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Rachel, Fitness Supervisor

  • Education: Kinesiology, Senior

  • Concentration: Allied Health & Exercise Science 

  • Certificate: NSCA CPT, American Red Cross: Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

  • Areas of Expertise: Running, Strength & Conditioning 

  • Self Care Secret: I love making succulent & cactus arrangements!

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Sonia, Wellness Supervisor 

  • Education: Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology. Currently in Master's Program at CBU.

  • Concentration: Exercise Science 

  • Certificate: NSCA CPT, ACSM EP, American Red Cross: Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

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Brendan, Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor

  • Education: Biology, Senior

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  • Areas of expertise: I am most comfortable with working with clients on managing their weight. 

  • Self Care Secret: I like to get monthly chiropractor sessions. It helps with stress management. 

  • 3 people I’d like to have dinner with: I’d like to have dinner with Bob Proctor, Nelson Mandela and Bill Gates.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: I love EDM so it is a must have on my workout playlist.

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Chris, Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor

  • Education: Kinesiology, Senior 

  • Concentration:  Exercise Science

  • Areas of expertise: Weight loss, strength training, powerlifting, balance training, and corrective exercises.

  • Self Care Secret: On my free time I love to hike and listen to music. 

  • 3 people I’d like to have dinner with:  Mac Miller, Bob Marley, Tupac Shakur.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Nirvana.

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Jake A., Personal Trainer

  • Education: BS Kine, AHA CPR, NSCA CPT 

  • Areas of expertise: Strength Training & Circuit Training

  • Fun facts: I like to water ski, surf, and be outdoors.

  • Self care: Go on trips on breaks to get re-energized.

  • 3 people to have dinner with: Jammie O’Brien, Mike trout, and Will Ferrell.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Linkin Park - A Place For My Head.

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Joe L., Personal Trainer

  • Education: Kinesiology, Senior  

  • Concentration: Exercise Science 

  • Certification: NSCA CPT, AHA: Adult First AId/CPR/AED.

  • Areas of Expertise: Strength Training, Weight Management, HIIT.

  • Self Care Secret: I love reading and watching baseball, football, and basketball.

  • 3 people I'd like to have dinner with: Roberto Clemente, My grandpa, and Eddie Huang.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Norf Norf by Vince Staples.

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Ruthy, Group Exercise Instructor

  • Education: Kinesiology, Senior  

  • Concentration: Exercise Science 

  • Certification: Zumba, STRONG by Zumba, American Red Cross: Adult First AId/CPR/AED.

  • Area of Expertise: I feel I am strong with training people who like constant change that’s why I like conditioning and quick circuits. No time wasted!

  • Self Care Secret: Avoid eating processed foods as much as possible and avoid sunlight.

  • 3 people I'd like to have dinner with: The rat from ratatouille, teenager mom, and teenager dad.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Latin music/reggaeton.

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Vivian, Group Exercise Instructor

  • Education: A.A. Communication, Art, English Undergraduate: Communication

  • Concentration: Media and Languages

  • Certification: AFAA: Primary GX, Practical Yoga Instructor Training, Practical Pilates, Adult First AId/CPR/AED.

  • Area of Expertise: Adapting to class member needs, class structure/ flow, cueing.

  • Self Care Secret: A good book, Epsom salts and Lush bath bombs are guaranteed to uplift a tired mind and body. Incense and tea are optional, but highly recommended.

  • 3 people I'd like to have dinner with: Guillermo del Toro (to dig into horror with), Angela Carter (to discuss writing styles/ technique), Morrissey (to ask why he is such a beloved pain in the neck).

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Anything 80's, but New Wave and Metal are probably my go-to genres for working out.

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Ilsa, Group Exercise Instructor

  • Education: A.S. Math, Science. Undergraduate: Nutrition and Food Science

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  • Certification: YogaFit Teacher Training, CPR/AED

  • Area of Expertise: Honoring your body, connecting movement with breath, persistence, self-love, and individualized practice.

  • Self Care Secret: Bath, food, and family.

  • 3 people I'd like to have dinner with: Martin Luther King Jr., Frida Kahlo, and Paul Nicklen.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Tupac.

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Crow, Group Exercise Instructor

  • Education: Bachelors of Arts, Communication

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  • Certification: AFAA Practical Yoga Instructor Training, MBSR Seminar Training, American Red Cross: CPR/AED

  • Area of Expertise: I am strong at whatever I put my intentions on and that goes for everyone as well.

  • Self Care Secret: Waking up at 5:30am and doing Meditation, Yoga, Martial Arts, Archery, Finger Climbing, and Reading.

  • 3 people I'd like to have dinner with:  Ancient Samurai Miyamoto Musashi, King Leonidas of Sparta, First Hero of the Philippines Lapu-Lapu Humabon.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Celtic/Shamanic instructors.

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Justin, Group Exercise Instructor

  • Education: A.A. Math (2), Social Science Undergraduate: Math, Junior

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  • Certification: AFAA Practical Yoga Instructor Training, MBSR Seminar Training, American Red Cross: CPR/AED

  • Area of Expertise: I am strong at whatever I put my intentions on and that goes for everyone as well.

  • Self Care Secret: Waking up at 5:30am and doing Meditation, Yoga, Martial Arts, Archery, Finger Climbing, and Reading.

  • 3 people I'd like to have dinner with:  Ancient Samurai Miyamoto Musashi, King Leonidas of Sparta, First Hero of the Philippines Lapu-Lapu Humabon.

  • Must have on my workout playlist: Celtic/Shamanic instructors.

  • Strength: 

Starla- Group Exercise Instructor

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Aine G. - Group Exercise Instructor

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Richard E. - Group Exercise Instructor

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