy

Deliverance Church, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Center for African American Health and a host of other local charities and events. Bridgett is excited to share her experience and knowledge to assist others in creating positive change for themselves as well and realizes that being a part of an individual’s journey is a wonderful privilege.

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Heather Blomberg ACE Certified Personal Trainer

ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist

B.A. Sport Industry Operations & Marketing

Heather is a mom of a 5-year old boy and understands the importance of finding balance with a fitness routine and busy schedule. She believes that the best results are achieved through a fitness regimen that is integrated with healthy lifestyle habits. Heather’s goal is to provide the knowledge and tools you need in order to develop healthy habits that fit your unique lifestyle so you can achieve long-lasting and maintainable results. Her customized training programs are based on your individual starting point and goals, and will gradually progress to help you reach the fitness level you

desire. With Heather’s helpful lifestyle tips and personalized fitness plans, you will have all the tools you need to maintain your results for a lifetime!

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Brian Yake B.A. Political Science NASM Certified Personal Trainer Functional Aging Institute - Functional Aging Specialist

Brian is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as a Group Exercise Specialist and Behavioral Change Specialist.

He also completed his training through the Functional Aging Institute to become a Certified Functional Aging Specialist.

Brian loves sharing his passion for fitness with clients of all ages and fitness levels,

and believes that exercise should be stress free and fun.

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Peggy Haynes NASM Certified Personal Trainer AAAI-ISMA Active Older Adults Certified NPTI Graduate - Advanced Nutrition, Older Adults Silver Sneakers Certified Instructor

She currently teaches Group Fitness, Total Body Conditioning, & Power Stretch classes, to name a few, as well as training clients on an individual basis. Peggy's personal endeavors in the health and fitness world have brought on running three marathons (Durango, San Diego Rock N Roll and the Washington D.C. Marine Corps Marathons), one half marathon, The Bolder Boulder and countless other road races. She is goal driven, fun-spirited and a detail oriented person who believes that nutrition and exercise equates to good health and wellness. On a personal note, Peggy has many interests, such

as cooking, meal prep, reading, camping, fly-fishing, motorcycle riding (yes, she has her own Harley), target shooting as well as being a Mom to four Son's...the first being married and a first-grade teacher, the second being an active duty Marine, the third being a Senior at AHS and also becoming a Marine and the last being a funny and goofy Sophomore at AHS. She looks forward to helping you achieve your fitness goals, will design custom programs to fit your individual needs and will hold you accountable in order to get the results you desire.

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Lisa Fountain ACE Certified Personal Trainer Cooper Institute & The Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach Certified 200hr Yoga Instructor

Lisa has been passionate about Health and Fitness from a very early age. She competed in cross country and lacrosse in high school and college and was a competitive equestrian for many years. Lisa sincerely believes that food and exercise are medicine for both mind and body. She loves to keep up on nutrition and exercise trends and believes that the sky is the limit in regard to what we can learn!

Lisa will make you feel at ease and comfortable but will also make you work! She loves creating time-efficient workouts and passionately

believes in variety. She especially loves to work with seniors, focusing on strength and balance. You will leave Lisa's sessions feeling challenged, strong, and pumped for the next session!

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Carin Orr B.S. Biology M.S. Marine Bio-Resources NASM Certified Personal Trainer AFAA Group Fitness Instructor American Red Cross Instructor PSIA Ski Instructor, PADI/SSI Scuba Instructor CSYSA “E” Coaching License

Carin has been involved in the recreation/fitness industry for over 15 years. She is a wife and a mom to a 3-year-old boy. She lives, dreams and eats fitness and recreation every day. She understands the importance of balancing life, daily, weekly and annually. She also understands that the hardest part might be taking that first step; to motivate yourself to start being active.

Carin’s training programs are customized for each client. As a trainer she respects your body and places

safety first, next comes a workout designed to meet your goals. Your needs will be addressed through stability, flexibility, cardio and strength programs. She enjoys working with every age group. She truly believes we are all young at heart we just have to treat out bodies with respect to enjoy the fun. Whatever your goals, whether that is finding the energy to play with your kids, lose a few pounds, train for a triathlon or adventure race, getting ready to hike Everest Base Camp (yes she has done it), gain some muscle or just be active and healthy she is here to help you.

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Nicole Wolfe NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Fitness Nutrition, Youth Exercise, Senior Fitness, & Women’s Fitness Specializations FitTour Yoga, Pilates, Bootcamp, Cycling, and Group Exercise Certifications

Nicole has been an athlete most of her life, beginning with gymnastics as a young girl. She discovered that through these experiences she enjoys kinesthetic learning, sometimes called the art of movement, which is what makes the love for her profession so strong. What helps her stay so connected to her career is being able to help strengthen an individual’s body and correct the imbalances that hinder them from doing what they are truly capable. She also takes the approach of challenging the mind as well as the body through physical movement. Early on she learned that all aspects of fitness have value and

incorporates these aspects into her training techniques. With 12 years in the industry under her belt, she’s worked with a diverse population of individuals, from Youth to Active Adults to those faced with challenges such as Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis.

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Chad Dahne B.A. Business Administration PTA Global Certified Personal Trainer Certified Yoga Instructor

Chad began training in 2008 and his passion for fitness has been constant since. He believes the body is a system of versatility, meaning the body and its health can be shaped according to the individual's lifestyle. No matter the goal for training, whether it's strength, flexibility, weight loss, power, muscle mass, speed, or agility, starting with stability, mobility, and good form will make that goal much more achievable

without injury. Chad keeps a positive and calm attitude to help clients challenge themselves to achieve their lifestyle of health, in and out of the gym.

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Vince Seelbach B.S. Industrial Chemistry/B.A. Music ACE Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist YogaFit Teacher Level 1

Vince started in the industry as a Fitness Instructor (teaching step aerobics and strength) in 2010. It was then that he discovered that he was very passionate about helping people set, reach, and surpass their health and wellness goals. He believes that it doesn’t matter how much you do because you’re still lapping everyone on the couch (and every little bit helps). He enjoys

coaching clients and helping them develop the skills and the confidence needed to reach for the stars. Vince has worked with a variety of clients; from helping a high school student prepare for entrance to West Point, to helping cancer patients regain their balance and endurance. When he is not working, Vince likes hiking and camping, cooking and baking, flag football, and a good glass of wine. Vince celebrates people’s differences and will work with you to develop the best program.

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Kimberly Weston NASM Certified Personal Trainer Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach Functional Movement Screen Certified Practitioner Neurokinetic Therapy Level II Practitioner Silver Sneakers Certified Instructor Kim likes to create resiliency through strength. To help her clients achieve their goals she will utilize a few tools of the trade, such as barbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight balancing skills to improve your life outside the gym. She will make you smile, sweat, and encourage you to seize the day with her creative workouts tailored to your goals.

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Emily Sprong AAAI/ISMA Certified Master Personal Trainer Insanity Live Certified Instructor P90X Live Certified Instructor Kids and Teen Fitness Coach Certified Yoga Instructor

I could get back into shape relatively quickly after having each of my three oldest children. However, shortly after the birth my fourth child I lost track of myself as I searched for answers about his health. My son was eventually diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Working out was the last thing on my mind and I gained a large amount of weight as well as struggled with back pain. A few years later, I began training at home with Insanity and I made a big transformation. A year later, I earned my first group exercise certification and began mom and tot classes in my neighborhood. A year after that, I was talking to a friend of mine and I mentioned I was thinking about

becoming a personal trainer. He said, "I have seen how fitness is really important to you. I think you should do it." A couple of weeks later he presented me with a check and said, "go get your cert". I became a trainer, but sadly he passed away shortly after this time. I was glad that I could share this gift with him and I have always remembered how much my friend believed in me. I have worked with everyone from children to elderly, athletes to the morbidly obese. My favorite classes are kid’s fitness and Insanity. I always tell my clients "let's become the best version of you", and I strive to help them reach their greatest potential.

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Ally Meyer ACSM Certified Personal Trainer NCHEC Certified Health Education Specialist AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor B.S. Health Science, Clemson University

Ally's fitness journey began about 10 years ago, when she discovered that exercising & healthy eating made her feel happier and more alive. Her hope is for her clients to feel fit, energized, and excited to live their lives fully. As both a Health Education Specialist and Personal Trainer, Ally has the tools to help you make lasting lifestyle changes. While she enjoys working with clients of all ages, she especially enjoys training teens and young-adults, helping

them change negative lifestyle patterns, lose weight, improve daily mood, increase energy levels, and feel their best! She believes in whole-person wellness and considers both physical & mental elements.

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Kelly K. Hines B.A. Psychology NASM Certified Personal Trainer TRX Suspension Training Certified National Personal Training Institute Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehab

Kelly ignited her love for personal training while acting as a Physical Training lead in the USAF. Out of all the positions she had while in the military, the most fulfilling ones involved helping others reach their goals and improve their overall health and well-being in the process. She truly believes in the basics of exercise and nutrition and in the positive impact that they can both have on the body and mind. Kelly enjoys working with clients with varying goals (weight loss, strength and/or

cardio endurance gain, improved movement patterns, beginner fitness, sports performance) and believes in the 'knowledge is power' adage. She seeks to not only help her clients realize their goals but to also obtain all the tools they need to eventually be the leader of their own fitness journey. Her past accomplishments and training focuses have included: marathons, adventure races, club rugby, trail running, weight lifting, functional training, core and balance training, sports performance training, TRX suspension training, and personal experience with ACL rehab.