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Group Exercise Instructors |
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Our Group Exercise Staff are certified by various accredited National Organizations such as:
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Body Training Systems (BTS)
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Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
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The American Council on Exercise (ACE)
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Johnny G / Madd Dog Spinning (JGSI)
Lisa Garde Lisa is a veteran, diversified instructor of 20+ years. Her choreography, music selection, and contagious energy reflect her genuine love for what she does and dedication to our members. She takes seriously her role as motivator and leader in helping each participant achieve success in reaching their personal fitness goal. To that end, she is always challenging herself to develop and incorporate new ideas into our Group Exercise Program. Any one of Lisa's classes will ignite your enthusiasm and inspire you to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys watching her sons participate in sports, Scrapbooking, digital photography, gardening, and listening to music.
Credentials:
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AFFA
-Certified in Power Strike Kickboxing
-Certified Group Power Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Step Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Kick Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Groove Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified BODYPUMP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified BODYSTEP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Personal Trainer, AFFA
-Martial Arts Training
-Cerfified Zumba Instructor
Philosophy: Have fun, be strong, work hard.
Lisa@expertfitnesshc.com
Jane Steere: Jane is a native of Rhode Island and has lived in Massachusetts for 23 years. She is a veteran instructor with 20 + years experience teaching group exercise and indoor cycling. One need only take a single class taught by Jane to be inspired by the motivation, energy, and encouragement she exudes while teaching.
Credentials:
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AFFA
-Certified Body Step Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Body Pump Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Group Power Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Step Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Kick Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Power Strike Instructor
-Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
-TRX Certification
Philosophy: Work hard, stay strong, be healthy, be happy
Contact Jane: efstaff@expertfitnesshc.com
Melissa Bodanza Melissa was born and raised in Leominster, MA. After completing her education, and beginning to practice law, she moved to Westfield where she works as a Bar Advocate/Public Defender at the Westfield District Court. She has been participating in group exercise since high school and began instructing Group Exercise classes in 2001. She enjoys driving through town with her little dog Millie who sits in her doggie carseat by her side. Melissa believes that the best way to relieve stress is through a great group exercise class and listening to stand up comedy.
Credentials:
-Bachelor of Science, Fitchburg State
-Juris Doctor, Suffolk Law School
-Member of the Massachusetts Bar Association
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA
-Certified Body Combat Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Group Power Instructor, Body Training
Systems
-Certifed Group Kick Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Step Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Groove Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified BODYPUMP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
Lorrie Bobe
Lorrie was born and raised in Westfield. She has been a member of Expert Fitness since it first opened. Thanks to the urging of her long time friend and now co-worker, Lisa Garde, she obtained certifications in both Group Power and Group Step in 2011. A true believer in the benefits of group excercise, she is sure to provide you with a fun and motivating workout experience.
-Bachelors Degree University Without Walls, UMass Amherst
-Certified Group Step Instructor - Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Power Instructor - Body Training Systems
Dina Lancour Dina is a native of Feeding Hills, MA, and has worked in the Fitness Industry for 18 years. She enjoys participating in, and instructing, all types of group exercise classes. Dina values the connection she makes in working with others. Among her strengths as an instructor is her ability to help one to look within, locate and harness the emotional, and cognitive elements that are part of achieving an improvement in mind and body.
Credentials:
-Certified Personal Trainer, Holyoke Community College
-Certified Group Centergy Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Active Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Instructor in Yoga, Kickboxing,and Tai Chai,
American Aerobic Association International
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
- TRX Certification
Philosophy:Fitness is about balance. Doing what you enjoy achieves results.
Dan Mason Dan was born and raised in Agawam, MA. He was a four year Varsity Wrestler at Agawam High School, and was elected captain his senior year. Dan draws on his athletic experience to assist and motivate members in their pursuit of achieving improved physical fitness. He teaches classes to all levels and began teaching classes for the purpose of pre-season and in-season conditioning for local high school ski teams. Dan has pursured a career in the automotive industry, his childhood passion. He is a Wholesale Manager at North Bay Imports, East Windsor, CT.
Credentials:
-graduate of Agawam High School, 2004
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
Philosophy: That which does not kill you can only make you
Salina Sarat Salina grew up in Germany and was fortunate to do much traveling in Europe and Chile, South America as a child and teenager. She resides in Westfield with her wonderful husband, Chris and their two children, Karina, and Jack. Salina has been teaching group exercise for 5 years and brings her own style and always uplifting personality to every class she teaches. She has a magical way of helping one enjoy a class while working hard at the same time. In her spare time, Salina enjoys spending time at home: baking, cooking, or doing home projects.
Credentials:
-Bachelor of Arts, Elms College
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA
-Certified Group Power Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Step Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Kick Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Groove Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified BODYPUMP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified BODYSTEP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Prenatal Fitness Instructor
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
-TRX Certification
Philosophy:
Set aside time for yourself. You deserve it.
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