THIS INFORMATION IS FROM OUR 2008 SUMMER CONFERENCE.
 

Heather J. Anderson – USA
Heather is a Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association, holds a BS in Communication from Boston University’s College of Communication and a MS in Nutrition from Stony Brook University’s School of Health Care Technology and Management. Heather is an ACE and AFAA certified fitness professional who has been teaching and training clients in the New York Metropolitan Area since 1999. Her passion is educating peers in the fitness industry and has been sharing her experience and expertise in movement, management and nutrition with fitness professionals for over four years. She provides cutting edge medical nutrition therapy to some of the most critically ill patients in the country at Westchester Medical Center.

Terri Arends - Texas - USA
Terri is a Master Instructor for the SPINNING® program, an ACE and NASM certified Personal Trainer and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. She is an Athletic Director for the Premier Club in Dallas. Beyond her responsibilities as an instructor and trainer at Premier Club, Terri has been the inspiration behind numerous featured events and activities. After 9-11, Terri responded with compassion and the annual Freedom Workout was born. The cross-training circuit challenge, anchored by the Spinning program, draws enthusiastic participants and raises funds for deserving causes each year.

Patrick Avon – Maryland – USA
A former Naval Dental Tech and Fitness Instructor, Avon has channeled his passion for fitness into an intense, effective, yet extremely enjoyable fitness regimen known as “The Sargeant’s Workout.” With the helping hand of forty plus awesome fitness instructors, Avon is the President of “The Sargeant’s Program,” a unique conditioning routine. Patrick is educated and certified by The National Academy of Sports Medicine, The American College of Sports Medicine and many other organizations. He recently obtained the industry’s more advanced certification … NASM/s Performance Enhancement Specialist.

Gail Bannister-Munn – USA
Gail has been in the fitness field over twenty years and is an Regional Group Exercise Manager in New York City Metropolitan Area for XSport Fitness. She has presented at numerous fitness conferences in the USA and is widely recognized as a leader in the Group Exercise Fitness Industry. Gail currently holds certifications in several different disciplines, which enhances her coaching abilities to her staff and her classes. Her passion for the industry has made her one of the top programming directors in the field. Her certifications include: NASM, ECITS, and AFAA.

Leslee Bender – Nevada – USA
Leslee has been in the fitness industry for over 26 years and is the Founder of The Pilates Coach International. She is CSM, NASM, ACSM and AFAA Certified. Leslee has produced over 15 videos that have sold internationally with great reviews. Her mission is to give everyone a fantastic successful program to fit their individual needs.

Jay Blahnik – California – USA
Jay is the Senior Education Consultant for Nautilus, and a lead member of the Development Team for BOSU. He is also a Nike Athlete and former IDEA Instructor of the Year. He has starred in over 20 award winning videos and authored several critically acclaimed books.
 

Tressa Campbell – Maryland – USA
Tressa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with minors in Business and Nutrition. After several years as a certified Power Pilates teacher and under the guidance of Susan Moran, Bob Liekens and Dr. Howard Sichel, Tressa became a certified Teacher Trainer for all Power Pilates Certification programs. Tressa is co-owner of Evolutions Body Clinic in Annapolis, MD where she teaches Pilates full time to clients and to those in the process of becoming teachers. Tressa is the Basics of Anatomy instructor for the Power Pilates continuing education series in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Sherry Catlin - Massachusetts, USA
Sherry is an international fitness consultant who travels nationwide and abroad presenting workshops, master classes and seminars. She is Director of Program Development for Body Bar Systems as well as a Continuing Education Specialist for the American Council on Exercise and AFAA. She is a five-star presenter for IDEA as well as the 2004 IDEA Program Director of the Year.

Laurie Denomme - Florida – USA
Laurie hold a B.S. in Kinesiology and is ACE, AEA, AFAA, CALA, CanFitPro certified. She is internationally active in aquatics as a conference presenter and working on special projects for AEA. She blends her strength in management and leadership, with her creative yet functional presentation skill. Laurie is an AEA Training Specialist and Co-Author/Director of Program Development for Aquatic Options educational programs & resources.
 

Bethany Diamond – USA
Bethany Diamond, a PowerBar® Team Elite Athlete is long time contributor to the IDEA Water Fitness Committee, a Master Trainer for BodyREV and the Nautilus Institute, and has published several articles in industry journals. Bethany founded Ovarian Cycle, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research for the early detection of the disease. ACE AFAA ACSM.

Lauren Eirk – Kentucky – USA
Lauren is RTSm, Mastery Level Resistance Training Specialist, MAT* Muscle Activation Techniques Trainer, certified Yoga Instructor, and a Circle of Excellence Master Trainer for Resist-A-Ball®. Lauren’s work has been featured in such magazines as Yoga Journal®, Self®, IDEA® fitness Journal, and AKWA Aquatic Exercise Magazine. She is the group fitness director for the Louisville Athletic Clubs in Kentucky.

Kim Fabian – USA
Kim’s professional experience spans many areas of the wellness industry. She operates her own Pilates studio and holds fitness certifications from ACE, AFAA, PHI Pilates, Spinning and Reebok Cycle. Author of Magic Moments: a Busy Woman's Guide to Forgotten Pleasures, Kim also has 17 years of experience as a national presenter on peak performance and award-winning writer on health and lifestyle issues. She has been featured on numerous radio and television programs across the country, as well as in many publications.

Shannon Fable – Colorado – USA
Shannon was named the 2006 ACE GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR. She is the founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources, an educational mentoring and consulting firm experienced in providing services for instructors, aspiring educators, fitness manufacturers and managers. Fable is an international presenter for several well known companies including the Nautilus Institute, BOSU, and ACE. As a program developer and educator for more than a decade, Fable provides continuing education worldwide. After several years with Crunch Fitness in Atlanta, GA, Fable relocated to Boulder, CO in 2002 where she is currently the Group Fitness Director at Lakeshore Athletic Club.

Rob Glick – California – USA
Rob continues to bring cutting-edge education, programming and choreography to group fitness with efi Sports Medicine’s GRAVITYSystem®. Rob has assisted in the development of the GRAVITYGroup®:: Strength program and has been instrumental in helping efi bring GRAVITY® to the club industry. Rob has presented in more than 30 countries at hundreds of major fitness conferences. He is the National Program Developer for CRUNCH Fitness. He holds a B.S. in exercise science and is a continuing education provider for both ACE and AFAA.

Clay Grant – New York – USA
Clay is an International Fitness Presenter with 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Clay had the good fortune of successfully competing in the US National Aerobic Championship, earning Silver and Bronze Medals at the National Finals. These developments helped pave the way toward his presenting workshops and master classes in over 15 countries in Europe, South America, Central America and Asia. AFAA, ACE and Polestar Pilates Allegro certified, Clay believes that fitness and fun are not mutually exclusive. The blending of these two elements makes for unlimited possibilities for energy, creativity and motivation. Clay is a Master Trainer for Body Bar and the Group Fitness Manager for the Equinox Fitness Club in Great Neck, NY.

Valerie Grant – Pennsylvania – USA
Valerie began teaching fitness is 1988.  Former Aerobics Director of Sporting Club at Belleview - Philadelphia, former Aerobics Director - Club La Maison, and former Aquatics Director - Club La Maison.
She is currently teaching at Club La Maison, Pilates and More Pilates Body Center, and Pilates/Yoga privates at home.  Valerie is a Presenter of "East Meets West" and "Poolates" at DCAC.
Her certifications are AEA Water Fitness Instructor, AFAA Group Exercise, CPR Instructor, RYT The Yoga Institute, Pilates (Levels I to V, mat and all equipment), Yoga with Resist-a-Ball, Pilates with Resist-a-Ball and Yogafit Yogabutt.

  Peggy Gregor - USA
Peggy is an experienced fitness professional who has held a variety of positions in the fitness industry that includes group exercise director and wellness program coordinator. An AFAA and ACE certified professional and continuing education provider, she is employed at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center in Bethel Park as a Pilates Program Coordinator, Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Director. A national fitness presenter, Peggy is a sought after resource for group exercise programming and creative, dynamic workshops. She is regular contributor to IDEA Fitness Manager and IDEA Fitness Journal and is an expert at developing a strong, diverse group exercise program. In addition to her work with national fitness organizations, she also serves as a Physical Education Teacher for grades K-8th. Peggy is the featured instructor in the SPIN Pilates DVD, ‘Pilates with Stability Ball and Weights.’

Mark Grevelding – New York – USA
Mark is the owner of Fit Motivation and an AEA Training Specialist. He is an international presenter and a continuing education provider for AEA, AFAA and ACE. Mark is currently specializing in deep and shallow aquatic fitness formats, as well as select land fitness formats.

Tim Haft – New York – USA
Tim is an ACE certified trainer and ACE faculty member, USA Track & Field coach, and member of AAHPERD, NIRSA, and USA Jump Rope. In 2004, he created Punk Rope, a playful, creative, alternative fitness class, which is offered in 12 states. Tim has taught Punk Rope in a wide range of settings from health clubs to bowling alleys to art galleries to elementary schools, and even at a residence for the formerly homeless.

Cherry Herzog – Texas - USA
Peak Pilates® Trainer Cherry Herzog is a life-long fitness enthusiast and teacher. Her background includes instruction in aerobic dance, step, kickboxing, weight training and Pilates, as well as managing several health clubs in the Dallas area. Pilates has been her area of expertise since 1997 when she began studying and working under Colleen Glenn, Master Trainer and Education Director at Peak. Cherry is a Pilates trainer for the renowned Greenhouse Spa and has successfully developed and launched Pilates programs in many facilities including YMCA and the Velociti Fitness League.

Alex Kelly-Maartens – Virginia – USA
Alex has advised populations from elementary athletes, pro-athletes, to great grandparents on how to get the most out of a healthy life. She is a former collegiate athlete, triathlete, trainer/coach and a new mom. She developed Pitaiyo to bridge the gap between sport psychology and sport. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Commercial Fitness as well as certifications by AFAA and Yogafit.

Petra Kolber – California – USA
Petra is a Reebok Master Trainer and an international presenter. Her accomplishments include 2004 and 2003 ECA Best Female Presenter of the Year, 2001 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and 2000 Canadian Fitness Professionals International Presenter of the Year. She has choreographed and starred in numerous videos and television shows. She is a regular fitness expert on the CBS Saturday Early Show and a contributing author for Health magazine.

Len Kravitz – New Mexico – USA
Len has his Ph.D. and is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science and a researcher at the University of New Mexico. He is the first person to win the IDEA “Fitness Instructor of the Year” award and is a recent recipient of the Canadian Fitness Professionals “International Presenter of the Year” award. Len is the author of four books, producer of six exercise videos and an international lecturer on health and fitness.

Becky Martin – Georgia – USA
Becky is the creator of Christ Centered Yoga™, a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Continuing Education Provider for ACE and AFAA and a Senior Master Trainer with YogaFit®. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology, bringing full circle the mind, body and spiritual connectedness of yoga. She enjoys sharing her passion with others by nationally training, lecturing, and presenting in her unique, warm style.

Mike Morris – Louisiana , USA
Mike holds a B.A. in Health Education and is an NASM certified personal trainer and a Resistance Training Specialist with Resistance University. He has over 21 years experience in the fitness industry and a veteran presenter at fitness educational conferences.

Stephanie Morris – Louisiana, USA
Stephanie is an ACE and AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with a BS in physical education and over 25 years experience in the fitness industry. Stephanie and her husband, Mike, are the sole owners of Resist-A-Ball®, Inc. and founders of the Resist-A-Ball® program. They are authors of the C.O.R.E. Instructor Training Program and featured in the Resist-A-Ball® videos and manuals. Mike and Steph are the parents of four boys and reside in Grand Coteau, LA.

Mindy Mylrea – California – USA
Mindy is the 2004 Can Fit Pro Presenter of the Year, the 1999 IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year and a World Aerobic Champion. She is the creator of Gliding™ and the Program Coordinator for Corepole. Mindy is also a PowerBar Sponsored athlete and the mother of three boys.

Kukuwa Nuamah - Virginia USA
Kukuwa is an internationally acclaimed African Dance Performer, Dance Choregrapher Fitness Dance Instructor and Originator of Gye Nyame African Cultural Dance Company, and Kukuwa, Inc® of the Kukuwa Dance Workout®. Born and raised in Ghana West Africa, has been dancing since the age of three. Coming from Africa, where dancing is part of their culture, Kukuwa has used her God given talents to bring her this far into forming two companies which she runs with the help of a few employees. She has over 20 years of cultural dance background which she incorporates into her work. She studied linguistics in Paris, France which helps her to communicate throughout all her international affairs. Kukuwa is an Adjunct Professor at the George Mason University where she teaches African Cultural Dance.
Kukuwa Nuamah – Virginia – USA
Her dream is to educate both the dance and fitness world of what the true meaning of dance is and where it originates from in Africa which is her native background. In January 2005 she was endorsed by Oprah in 'O' Magazine.

Kim Pace – Florida – USA
Kim was awarded “Excellence In Group Exercise” and Excellence In Programming” from the prestigious Athletic Club Boca Raton, Wellbridge Corporation for three years in a row. Kim has over 20 years experience in the health, fitness and wellness industry. She is certified by ACSM, Ace and AFAA and is known for her innate ability to create, develop, market and sell health, fitness and wellness initiatives.

Erica Perkins – Virginia – USA
Erica holds an MS in Health and Physical Education, is a Reebok Master Trainer, AFAA Certified Specialist/Trainer and Gliding™ Trainer. She is also the Fitness Director for the University of Virginia overseeing programming for group exercise, mind/body, personal training, massage therapy and instructional courses for physical education. Erica is certified by ACSM, AFAA, ACE and NASM.

Tami Reilly – Connecticut - USA
Tami has been in the fitness industry for over 12 years. Along with being a Master Instructor for the Spinning® program, she is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, a Gliding® Pro Trainer and is both an ACE and AFAA certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Tami is an avid fitness enthusiast and advocate. Her full-time employment is at Quinnipiac University as an Assistant Athletic Director for fitness and wellness. She works with the students and student-athletes to help foster wellness as a way of life by teaching them life skills for their mind as well as their body.

Lauri Reimer – California - USA
Lauri is a veteran fitness educator with over 18 years of experience. She is an AFAA Master Certification Specialist and teacher trainer. She specializes in fitness for pregnancy, postpartum and active seniors. Lauri is a featured author and has also appeared on network television, the Home & Garden network and the Learning Channel.

Laura Ribbins – Grand Cayman Islands
Laura was the 2000 AEA Aquatic Professional of the Year and is a certification specialist for AEA, AFAA, ISCA and Resist-A-Ball.® She inspires all ages through her innovative fitness programming International presentations and aquatic fitness videos.

Nicole Rogos – USA
Nicole holds a BS in Exercise Physiology and Minor in Dance and is a certified in group exercise with AFAA and SPIN with Mad Dogg Athletics. Nicole has an extensive background in dance and has studied with the Royal Academy of Dancing where she achieved high honors in their graded work. As a Master Pilates Instructor, Nicole has practiced Pilates on various types of clientele, which includes post rehabilitative patients and professional athletes. Her enthusiasm for fitness and dance shines through during her educational workshops to fitness professional around the U.S.

Jonathan Ross - Maryland – USA
Jonathan is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and the Discovery Health National Body Challenge Official Personal Trainer. He is also one of Men’s Journal Magazine’s Top 100 Trainers in America. His personal experiences help him to create exercise strategies that deliver big results for clients and give him a unique perspective on fitness. A former astronomer, Jonathan used to study stellar bodies, now he builds them.

Janis Saffell – Florida – USA
Janis brings over 20 years experience to the health and fitness industry as a classically trained ballet dancer, gymnast & coach, kickboxing/martial artist and is a National & World Aerobic Competitor. She has been featured in over 21 exercise videos. Janis is the President & CEO of Fitness Express International, a consulting company that produces fitness educational events and product lines world wide. She is the sports wear designer for Couture Active Wear, launched in 2001. Her fitness certifications include ACE, NASM, AFAA, AAAI/ISMA, Pilates Certified by AAA/I, Johnny G Spinning, BOSU and FITTREK.

Harold Sanco - Washington DC, USA
Harold is the 1998 United States National Master's Aerobic Champion and two time bronze medalist at the National Step Challenge Competition. He has been voted Washington, DC's "Best Instructor" by Washingtonian Magazine and the Washington Post. He is an internationally acclaimed instructor having taught in 7 countries. His "Urban Funk" aerobics class has been highlighted in People, Allure and "W" Magazines. He is the owner of ELITE Training, Inc., providing professional training services and competitive aerobics coaching. He is also the Director of Group Fitness for the award winning Results the Gym in Washington, DC, voted "Best Designed Gym" by Fitness Management Magazine.

Ginger Schirmer – Texas – USA
Ginger holds her Ph.D., RD and obtained her doctoral degree in Nutrition with a specialty in biochemistry and a Masters of Science. She is a nationally recognized speaker and lecturer extensively to physicians, nursing professionals, pharmacists, and other health professionals and has authored several educational books. Ginger has undergone mat and equipment certification in pilates and has extensive knowledge in exercise therapy.

Beth Shaw – California – USA
Beth Shaw is the President, Founder & Creator of YOGAFIT® Training Systems Inc. The leader in Mind Body Education, YogaFit® has trained over 100,000 Fitness Instructors in five Continents. Beth is featured Yoga Instructor for POD Fitness and ButterFly Life as well as the author of YOGAFIT® ( published by Human Kinetics 2001). Beth is a frequent contributor to fitness magazines. She has been featured in USA TODAY and Entrepreneur Magazine as a business leader. Beth is an innovative educator, responsible for YogaFit® as well as YogaButt®, YogaStrength®, YogaCore®, YogaLean® and countless other YogaFitness Hybrids. She is widely recognized as the premier YogaFitness Trainer in the Fitness Industry.

Robert Sherman – Virginia – USA
Robert holds several certifications and is the President and Owner of FIT Inc. He is a Master Trainer for Reebok International Ltd. and a published author and has appeared in several media events.

Daryl Shute – USA
For nearly 20 years, Daryl has worked in the fitness industry where he has had the opportunity to work in many areas of the business. His experience includes assisting or leading the education departments for ISCA, Resist-A-Ball®, and now Power Systems Inc. Daryl holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, and he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with NSCA and a CEC provider.

Kimberly Spreen – Ohio – USA
Kimberly is the National Group Fitness Director for Life Time Fitness, a premier ‘healthy way of life’ company that operates over 60 centers across the country. She is one of Exercise TV’s Star Trainers, has led several popular exercise videos and travels the country as a National Presenter, Motivational Speaker, SPRI Elite Fitness Pro, GRAVITY Trainer and Continuing Education Provider for ACE, AFAA and IFTA. Known for her passion, enthusiasm and humor, Kimberly has been educating and motivating instructors, students and clients for 15 years.

Christi Taylor – Arizona – USA
Christi is an international instructor trainer and presenter. She is also a home exercise video star and founder of AITP, a 2 day aerobic instructor training school featuring “On Your Feet, Not Your Seat” hands-on coaching.
 

Jane Vaganek – Washington, D.C.
Jane is currently the fitness director at Georgetown University in Washington DC. A YogaFit® Master Trainer and AFAA Certification Specialist, she has been in the fitness field for ten years. Jane is certified by ACSM, AFAA and ACE Jane has a MS in Exercise Physiology and serves as a fitness manager in a variety of settings including private, commercial, community, and university.

Vicki Vertich - Florida – USA
Vicki is a Family Health Educator for Lee Memorial Hospital Systems (Florida); certified childbirth educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant; Registered Nurse; Master Trainer for Healthy Moms® certified perinatal fitness instructor; director of Hospital Based Programming for Healthy Moms®.

Sheila Watkins – Georgia – USA
Sheila is the founder and National Program Director of Healthy Moms® Pre-Postnatal Fitness programs. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Physiology and Nutrition and is the co-author of the Resist-A-Ball® CORE Prenatal Specialty Training Course. She is certified by ACE, AFAA and AEA.

Sgt. Ken Weichert - USA
Ken is a US Army Master Fitness Trainer, Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and six-time Soldier of the Year. He is the founder of START Fitness, a Boot Camp fitness and instructor certification program. Ken is also a fitness editor for GX Magazine, recently released three videos and received the award of Best Fitness Trainer by ABC. He is certified by NASM, ACE and AFAA.
 

Wayne Westcott – Massachusettes – USA
Wayne is the Fitness Research Director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts. His extensive educational background includes Bachelor and Master degrees in Physical Education from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Physical Education from Ohio State University. He is also has been certified as a Personal Trainer by the American Council on Exercise and as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
His vast experience in the Fitness Industry includes work as a Physical Education Instructor and Assistant Track Coach at Pennsylvania State University and Eastern Connecticut State University. He was also a Physical Education Professor and Undergraduate Co-Director at Florida State University. He then served as Fitness Director at Old Colony YMCA in Brockton, Massachusetts, prior to his current position as the South Shore YMCA Fitness Research Director. Further, he is a strength training consultant for Nautilus, the United States Navy and the American Council on Exercise. He is editorial advisor for many publications and he presents strength training seminars for the fitness/conditioning instructors for all of the military services, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and at all of the national level fitness conventions.

Lisa Wheeler – New York - USA
Lisa is a Global Master Trainer and Program Design Consultant for Reebok University, Body Bar and Smart Bells Systems. She has a BA in Dance and Theatre and is certified by NASM, ACSM, ACE and AFAA as well as trained by The Physical Mind Institute. A professional dancer in NYC, Lisa continues to perform and teach around the world. She is a veteran of over 20 fitness DVD’s, was a regular on the original FiT TV and is one of the hosts of “The Method Fitness Show” on Exercise TV. As part of Westin Hotels SPG TV, Lists hosts the Westin Workout Powered by Reebok fitness segments. She has hosted fitness programs for the NFL Channel and has appeared on numerous TV programs including CNN Headline News, The View, Good Morning America and QVC. In addition, Lisa serves as Choreographer/Assistant Director for Fit Vid Productions, whose clients include Denise Austin, The Biggest Loser and Dancing with the Stars, and is a Contributing Editor for Shape Magazine.