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At WORLD GYM, we go to great lengths to provide group fitness classes that are fun, energetic and guaranteed to bust you out of workout boredom! Whether you are a novice or seasoned group fitness fanatic, we have a class for you. Join us for one of our 7 Body Training Systems Classes: Group Power™, Group Step™, Group Ride™, Group Centergy™, Group Groove™, Group Kick™, and Group Active™. We also offer the best in freestyle programming from Heartzones™ Cycling, Muscle Challenge, Yoga, Pilates, Aqua, Boot camp, Fusion classes and the latest fitness rage Zumba®! Many of our classes are also designed for our senior population ranging from Silversneakers® and Silversplash® to Arthritis/Fibromyalgia water classes. Our group fitness instructors/personal trainers are the best in the area, so give us a try….and we will make you SWEAT!!
Jodi Rassett is our Group Fitness Director at World Gym Peachtree City, Hwy 54 and Fayetteville. Jodi’s vision for group fitness is to provide the best and latest programming as it relates to our World Gym members. She challenges the members to cross-train by providing a variety of classes at different times of the day. World Gym offers classes from 5:15am until 7:35pm. Jodi also challenges her instructors to be the best that they can be so members will have a safe, educational, fun-filled, and effective workout!
Please feel free to contact Jodi Rassett at jodir@worldgymfayette.com.
Jodi Rassett
Group Fitness Director
Group Fitness Instructor
JodiR@WorldGymFayette.com
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Jodi Rassett
CERTIFICATIONS:
SCW Group Fitness Director Certification
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
AFAA Certified Kickboxing Instructor
Heart Zones Blue and Green Jersey Certified Cycling Instructor
Keiser Certified Cycling Instructor
BTS Group Ride™ Certified Instructor
BTS Group Power™ Certified Instructor
BTS Group Step™ Certified Instructor
BTS Group Centergy™ Certified Instructor
BTS Group Kick™ Certified Instructor
BTS Group Active™ Certified Instructor
Les Mills Body Pump™ Certified Instructor
Les Mills Body Step™ Certified Instructor
SCW Certified Aqua Instructor
S.S. & Company Aqua Certification
Silversneakers™ MSROM Certification
Silversneakers™ Cardio Circuit Certification
Silversneakers™ Yoga Stretch Certification
SCW Kids in Motion Certification
AAAI Mat Pilates Certification
Resist-a-ball Core Certification
American Heart CPR Certification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
BA University of Minnesota
Annual Continued Fitness Education through AFAA and SCW Fitness
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
World Gym Group Fitness Director since 2005
(3 locations in Fayette County , GA )
Group Fitness Instructor since 1984
Personal Trainer since 2000
State Qualifying High School Gymnast
College Athlete 2 years
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Jamie Arion
Group Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer
Phone: 678-371-8555
jarion@juno.com
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Jamie Arion
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
A.C.E. certified Personal Trainer
A.C.E. certified Group Fitness Instructor
SCW Sports Nutrition Certificate
Russian HKC Kettlebell Instructor
BTS Groove Instructor
SCW Pilates Small Apparatus Certificate
AAAI certified Mat Pilates Instructor
AAAI certified Yoga Instructor
American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals
Post-rehab Conditioning Specialist
HEARTZONES certified Blue Jersey Cycle Instructor.
INTERNATIONAL INLINE SKATING ASSOCIATION
Inline Skate Instructor – Level 1
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: AED Instructor
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION : First Aid Instructor
Western Illinois University , Bachelor's of Science
Minors: Marketing and Management
EXPERIENCE:
~I have held a variety of positions at various health clubs from Director of Personal Training to Group Fitness Coordinator to staff CPR instructor. I also have experience teaching a variety of classes: cycle, pilates, yoga, muscle challenge, strength classes, circuit, step, kickboxing, kid's fitness, water fitness, and inline skating.
~CPR/ AED and First Aid Instructor
~Motivational Speaker
~Chorographer
~On-line Coaching
Professional FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2001 – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS by MuscleMania, 4 th place lightweight division
2001 – 3 rd Place in the 4 th Annual SNBF Nationals Women's Tall Class
2000 – 1 st Place in the 3 rd Annual SNBF Nationals Overall Women's Champion
2000 – 1 st Place in the Southern Regional SNBF Championship Open Women's Class
2000 – 2 nd Place in the Georgia SNBF Championship Novice Women's Class
Natural Bodybuilder
Competed for 5 years as a Triathlete
Several 5k's, 10k's and Bike Races (too many to count!)
College Athlete in Volleyball and Basketball
Wife
Mother
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Meg Boerstler
Group Fitness Instructor
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Meg Boerstler
Certifcations:
BA Health and Physical Education
AFAA personal trainer certification
Group Step certified
Group Ride certified
Group Power certified
Silver Sneakers certified
CPR/First Aid/AED certified
Education and Training:
BA Georgia State University in Health and Physical Education
AFAA personal trainer course
Body Training Systems in Group Step, Ride, and Power
Professional Fitness Accomplishments:
Taught Health and Physical Education for seven years in Fayette County School system
Coached various high school and middle school sports
Certified Group Fit instructor since 1996
Have competed in many marathons, half marathons, and triathalons
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Carla Brown
Group Fitness Instructor
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Carla- Dyann Brown
CERTIFICATIONS:
Body Training Systems: Group Power
Body Training Systems: Group Step
Body Training Systems: Group Kick
Body Training Systems: Group Groove
Body Training Systems: Group Active
Body Training Systems: Group Centergy
Body Training Systems: Group Ride
AFAA: Group Exercise
SCW Fitness: Group Exercise
AFAA: Personal Training
NASM: Personal Training
SCW Fitness: Personal Training
AFAA: Matwork Fundamentals
AFAA: Kickboxing
SCW Fitness: Kickboxing
AFAA: Indoor Cycling
SCW Fitness: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics
SCW Fitness: Matwork Fundamentals
SCW Fitness: Outdoor Boot Camp
Zumba
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
BA Sign Language Interpreting
BA Deaf Studies and American Sign Language
BA Child Development and Learning with Teacher Licensure
MA Education
MS Health and Wellness Promotion
PsyD Health and Wellness (in progress)
PsyD Sports and Performance (in progress)
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Members who consistently take classes continually inspire me and push me to always strive for more… to work harder and to work smarter. This is a tremendous fitness accomplishment.
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Holly Brown
Group Fitness Instructor
holly@korebodyworkz.com
cell: 678-372-5444
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Holly Brown
CERTIFICATIONS:
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Boot Camp Specialty Certification
Certified Group Power Instructor
Certified Group Ride Instructor
ZUMBA Instructor
Certified Transitions Lifestyle Fitness Coach
STOTT PILATES International Certification for Mat work Level I
American Heart Association CPR/AED Certified
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Continuing Educational classes in various fitness topics, modalities, and apparatus to keep certifications current and class participants motivated
MAT Special Education; Concentration in Learning Disabilities Middle Grades and Elementary Education – Concentration: Math, Science & Language Arts
BA in Communications/Business
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Fitness instructor for over 20 years
Personal Trainer over 15 years
Changing the lives of hundreds of people each week through fitness classes, personal training, and weight management.
Marine Core Marathon
Sprint-Triathlons
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Kendall Bryant
Group Fitness Instructor
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Kendall Bryant
Certifications:
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
Principles of YMCA Health & Fitness
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
AEA Aquatic Fitness Instructor
Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Certified
Heart Zones/ Keiser/Schwinn/ Reebok Cycling Instructor
IFA Kickboxing Instructor
IFA Sports Nutrition Certified
Les Mills Body Pump/Body Step Certified
American Heart Associations- CPR
Personal Accomplishment & Hobbies:
3 kids and years of marriage and everything else is a blur
Training Philosophy:
Never be old (it's a frame of mind)
Life is too serious, have fun while exercising (more likely to keep with it)
Eat a cookie (not the whole box)
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Lois Coccia
Group Fitness Instructor
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Lois Coccia
Certifications:
AFAA-Group Fit
ACE-Personal Trainer
AFAA-Step
AFAA-Cycling
SilverSneakers
CPR &AED
AFAA Matt Pilates
AAAI-Pilates
Resist A Ball Core
AFAA Senior Fit
AFAA Telefitness Trainer
AFAA Wave Workout-Certification
Heartzones Cycling
BTS Group Ride
BTS Group Active
Keiser Cycling
LeMond Cycling
Education & Training:
Business Management, studied YOGA BALL, PILATES, AQUA, CORE STABILITY, WAVE WORKOUT, SPORTS ENDURANCE AND CONDTIONING, BOSU, PHYSIOBALL, WEDGE WORKOUTS, NUTRITION, EATING DISORDERS, SENIOR FITNESS, YOUTH FITNESS
Personal Accomplishments & Hobbies:
I have been blessed with a husband and four beautiful children. I previously lived in Cary, NC. , where I was an Aerobic Coordinator, and Sales Rep.,I was born and raised in Haddon Heights NJ .
Training Philosophy:
Passion for inspiring others to increase the quality and duration of life. To reduce potential for long term health problems. To motivate all levels of workout regimens. Helping to transform not only bodies but lives. Encouraging in group fitness, proper techniques, variety and FUN!
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Crystal Carreon Cornejo
Group Fitness Instructor
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Crystal Carreon Cornejo
Certifications:
SCW Primary Group Fitness Education
SCW Sports Nutrition Certificate
Urban StripTease Aerobics
BTS Group Groove
Heart Zones Cycling Blue Jersey
ZUMBA
Indian: Punjabi, Bhangra, Kathak, & Bollywood
Middle Eastern Dance: IAMED, BDT, SSBD, & Arabesque Academy
IDEA Member
American Heart Association CPR, AED, & First Aid
Personal Accomplishment & Hobbies:
My two wonderful daughters Shawna & Julia!
Recipient of many dance performance awards in the field of Salsa, Hip Hop, Bhangra, Turkish & Lebanese dance.
Professional Belly Dance Performer, Choreographer & Instructor.
Educational Speaker on the history & origin of the ancient art of Middle Eastern belly dance otherwise known as Raqs Sharqi or Dance Oriental.
Recipient of many dance performance awards in the field of Salsa, Hip Hop, Bhangra, Turkish & Lebanese dance!
Volunteer countless hours at community events & venues, bringing education through performance, public speaking, & instruction…..of the Art of
BELLY DANCE!
Training Philosophy:
Treat your body right! It’s the only one God gave you!
Live life to the fullest and remember, have PASSION in everything you do….
or don’t do it at all!
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Tamara Daniel
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Tamara Daniel
Certifications:
BTS Group Step
BTS Group Ride
Education & Training:
BS in Economics, University of Illinois
Personal Accomplishment & Hobbies:
After being a regular participant in fitness classes across the United States for over 15 years, Tamara decided to try her hand at instructing and enjoys sharing her love for group fitness with her fellow participants. For Tamara, music is a driving force for all exercises and can be a great motivator for everyone.
Outside of the gym, Tamara enjoys running on the trails of Peachtree City with her family. She has competed in various races including several 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon and marathons and has tentative plans to start training to qualify for the ever-elusive Boston Marathon in the fall.
Tamara graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in Economics and worked as an Economist and Financial Analyst before becoming a full-time mom to her three beautiful children.
Training Philosophy:
A slight variation on the quotation from Confucius: “Choose an (exercise) you love, and you will never have to work(out) a day in your life.”
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Mary Catherine Domaleski
Group Fitness Instructor
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Mary Catherine Domaleski
Certifications:
AFAA - Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor
AFAA - Group Exercise Instructor
Johnny G Spinning®
Keiser Power Pacing®
Heart Zones Cycling® - Yellow Jersey Master Trainer (Level III)
BTS - Group Power TM ®
BTS-Group Centergy
YogaFit Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
BTS-Group Ride
Pilates
Resist-a-Ball®
YogaFit
American Heart Association – CPR
Yoga Fit Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
EDUCATION :
Clayton College and State University , A.A. Education, 1992-1994
PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT & INTERESTS :
Completion of many marathons and half-marathons
Active participation in local cycling events
Ongoing participation in multi-sport events such as the duathlon
Lover of yoga, pilates, hiking & kayaking
Extensive volunteer work at her local church and community
Full-time mother of three children
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY :
In the pursuit of good health, it is important to recognize the need for balance. Proper nutrition, along with a well planned fitness program, will provide you with more energy to live life to the fullest.
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Debbie Donaldson
Group Fitness Instructor
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Debbie Donaldson
CERTIFICATIONS:
NETA Personal Trainer Certified
Silversneakers, 1 & 2
Silversneakers Yoga
Zumba Basic.
CPR certified
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Participated in the 60 mile Avon 3 day walk
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Linda Famularo
Group Fitness Instructor
770-778-7479
linda_personal_trainer
@yahoo.com
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Linda Famularo
CERTIFICATIONS:
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) - Group Exercise Instructor
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) - Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor
A merican Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) - Nutrition Consultant
Heart Zones Cycling® - Green Jersey Master Trainer
Heart Zones Personal Training® - Blue Shirt Trainer
Keiser Power Pacing® - Instructor
International Sports Medicine (AAAI/ISMA) - Pilates Instructor
Body Training Systems - Group Power TM ® - Instructor
Body Training Systems - Group Step TM ® - Instructor
Body Training Systems - Group Ride TM ® - Instructor
Body Training Systems - Group Centergy TM ® - Instructor
Body Training Systems - Group Active TM ® - Instructor
Les Mills – Body Pump TM ® - Instructor
Les Mills – Body Step TM ® - Instructor
Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) - Aqua Instructor
SS & Company Aqua Fitness Instructor
Arthritis Foundation - Arthritis Aqua Instructor
Arthritis Foundation - Fibromyalgia Aqua Instructor
Silver Sneakers Splash Instructor
American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) - Nutrition Consultant
Resist-A-Ball Core I
American Heart Associations - CPR
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
University of Southwestern Louisiana , Lafayette , LA
Over the last 20 years, I have taken continuing education seminars from AFAA, BTS, AAAI/ISMA, and SCW on all facets of the fitness industry including strength training, cardiovascular training, flexibility, nutrition, personal training and Pilates.
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Developed and implemented Butts and Gutts Small Group Training
Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer since 1991
Group Exercise Director- Gold's Gym- Fayette County (1997-2004)
Gold's Gym Employee of the Year 2002
Gold's Gym Employee of the Quarter September 1997 and June 1993
Coordinated and lead nutrition seminars for Gold's Gym (2002-2005)
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Merilee Giddings
Group Fitness Instructor
(h) 770.487.2840
(c) 770.757.1280 mamgiddings@comcast.net
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Merilee Giddings
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Heart Association Certified C.P.R.
AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor 2/2007, 2/2009, 2/2011
AAAI Certified Yoga Instructor 7/2000
AAAI Certified Advanced Yoga Instructor 7/2001
AAAI Certified Mat Pilates Instructor 11/2001, 4/2007
C.O.R.E. Education – “Resist-A-Ball” Yoga 4/2002
YogaFit Teacher Training 7/2002
White Lotus Yoga Foundation Certification (Ganga White and Tracey Rich) 7/2002
White Lotus Yoga Foundation Advanced Certification 10/2003
Yoga Kids Teacher Training 11/2002
Integrative Yoga Therapy Home Study 10/2002-4/2004
Integrative Yoga Therapy – Professional Yoga Therapy Intensive 3/2003
Stillwater Yoga – Anatomy Workshop (Roger Cole) 11/2003
Clayton State University – Basic Human Anatomy 1-3/2004
Therapeutic Yoga Certification 2/2006
Shiva Rea Fluid Power Teacher Training Workshop 11/2006
Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley 3/2007
Krishna Das Workshop 2/2009
Doug Keller Workshop 3/2009, 4/2010
Sports Nutrition & Body Composition Certification 7/2010
SilverSneakers I - Muscular Strength & Range of Motion 10/2006, 2/2009
SilverSneakers - YogaStretch 3/2007
SilverSneakers - Resistance Tool Choreography Exchange 11/2007
SilverSneakers - Cardio Circuit Workshop 2/2009
S.S. & Co. - American Red Cross Basic Water Safety 3/2005
S.S. & Co. - Power Yoga/Tai Chi in Water 4/2005
AEA Certification & Aqua Workshop 9/2007
BTS Group Active 8/2007* (Pending)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
B.A. Math/Science, Michigan State University
M.A. Math/Science, Michigan State University
Yoga Teacher Trainings: Baron Baptiste, Seane Corn, Jonny Kest, Ravi Singh, Saul David Raye, Tias Little, Doug Swenson, Michael Lee, Paul Grilley, Todd Norian, Kali Ray, Eddie Modestini & Nicki Doane, Rama Berch, Shiva Rea, Rodney Yee, Leslie Kaminoff, Gary Kraftsow, David Life, Amba Stapleton, Cyndi Lee, Manorama (Thea D'Alvia), Gabriel Halpern, Scott Blossom, Chris Kilham
SE Yoga Conference – 2001, 2002
Midwest Yoga Conference – 2004, 2005, 2006
Omega Yoga Conference, NYC - 2004
SYTAR - 2007, 2009
Yoga Journal Conference - 2007
Atlanta Mania 2010
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Certified Yoga Instructor & Certified Yoga Therapist
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Renee Gordon
Group Fitness Instructor
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Renee Gordon
CERTIFICATIONS:
First Degree Black Belt American Karate
Kardio Kickboxing Certificate National Association Martial Artists
CPR American Red Cross
SCW Group Fitness Certification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Kardio Kickboxing Instructor Martial Arts of America Karate, PTC
Club Peachtree Fitness Director 1990-1997, PTC
Family Fitness Center Director Los Alamitos, California 1981-1987
Biology Degree Specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Assisting Orange Coast College Costa Mesa California/University of California Los Angeles
Competitive Swimmer through High School and College; was ranked 5th in Breaststroke for the state of California
Personal Accomplishment & Hobbies:
Married to Mark (1985) have 2 boys, Adam and Alex. Both boys and I have black belts in Karate. I enjoy water sports, especially water skiing. Love the sun and the beach.
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY:
I don't believe in fad diets. Make exercise part of your life. Drink water, make smart choices in what you eat and EXERCISE!!
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Scott Gray
Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor
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Scott Gray
Certifications:
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) - Certified Group Exercise Instructor
Reebok - Cycle Instructor
Heart Zones Cycling ® - Green Jersey Master Trainer
Heart Zones Personal Training ® - Blue Shirt Trainer
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)-Certified Personal Trainer/ Fitness Counselor
SS & Company - Aquatics Instructor
Principles of YMCA Health & Fitness
Education & Training:
B.S. Criminal Justice - Auburn University
MJP Criminal Justice - Auburn University at Montgomery
Personal Accomplishment:
Honor Graduate-Introduction To Correctional Techniques-Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Dean's List-Summer Quarters - 1989 and 1990 - Auburn University
Lambda Alpha Epsilon (American Criminal Justice Association)
Criminology Club- Auburn University
Special Act Award based on Honor Graduate at the Introduction To Correctional Techniques, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, on February 26, 1999.
Special Act Awards based on Outstanding Job Performance; November 24, 2000, March 10 and June 27, 2001
Quality Step Increase based on Outstanding Job Performance Evaluation for period March 31, 1999 through March 31, 2000 on May 12, 2000.
Time Off Award based on Outstanding Job Performance on June 1, 2001
Training Philosophy:
Fitness must become a lifestyle and not just a hobby. Initially things may seem impossible; however anything is possible with perseverance. By changing your work out routine periodically, you can maintain your enthusiasm and achieve a sense of wellness.
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Vickie J
Group Fitness Instructor
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Vickie J.
Current Certifications:
Pro CPR & AED
AFAA Emergency Response
BTS – Group Step
BTS – Group Ride
International Fitness Association: Group Fitness
International Fitness Association: Kick Boxing
International Fitness Association: Personal Trainer
Spenser Pilates Mat & Ball Instructor
Yoga Fit Instructor Level I & II
Rep Reebok Instructor
Silver Sneakers I, Muscular Strength & ROM
Silver Sneakers II, Cardio Circuit
Healthways Senior Fitness
Precision Cycle Instructor
Resist a Ball C.O.R.E. Instructor
Mother Well Prenatal Instructor
Purely Physical Fitness Instructor
United States Army Europe Aerobics Instructor
Education & Training:
Winona State University - Rochester
27 years attending fitness related lectures, workshops and certification trainings at conventions and in university settings. Trained and or Certified to instruct Gliding™, Reebok Core Board, BOSU, Body Bar, Kick Boxing, Kettlebell, TaeKwondo
“Belt Certificate” Orange , Spinning ® , AEA, NAFTA, YMCA - AQUA. ACE Personal Trainer. AAFA / ACE Senior Fitness, Prenatal. AAFA Mat Science I & II
ACSM Fitness Leader, NEDITA - Step/Group Fitness, AAAI, NETA, Physical Mind Institute- Pilates. Directed Group Fitness programs in Minnesota , Washington , Hawaii and Pennsylvania . Instructor Coordinator SilverSneakers Fitness Program.
Professional Fitness Accomplishments:
Red Cross Volunteer. Army Physical Fitness Research Institute (APFRI) designed and instituted a successful fitness program for the de-conditioned spouses of Army War College residents. Hobbies include fitness and family.
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Cheryl Maddox
Group Fitness Instructor
phone 770-486-1817
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Cheryl Maddox
Certifications/Experience:
A.C.E. Group Exercise Leader Certification (1991-present)
KEISER certified Cycle Instructor (1998-present)
Group PowerTM certified instructor (2000)
Heartzones Cycling Instructor
ZUMBA
ZUMBA Gold
REEBOK certified Step Instructor (1993-present)
SS & CO. certified Water Fitness Instructor (1998)
YMCA Fitness Leader I and II certification (1988 and 1995)
YMCA Aerobic/Fitness Coordinator, Jacksonville Florida (1995-1998)
PACE Certification, Arthritis Foundation (1997-present)
20 years experience as a Fitness Instructor
Education:
BS in Health Education and Community Health Education, University of Illinois
Personal:
Married, four children, Alex(14), George(13), Beth(11), and Becca(7)
Owns wonderful golden retriever, Rosie, who helps keep us in shape
Philosophy:
Fitness is a precious gift. Embrace it with gratitude and make it a part of your daily life.
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Amy Moore
Group Fitness Instructor
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Amy Moore
Certifications:
ACE certified Personal Trainer
ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor
BTS Group Power
BTS Group Step
BTS Group Active
Silver Sneakers Muscular Range of Motion
Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit
Fitness Instructor Academy
Keiser Indoor Cycling
SCW Pilates Matwork Specialty Certification
SCW Kids in Motion Certification
SCW Aquatic Fundamentals Certification
SCW Sports Nutrition and Body Composition Certification
Motherwell Professional Instructor
Heart Saver CPR with the American Heart Association
Education and Training:
BA from Georgia College and State University
Professional Fitness Accomplishments:
Responsible for bring pilates to GC&SU campus fitness program in 2003.
Frequent speaker on health and wellness for college students on campuses in the Georgia.
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Toni Padgett
Group Fitness Instructor
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Toni Padgett
Certifications
AFAA
Yoga-SCW
Pre-Natal Yoga-Yoga Alliance
Ashtanga Yoga-Yoga Allianc
Pilates-SCW
Pilates- AAAI/ISMA
Personal Trainer-AAAI/ISMA
Sports Nutrition-AAAi/ISMA
Resis-A-Ball
Silver Sneakers 1
Silver Sneakers 2
Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch
Body Training Systems
Group Centergy
Group Active
Group Ride
Zumba Gold
CPR/AED
Shiva Rea Fluid Power
SS & Co. Aqua Power Yoga/Tai Chi
Education and Training
AFAA-Mat Pilates
Anatomy-Clayton State
Blast Cardio-Gay Gasper
Krishna Das workshop
Ashtanga teacher training-David Williams
Ashtanga teacher training-David Swenson
Ashtanga teacher training-Manju Jois
Ashtanga teacher training-Tim Miller
Ashtanga trainings Primary and Second Series-Nicki Doane/Eddie Modestini/Maty Ezraty/Chuck Miller/Richard Freeman
Anatomy for Yoga-Paul Grilley
Yoga workshop-Doug Keller
Yoga workshop-Tias Little
Yoga Master Class-Stephanie Keach
Integrative Yoga Therapy Home Study
Training Philosophy
I believe in variety and balance which is why my personal love is Ashtanga Yoga….."The Great Equalizer", between strength and flexibility. If you've never experienced Ashtanga Yoga my challenge to you - try it…Ashtanga yoga incorporates your entire body…mind, muscles, skeletal frame, nervous system, organs……nothing is left out. See why it is "The Great Equalizer".
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Laura Prout
Group Fitness Instructor
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Laura Prout
CERTIFICATIONS:
BTS Group Step
BTS Group Centergy
BTS Group Active
AFAA Group Fitness
SilverSneakers MSROM EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
BA History Education; M.Ed Creative Arts in Education; Ballet training under Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Northeast Atlanta Ballet Ensemble, and Ballet Magnificant
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Creation of Dayton Christian Ballet ballet school
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Renée L. Rottschafer
Group Fitness Instructor
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Renée L. Rottschafer
Certifications:
Heart Zones Cycle Level 1 (Blue Jersey )
Heart Zones Cycle Level 2 (Green Jersey )
BTS Group Groove
Yogafit Level 1
Yogafit Level 3
SCW Pilates Matwork Certification
SCW Pilates Small Apparatus Certification
SCW Sports Nutrition and Body Composition Certification
Education & Training:
BS in Psychology & Education
MS in Rehabilitation Administration
MBA in Human Resources & Strategic Management
Series 7, 63, & 65 – Securities Licenses
Teaching Certificate – Business Administration
Teaching Certificate – School Guidance & Counseling
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Summer Spokes
Group Fitness Instructor
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Summer Spokes
CERTIFICATIONS:
BTS Group Step
BTS Group Centergy
BTS Group Groove
Silversneakers Cardio Circuit
CPR
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Picayune Memorial High School- Picayune, MS
Pearl River Community College- Poplarville, MS
Personal Accomplishment & Hobbies:
I enjoy spending time with my three children, Emma (10), Mason (7) and Eli (9mo.). I enjoy going on dates with my husband even more! I also like to play the piano, spend time with friends and sleeping. Did I mention food? I love to eat. That's probably why I love to teach!
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Carol Thompson
Group Fitness Instructor
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Carol Thompson
Certifications:
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) - Group Exercise Instructor
Keiser Power Pacing® - Instructor
Body Training Systems - Group StepTM® - Instructor
SS & Company Aquatics Instructor
Arthritis Foundation - Arthritis Aqua Instructor
Resist-A-Ball Core I
American Heart Associations - CPR
Education and Training:
I have been in the group exercise industry and teaching classes for 16 years. I have taught step, step sculpt, water, arthritis and cycling.
Personal Accomplishment & Hobbies:
I am married and have one daughter and one marvelous grandson named "Carter". He is the light of my life. I love any outdoor activity especially boating and water skiing.
Training Philosophy:
Cross-train, cross-train, cross-train. Your body adapts easily to one type of exercise so it is essential to cross-train.
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Kareen Underwood
Group Fitness Instructor
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Kareen Underwood
CERTIFICATIONS:
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
Zumba B1
Zumba B2
Zumba Toning
Zumbatomic
Zumba Gold
BTS Groove
BTS Kick
BTS Active
American Heart CPR
2 nd Degree Black Belt American Tae kwon Do
1st Degree Black Belt American Karate
Brown Belt Kuk Sool Won
Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do Level 3 Instructor
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Masters Degree in Elementary Education, BA in Psychology with a minor in Business
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2001 - Placed 3rd in the World in Women's Black Belt Sparring Division
2001 – Placed 1st in National Champion in Women's Black Belt Sparring Division
2000 – Placed 1st in National Champion in Women's Black Belt Sparring Division
1999 – Placed 2nd in National Champion Women's Black Belt Sparring Division
1999, 2000. 2001 Georgia State Champion in Women's Black Belt Sparring Division
1997-2003 – Placed 1st in Women's Sparring Division and 1st in Forms Division in many regional tournaments around the country.
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Meg Williams
Group Fitness Instructor
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Meg Williams
CERTIFICATIONS:
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
NDIETA Personal Trainer
AAAI Pilates
Reebok Bike Cycle Instructructor
American Heart Association CPR
Heartzones Cycling Instructor
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Bachelors Degree in Communications from Florida State University
Minor in Education
EXPERIENCE:
Seventeen years of teaching group fitness classes
Experience instructing teenage athletes, specifically SCAT swim team
Have experience working with six year old and niney six year olds
Currently teaching a chair bound class at Ashley Glen Assisted Living Home
Former World Gym Group Fitness Coordinator
Experience teaching Yoga, Step, Pilates, Cycle, Kickboxing, and Muscle Challenge classes
PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Wife to Phil WIlliams
Mother of four children
Three years exerience teaching Alzheimer patients exercise
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Rachel Wilson
Group Fitness Instructor
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Rachel Wilson
Rachel Wilson ("Phoenix") has been belly dancing since 2002 and has taught in Fayette County since 2004. A lover of Middle Eastern music, food, and art, Rachel shares her knowledge of Raqs Sharqi, or traditional Middle Eastern dance, with women and children of all ages and all fitness levels. Her classes at World Gym PTC are a reflection of her continual evolution as a dancer - students are taught fresh, interpretive choreographies during each hour-long class. Students are taught belly dance basics, including posture and simple isolations, and learn moves and combinations that raise dancers' heart rates and spirits!
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Angelique Soulakos
Group Fitness Instructor |
Angelique Soulakos
CERTIFICATIONS:
Group Power
Zumba
American Heart CPR/AED
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Started teaching at 15 years of age.
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Nichole Bartrug
Group Fitness Instructor |
Nichole Bartrug
CERTIFICATIONS:
Les Milles Certified Body 2004
BTS Certified Group Step 2005
BTS Certified Group Power 2006
BTS Certified Group Active 2007
BTS Certified Group Groove 2008
Zumba License 2011
American Heart Association certified CPR & AED
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Attended Columbus Tech. for Associate Degree in Nursing
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
I discovered group fitness as a member while in nursing school. I became instantly addicted and it changed my life. As an instructor, I love changing people’s lives through group classes by helping them discover their own passion for fitness. When I am not teaching, I am very happily busy keeping up with my four children ages 1-13, decorating cakes, going to Little League games, and hanging out with my high school sweetheart/ hubby.
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