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Presenters

	Abbie Appel -Abbie Appel is a fitness educator and consultant for JumpSport, Resist-A-Ball, Spri Products, and TRX. As a product development and programming specialist, she has contributed material to numerous videos and publications such as Self Magazine, Shape, Prevention and IDEA Journal. Certifications – ACE, AFAA, NASM, PIA.
	Julz Arney – Julz is the Education Programs Director and Lead Master Trainer for Schwinn® Cycling, where she manages a team of 45 top industry educators. Together they train thousands of instructors each year. Julz initially carved out her unique space in the industry as a dance-fitness expert, choreographing DVD programs for the consumer and instructor and creating premier class formats for global club chains. She is a master trainer for Indo-Row™ and BOSU® and a die-hard student of Yoga, currently teaching in community outreach ventures through local schools and her church. She has been awarded CanFitPro’s International Presenter of the Year and has been recognized by IDEA as one of the top three instructors in the world. Julz rounds out 21 years in the industry as an author for print and web, and a marketing and communications consultant for top fitness brands. ACE and AFAA certified.
	Ken Baldwin – Ken joined the State University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh as an Assistant Professor/Coordinator for the Undergraduate degree in Fitness and Wellness Leadership and is the Executive Director for The National Posture Institute, an educational/professional organization that educates allied health/fitness and medical professionals to become designated NPI-Certified Posture Specialists™. He is the Senior Editor/Lead Author for ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer (2nd Edition), former Chair of IDEA’s Personal Trainer Committee, Boston’s Best Personal Trainer (3X), and recipient of IDEA’s Personal Trainer of the Year Award.
	Leslee Bender – Leslee, 2010 finalist for IDEA Instructor of the year, has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. Leslee has presented internationally in over 20 countries. And, 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. Leslee is now enrolled in the GIFT Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute, believing that you can never stop learning the true functions of human movement. Graduating in 2011. B.A. ACSM, NASM, AFAA, ACE. Presently launching the first back care program for fitness professionals 2011 Leslee works in Orlando as a functional rehabilitation specialist with pro-water skiers.
	Lawrence Biscontini – Lawrence Biscontini, M.A., has made fitness history as a Mindful Movement Specialist as the first recipient of multiple awards from ACE, IDEA & Inner IDEA, Can Fit Pro, and ECA since 2002, currently serving as the Senior Consultant for Group Programming for the American Council of Exercise. Lawrence creates group fitness and personal training programming on an international level for clubs and spas, including Equinox, 24 Hour Fitness, Gold’s Gym International, Bally, and Golden Door Spas, where his creations received Conde Nast Traveler Awards recognition. Lawrence is a Spa Consultant and Trainer for leading international spas in Europe, Asia, and the USA. As a Nutritional Counselor, Lawrence has created complete nutritional menus for spas and fitness centers from Manhattan to Mykonos. Lawrence as Movement Specialist enjoys celebrity clients like cast members of ABC TV’s soap opera “General Hospital,” and appears on news (CNN Headline News) and television (“LIVE! With Regis and Kelly”). He is a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, Contributing Author to industry magazines like IDEA’s Fitness Journal and Spa Asia. His affiliations include FG2000, BOSU, Beaming, Bender Ball, G Series Fit Gatorade, Gliding, and Savvier. His books include the most recent Cream Rises: Excellence in Private & Group Education. To inspire career wellness development, he has instituted several Biscontini Scholarships for the fitness and spa community and “Yo-Global,” a program to take yoga to the underprivileged. A percentage of all of his website sales goes to his charities of choice, the Catholic Charities Villa of St. Joseph.
	Jay Blahnik - Jay was a Fitness Instructor of the Year, and chosen as one of the fitness industry’s “Icons and Innovators”. He is a Nike Athlete, a member of Gatorade’s G Series Fit Team, a BOSU Development Team Member and the Program Developer for Schwinn Indoor Cycling. He has consulted for Apple, Starbucks and GE, and is an Advisor for Equinox Fitness Clubs.
	Connie Borho – Connie has more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, holding certifications through Peak Pilates®, PhysicalMind, AFAA, ACE, AEA, and Yoga Alliance RYT-500. She is a national teacher trainer for Peak Pilates and an MVe® teacher trainer.
	Leeann Carey – Leeann is the creator and founder of the Leeann Carey Yoga School, and Yaapana Yoga, a Yoga Alliance registered school providing inspired continuing yoga education for teachers in studios, wellness, fitness and athletic facilities. Her eclectic blend of yoga appeals to a wide range of students, from beginners to professional athletes, and was forged over many years of study with leading teachers including Kofi Busia, Donna Farhi, Eric Schiffmann and Judith Lasater.
	Suzie Carmack – MFA, MEd, ERYT, PMA-CPT, ACE-CPT. Suzie is dedicated to promoting health and well-being through movement. She maintains an international teaching practice drawing from her extensive training in kinesiology education (MEd), communications (MFA), and mind/body disciplines (Yoga ERYT and Pilates PMA-CPT). She has taught in a variety of settings, from her home studio private practice, to the White House Athletic Center, to major universities, to workshops throughout the United States and abroad. As a Master Trainer in both Yoga and Pilates, she is the founder and owner of the Mind Body Workshop Pilates Teacher Training program (www.mindbodyworkshop.net) an ACE-approved program that trains instructors on Pilates mat and apparatus. She is also the co-founder and co-owner of centeredbeing wellness education (www.centeredbeing.com), an ACE-approved program that trains Mind Body Wellness Consultants to promote health, stress-management and personal empowerment through “centeredmovement” in school, office, home, club, studio and allied health settings. She currently serves on the faculties of Northern Virginia Community College, and George Mason University, where she is earning a PhD in Health Communication (2014 cohort). Her current research in health promotion focuses on the effects of daily integrative movement, and its ability to address today’s fourth largest global health risk — sedentarism. In all of her teaching practices and field research, she combines creative insights with real-world practicality, and a not-so-serious-all-the-time sense of humor.
Photo Coming Soon!	Sherry Catlin – Sherry, 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.
	Fabio Comana – 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.
	Mary Elko Comfort – , E-RYT. Mary brings to the fitness and wellness industry extensive training and experience in health club and studio management. As an expert in older adult wellness programming, she has run a successful club senior program for eight years; co-created the centeredseniors program for centeredbeing; and consulted individual instructors in developing their own older adult clientele base. She has nine years of experience in nationally training yoga teachers (YogaFit Senior Master Trainer), and offering her own independent workshops for clients and teachers. As co-owner and co-founder of centeredbeing, LLC, a wellness education company, Mary enjoys empowering children, adults, and couples to live more centered lives through daily movement. Holding ERYT, and ACE-CPT credentials, Mary is a teacher trainer (CEC provider) for the Yoga Alliance, and the American Council on Exercise.
	Kathryn Coyle – Kathryn Coyle co-owns The InnerSpace Pilates and Yoga Studio in Avon, CT. As a Peak Pilates Instructor Trainer, Kathryn has worked closely with physical therapists and competitive athletes, gaining firsthand knowledge of how to use Pilates for prehab, rehab, and performance enhancement.
	Sonia DeVille Cronmiller – MFA . Sonia is a GRAVITY Master Trainer, an ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor and certified Polestar-Pilates Trainer. Since 2000 she has been on staff at Body Dynamics, Inc., in Arlington, VA and specializes in training and rehabilitation for performing artists. Currently she is teaching at George Mason University as a Professor in the Dance.
	Josh Crosby – Josh Crosby is a World Champion rower, ultra-endurance athlete and competitor in the Ironman World Championships. He is the creator of Indo-Row, an international fitness presenter and certified trainer who has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and Fox News. Josh serves on the international indoor rowing federation advisory group (FISA) and recently joined Gatorade’s G Series Fit Team.
	Laurie Denomme - B.Kinesiology, FAFS, is the co-founder of Exercise Elements, a company whose mission is to deliver an integrated approach to exercise. She co-authored a book on special populations and is the creator of numerous aquatic fitness education products. A Fellow of Applied Functional Science™ and AquaStretch™ instructor, Laurie travels internationally to share her unique and personally developed aquatic training methods.
	Michael Dudley – Michael Dudley has over 30 years of executive management, operations, and sales and marketing experience in the medical industry. Michael’s expertise is in assessing business opportunities, defining business strategies, building the supporting management, sales and marketing infrastructure, and managing execution. He also served as Chief Operations Officer and a Board member for Anatomie Corporation, a privately held active wear clothing company. Most recently Michael became the Co-Founder and CEO of Aygion, Inc. an anti-aging product company currently located in Boston, MA.
	Lauren Erik – Lauren 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
	Shannon Fable – 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.
	Jon Giese - Jon 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”!
	Clay Grant – bio coming soon!
	Mark Grevelding – Mark is a training specialist and marketing consultant for the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA). He is an international presenter and a continuing education provider for AEA, AFAA & ACE. Mark is the founder of Fit Motivation, a business that provides education resources for fitness professionals. He has produced several DVDs, authored numerous articles and was the recipient of AEA’s 2011 Global Award for Aquatic Fitness Professional.
	Courtney Gornall – Cortney is a certified International Pilates instructor and Occupational Therapist. She has also played a vital role in the development of the PILOXING program and is a senior master instructor at the PILOXING Academy. As Vice President of Education at the PILOXING Academy, Cortney is also actively involved in training and supporting PILOXING instructors all over the United States and developing opportunities for PILOXING instructors internationally.
	Jenn Hall – Jennifer 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, sand 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.
	Trenton Hightower – Trenton is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Services with the Virginia Community College System; he has spent over 20 years working in leadership at community colleges. He is the author of Field Trip 101 a fun approach to team-building. He has a Master’s in Administration of Higher Education.
	Sarina Jain – Sarina, America’s first cross-cultural fitness star is the creator of the Masala Bhangra Workout. She is an energetic fitness innovator, music-video choreographer and international television/radio personality. Her regular appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, NBC’s The Today Show and other major media have catapulted her to fame across mainstream America, and solidified her place as Jane Fonda of India. Jain introduced her Bhangra/Bollywood-style fitness routine to the U.S. with her first workout tape in 1999, and has since directed and produced a total of eight high-intensity workouts in her Masala Bhangra? Workout video/DVD series. Born in California, she started leading fitness classes at a very young age, and has been a certified fitness instructor for more than 19 years plus.
	Skip Jennings – Skip, transformation coach and inspirational speaker, is a seven time presenter for IDEA Health and Fitness Association and he has also presented for fitness conventions like: Sara City Workouts, Crunch Conventions, Can Fit Pro, and IRHSA USA and IRHSA Latin America. As a licensed spiritual counselor, Skip has traveled the globe lecturing and motivating the world to live their greatest life. He has a Bachelors of Fine Arts from New York University, and has been teaching Dance and Aerobics for 20 years. He is certified through AFAA, ACE, National Academy of Sports Medicine and he also holds 15 qualifications in Group Fitness, Personal Training and Nutrition. As the owner of “Mind-Body-Sprit Solution by Skip Jennings,” Skip works with clients to empower their lives, and encouraging them to step out and live their greatest poetical. Skip is the author of “Spirit Explosions, A Time for God, Love and Transformation.”
	Viveca Jensen – Viveca is a professional dancer, Pilates instructor, bodybuilder, trained boxer and personal trainer to the stars. Viveca is the CEO of the PILOXING Academy and the creator of PILOXING, which has been featured on TV shows such as The Doctors, Access Hollywood, and ET! and in magazines including Shape, Fitness Magazine, Redbook, O Magazine, Elle, Vogue, OK!, People and US Weekly. Her studio is a favorite training Mecca for celebrities such as Hilary Duff, Victoria Secret models and clients who want a fun, effective and inspiring workout experience. The PILOXING DVD is an international best seller and her program is distinguished by a genuine passion for helping clients break through personal barriers to achieve life-long health.
	Len Kravitz – Len, Ph.D., is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science and Researcher at the University of New Mexico where he won the “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” award. Len was honored with the 2009 Canadian Fitness Professional Specialty Presenter of the Year award and chosen as the American Council on Exercise 2006 “Fitness Educator of the Year. He also has received the prestigious Canadian Fitness Professional Lifetime Achievement Award and the Global Award from the Aquatic Exercise Association.
	Mark Lebert – 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.
	Bonnie Lee – Bonnie Lee has presented in facilities across the nation, in addition to presenting educational sessions at recognized industry tradeshows and events. As the former Total Gym Account Coordinator and Marketing Specialist, Lee grew into her current position of Commercial Fitness Sales Associate by helping hundreds of Total Gym customers and facilities successfully launch, market and sell their GRAVITY small group training programs. Lee has worked in the fitness industry for over six years, starting at the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America’s (AFAA) American Fitness magazine, where she discovered her passion for helping others through exercise and healthy living.
	Alex McLean – In the fitness industry for 16 years, Alex McLean is certified through AFAA, ACE and NASM. Winner of the DCAC Up and Coming Presenter Challenge and a top 5 finalist in the Nike Rockstar Search, he is a master trainer for Batuka, a master trainer for Total Gym Gravity and is a TRX course instructor.
	Stephanie Masceri, MEd, is a national and international education specialist and presenter for Zumba® fitness. She has choreographed for and been featured in the Zumba® Instructor Network DVDs. Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in elementary education and is a group exercise instructor certified by ACE and AFAA.
	Ava & Loretta Minett – Ava & Loretta are Identical Twins born and raised in Long Island New York. Growing up choreographing and performing for many shows and events, they continued to pursue their love for dance in college. Graduating with a BA in Honors in Communications/Psychology/Theatre, they continued to pursue their dance careers in NYC. Ava & Loretta were both dancers for professional Dance Teams and performed at Madison Square Garden, Pepsi Arena and The Prudential Center. Working out and dancing on a daily basis formed into them creating a new workout class called “DoubleTime” Dance and Fitness.
	Mindy Mylrea – Mindy 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.
	Cathy O’Donnell – Cathy 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.
	Lorey Pro – Lorey holds an MS in Kinesiology & Recreation and has over 22 years of experience in the fitness field. As a manager, NCAA track & cross country coach, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and workshop presenter, Lorey has experience in the commercial, private, public, non-profit and university settings. Lorey is currently the Director of Fitness & Wellness at the University of Arizona. She is a Master Spinning Instructor and is also certified with AFAA and YogaFit.
	Keli Roberts – Keli 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.
	Jonathan Ross – Jonathan’s “800 pounds of parents” directly inspired his prolific fitness career in which he is a two-time Personal Trainer of the Year Award-Winner (ACE and IDEA). As a fitness expert for Discovery Fit & Health he is host of the web series “Everyday Fitness with Jonathan Ross.” His book, Abs Revealed, is filled with cutting-edge exercises in a modern, intelligent approach to abdominal training. As an ACE spokesperson and Master Trainer, his leadership and fresh perspectives on fitness earn praise from the fitness industry and the popular media as a frequent go-to source of credible fitness information delivered in creative and compelling ways.
	Harold Sanco – A former National Aerobic Champion, Harold Sanco was voted DC’s “Best Instructor” by both Washingtonian magazine and The Washington Post. With more than 20 years of experience working in the fitness community, Harold is an internationally acclaimed instructor who’s taught across the United States and in 15 countries. His popular classes have been featured in People, Allure and W magazines. Harold is the Director of Group Fitness for Results Gym, an award-winning Gym in Washington, DC.
	Genelle Seward – MA has been an Area Promotions Director and Presenter for Powder Blue Productions, creators of Turbo Kick®, Hip Hop Hustle™ and PiYo™ Strength, for close to a decade. As an ACE certified personal trainer, group ex instructor, and health and wellness business entrepreneur, she provides fitness inspiration to motivate and educate her students. Genelle has appeared on Good Morning America Health and QVC as an on-air fitness talent.
	Terry Shorter – With 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 Shock®, 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.® and casted in the top selling fitness infomercial in 2006. Terry is currently AFAA certified.
	April T. Smith, M.Ed. is an Education Specialist and Presenter for Zumba® Fitness. She conducts Instructor Trainings for Basic Level 1 and 2, and Zumba Gold. April has presented at the Annual Zumba Fitness Convention in 2009 and 2011. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, and a master’s degree in Education. April is certified by ACE and AFAA.
	Nadine Stewart – Nadine Stewart is an AFAA certified personal trainer and ACE certified group fitness instructor. She is a Master Instructor for both the Spinning® and Bodyblade® programs. She currently resides in Tallahassee, FL.
	Craig Stuart – Craig Stuart is the founder and president of HYDRO-FIT. Certified with AEA and ACE, Craig has more than 25 years experience leading and directing aquatic fitness programs. He is the star of several acclaimed water fitness DVDs, and a specialist instructor at Mexico’s award winning Rancho la Puerta Health & Fitness Spa. Craig is well known for his innovative teaching techniques and energetic presentation style.
	Josh Taylor – Josh is a Master Instructor for the Spinning program and a former professional cyclist. A seasoned athlete who has been competing at the highest levels of bike racing for over 18 years, Josh is a two-time State Road Race Champion and has raced against some of the top international cyclists in the world in events such as the San Francisco Grand Prix and the Philadelphia International championship.
	Lori Templeman – Lori is the owner of Fitness Temple in Sacramento, CA. She is an AEA Trainer, group fitness instructor, and personal trainer working with a wide spectrum of populations. As a freelance writer, she contributes frequently to the AWKA Magazine. Lori holds certifications with AEA, ACE, AFAA, and the Arthritis Foundation.
	Tomi Toles – A premiere wellness & fitness coach and sports conditioning specialists working for over 19 years in the Five Towns Area of Long Island. He is a CHEK HLC3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4 and an Integrative Neuro-somatic Therapist, as well as a former Tri-State All Natural Bodybuilding Champion (1995–1997). Tomi lectures and offers workshops to industry professionals, private clients and at public schools.
	Nick Tumminello – Nick Tumminello is the owner of Performance University — Speed, Strength & Conditioning in Baltimore MD, where he trains Bodybuilders, Figure Models and athletes from the NFL, NBA and UFC. He’s a regular contributor to Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Oxygen, Muscle Mag, and FIGHT! Magazine. He has authored 13 DVDs, has been featured in two NY Times best selling books and writes a very popular fitness blog.
	Helen Vanderburg – 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 honored member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and International Aquatic Hall of Fame.
	Alli Vaughn – Alli is an Internationally recognized Fitness Educator and Group Exercise Instructor. Graduating with her Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science, she holds various certifications through the National Strength and Condition Association (NSCA), AFAA, Yogafit, and more. She is a Continuenig Education Provider through AFAA and ACE working as a 5 Star APD and Presenter for Powder Blue Productions, the creators of Turbo Kick, Hip Hop Hustle, PiYo and All Star Presenter Camp. Alli is currently working with Chalene Johnson as a member of her Elite Video Talent Team, appearing in numerous videos in both the training and consumer markets. She been teaching, training and traveling the nation for the past 10 years sharing her passion and knowledge of fitness, health and fun with countless instructors, trainers, coaches and fitness enthusiasts.
	Ken Weichert – a.k.a. “SGT Ken” is an international speaker, six-time US Army Soldier of the Year, Master Fitness Trainer, Master Resilience Trainer, Counterintelligence Agent and highly decorated combat veteran. Ken has trained over 350,000 Soldiers and civilians through Operation Fit to Fight, has written over 100 articles for GX®, Backpacker®, Outside®, Health®, and created the fitness and health education for the National Guard website. Ken founded the longest-running Boot Camp fitness program in America, START Fitness®, and has starred is several best-selling fitness videos. Ken is the recipient of the canfitpro 2011 Best New Presenter of the Year award and has been featured numerous times on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox news. Ken is a continuing education provider with ACE, NASM and AFAA through his Boot Camp Fitness Instructor courses (levels 1-3). Ken’s mission is to provide superior fitness and resilience training to help people manage stress more effectively and live more satisfying and rewarding lives.