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Eversley Forte
personally developed the Cardio Athletic Kickbox®
workout and presents an energetic and motivating coaching approach to
group exercise. He is the President of Behind the Scenes Fitness, trains
group exercise instructors internationally, a consultant to group fitness
program directors, and is the Executive Producer and Director of the
Cardio Athletic Kickbox Video series. He has been a martial artist, actor
and stunt performer on commercials and films for over 10 years and teaches
Step, Multi-Step, Group Cycling and Cardio Athletic Kickbox classes.
Eversley has a Bachelor of Science Degree and is certified by ACSM, ACE,
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Donna Fisher has been teaching and
training individuals in the health and fitness field since 1990. She is
certified for Pilates mat and equipment instruction through the
Physicalmind Institute, Michael Miller Pilates and Exercise Science
Alliance, for group fitness through AFAA and for personal training through
ACE. She is also licensed to provide occupational therapy services in the
State of Texas. Donna has a BS in Exercise Physiology from the
University of Florida and is certified in Biomechanics by the Cooper
Aerobics Center, where she is the Mind-Body Fitness Coordinator. She
facilitates Pilates mat certifications for Exercise Science Alliance,
and has written and developed various Pilates training
materials. |
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Jeanne Sherrit can
be described as: enthusiastic, educator, motivator, entertainer,
choreographer, knowledgeable, experienced.
A 21 year career in the health and fitness field began when a friend
talked Jeanne into auditioning for a teaching position.
Exercise then became a regular part of her life.
Training and experience allow Jeanne to adapt to different
situations with ease. She is
an ACE Certified group fitness instructor.
Her teaching skills include Step, Spin, Body Pump, Stability Ball,
Exercise Tubing, Aqua Fitness, Strength Training, Pilates-based exercise,
and many more. Jeanne is also
an ACE Certified personal trainer, specializing in seniors and special
populations. Trained in post-rehab protocol, Jeanne enables her clients to
reach personal goals and new levels of wellness. |
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Kit van Blerk,
CEO of Ecofit,
a Group Fitness Certification Organization with divisions in Germany and
South Africa, has teamed up with Behind the Scenes Fitness to promote
Cardio Athletic Kickbox in Europe. Kit is from South Africa and has
presented Step and Cardio Athletic Kickboxing instructor workshops and
master classes in Germany, United Kingdom, and South Africa. Kit is a
martial artist and also teaches Hi-lo Aerobics, Body Conditioning and
Group Cycling. He has been a Personal Fitness Trainer and Group Fitness
Leader since 1994. Kit believes that all exercise should be challenging
and safe, but also be fun. Ecofit can be found at www.ecofitonline.com.
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Sharlene Franke has a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology and teaches Cardio Athletic
Kickbox, Step, Body Conditioning, and Hi-lo Aerobics. Sharlene has been a
coach, choreographer, and performer with groups such as Visual Rhythm
Dance Company, Savage Jazz, City Slam and Dancesations, for corporate,
political, and professional sporting events. She is a martial artist and
is featured in the Cardio Athletic Kickbox Videos for her perfect form as
well as her ability to provide low impact alternatives. |
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Kimberly Manning teaches
all types of fitness classes including Aerobics, Muscle Toning, Step
Aerobics, Group Cycling, and of course, Cardio Athletic Kickboxing. She
holds a Bachelor of Science degree and has been certified as a group
fitness instructor and personal trainer through the American Council of
Exercise since 1990. She received her kickboxing certification through
Behind the Scenes Fitness. Her martial arts training together with her
diverse experience in the health and fitness industry make her a valued
asset to Behind the Scenes Fitness. |
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Frank Navarro
has been a martial artist for over 30 years, holds a 4th degree Black Belt
in Kenpo Karate, is an AFAA certified instructor, a certified U.S.A.
Boxing Coach and Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor. Frank is the creator of
the internationally recognized "Crush Kick®,"
a martial arts/cardio kickbox workout designed for all ages. As a FITOUR®
presenter, he has trained instructors in 26 states and 70 cities
throughout the United States. Frank will present his Crush Kick workout
and also conduct trainings which include the usage of equipment such as
focus pads and heavy bags.
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Susan Viar
has been teaching fitness classes for more than a decade. Susan teaches
Step, Double Step, Kickboxing, Aqua, Resist-A-Ball, Hi/Lo, Sculpting, Boot
Camp, and Mat Pilates. She has been a semi-professional and professional
cheerleader and coach. She is the owner and Group Fitness Director of 3
Gold's Gyms. Susan is a Martial Artist and has multiple certifications
including Mat Pilates instructor, Aqua, Certified Massage Therapist, and
Kickboxing.
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Marlaina Vance
has studied and practiced Yoga since the 1970's in addition to her
professional dance career. In 1992 Marlaina graduated from GSU with a
degree in physical therapy and was also certified with ACE as a personal
trainer that same year. During the last 10 years she has deepened her
practice and expertise by getting additional certifications, licenses, and
advanced trainings in Trager (a mind/body approach to therapy), Yoga,
Older Adult Fitness, Pilates, Stability Ball, Science of Mind, and Massage
& Esthetics. Her dedication to holistic health both personally and
professionally makes her classes an education as well as a workout. She
has been a favorite instructor at Rising Spirit Institute of Natural
Health since 1996 and been a guest on television and radio in Atlanta, GA.
Marlaina has studied a wide variety of
styles of Hatha Yoga. Her classes attract people with a range of goals
including: graceful aging, gaining body symmetry, improving posture,
improving balance, stress reduction, increasing strength or flexibility,
injury prevention for Fire Fighters, rehabilitation from physical
injuries, surgery, or chronic problems such as arthritis, fibromyalgia,
chronic fatigue, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid problems, and back pain. |
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Renita
Brannan has become one of the Midwests leading fitness educators. In
addition to her BA emphasizing in Physical
Education and Business, Renita is an
ACE certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Lifestyle
and Weight Management Consultant. She has been
on various radio and television shows throughout North Dakota and is the
weekly fitness expert on Y93 Radio
and KFYR TV-NBC affiliate. Renita has started her
own Personal Training program- BODY REWARDS which implements cardiovascualr
exercise, nutrition, weight training, and flexibility exercises
helping clients achieve their goals. Renita will present Mat
Pilates, Stability Ball, and Kickbox Trainings for BTSF. |
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Sherry
Duffy is certified with both the American Council on Exercise (ACE),
and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), as a Group
Fitness Instructor and Personal Fitness Trainer.
She has been an instructor for over eight years and teaches
stability ball, step, indoor group cycling, muscle conditioning (using
Body Bars, free weights, resistance tubing), aquatics, plyometrics,
medicine ball, BOSU, kickboxing, hi/lo, and basic Yoga/Pilates classes.
Sherry
works with a variety of special population clients and assists
corporations in providing fitness programs for their employees.
She also competes in various marathons and triathlons throughout
the United States, and in local races to support charities and other
organizations. |
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Jennifer Crane has
been a Group Fitness Instructor since 1990.
Prior to teaching Group Fitness, she studied tap, ballet and jazz
for 13 years and danced competitively for 8 years.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from the
University of Oklahoma in 1992. Her
current certifications include STOTT Pilates (both Mat and Equipment),
SPIN, ACE and AFAA. She is an Instructor Trainer for the YMCA of the USA and is
also a Continuing Education Provider for both ACE and AFAA.
She teaches Spinning, Step, Muscle Conditioning, Mat Pilates and
Stability Ball/BOSU classes. Her
experience in the Fitness Industry includes working as a Fitness Director,
working as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Technician, working in Corporate
Fitness and currently she owns her own Pilates and Personal Training
Studio. Her philosophy about
exercise is to make it count, but not to over-do it.
Your muscles should definitely feel fatigued in order to achieve
the results you want, but you shouldn’t feel like you’ve been beaten
up after every workout. |
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Helen Terry has
presented in the UK, US, Japan, Mexico,
Australia and New Zealand as an
international Mind and Body Fitness Specialist. She is a certified
Black Belt Nia Teacher and Nia Trainer, bringing 20 years experience
in teaching to her students. Helen is the founder of NiaMoves Houston,
a mind body spirit institute that offers classes, workshop and trainings
in techniques like Nia, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and more.. Helen also
offers holistic methods for stress management within businesses, hospitals,
churches and schools. Helen was instrumental in bringing Nia to Houston’s
Saint Luke's Episcopal Hospital (home of the Texas Heart Institute),
where she adopted the Nia technique as the prescribed exercise for
cardiac rehabilitation patients. Helen loves to connect with others and
her enthusiasm for movement has an
infectious effect on those who attend her classes,
workshops and intensive trainings. |
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