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AlixBorn: Los Angeles, CaFirst Started Teaching: 1976 First Started Teaching for us: 2002 Why Did You Start Teaching: I was 63 lbs. heavier and passed out at 27 years old on a lifecycle. Fitness changed my life. Interests: Fitness, writing, people, animals and equestrian jumping. Class Philosophy: Have fun, break a sweat, leave feeling as though you did something great for yourself. Certifications: Spin Star 3, AFAA, Group Ex, CPR, AED Aqua, Pilates, Step Reebok. 
AllisonBorn: Beirut, LebanonFirst Started Teaching: 1978 First Started Teaching for us: 2008 Why Did You Start Teaching: I have been "hooked" on exercise my whole life. Passion and safety are great to share with others. Interests: Cycling, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, Cross training, Beach, Travel, Barbecues with friends and family. Class Philosophy: Challenge yourself, achieve your personal goals. Have fun and be safe. Certifications: Cycle, Johnny G, Aqua Aerobics, Personal Training, Medical Exercise, Group Exercise Instructors, Post Rehab Conditioning, and Exercise Specialist. 
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BetsyBorn: Ann ArborFirst Started Teaching: 1994 First Started Teaching for us: 1995 Why Did You Start Teaching: Logical extension for my love of exercise and teaching. Interests: Kayaking, bike riding, gardening. Class Philosophy: Everyone can benefit from exercise at any fitness level. Certifications: CPR AFAA, Fit tour aquatics (pending). 
CarolBorn:First Started Teaching: First Started Teaching for us: Why Did You Start Teaching: Interests: Class Philosophy: Certifications: 
CarolynBorn: Akron, OhioFirst Started Teaching: Palestine, TX. Jazzercise First Started Teaching for us: April 2008 Interests: Pilates, Running, Travel, Group Cycling Class Philosophy: Most important have fun. Get a good workout. It should be good for beginners as well as experts. Certifications: Muscle Works, Seniors, Johnny G, Peak Pilates for Mat & Reformer. 
DebbieBorn: Seaford, DeFirst Started Teaching: 1998 First Started Teaching for us: 2008 Why Did You Start Teaching: I was "hooked" from the very first indoor cycling class I took. Interests: Besides teaching indoor cycling I enjoy running, hosting dinner parties for family and friends and spending time with my family. Class Philosophy: Have fun while getting a great workout. Certifications: Cycle Reebok, Schwinn Indoor Cycling. 
Dee DeeBorn: North CarolinaFirst Started Teaching: 2006 First Started Teaching for us: 2006 Why Did You Start Teaching: Because I love cycling and have always like taking the cycling class. Interests: Scuba Diving, Sailing Crew. Class Philosophy: High energy and great music. Certifications: Johnny G. 
HelenBorn: Tokyo, JapanFirst Started Teaching: 1980 First Started Teaching for us: 1988 Why Did You Start Teaching: Love teaching, always involved with many sports, began practicing yoga at age 10. Interests: Massage, gardening, dancing, cooking, entertaining, spirituality & consciousness. Class Philosophy: It's important to encourage, so I try to be enthusiastic and show clients how fun it can be to stay fit. Certifications: Began yoga before certifications, formerly ACE, IDEA. MS USF - Social & Behavioral Medicine, Public Health (ABD). 
JamesBorn: Boston, MaFirst Started Teaching: 1995 First Started Teaching for us: 1995 Why Did You Start Teaching: I was asked by Melissa Bales. Interests: Training, sports, and nutrition. Class Philosophy: Spinning class should mimic an outside bike ride. Certifications: B.S. Physical Education, Johnny G Spinning, Shapes Spinning, IFPA Personal Trainer. 
KatherineBorn: St. Petersburg, RussiaFirst Started Teaching: 2006 First Started Teaching for us: 2006 Why Did You Start Teaching: I am a ballroom dancer instructor. Movement of the body, mind-body connection, health and fitness those are the things that I like and am good at. Also I am able to help so many people. What else do we live for? Interests: Metaphysics, Holistic healing, dancing. Class Philosophy: Mind/body connection ro feel everything that you are about to do then do it with total control of your mind. Certifications: Body Elite and Fitour, Pilates, Yoga. 
KimBorn: MichiganFirst Started Teaching: 1993 First Started Teaching for us: 1993 Why Did You Start Teaching: To share my enthusiasm for fitness and inspire others to exercise and feel good about themselves. Interests: Running, biking, swimming, my 4 dogs, and 2 children. Class Philosophy: To challenge participants and to push them to their maximum potential. To make them sweat. Certifications: Johnny G. 
Kim HBorn:First Started Teaching: First Started Teaching for us: Why Did You Start Teaching: Interests: Class Philosophy: Certifications: 
MicheleBorn: New York, NY. Raised in SwitzerlandFirst Started Teaching: 1984 First Started Teaching for us: 1984 Why Did You Start Teaching: To get me out of the kitchen. I was at Bath & Racquet Fitness Club all the time. I love people. I love fitness. Interests: Cooking, travel, foreign languages, foreign affairs, PR. Class Philosophy: Person to person - Special attention to members. Certifications: Group Fitness, AFAA, Johnny G, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, Aqua, Body Elite, Yoga Fit. 
PeterBorn: Bedford,EnglandFirst Started Teaching: 1998 First Started Teaching for us: 1999 Why Did You Start Teaching: Enjoy group interaction. Interests:Besides teaching indoor cycling, I enjoy running, spending time with my family and running my own business. Class Philosophy: Enjoy & have fun while getting a great work out. Certifications: Schwinn Indoor Cycling. 
SarahBorn: Canton, OhFirst Started Teaching: 2000 First Started Teaching for us: 2004 Why Did You Start Teaching: Continuing fitness for healthy lifestyle, getting paid for something I love to do. Interests: Spinning, tennis, traveling, and teaching. Class Philosophy: You make your own workout by pushing yourself to be your strongest. You can work at your own pace. Certifications: CPR, Johnny G. 
SunnyBorn: Miami, FloridaFirst Started Teaching: 2006 First Started Teaching for us: 2007 Why Did You Start Teaching: I completed my masters degree in Adult Education and was ready to teach - love working out hard - so I decided that teaching exercise classes for adults was for me. Interests: Biking, Eating out, Lifting weights, Gardening, Skiing and Traveling. Class Philosophy: Work out to "Be Fit". Certifications: Johnny G Spinning, AFAA Group Aerobics. 
SusanBorn: OhioFirst Started Teaching: 1997 First Started Teaching for us: 1997 Why Did You Start Teaching: I enjoy people & love working with music. It's a great way to stay fit. Interests: Tennis, kayaking, books and music. Class Philosophy: It's important to encourage, so I try to be enthusiastic and show clients how fun it can be to stay fit. Certifications: CPR, Spin, Group Fitness Yoga Ball. 
ToryBorn: Syracuse, NYFirst Started Teaching: 2003 First Started Teaching for us: 2003 Why Did You Start Teaching: I was asked to teach Body Elite by Trish. I got certified and I love teaching and helping people feel great and become strong and flexible. Interests: Health, well being, mindfulness, being the best, bringing out the best in others, Latin Dance, trapeze, and meditation. Class Philosophy: Breathing and energizing while becoming warmed up, work body core, stretch, and relax, balance muscles, relax mind and body. Certifications: ACE, Body Elite, Yoga, Latin Dance, and CPR. If you have any comments or questions about our group exercise instructors please fill out the form below. Updated 3/6/2009Updated 5/15/2009 Return from Group Exercise Instructors to Group Exercise Schedule Return from Group Exercise Instructors to Home Page
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