Born: Los Angeles, Ca First 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.
Born: Beirut, Lebanon First 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.
Born: Ann Arbor First 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).
Born: Akron, Ohio First 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.
Born: Seaford, De First 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.
Born: North Carolina First 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.
Born: Tokyo, Japan First 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).
Born: Boston, Ma First 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.
Born: St. Petersburg, Russia First 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.
Born: Michigan First 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.
Born: New York, NY. Raised in Switzerland First 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.
Born: Bedford,England First 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.
Born: Canton, Oh First 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.
Born: Miami, Florida First 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.
Born: Ohio First 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.
Born: Syracuse, NY First 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.
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The SEC is a Doubles Team Tournament with 96 Players (48 Men & 48 Women)A, B & C LEVELS: 16 Men & 16 Women eachPlayers Party/Calcutta, Dec 2nd 6 pm in the Courtside GrillTournament, Dec 3rd - 4th
Don’t miss out on the biggest B&R Tournament of the year!$35 (plus tax) per playerIncludes party, event, tennis balls & T-shirt.
Brandi' Wish Tennis Tournament
Brandi's Wish Tennis Tournament will be November 5-6. The tournament will raise money to raise awareness of the prescription drug epidemic killing kids and teens. For more information and to register follow this link.
CrossFit41
is coming to the Bath & Racquet Fitness Club. CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. Watch for the coming days and times.
National 50's Starts October 2
Come watch some great tennis at your Club. The National 50's has some great tennis and a very strong draw again. Will Wilder or Federly win again or another dark horse. The finals will be held on Sunday October 9th. See around the courts.
We Are the Best Place to Break a Sweat
We were named the Best Place to Break a Sweat for 2011 by Natural Awakenings. We would like to thank Natural Awakenings and our members for our award. And we have a bunch of new stuff on our plate that will make the Club even better in the future. The award it self is gorgeous, we must find a place of honor for the award.