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Michelle Able BS, ACE-GFI, MBG-CNT
. Michelle has an extensive background in dance, gymnastics and cheerleading. Michelle holds national certifications with ACE, ZUMBA, TRX and Les Mills. She recently completed the Certified Natural Trainer program through Monkey Bar Gymnasium. Her passion for healthy living and fitness is evident in her exciting presentations at fitness conferences nationwide. |
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Ken Baldwin joined the State University of New York-Plattsburgh’s Department of Sport and Wellness as an Assistant Professor and the Program Coordinator for the Fitness and Wellness Leadership Major in August 2007. Prior to working at SUNY Plattsburgh, Ken was the Coordinator/Instructor for Purdue University’s Personal Fitness Training Major and the Assistant Director at Purdue’s A.H. Ismail Fitness/Research Center. Ken has received national recognition from numerous media outlets including Newsweek, L. A. Times, Chicago Tribune, Indianapolis Star, Athletic Business, WRTV-TV 6, MSNBC.COM, the Associated Press, IDEA Fitness Journal, New York Newsday, Club Industry, IHRSA, and Personal Fitness Professional for establishing academic programs and degrees focusing on fitness, exercise science, and the personal training profession. In addition, Ken is the Executive Director for The National Posture Institute™ (NPI), an educational and professional organization that provides certificate programs for personal trainers/group instructors and allied health/medical/fitness professionals to receive the National Posture Institute-Certified Posture Specialist™ designation. |
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Leslee Bender was a 2010 finalist for IDEA Instructor of the year, has over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry and has presented internationally in over 20 countries. She is the creator of the Bender Method of training with 2007 infomercial of the year short form. Leslee has produced over 30 DVD’s and has created one of the safest methods of core training. She is a Graduate of the Gray Institute of Applied Functional Science and holds several certifications including a B.A. ACSM, NASM, AFAA, and ACE. She is presently launching the first back care program for fitness professionals 2011 Leslee works in Orlando as a functional rehabilitation specialist with pro-water skiers. |
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Sherry Catlin, 2004 IDEA Program Director of the Year, is an international fitness instructor, instructor trainer and consultant who has presented workshops, seminars, and master classes in 25 countries and 30 states. She is a Continuing Education Specialist for the American Council on Exercise and AFAA, the Director of Program Development for Body Bar Systems and has over 18 years’ experience in health club management. She is also the recipient of the 2007 ECA One Body One World Lifetime Achievement Award. |
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Fabio Comana is a Senior Fitness Educator with NASM, and faculty member in Exercise and Nutrition at San Diego State University, and UC San Diego. Previously with the American Council on Exercise, he was the original creator of ACE’s IFT Model and developer of ACE’s live PT workshops. Additional experience includes Division I collegiate coaching, and strength and conditioning; and opening health clubs for Club One. As a national and international presenter, he is frequently featured on television, radio, internet, and in print publications. He authored chapters in various textbooks and publications, and is presently authoring upcoming academic and consumer books. |
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Lene Kristine Dahl is the International Director of the COREBAR® Academy. Lene Kristine has been teaching different types of classes since she was 15 years old. Even as a 4-year-old she proved as talented dancer with a genuine understanding of music. She has been a Master Trainer and a group exercise manager and fitness course instructor in step and aerobic since she was 25 years old. She is an experienced national and international convention presenter and spends more time outside than inside her country! She is the girl with the unique commitment to her work and has a rare talent of being strategically creative, structured and disciplined, perfectionist, enterprising and outgoing. Lene Kristine’s philosophy is: “I do what it takes for the team to be successful!” |
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Amy Dixon is one of the most dynamic fitness instructors and celebrity Master Trainers in the industry today. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology as well as many other fitness certifications. Amy is a contributing editor for numerous fitness and lifestyle magazines, the Group Fitness Manager for Equinox Fitness Clubs in Santa Monica, a member of the Gatorade G-Series Fit team, the resident fitness coach and columnist for ESPN W, as well as a master trainer for Schwinn, BOSU and GRAVITY. Amy also stars in many critically acclaimed fitness DVD’s and online fitness programs. She is a former World competitive power tumbler and coach and uses that experience every day in her classes. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she is best known for her energy and enthusiasm for fitness. Her energy is contagious. She delivers a fun, performance based class and works hard to educate and motivate her students and celebrity clients to achieve extraordinary results. Her talents have been featured on The Today Show, ABC News, E Entertainment Television, Good Day LA, Custom Fit, Exercise TV, Your LA, Fox News, and MTV. Her classes and insights have been reported in Women’s Health Magazine, Shape Magazine, Self Magazine, Health Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Variety Magazine, In Touch Weekly, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times. Amy resides in Southern California with her husband and two young daughters. |
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Christine Dwyer has been in the fitness industry since 1991. A National and International presenter for conferences, she has worked as an Area Promotions Director/Presenter for Powder Blue Productions since 2000, and has trained more than 3000 fitness professionals. She received the pioneer award for “Presenter of the Year in 2004″ as well as the pioneer award MVP, “Most Valuable Presenter” in 2009 as well as in 2010. She has been a featured and lead instructor on over 15 instructional workout videos and is part of the Elite Video Talent Team. Formally the National Promotions Director for Powder Blue Productions, she continues to present in the Northeast and Southwest as well as holds the founding position as ambassador on the Powder Blue Productions Board team. |
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Sara Easley, BS, holds both ACE and AFAA Group Exercise certifications, and qualifications in Turbo Kick, PiYo, and Hip Hop Hustle. Sara was recruited by Chalene Johnson’s fitness company, Powder Blue Productions, to join the team as an Area Promotions Director and Presenter for Missouri. She quickly became a top 5 Star APD and Presenter, providing numerous trainings throughout her home state. Sara is also trained in the Art of the Dynamic Speaker, and is Child Life Specialist II at a top pediatric hospital. |
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Lauren Eirk is a certified E-RYT 500 level Yoga Instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience. She is the owner and the creator of the internationally recognized biomechanically-based Registered Yoga School “Yoga I.S®”, which offers 200hr, 300hr and 500 hour yoga coursework. Lauren is currently pursuing her Master of Science degree in Fitness Health Management. Lauren is an RTSm, Mastery Level Resistance Training Specialist®, and an MATm, Mastery Level Muscle Activation Techniques™ Certified Specialist. She has a private Personal Training/ MAT business in Louisville and teaches Yoga and Pilates classes for Yoga East and HEAT Yoga and Wellness Center in Louisville. Certifications: ACE, AFAA, AEA, RTSm, MATm, E-RYT 500. |
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Shannon Fable, 2009 IDEA Instructor of the Year Finalist and 2006 ACE Instructor of the Year, is the founder of SFR, a consulting firm for aspiring fitness educators, manufacturers and managers, as well as the owner of Balletone and GroupEx Pro. Shannon is a 15 year fitness veteran and freelance writer, as well as an international presenter for Schwinn®, BOSU, ACE and Power Systems. She serves on the ACE Industry Advisory Panel, has helped author portions of the ACE and ACSM Group Fitness manuals. Currently, she is the senior director for APD’s and presenters for Powder Blue Productions. |
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Bishop Garland is an ISCA Master Trainer, a BOSU Master Trainer, and the creator of STREET KATA (Martial Movement) and owner of STREET MOV’T. A former army master fitness trainer, he has over 14 years in the fitness field and holds several different certifications. In addition to presenting he has held workshops and certifications across the United States. Bishop currently teaches in New York City for Reebok/SCLA and Crunch. |
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Jon Geise has done it all when it comes to being a personal trainer. He currently works for the Mayo Clinic as Operations Manager of patient education and at the Rochester Athletic Club as a Personal Trainer and Staff Education Specialist. Back in the 1990′s he worked for NASM and ACSM in addition to co-owning a Personal Training business in the Twin Cities, which is still successful today. Jon’s degrees and certificates include: MA of Education, BA in Physical Education and Coaching, NASM, ACSM. He loves being a NETA trainer seeing the enthusiasm of the “trainers-to-be”! |
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Teri Gentes is a Speaker, Educator and Whole Self Health Coach and specializes in healthy everyday living with a provocative, playful and engaging mannerism. Her passion to continually research, practice and teach the benefits of lifestyle balance and consumption of whole foods /real foods is balanced with a ‘progressive’ transitional approach. Described as a vibrant soul, Teri in-stills awareness, inspires desire and enables action making ‘healthier everyday habits’ easy, realistic, enjoyable, affordable, sustainable and delicious. Best of all – the rewards are priceless. She holds several degrees and certifications including Communications; Human Relations; Psychology, Philosophy, Natural Wellness and Nutrition, Natural Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching. |
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Jennifer Hall is currently strength and conditioning coach and adjunct professor of dance at Georgia State University. Having retired from dancing professionally with popular artists such as Beyonce Knowles, Jenn shifted her focus to fitness. She currently presents all over the United States and abroad for Power Systems, BodyBar, and Urban Rebounding and is the Lead Master Trainer for Balletone and Core Rhythms Live. In addition to teaching, coaching, and presenting Jenn is still an active choreographer and her work can been seen on Fox Television’s “So You Think You Can Dance” and various fitness DVDs. |
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Ariel Hernandez has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. He is the owner and Director of Fusion Fitness USA, Pilates & Fitness. It is his goal to provide the community with a family-friendly, non-judgmental environment for all fitness levels, including those with physical limitations. Ariel became a Personal Trainer and within 2 years he was running the fitness and wellness programs at several of Miami’s finest studios. He moved to Central Florida in 1994 and continued impacting lives and shrinking waistlines, through Pilates and fitness. With experience in dance and gymnastics, and with 10+ years as a leading National Pilates Educator, as well as a Pilates Style Magazine blogger. Ariel has expanded his certifications and training methods to include all forms of corrective and fitness trends. As both a well-rounded student and ambassador of fitness, Ariel has developed and conducted workshops for other in the fitness, and medical, and corrective industry. |
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Alex Isaly has extensive experience in the fitness industry and is qualified to teach and train in several formats. He is the co-creator of R.I.P.P.E.D. – The One Stop Body ShockTM , an ex-Master Trainer for LeMond Cycling, TRX trained instructor, and triathlon and cycling coach/competitor. His experience comes from years of competitive racing and teaching/training at several top fitness clubs. He has contributed and been featured in several fitness publications. Alex has appeared on FOX, NBC, CNN Headline News, and CBS featuring R.I.P.P.E.D.TM . He has been casted in top fitness infomercials. Alex is currently AFAA and ACE certified. |
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Julie Kelly, CSCS, has 30 years experience in the fitness industry. Currently she is a Zumba Education Specialist and travels internationally. She is ACE, AFAA, ACSM and NSCA certified. Julie is also completing a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and is the mother of seven children.
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Marc Lebert is the owner of Lebert Fitness Inc. a world leader in developing innovative fitness training tools. He is a Club Owner, Black Belt competing at a National level, a Certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, International Presenter, Silver Lining Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 and named Top 100 Fitness Entrepreneurs in the Industry. Marc developed the Lebert EQUALIZER™, BUDDY SYSTEM™ and STRETCH STRAP™. These portable and versatile tools are being used everywhere! In Clubs, Boot Camps, Military, School/Athletic programs, home gyms and more. |
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Vanessa Lupercio: Serving 12 years in the United States Army, Vanessa was a Master Trainer for the National Guard until 2006. Drawing from her Latin background, Vanessa has incorporated music and dancing styles into her fitness training that offer an exciting twist to standard aerobic routines. Vanessa has been an AFAA-certified instructor since 2001. Vanessa definitely has a passion for culture and lifestyle for passion (if you can’t already tell by her energy!) She loves presenting at Fitness Fest because of the beautiful Arizona atmosphere (of course, what’s not to love, right?) “Great people and the opportunity to share ideas and create great relationships with other fitness lovers!” she says. Vanessa is very active and often participates in yoga, triathlons when she’s not out presenting at fitness conferences. Like so many fitness professionals, she enjoys taking other instructors classes to stay fresh and motivated. “I love to do it all!” she smiles, full of energy.She offers some business advice to incoming attendees to this year’s event by stressing the importance of taking a proactive approach to meeting new people. “Come prepared with business cards,” she advises. “And network, network, network!” Smart lady!
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Mindy Mylrea is the creator and lead talent behind Gliding, the Gliding discs exercise program. She is a master trainer and on the pro development team for Schwinn Cycling, Body Bar, and BOSU. Mindy is the creator and owner of FitFlix Productions DVD production services. . She has authored numerous articles and stars in over 100 instructional videos. Mindy is currently the host of Orbitrek Elite and Gliding infomercials. |
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Melissa McAllister is a nationally certified continuing education provider with both ACE and AFAA. She is a 5 Star APD, 2010 APD of the Quarter and APD of the year finalist and Presenter for Powder Blue Productions. Melissa is a 12 year veteran in the industry, was a Master Instructor for 24 Hour Fitness and is currently a Presenter for Turbo Kick, Hip Hop Hustle, PiYo and All Star Presenter Camp. She is also the owner and CEO of TeamM.A.D.E., an award winning online Fitness Company. Melissa has also been in 5 fitness videos both in the training and consumer markets. |
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Cathy O’Donnell has been active in the fitness industry since 1991, when she was first trained and certified as an Aerobics Instructor. Since 2004 she has been a National Presenter, representing the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA). She is part of NETA’s Curriculum Development Team and has authored and co-authored several workshops and manuals. Cathy currently teaches for LifeTime Fitness in the Minneapolis area as well as through community education, at senior housing facilities and corporate locations in addition to training clients in their own homes. Her passions are in the areas of Laughter Yoga, Senior Fitness, Pilates and Dance Fitness. Certifications include Laughter Yoga, Pilates and multiples in Group Exercise and Personal Training. For Cathy, teaching movement is like giving people an owner’s manual to their bodies, then standing back to see what is now possible for them to do with it. |
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Keli Roberts is the recipient of the 2003 IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year award and a spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. Known worldwide for her award winning DVD’s, books and training seminars, she specializes in strength and stability training, group exercise, personal training and motivation. Keli holds certifications from ACSM HFS, AFAA, Precision Nutrition, ACE Group Fitness and ACE Gold Personal Trainer. Keli is also a BOSU Developmental Team Member, a Master Trainer for the Schwinn Cycling program and a Body Bar, Gliding and Bender Ball Master Trainer. Keli is a 2007 inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. She teaches classes and is a tier-three + personal trainer at Equinox in Pasadena, California and a Gatorade G-Series Fit Sponsored athlete. |
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Terry Shorter has over 20 years of experience in music production, dance, martial arts, sports, and television performance, Terry possesses versatility and effectiveness to instruct and train in several areas of fitness. He is the co-creator of R.I.P.P.E.D. – The One Stop Body ShockTM, creator of the T.K.O. and Rave workouts, and ex-Master Trainer of a kickboxing format. Terry has contributed in several fitness publications. He has appeared on FOX, NBC, CNN Headline News, and CBS featuring R.I.P.P.E.D.TM and casted in the top selling fitness infomercial in 2006. Terry is currently AFAA certified. |
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Melissa Smith has been practicing yoga since 2002, and teaching since 2005. She transitioned to teaching primarily yoga after obtaining her RYT while living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where yoga is both challenging and intensely focused. Moving back to the US, Melissa’s grown in her practice and training by earning her 500 RYT and blogging about her experiences as a student and teacher. Melissa is currently a Mentor for Leeann Carey Yoga and specializes in Therapeutic Partner Practice. |
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Anita Tonne is COREBAR® Founder and Program Creator. Anita Tonne has several fitness degrees and certifications from Europe, 18 years of fitness experience, teach classes in one of Scandinavian`s leading fitness chain, a personal trainer and motivator for women who wish to achieve ambitious goals such as running a marathon and hill running. She is a fitness journalist and training expert in a number of magazines and is the CEO for Coremon Scandinavia and Coremon Overseas which offers THE COREBAR™ program international. She is a woman with unstoppable dedication, mounds of energy and a special and contagious charm and charisma. |
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Helen Vanderberg – Bkin, ACE, CFP, Pilate, E-RYT Yoga certified Owner of Heavens elevated fitness Club, Fusion Fitness Training™, an international health and fitness consultant and is a respected motivational speaker. She is the 2005 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, 2006/1996 CanFitPro Presenter of the Year, 1996 IDEA Program Director of the Year, 2001 Women of Vision, the 2001 Mall Peepre National Fitness Leadership recipient. Helen brings a wealth of experience to her presentations, workshop and classes as a business owner, instructor trainer, writer, DVD producer and elite athlete as a past World Champion synchronized swimmer and honoured member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and International Aquatic Hall of Fame. |
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Cheryl Westerman is a National Certified Professional, Fitness Presenter, Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor teaching in the Fitness Industry for over 25 years. It is my passion to educate and motivate those eager to develop their knowledge and skills towards a healthier lifestyle. She is inspired by positive influences around me and positive changes in people’s lives. Combining her passion as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, she developed an exercise concept called SCULPTmoves: Small Group Training to individualize each person’s workout using small equipment in the group cardio exercise room. |
