Abbie Appel is an international fitness educator. She is a Master Trainer for Resist-A-Ball®, TRX, JumpSport, and Pilates Institute of America. She designs programming for Spri Fitness Products and contributes material to fitness videos and publications, such as Self, Prevention and IDEA Journal. Abbie is ACE, AFAA, and NASM certified.
Gail Bannister-Munn is the regional area group fitness manager with XSport Fitness. She presents workshops and lectures at internationally attended conferences. She is an instructor with East Coast Instructor Training teaching aerobic choreography.
Ilene Bergelson, International educator and creator of the popular Specialty Certificate program, Training for the Sport of Motherhood™, Ilene’s featured regularly on PTontheNet. She specializes in post-rehabilitation and teaches group for Equinox.
Benjamin Bidlack has lived and worked on 4 continents and 27 countries working in strategy consulting, professional sports and music. He studied writing, music, business, psychology and comparative mythology at Haverford College, and Stanford University, concentrating on the works of Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung and others. His wide ranging professional experience and growing understanding of universal human themes inform his consulting, music, workshops, master classes and personal art.
Lawrence Biscontini, M.A., is a Mindful Movement Specialist, Spa Consultant and Trainer in Europe, Asia, and the USA. He is a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, an AFAA Certification Specialist and Contributing Author to industry magazines. His affiliations include FG2000, BOSU, Beaming, Bender Ball, G Series Fit Gatorade, Gliding, and Savvier. His books include 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.
Jay Blahnik, named one of the top five Instructors in the world by Shape Magazine has starred in over 30 award-winning exercise videos and is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Full-Body Flexibility. He is a lead consultant for BOSU, the Program Director for Indo-Row and a consultant for Nike and Nautilus.
Mary Bowen, Pilates elder (54 years), trained directly by Joe and Clara Pilates, is also a Jungian psychoanalyst (42 years). Mary’s unique contribution to the pilates community is the mind/body combination: pilates plus psyche which addresses the whole person. Mary is a mentor for pilates teachers, works privately at 82, and travels here and abroad giving workshops.
Darya Bronston is a wellness specialist, licensed massage therapist, BASI Pilates certified instructor, and a fitness product developer. She creates and teaches classes using the CoreFitnessRoller that combines multi planer movements with staggered weight protocols, proprioception, balance training, trigger point therapy, functional movement and self-myofascial release techniques.
Kathryn Coyle, co-owner of The InnerSpace in Avon, Connecticut, is comprehensively certified through the Peak PilateSystem and Good Body’s PilateSystem. She has ten years of teaching, instructor training and presenting experience. Having worked with Physical Therapists applying Pilates exercise to rehabilitative wellness, Kathryn has experience with both pre-hab and re-hab Pilates training.
Josh Crosby is a World Champion rower, ultra-endurance athlete and competitor in the Ironman and Adventure Racing World Championships. He is the creator of Indo-Row, who has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox News and Fit TV. Josh serves on the International Indoor Rowing Federation Advisory Group (FISA) and recently joined Gatorade’s G Series Fit Team.
Lashaun Dale, MA, MPH, HLC 2, NSCA-CPT teaches and is Creative Manager of Group Fitness at Equinox Fitness Clubs. Lashaun is certified and by NSCA, CHEK and other organizations specializing in yoga, core strength, flexibility training and youth fitness.
Laureen DuBeau, Master Instructor Trainer and Communications Director, Education for STOTT PILATES, is an integral member of a dynamic team responsible for the global development and implementation of training and certification programs. Laureen is a featured performer in several STOTT PILATES DVDs, the associate editor of numerous teaching manuals, and an author of articles in several industry publications.
Carrie Ekins is Chief Executive Officer, Education Coordinator and co-founder of two fitness and wellness consulting companies in Germany, Global Wellness and Infinite Motion. She has a master’s degree in Physical Education, Dance with emphasis in Sports Medicine from Brigham Young University and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Chemnitz, Germany. Carrie is the creator and head trainer for Drums Alive® fitness and wellness program.
Marvin Foster Jr. is an International Fitness Presenter, Choreographer and Dancer based in both New York City and Istanbul. He is a featured Choreographer on Istanbul’s “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE”, as well as an original cast member in the Off-Broadway production of Miss Saigon. Marvin was also featured in Men’s Health Magazine 2008/09, ARENA Magazine 2007 Turkiye and Rolling Stone 2007.
Bishop Garland is the creator of STREET KATA (Martial Movement). A former army master fitness trainer, he has over 20 years experience in the martial arts and fitness fields and holds several different certifications. He’s an ISCA Master Trainer, BOSU Master Trainer, and has conducted workshops and certifications across the United States. He is the founder of STREET MOV’T, currently based in the fitness hotspot, NYC.
Patrick Goudeau, a NIKE Elite Fitness Athlete is an NASMCertified Personal Trainer, exercise DVD personality, star of FitTV’s All Star Workouts, and a featured instructor for ExerciseTV. Known for his innovative approach to movement, the KING of CHOREOGRAPHY has released 21 highly acclaimed workout DVDs.
Stacey Griffith is a 15-year veteran AFFA, ISSA certified personal trainer and master indoor-cycling instructor who combines dance, athleticism, mind-blowing music and spirituality to her unique full-body workouts. She brings her unique life experiences including, studying Ashtanga Yoga with Sri Pattabi Joyce in India, walking across fire with Tony Robbins, and presenting as one of Schwinn Cyclings’ first Master Presenters.
Pete Holman is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, US National TaeKwon-Do champion and former captain for the US National Team. Pete is the inventor of the TRX Rip Trainer and the architect of the recently launched Rip Training education course (RTC.). Pete has worked with professional athletes from the NFL, X-Games, MLB, UFC, and Extreme Skiing World Championships.
Brynn Jinnett is a former professional dancer with the New York City Ballet. She is a CPT, Pilates instructor and has taught variations of the Lotte Berk technique at Physique 57 and Exhale Spa. After years of research, Brynn opened Refine Method, which was voted Best New Workout of 2011 by New York Magazine. She graduated from Harvard University.
Scott Josephson, M.S., R.D. is the Director of Operations at Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida. Scott is a recipient of numerous awards and is frequently published. His work portfolio includes Geraldo Rivera, Wimbledon Champion Chris Evert and athletes from the New York Giants and New York Mets.
Yvonne Juarez, veteran of the fitness industry for over 20 years, holding certifications with ACE & AFAA she also maintains numerous credentials in Strength Training, Indoor Cycling and Group Exercise programming. Yvonne heads the Education division of the Johnny G College of Knowledge where she is an Education Representative and instructional designer.
Leslie Kaminoff is a yoga educator inspired by the tradition T.K.V. Desikachar. He is an internationally recognized specialist with over thirty-one years’ experience in the fields of yoga and breath anatomy Leslie has served as Vice-President of Unity in Yoga. He currently practices in New York City and Great Barrington, MA. Leslie is the founder of The Breathing Project, a New York City yoga institute dedicated to the teaching of individualized breath-centered yoga. Leslie is the co-author of the bestselling book, "Yoga Anatomy".
Petra Kolber is the spokesperson for Yes Fitness Music and the Fitness Expert for Spry Living Magazine. She was named the 2003 and 2004 Best Female Presenter of the Year by ECA. She has choreographed and starred in over 30 fitness videos and numerous television segments.
Jeff Krabiel has been a Spinning presenter since 1995. He is an ACE and AFAA certified group fitness instructor and holds an MS in early childhood special education. He is a classroom teacher for preschool age children with severe challenges.
Stacey Lei Krauss is the Lead Fitness Advisor for Vibram FiveFingers®, as she’s been specializing in foot-fitness techniques for over a decade. She’s most recognized for her award- winning barefoot fusion programming; The willPower Method®. Stacey Lei is a Reiki practitioner, a Master Trainer for Schwinn®, BOSU®, Indo-Row, a Teacher- Trainer for Peak Pilates®, and a proud a member of the G Series Fit Trainer Team.
Len Kravitz, 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 recently honored with the 2009 Canadian Fitness Professional “Specialty Presenter of the Year” award and received the prestigious Global Award from the Aquatic Exercise Association.
Gwen Lawrence started her career as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in 1991 and became a licensed yoga instructor in 1998. Gwen’s unique background of sports, dance, massage therapy and yoga was the genesis for Power Yoga for Sports. Gwen has worked with: NY Giants Football, NY Yankees, NY Rangers Hockey, NY Knicks, David Letterman, Matts Wilander, UN Secretary General Kofi Anon, Glenn Close, and Baron Baptiste, to name a few. Gwen has been featured on The Today Show on NBC, ESPN the Magazine, ABC News, and countless other newspapers and media throughout the United States.
Tracey Mallett, creator of The Booty Barre™ method, is an International Fitness and Pilates Presenter, star of over 20 exercise DVD’s and author of two women’s Fitness books.
Michelle Mascari is the Group Fitness Department Head for Lifetime Fitness Athletic in Boca Raton, Florida. She is also the Creator of “Just a Towel” and has been in featured in Fitness videos and in Self Magazine for her creative workouts.
Joëlle Menard, a former Canadian Aerobic Champion and World Aerobic competitor who holds a total of 3 medals, is the Head Canadian Master Gymstick Trainer in charge of all education and program development for Gymstick Canada; she is also part of the World International Gymstick team. Joelle is a registered naturopath.
Vincent Metzo is the Dean of the Exercise Science/Advanced Personal Training Program at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences as well as the author of KBC’s Level 2 Advanced 2 Day Instructor Training: KettleBells for Metabolic and Neurological Adaptation.
Mike Michels is the owner of M2 Live Fit, a fitness and education company based in Los Angeles California. He is a personal trainer certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a former USA Triathlon coach and host to infomercials and exercise DVD’s. Mike has been an international presenter for Johnny G’s Spinningâ program for 12 years and is currently a presenter for Johnny G’s KrankingÔ program. Mike has competed on a national level for over 15 years in track & field, triathlons, mountain bike races and adventure races.
Jill Miller instructs Yoga Tune Up® worldwide and has produced dozens of critically acclaimed videos and therapeutic fitness products. Her innovative format is taught nationwide at Equinox and featured in SELF, Yoga Journal, The Today Show, Prevention, Gaiam.com and more. She is an ERYT based in Los Angeles, CA.
Kelly Morris, founder of Conquering Lion Yoga, is an authentic lineage holder in the Gelupka tradition of His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Kelly’s classes show that our yoga practice can be the single tool needed to transform us from desolate, frustrated individuals with no real freedom, to happy, connected members of the universe with a deep understanding of how the world really works. One of the original five Senior Jivamukti instructors, Kelly has been named “Best of” by New York Magazine three years in a row and has been hailed in The New York Times and Yoga Journal as one of NYC’s foremost teachers.
Anthony Musemici is an ACE, AFAA, and NASM certified personal trainer and has run a home training business for over 10 years in New York City and Long Island. He is a former Category Four Amateur Road Cyclist, competing in the New York City circuit. Anthony teaches for New York Sports Clubs and other private clubs in Queens, NY. He is currently attending Queens College to complete his Degree in Physical Education.
Mindy Mylrea is a multiple award winning presenter, a World Aerobic Champion, a Gatorade sponsored athlete, the International Director of Fitness for the Weekly Fitness Challenge, an advisory board member for Oxygen Magazine, creator and lead talent behind Gliding, a master trainer for Schwinn Cycling, Body Bar, Flirty Girl Fitness, and Bosu. Mindy is the creator and owner of FitFlix Productions. She has authored numerous articles and stars in over 150 instructional videos.
Susane Pata is Fitness Anywhere’s Senior Master Instructor and has worked at both Krav Maga and Crunch Fitness in San Francisco. She joined the company’s Education Department with Director Fraser Quelch and helped the company increase its education business from 34 education courses per year to approximately 106 courses. She currently conducts TRX Suspension Training® courses for fitness professionals and the military.
Pamela Peeters is an award winning environmental economist specializing in sustainable business development for more than 15 years. She operates in 4 markets (Europe, Asia, Middle East and the USA). Some of her clients are the Belgian Secretary of State for Sustainable Development, NOKIA, Green Hedge Funds, Clenergen, just to name a few. Pamela also develops and produces original media projects. Some of her brands are the "Our Planet" TV series, the "Sustainable Planet" film festival, the "Urban Ecology" book, the "Sustainable Styles" magazine and the "ECO HERO" project for children.
Krista Popowych is a two-time Canadian Presenter of the Year award winner (2008, 2003) and Program Manager at the Richmond Olympic Oval. As a published author, she is also featured in various fitness and management DVD’s, has hosted and co-hosted the Caribbean Workout, is a master trainer for numerous programs, contributes to various boards and committees and is an accomplished leader in program design and business management.
Anya Porter brings a lifetime of experience in movement to her sweaty, fun, music-inspired classes. She effortlessly weaves together challenge, clarity and freedom into the practice, and her vibrant, “get-down” personality keeps you inspired and working hard.
Fraser Quelch is the Director of Training and Development for Fitness Anywhere and is the creator and lead educator of the revolutionary TRX Suspension Training Program. An internationally renowned expert in the fields of functional training and endurance athletics, Fraser has presented at conferences and events all over the world.
Christine Romani-Ruby is a licensed Physical Therapist and a PMA gold certified Pilates instructor. She is an associate professor in the Exercise Science program at California University of PA and practices clinically at Phi Pilates Studio in Pittsburgh, PA. She is the founder of PHI Pilates and has trained Pilates instructors and rehabilitation professionals internationally for over 10 years.
Phil Ross is a Martial Artist, trainer and competitor for over 35 years. Phil is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Combat Jiu Jitsu and an RKC Team Leader in Pavel Tsatsouline’s Kettlebell Organization.
Gabrielle Roth is a world-renowned theater director, movement innovator, recording artist, and best-selling author. For more than 30 years, she has worked to heal the deadening split between spirit and flesh though her own form of ecstatic dance, the 5Rhythms®.
Robert Sherman is the president and owner of F.I.T., Inc. He has been named one of the top 100 fitness trainers in America by Men’s Journal and Allure Magazines. He is Gold Certified by ACE, AFAA and ACSM.
Bill Sonnemaker, MS is an award winning and internationally sought after Personal Trainer and Fitness Educator. He is the founder of Catalyst Fitness, Georgia’s only fully accredited and medically recognized personal training and performance enhancement facility.
Robert Steinbacher is a former gymnast who started his career as a dancer and choreographer. As a movement therapist, he created the BodyART™ training system and is the owner of one of Europe’s biggest movement and mind-center schools that educates over 3000 instructors and body-workers worldwide.
Jodi Sussner is an expert in health and fitness and one of America’s leaders in Pilates training and education. Jodi holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and is comprehensively certified through Peak Pilates®. She is a Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. Master Instructor for Bodyblade®, MVe® and Peak Pilates programs and provides education for Bodyblade and Peak Pilates newsletters.
Josh Taylor 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.
Misty Tripoli, creator of Tribal Fitness, is a Nike Elite Instructor and one of the worlds most innovative and engaging fitness instructors, dance choreographers and personal trainers. Misty is well-known for her many revolutionary fitness classes that explode with her passion for dance, yoga, martial arts, Pilates, self expression and meditation.
Alycea Ungaro, P.T. is the owner of New York City’s Real Pilates studio. A bestselling author and celebrity trainer, Alycea is also the creator of the patented Real Alignment Mat and popular Everyday Pilates Apps.
Ken Weichert (a.k.a. “SGT Ken“) is an international speaker, six-time U.S. Army Soldier of the Year, Master Fitness Trainer and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Alicia Weihl, Director of Training, East Coast, Instructor, dances for a variety of ballet and modern choreographers and has performed with The Metropolitan Opera Ballet and the New York Grand Opera. Alicia has taught ballet and modern dance and has assisted and demonstrated for the director of the American Academy of Ballet. She is AFAA certified in Group Fitness, is a certified Pilates mat instructor under Teri Lee Steele, and has a specialist certification in Pre and Postnatal Pilates from The Center for Women’s Fitness.
Lisa Wheeler, international presenter and dancer, is the National Creative Project Manager for Equinox, Global Master Trainer for Body Bar, Assistant Director/Choreographer for Fit Vid Productions, Contributing Fitness Editor for Shape Magazine, Associate Artistic Director of Ben Munisteri Dance Projects, has been featured in over 20 fitness dvds and is the proud recipient of two OBOW awards for Best Female Presenter and Best Original Class.
Tony Witt is co-owner and director of choreography for Amore Dance in Kansas City, Missouri USA. He has choreographed routines for the Miss Latina US Pageant, Miss African American pageant and the National Dance Team winners of the Creative Arts Academy. Tony’s talent is not limited to the professional dance world. He is a well-respected international fitness program convention presenter. He travels the world as a Zumba Education Specialist – teaching others how to become Zumba Fitness Instructors. He holds certifications with both AFAA and ACE.
Chuck Wolf has been teaching workshops, presenting at conferences, running seminars with fitness professionals through to elite athletes of many different sports all over the world. Chuck has a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology. He presently is the Director of Human Motion Associates, in Orlando, Florida, consulting with clients ranging from the rehabilitation setting to professional athletes of the highest level. Chuck is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science from the Gray Institute.
Violet Zaki is a Powerstrike and Body Bar Master Trainer, international fitness presenter, and Black Belt in Seido Karate. Violet has taught throughout the world and has appeared on many television shows including, E!, Entertainment, the CBS Early Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, NBC’s Today Show, and many more. As a featured instructor, Violet has 15 DVD workout titles to her credit along with online fitness videos for Adidas Fitness Academy.
