Professionally Certified Instructors
Shayna
Shayna is a certified Bootcamp instructor through Fittour and Step Through AFAA. She has been teaching for 4 years.
My specialty: "Kickboxing, lifting classes, abs and interval training. I love to inspire others to achieve their fitness goals. To me, fitness is a lifestyle, not a quick fix or fad. I love to make exercising fun and rewarding so that people enjoy coming to the gym, see results from working hard and fee good about their decision to be active."
Kristina
Kristina is certified in NSPA-CPT, USAT Level 1 Coach, AFAA Group Exercise, and NSPA Cycling. She has been teaching for 4 years.
My specialty: "Personal trainer, triathlon/running coach, bootcamp (cross-fit) and cycling. It is awesome to challenge our bodies to do things that we never thought were possible. I love helping people transform their lives by becoming stronger and healthier."
Danielle- Fitness Director
Danielle is National Academy of Sports Medicine - CPT and P90x certified. She has been teaching for 4.5 years.
My specialty: P90x and personal training. "Fitness/nutrition are my passion! It's fun to be fit and to feel GOOD - enjoy life to the fullest. My purpose is to share my knowledge and passion for P90x, to help others achieve their goals ultimately leading them to a healthier, happier, fit lifestyle. All while I continue my education in fitness/nutrition to better myself and clients."
Agnes
Agnes is a certified Zumba instructor. She has been teaching for 5 years.
My specialty: "Latin dances. In 2009 when I became certified, Zumba made my life change. I became fit and healthy. I tried Zumba because I didn't like training. Now, I vary my exercises and challenge myself and I feel great. I feel stronger and I see a big difference in my body by doing a combination of Zumba and training."
Megan
Megan is a certified Zumba instructor with CPR/AED and First Aid training. She has been teaching for 3 years.
My specialty: "Zumba. I enjoy fitness because if I can make a small good difference in someone's life, I've done my job."
April
April is an ACE certified Group Exercise Instructor, ACE certified Personal Trainer, Schwinn Certified Spin Instructor, RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certified, and Wisdom Method School of Yoga certified to teach Yin and Restorative Yoga. She has been in the field for 10 years and teaching Yoga for 3 years.
My specialty: "Yoga. Health and wellness in both the body and mind are so important in being able to fully enjoy all that life has to offer. I love teaching others ways to be healthy, but most importantly I love helping other find their internal motivation to live a healthy lifestyle."
Nicki
Nicki has a kinesiology degree from the University of Maryland and is certified through AAAI-ISMA for Total Body Strengthening, mat Pilates and Yoga. She also holds certifications through YogaFit for yoga and prenatal/postpartum yoga, Cycle Reebok, Resista-a-ball and she is also CPR and AED certifies. Nicki received her 200 hour teacher training certificate in Integrative Yoga Therapy in 2006 and is also registered with Yoga Alliance. She's been in the fitness industry and teaching since 1998.
My Speciality: "Pilates and Yoga. Connecting the mind and body are so important. I teach mindfulness and body awareness in all of my classes. It's so important for helping you with the stress and demands of an active lifestyle. I love to help people reach their goals and lead a more balanced life."
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Jackie is a certified P90X instructor through P90X Beachbody. Jackie's Specialty: P90X "Staying active, being fit, and motivating others to achieve their health and fitness goals is my passion. I enjoy educating and helping people discover and hold on to a love for fitness, and a healthier lifestyle."
Danielle is National Academy of Sports Medicine - CPT, PiYo and P90x certified. She has been teaching for 9.5 years. My specialty: P90x and personal training. "Fitness/nutrition are my passion! It's fun to be fit and to feel GOOD - enjoy life to the fullest. My purpose is to share my knowledge and passion for P90x, to help others achieve their goals ultimately leading them to a healthier, happier, fit lifestyle. All while I continue my education in fitness/nutrition to better myself and clients"
Shayna is a certified Bootcamp instructor through Fittour and Step Through AFAA. She has been teaching for 4 years. My specialty: "Kickboxing, lifting classes, abs and interval training. I love to inspire others to achieve their fitness goals. To me, fitness is a lifestyle, not a quick fix or fad. I love to make exercising fun and rewarding so that people enjoy coming to the gym, see results from working hard and fee good about their decision to be active."
Nicki Frost graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1997 with a degree Kinesiology. She began her career in fitness at the CMS fitness center in April of 1999 as the wellness coordinator. In August of 2003, she was promoted to supervisor at the SSA fitness center and worked there until her son was born in June of 2007. Nicki has continued to work part time and teach group exercise classes since starting a family.
Agnes is a certified Zumba instructor. She has been teaching for 10 years. My specialty: "Latin dances. In 2009 when I became certified, Zumba made my life change. I became fit and healthy. I tried Zumba because I didn't like training. Now, I vary my exercises and challenge myself and I feel great. I feel stronger and I see a big difference in my body by doing a combination of Zumba and training."
Erin specializes in a wide variety of Fitness types. She has the following certifications as a Barre Above Instructor, Stretch & Flexibility Specialist, Wellness Coach, Prenatal & Post-natal Training, Athletic Injury & prevention. Erin is CPR certified and has been active in the Health and Fitness community all of her life. Erin is the current Oakdale High Varsity Cheer Coach. Erin loves encouraging and motivating others to live their life to the fullest! Mind, Body, & Spirit.
Maile has been a certified Zumba instructor for five years and calls Zumba her "happy place." No matter what kind of day you've had, in Zumba you bring it, sweat it out and leave it. You don't have to be a dancer. It doesn't matter if you're 9 or 90. The whole goal is to have fun, feel the music and keep moving.
She is a certified instructor/personal trainer and has 4 kids. “My passion for fitness began after the birth of my third baby. I started my journey by running on the treadmill trying to lose pregnancy weight. I reached a plateau with my workouts and then went downhill with my nutrition and eating habits. I suffered from an eating disorder which impacted not only me but also my family and friends. I hanged my habits and turned my life around with weight training, better nutrition and I developed
Katie is a certified Insanity Live instructor. My specialty: “ I love Insanity because it pushes you to your limits, physically and mentally. I am passionate about health and fitness because when we FEEL our best, we are happier and can accomplish more!”
Catherine is a certified yoga instructor who is also CPR certified.
LeAnne is CIZE LIVE, AFAA, Peak Pilates, Comprehensive Pilates Instructor. My specialty: Dance and fitness. I am committed to sharing my passion for dance and fitness and providing a fun, unique experience celebrating the joy of movement, freedom of expression, & development of dancers of all ages.
Maureen is a licensed yoga instructor who focuses on gentle and vinyasa flow classes. She strives to integrate body, breath, movement, and meditative awareness into each yoga class, and to promote an understanding of the interdependency of all these aspects in personal health and wellbeing. Whether you want to improve your flexibility, accelerate recovery after an injury, or simply make a positive lifestyle change, yoga at FreeZone has something to offer you.
Kari is a full time certified personal trainer, cycling and fitness instructor. She Graduated Elon College with a BS in Exercise Sports Science and a Business minor. My Philosophy: Set attainable goals and believe in yourself. You have to make lifestyle changes and be consistent to get the results you want. Dieting is not the answer it is all about moderation and movement!