YWCA Health & Fitness Instructors

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1 YWCA Health & Fitness Instructors Marta Alcala-Williams Certifications: Group exercise, Personal trainer, and CPR Experience: Teaching at the YWCA for 3 years, taught at Spa Heath Club for 13 years, fitour certification. Class: Wake Up Circuit Description: combination of step, cardio, and abs. Class: Energize Description: movement and exercise through fun activities to assist kids at risk for obesity. Amber Baker Certifications: Certified yoga instructor Experience: Practicing yoga for ten years and teaching the last four. I have been trained in a variety of styles and like to mix them up! Class: Gentle Yoga Description: A welcoming class for all levels of experience. Alternatives are given so everyone can find their own comfort level. Sarah Becker Certifications: Soul Sweat training workshop Experience: Dancing for 12 years- mainly African Dance, Nia, Soul Sweat, 5 Rhythms, Latin Dance Class: Soul Groove Description: Come shake your booty to grooves from around the world, incorporating dance styles including African dance, Latin dance, jazz, funk, hip hop, and full bodied movements. Breathe, sweat, and dance your hearts out. Jackaline Bowman Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Registered yoga teacher, CPR, and First Aid Experience: Teaching Yoga and Pilates for about four years Description: Class: Flow Yoga Level I-II Description: a focus on Sun Salutations, developing flexibility, core strength, including some inversions.

2 Rhonda Combs Certifications: Pilates mat, cycling, AFAA, CPR, Silver Sneakers. Experience: Teaching for 20 years various fitness classes Class: Bootcamp Description: Advanced cardio, drills, and core body training Tracy Davids Certifications: Group (in progress) Experience: Involved in the fitness community for more than 25 years and teaching at Club W since 2009 Class: Early Bird Combo Description: Intervals of cardio, step, strength training and stretching Bob Feeser Certifications: Senior Trainer, Tai Chi for Health Association and Arthritis Certified Instructor, certified by Master Wu, Wen-Ching Experience: 22 years teaching Tai Chi in Michigan, Vermont, & Asheville. Conducted workshops at Vermont Council on Aging and Buncombe Co. Council on Aging. Class: Tai Chi Description: Tai Chi Sun and Yang style forms with Qigong exercises. Shannon Ginn Certifications: Mad Dog Spin, ISSA (International Sports Science Association) Experience: Cardio Kick Box Instructor, Spin Instructor, and Personal Trainer for 10 years, Self Defense Instructor 15 years Description: Fun, upbeat, very motivating spin class.

3 Cindy Graham Certifications: Yoga instruction, Yoga alliance certified Experience: 6 years yoga experience, martial arts, modern dance Class: Yoga Description: Multi-level flow yoga Heather Houskeeper Certifications: 230 hr. yoga certification (Asheville Yoga Center) Experience: practicing yoga since 2001, teaching since 2006, currently hosting Yoga Celebration (customized yoga classes for parties) and private classes as well. Class: Kundalini yoga Description: a dynamic yoga class involving aseena, pranayama, meditation, and mantra. Classes always begin with a warm-up and then move into a set dedicated to a specific intention. Annete Kamm Certifications: RYT 200 level, JGSI Certified Spin Instructor, CPR Experience: Teaching at the YWCA for 5 years Class: Yoga level 1 Description: lyengar based, both for beginners and advanced practitioners stressing alignment in postures. There is no shame in propping. Amy Laderoute Certifications: Experience: Class: Funky Fit Description: a great aerobic workout- a combination of funky dance moves, celtic dance, weights, and strength training.

4 Susan Macdonald Certifications: Group exercise, Indoor Cycling, Water Aerobics, Pilates, Personal Trainer, CPR, AED Experience: Teaching at the YWCA for 8 years Class: Pump Description: Strength training in a group setting Class: Deep Water Aerobics Description: Challenging deep water workout- cardio and strength, must be able to swim Description: Core workout for both the beginner and the experience Pilates participants Ryan Madamba Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer Experience: Collegiate Swimmer NAIA National Champion 1993, locally sponsored tri-athlete, former Warren Wilson swim coach. Description: Fun energetic spin class that will challenge both beginner and experienced spin class participants. Valorie Oldham Certifications: RYT Experience: A professional singer, songwriter, and yoga teacher. I have been a student in Asheville for 15 years and have been teaching for 4 years. Class: Dynamic Flow Level I & II Description: Nancy Poole Certifications: Group Exercise, Johnny 6 Spin Instructor, Personal Trainer, Turbo Kic, CPR Experience: 12 yrs teaching group exercise, Personal Training for 10 yrs Class: Turbo Kic Description: A great combination of martial arts, kickboxing, and cardio. Description: Heart pumping cycling endurance, interval, & strength. Class: CSI Description: A great combo of strength exercises with weights combined with intervals of cardio.

5 Carol Severance Certifications: certified instructor for group fitness, water aerobic, Pilates, cycle, physio ball, silver sneakers, and dance. Experience: I am a life-long exercise enthusiast! I have been teaching classes at the YWCA since Class: Stretch & Flexibility Description: A 45-min feel good class focusing on relaxation, breathing, and stretching. Description: Ultimate core training to increase balance and strengthen the abdomen and back. Class: H2O Cardio Tone Description: Moderate workout in the shallow end of the pool including cardio and strength. Charis Stone-Racer Certifications: Certified yoga instructor Experience: I have been practicing yoga in Asheville since 2004 and draw on many different styles including Kundalini, vini yoga & yin. Class: Flow Yoga Description: Yoga for all! We hold space for loving self exploration and gentle challenge. Trish Thompson Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer Certifications, Turbokick and PiYo/ Pilates, CPR/AED Experience: 12 years group exercise, 10 years personal training Class: Pump Description: strength training sets targeting major muscle groups, cardio intervals, and abdominal core strengthening Class: Stretch Description: beginner level class, focuses on stretching common areas - hamstrings, lower back, shoulders, and chest.