Meet Our Group Fitness Instructors
Becca
Becca is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump. She has been teaching BodyPump for almost 2 years. She has always loved Group Fitness classes. She appreciates the sense of community and enjoys physical challenges. Group fitness classes keep her motivated to stay fit. She hopes that members experience all those things when they come to her classes.
Her free time she spends with family. They love camping and hiking and try to get outdoors as much as possible.
Becca is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump. She has been teaching BodyPump for almost 2 years. She has always loved Group Fitness classes. She appreciates the sense of community and enjoys physical challenges. Group fitness classes keep her motivated to stay fit. She hopes that members experience all those things when they come to her classes.
Her free time she spends with family. They love camping and hiking and try to get outdoors as much as possible.
Christina
Christina is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyStep.
She started teaching Les Mills classes a little less than 2 years ago. She has struggled with weight and body image most of her life, but was always reminded how fun exercise can be in group fitness classes. Group Fitness helps her stay energized, strong, and connected. Now she loves to share that passion and inspire others to know that no matter your obstacles, they can be overcome. She has an amazing child, loves being outdoors as much as she can, and also plays the French horn in her spare time.
Christina is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyStep.
She started teaching Les Mills classes a little less than 2 years ago. She has struggled with weight and body image most of her life, but was always reminded how fun exercise can be in group fitness classes. Group Fitness helps her stay energized, strong, and connected. Now she loves to share that passion and inspire others to know that no matter your obstacles, they can be overcome. She has an amazing child, loves being outdoors as much as she can, and also plays the French horn in her spare time.
Chris
Chris is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump, BodyFlow, and CXWorx. She teaches Chair Yoga and is also a TRX Suspension Trainer.
Chris is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump, BodyFlow, and CXWorx. She teaches Chair Yoga and is also a TRX Suspension Trainer.
Cindy
Becoming an instructor was a dream Cindy had for a long time, however, being a wife, mom, and working full time, it remained just a dream. When she left the workplace to be home with her boys the door finally opened to pursue her dream.
She is certified to teach Les Mills BodyPump, CORE, and BodyAttack. Cindy is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Enhance®Fitness Master Trainer and Instructor.
She is passionate about keeping as fit and strong as possible. When not at the gym, you may encounter her out running or hiking in the beautiful outdoors. She looks forward to meeting/working out with you!
Becoming an instructor was a dream Cindy had for a long time, however, being a wife, mom, and working full time, it remained just a dream. When she left the workplace to be home with her boys the door finally opened to pursue her dream.
She is certified to teach Les Mills BodyPump, CORE, and BodyAttack. Cindy is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Enhance®Fitness Master Trainer and Instructor.
She is passionate about keeping as fit and strong as possible. When not at the gym, you may encounter her out running or hiking in the beautiful outdoors. She looks forward to meeting/working out with you!
Elisa
Elisa has a background in ballet, and has been passionate about fitness and yoga since she was a teenager. When she’s not at the gym she enjoys baking, painting, and hiking with her dog. Elisa is excited to share her love of BodyFlow, and hopes to inspire others with each class she teaches.
Elisa has a background in ballet, and has been passionate about fitness and yoga since she was a teenager. When she’s not at the gym she enjoys baking, painting, and hiking with her dog. Elisa is excited to share her love of BodyFlow, and hopes to inspire others with each class she teaches.
Jerrie
Jerrie has been teaching Les Mills programs since 2004 with my first certification for BodyPump. She never really enjoyed working out, but took the training to prove to her middle school son that you can do anything if you just apply yourself. She was very shy and self-conscious and one of those members who came to class 30 minutes early to make sure she got a spot to hide in the back of the room. When Jerrie earned her Pump Certification, she found out just how much she loved teaching and her self-confidence bloomed like a rose. This started a fire within, and a year later, she got certified in BodyStep, soon to be followed by BodyCombat. She also earned Silver Sneakers and various YMCA certifications. She loves teaching to all age groups, seeing members grow their strength, endurance, and self-confidence. She has been married for many years to her wonderful husband Jon and is blessed with two awesome children: Zach and Torrie. She is also an animal lover. In whatever free time she has, she loves to read, bead, and watch NCIS.
Jerrie has been teaching Les Mills programs since 2004 with my first certification for BodyPump. She never really enjoyed working out, but took the training to prove to her middle school son that you can do anything if you just apply yourself. She was very shy and self-conscious and one of those members who came to class 30 minutes early to make sure she got a spot to hide in the back of the room. When Jerrie earned her Pump Certification, she found out just how much she loved teaching and her self-confidence bloomed like a rose. This started a fire within, and a year later, she got certified in BodyStep, soon to be followed by BodyCombat. She also earned Silver Sneakers and various YMCA certifications. She loves teaching to all age groups, seeing members grow their strength, endurance, and self-confidence. She has been married for many years to her wonderful husband Jon and is blessed with two awesome children: Zach and Torrie. She is also an animal lover. In whatever free time she has, she loves to read, bead, and watch NCIS.
Jodi
Jodi is currently a Chair Yoga instructor. She has been fortunate enough to teach group fitness in this very building since 1986! After a few decades of group fitness, she has "done a little of everything,” and still enjoys sharing health and wellness with people through teaching. She has held certifications from ACE group and personal training, LesMills Body Pump and Step, and taken other specialized courses over the years. Jodi believes a good foundation of wellness allows us to keep doing what we love, (or find new things we love to do). Staying fit with friends is a great way to connect and work together to that goal. She also loves to travel, read and be outside doing anything active. Keep moving!!
Jodi is currently a Chair Yoga instructor. She has been fortunate enough to teach group fitness in this very building since 1986! After a few decades of group fitness, she has "done a little of everything,” and still enjoys sharing health and wellness with people through teaching. She has held certifications from ACE group and personal training, LesMills Body Pump and Step, and taken other specialized courses over the years. Jodi believes a good foundation of wellness allows us to keep doing what we love, (or find new things we love to do). Staying fit with friends is a great way to connect and work together to that goal. She also loves to travel, read and be outside doing anything active. Keep moving!!
Kodi
Kodi has always had an active lifestyle and in 2004 she tried her first yoga class and was hooked. She earned her RYT200 yoga certification in 2006 and from there branched out to teach other formats. Kodi is certified to teach yoga, pilates, cycling, Silver Sneakers, water aerobics, TRX and personal training. Besides giving the class the workout they came for, she enjoys trying to make them laugh along the way - fitness CAN be fun! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her three kids, paddle boarding, hiking, camping and just being a student in other instructors' classes.
Kodi has always had an active lifestyle and in 2004 she tried her first yoga class and was hooked. She earned her RYT200 yoga certification in 2006 and from there branched out to teach other formats. Kodi is certified to teach yoga, pilates, cycling, Silver Sneakers, water aerobics, TRX and personal training. Besides giving the class the workout they came for, she enjoys trying to make them laugh along the way - fitness CAN be fun! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her three kids, paddle boarding, hiking, camping and just being a student in other instructors' classes.
Lorri
Lorri is a certified Silver Sneakers instructor for
Senior Classic, Circuit, Stability Ball, Yoga and EnerChi formats.
After losing 60 lbs in 1984, Lorri slowly began adding activity into her new healthy lifestyle. Over time, small changes added up to big changes and fitness became an essential part of her daily routine.
Lorri fully embraces the Silver Sneaker motto of
“Fun, Fitness & Friends." She adores our Silver Sneaker members and feels fortunate to be able to witness their improvement in balance, strength, stability, flexibility, heart health and mind/body engagement. Come join us! We are waiting for you!
Lorri is a certified Silver Sneakers instructor for
Senior Classic, Circuit, Stability Ball, Yoga and EnerChi formats.
After losing 60 lbs in 1984, Lorri slowly began adding activity into her new healthy lifestyle. Over time, small changes added up to big changes and fitness became an essential part of her daily routine.
Lorri fully embraces the Silver Sneaker motto of
“Fun, Fitness & Friends." She adores our Silver Sneaker members and feels fortunate to be able to witness their improvement in balance, strength, stability, flexibility, heart health and mind/body engagement. Come join us! We are waiting for you!
Madelene
Madelene is a certified Yoga instructor, receiving her 200 hour certification from Radiant Health Yoga™️ in Olympia. The practice of yoga revealed itself to Madelene later in life and she is grateful to have discovered the many benefits it offers. While yoga become a personal journey, teaching others the many joys of practicing yoga soon became a life purpose. As a yoga teacher for more than 11 years, she continues to aspire for each student to leave her class filled with the experience of a peaceful mind and body as well as a sense of good health, energy and vitality.
Prior to teaching yoga, Madelene was a Jazzercise™️ Franchise Owner/Instructor and District Manager. She also spent many years as a long distance runner, up to and including marathon length races. Madelene is grateful for all persons she has encountered on her fitness journey, as they have enriched her life with their spirit and grace.
Madelene is a certified Yoga instructor, receiving her 200 hour certification from Radiant Health Yoga™️ in Olympia. The practice of yoga revealed itself to Madelene later in life and she is grateful to have discovered the many benefits it offers. While yoga become a personal journey, teaching others the many joys of practicing yoga soon became a life purpose. As a yoga teacher for more than 11 years, she continues to aspire for each student to leave her class filled with the experience of a peaceful mind and body as well as a sense of good health, energy and vitality.
Prior to teaching yoga, Madelene was a Jazzercise™️ Franchise Owner/Instructor and District Manager. She also spent many years as a long distance runner, up to and including marathon length races. Madelene is grateful for all persons she has encountered on her fitness journey, as they have enriched her life with their spirit and grace.
Patty
Patty is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyStep.
Patty is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyStep.
Rachael
Rachael is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump and BodyStep.
Rachael was born and raised in Lacey. She played sports growing up and through college, including softball and volleyball. She started working at a fitness center right after high school and has loved being a part of changing people's attitudes and physique through working out. Being a new mom has changed how she feels and treats her body and mind. She believes it's important to take care of yourself first in order to take care of others.
Rachael is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump and BodyStep.
Rachael was born and raised in Lacey. She played sports growing up and through college, including softball and volleyball. She started working at a fitness center right after high school and has loved being a part of changing people's attitudes and physique through working out. Being a new mom has changed how she feels and treats her body and mind. She believes it's important to take care of yourself first in order to take care of others.
Renee-Michelle
Renee-Michelle teaches BodyPump, Cycle, Power Step, Silver Sneakers, LM CORE, and BodyFlow. She also specializes in personal training for Total Body Conditioning and Functional Fitness using a combination of traditional and eclectic methods to assist people of all ages in reaching their fitness goals. Her clients vary greatly in their objectives; building strength and stability, gaining flexibility and increased range of motion, losing weight, as well as post rehabilitative conditioning. She is ready to help you reach your goals! Outside of her gym life, she enjoys kayaking and hiking, as well as tenor drumming in a competition bagpipe band.
Renee-Michelle teaches BodyPump, Cycle, Power Step, Silver Sneakers, LM CORE, and BodyFlow. She also specializes in personal training for Total Body Conditioning and Functional Fitness using a combination of traditional and eclectic methods to assist people of all ages in reaching their fitness goals. Her clients vary greatly in their objectives; building strength and stability, gaining flexibility and increased range of motion, losing weight, as well as post rehabilitative conditioning. She is ready to help you reach your goals! Outside of her gym life, she enjoys kayaking and hiking, as well as tenor drumming in a competition bagpipe band.
Ronna
Ronna teaches RPM and is passionate about health and fitness. She started teaching in 2013 to challenge her mind and body and fulfill her desire to encourage and motivate those around her. Her goal is to help all who enter Whetstone Fitness feel comfortable, supported, and accepted. Personally, she enjoys intense workouts but understands everyone is different and has diverse goals. Whatever your destination may be, she is there to make it manageable and fun. Improving endurance, increasing strength, or reducing body fat are all possible. It’s never too late to start.
Ronna teaches RPM and is passionate about health and fitness. She started teaching in 2013 to challenge her mind and body and fulfill her desire to encourage and motivate those around her. Her goal is to help all who enter Whetstone Fitness feel comfortable, supported, and accepted. Personally, she enjoys intense workouts but understands everyone is different and has diverse goals. Whatever your destination may be, she is there to make it manageable and fun. Improving endurance, increasing strength, or reducing body fat are all possible. It’s never too late to start.
Sara
Sara is happiest when she is moving. She loves to have fun in class, but expect to be challenged. She is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills CORE, BodyAttack, and BodyFlow.
She was a runner for 25 years until her body announced it was time for something different. She started attending group fitness classes and became hooked. She loves to go to fellow instructors' classes to get the benefits of mixing things up and working hard with others. You do push yourself more, (without realizing it at the time), when you have the energy of others in the room. Come join us to find out how amazing group fitness is!
Sara is happiest when she is moving. She loves to have fun in class, but expect to be challenged. She is a certified instructor for Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills CORE, BodyAttack, and BodyFlow.
She was a runner for 25 years until her body announced it was time for something different. She started attending group fitness classes and became hooked. She loves to go to fellow instructors' classes to get the benefits of mixing things up and working hard with others. You do push yourself more, (without realizing it at the time), when you have the energy of others in the room. Come join us to find out how amazing group fitness is!
Sarah
Sarah holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification and primarily teaches a Gentle/Restorative Yoga class. Her classes combine a calm atmosphere and gentle physical movement with a focus on breathing and mindfulness. Sarah feels that the most important thing she can teach is the importance of staying mindfully active. You will leave her class feeling refreshed, strong, and nourished so you can enjoy the life you want to live.
Sarah has been practicing Yoga for more than 20 years. Originally from Texas, she has travelled the world with her husband and two sons. During her travels, she experienced many types of yoga styles, and fell more in love with yoga after each class.
Sarah holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification and primarily teaches a Gentle/Restorative Yoga class. Her classes combine a calm atmosphere and gentle physical movement with a focus on breathing and mindfulness. Sarah feels that the most important thing she can teach is the importance of staying mindfully active. You will leave her class feeling refreshed, strong, and nourished so you can enjoy the life you want to live.
Sarah has been practicing Yoga for more than 20 years. Originally from Texas, she has travelled the world with her husband and two sons. During her travels, she experienced many types of yoga styles, and fell more in love with yoga after each class.
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Sue
Sue has enjoyed group fitness since high school (so long ago!), but was able to be more consistent once her kids started leaving home. A friend needed a BodyAttack back-up, and without knowing what she was getting into, she went to her first Les Mills training in 2017. Four certifications later, Sue loves being able to lead others in a variety of workouts for fitness and just the joy of it. Interaction with class members keep her motivated. Sue teaches Les Mills BodyAttack, BodyPump, BodyStep, and Core. |
Sue
"I have been teaching "aerobics" since 1977... And I can still bring it! Sue currently teaches Retro Step.
I love gardening, walking my dogs and cooking healthy delicious meals.
My active lifestyle is paying huge dividends now that I am in my 60's. No health issues and having a strong body to do what I like is such a joy. So keep at it! It's worth all the effort."
"I have been teaching "aerobics" since 1977... And I can still bring it! Sue currently teaches Retro Step.
I love gardening, walking my dogs and cooking healthy delicious meals.
My active lifestyle is paying huge dividends now that I am in my 60's. No health issues and having a strong body to do what I like is such a joy. So keep at it! It's worth all the effort."
Teal
Teal participated in her first BodyStep class in 2012 and was instantly hooked. She has been teaching BodyStep since 2015 and loves that it is for everyone - whether just starting your fitness journey or already addicted to the gym. She is always ready to work hard and have fun during class and hopes she inspires members to do the same.
When not at the gym Teal spends time with her family and is outside in the garden.
Teal participated in her first BodyStep class in 2012 and was instantly hooked. She has been teaching BodyStep since 2015 and loves that it is for everyone - whether just starting your fitness journey or already addicted to the gym. She is always ready to work hard and have fun during class and hopes she inspires members to do the same.
When not at the gym Teal spends time with her family and is outside in the garden.
Vicki
Vicki found fitness after starting her first desk job and watching how quickly the pounds could creep on. After several years as a fitness student she started instructing and has been teaching for over 30 years! She has taught a wide variety of classes over her career, such as step and floor aerobics, circuit training, BodyCombat, and classes for seniors and those with special health considerations. She finds the power of movement to be one of the keys to life and health, keeping us happy, active and youthful even as we age. Her goals: exercise should be safe, effective, and FUN, and she loves to help people find strength and joy through movement. No matter your age, you can live your life to the max when you exercise!
Vicki found fitness after starting her first desk job and watching how quickly the pounds could creep on. After several years as a fitness student she started instructing and has been teaching for over 30 years! She has taught a wide variety of classes over her career, such as step and floor aerobics, circuit training, BodyCombat, and classes for seniors and those with special health considerations. She finds the power of movement to be one of the keys to life and health, keeping us happy, active and youthful even as we age. Her goals: exercise should be safe, effective, and FUN, and she loves to help people find strength and joy through movement. No matter your age, you can live your life to the max when you exercise!
