Angela
Certifications: Zumba Basic Steps 1
Major: Civil and Environmental Engineering- Geotechnical Primary Fitness Philosophy: “Do something well because it matters to you. Do something well because you can inspire others. Do something well because we’re stronger together. It’s the effort that counts.”
Annmarie
Certifications: BODYPUMP, BODYFLOW, Cycle
Major: Kinesiology PhD Fitness Philosophy: “Mens sana in corpore sano” – A sound mind in a sound body.
Billie
Certifications: Yoga Alliance
Major: Journalism Fitness Philosophy: “A healthy life starts with a healthy body”
Blanka
Certifications: BODYCOMBAT, Spinning
Major: Materials Science and Engineering Fitness Philosophy: “Find a program you love and you will thrive. Exercise is all about finding what works for you!”
Christine
Certifications: POUND, BODYPUMP
Major: English PhD Fitness Philosophy: “Fitness should be fun and rewarding! I believe in working out for self-empowerment. If you choose fitness activities that make you feel strong and confident, fitness will become a stress-releasing habit, not a burden.”
Coltrane
Certifications: BODYATTACK
Major: Media and Cinema Studies Fitness Philosophy: “We’re in this together.”
Courtney
Certifications: ACE Group Fitness, RIPPED, BODYPUMP
Major: MBA Fitness Philosophy: “Strive to be better today than you were yesterday”
Dan
Certifications: Les Mills, ACE, AFFA, NASM
Major: Employed Fitness Philosophy: “Let’s just move!”
Gwendolyn
Certifications: Iyengar Yoga Instructor
Major: Medicine/Community Health MD/PhD Fitness Philosophy: “Physical health is not a commodity to be bargained for, nor can it be swallowed in the form of drugs and pills – it has to be earned through sweat. It is something that we must build up”
Jeanne
Certifications: Aqua Fit
Major: Retired Fitness Philosophy: “My fitness philosophy is all about ageless movement and feeling confident about exercise. Aqua fit exercise gives participants support and friendship which gives incentive to return to class week after week.”
Kelsey
Certifications: Spinning, BODYPUMP, TRX
Major: Neuroscience PhD Fitness Philosophy: “Being physically active is one of the most important gifts you can give to yourself, so find activities you love and create a routine that works for you!”
Lauren
Certifications: BODYFLOW, PulsePointe BARRE
Major: Psychology PhD Fitness Philosophy: “Fitness should be fun, so you will stick with it and get stronger and healthier.”
Lila
Certification: Aqua Fit
Major: Retired Fitness Philosophy: “Find what works for you, keep moving, and have fun! Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed & give up, every little bit helps.”
Maria
Certifications: BODYPUMP, BODYJAM, BODYFLOW, CXWORX, SH'BAM
Major: Graduated from EIU with a Major in General Studies, Minor in Psychology Fitness Philosophy: “Working out should be FUN and CHALLENGING! At the end of every session, you should feel PROUD of all you’ve accomplished!”
Marissa
Certifications: 200hr RYT (Eight Limbed Path of Ashtanga Yoga including Hatha and Vinyasa Flow)
Major: Special Education Fitness Philosophy: “Fitness goes far beyond making you look good, it improves your health and well being, quality of life and self esteem.”
Pat
Certification: XX
Major: XX Fitness Philosophy: “XX.”
Pedro
Certifications: Zumba Basic 1
Major: Computer Science Fitness Philosophy: “Let the party be your workout”