Find a Group Fitness Instructor

Qualifications:

• ACE Group Exercise Instructor Certification
• Pilates Mat I
• Les Mills’ Certified: Body Attack, Body Vive, and Body Flow
• Les Mills’ AIM 1 Certified: Body Vive and Body Flow

Experience:

• Taught Les Mills’ programs since 2007.
• Incorporated and taught Pilates’ principles in classes since 2012.
• Taught free-style exercise classes 2007 – 2010.

Classes:

• Body Vive

Advice for New Members:

Congratulations for taking the first step by joining our Brick Bodies’ family. Be open-minded and try all of our programs a couple of times. Go outside of your comfort-zone – challenges are doors of opportunity and change. Find activities to keep that strong body moving that you enjoy. If you love it, you will stick with taking care of yourself.

Qualifications:

• AFFA Group Exercise
• Les Mills Body Combat & Body Vive

Experience:

• Teaching with Brick Bodies since 2011

Classes:

• Body Combat
• Body Vive
• Traditional Step
• Building Brick Bodies

Advice for New Members:
If you can work out and have FUN you are several steps closer to your fitness goals and an overall sense of well being.

Qualifications:

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
• Les Mills BodyCombat Certification
• Balanced Bodies Mat I Pilates Certification
• CPR/AED Certified

Experience:

• Personal Weight Loss & Maintenance
• Kickboxing/Boxing Background
• Obstacle Races
• 5K / Half-Marathon Races

Specialties:

• Weight Loss Management
• Nutrition Counseling
• Core Training
• TRX

“Be the change you wish to see.”

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor
• LMI certified Instructor (BODYPUMP®, BODYATTACK®, RPM®, CXWORX®)
• BTS certified Group Training Instructor

Experience:

• MAC
• Merritt
• Brick Bodies

Classes:

• BODYPUMP®
• BODYATTACK®
• RPM®
• CXWORX®

Advice for New Members:

It’s not about “having time” for fitness, it’s about making time. Working out doesn’t have to be a chore. Mix up your workouts – try something new. Have fun! That way you will want to come back.

Qualifications:
AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
Les Mills Certified Body Flow Instructor
Les Mills Certified Body Vive Instructor
Drums Alive Certified lnstructor
Experience:
Les Mills Body Flow Instructor – Six Years
Les Mills Body Vive Instructor – Two Years
Classes:
Body Flow
Body Vive

Advice for New Members:
Don’t be afraid if you are new to a class! Everyone has to start somewhere, no one is watching you or judging you. lf you can only do 10 minutes of a class, start there and work your way up. lnstructors are here for you, giving options for beginners as well as advanced options for more experienced participants. lf you are still apprehensive, come observe the class first and familiarize yourself with what to expect before participating Don’t ever hesitate to ask your instructor for help – that’s what we are here for, And remember, SOMETHING is always better than NOTHING!

Qualifications:
• AFAA Certified
• Les Mills Certified -Body Flow, Body Pump and Body Step
• Zumba Certified Instructor
• Kickboxing Certified

Experience:
• Been training adults in 1 area of strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and dance since 1996.

Classes:
• BODYPUMP
• BODYFLOW
• BODYSTEP
• Zumba
• Kickboxing
• Hip Hop
• Freestyle Step

Advice for New Members:

Proper fitness improves all aspects of life through balance of training and a good eating regiment. Success in training can be defined by goals short and long term. The most important thing is to set a goal and STICK to it. Make them REALISTIC and Remember to think and be POSITIVE.

Qualifications:

• ACE and AED Certified
• Certified Biking Instructor
• ZUMBA®, Aqua ZUMBA®, ZUMBA® Toning, ZUMBA® Sentao
• Hydrorider Aqua Spinning

Experience:

• Teaching Group Exercise since 2005
• Trains a diverse population: Athletes, post-menopausal, post-injury, children, new moms

 Classes:

• ZUMBA®
• Aqua ZUMBA® and Spinning
• Fat Burner Plus
• Step n Sculpt

Advice for New Members:

My only rule about exercise is to have fun! Introduce yourself to the instructor before class and let us know you are new. We’ll ease you into the class, without making you feel self-conscious. We were all first-timers at one time and we remember those first few days. We want to keep you coming back week after week.

Qualifications:

• A.A.S. Degree in Health and Fitness Studies
• AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Certified BodyPump Instructor - Advanced
• Certified BodyAttack Instructor - AIM 1
• Certified SPRINT Coach
• R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified

Experience:

• Personal Training
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Behavior Modification
• Nutrition Counseling

Classes:

• Les Mills BodyPump
• SPRINT

Advice for New Members:

Start on your weight loss and fitness journey easy. Work on building one good habit at a time. Work on breaking one bad habit at a time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you try to change everything at once. It took a while for the bad habits to start. Be patient and kind with yourself. It will be hard and that is ok. “If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you.” You are ok and on your way!

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor

Experience:

• Wellness & Disease Management Program Development since 1995
• BODYSTEP® Instructor since 2005

Classes:

• BODYSTEP®

Advice for New Members:

1. Set manageable goals
2. Reward your achievements
3. Find classes you love and a buddy to work out with. The energy from fellow members is infectious!
4. Start slow and be patient with yourself at first. You’ll wake up one morning and suddenly realize the results of your efforts.
5. Broaden your fitness horizons outside of the gym. Getting fit will open the door to many activities you may have always wanted to try but were afraid to.

Qualifications:

• E-RYT 500, Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga & Yoga for Fitness
• STOTT Pilates certified mat & Reformer
• Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, National Academy of Sports Medicine

Experience:

• 15+ years in fitness industry. Melisa has taught everything from spinning, to Pilates, aquatics. Her passion is Mind/Body wellness and a holistic approach to health and wellness.
• Specialize in Ashtanga-based vinyasa yoga, Pilates, assisted stretching and Barre, small group intermediate & advanced asana training, family yoga, kids, yoga, acro yoga, partner and Thai yoga, corporate wellness, chair yoga, yoga for health & fitness, meditation practices and mindfulness
• Private yoga, Pilates instruction and personal training
• Offer quarterly yoga workshops

Classes:

• Vinyasa Yoga
• Yoga Foundations
• Aqua Yoga

Advice for New Members:

Take as many classes as you can with as many instructors as you can in your first month. We all have different styles, and you will find the classes/instructors that resonate with you. Let your workouts be fun.

Qualifications:

• 200 hr certified Yoga Instructor-Yama Studio 2008
• Thai Yoga Bodywork certified Therapist-Vedic Conservatory 2007

Experience:

• Co-owner of a wellness center and yoga studio from 2006-2011
• Offers private yoga and Thai Yoga Massage therapy sessions
• Teaches Partner Yoga workshops since 2008

Classes:

• Yoga
• Partner Yoga

Advice for New Members:

Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something like yoga. Yoga increases flexibility, lowers blood pressure, improves sense of balance and lowers yours stress levels. There are many levels of a yoga class and each student can get what they want out of each class, it is up to you to determine what “your yoga” experience will be. The teacher is simply their to guide you on your journey to transformation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Exercise Science
• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED Certified

Experience

• 12+ Years Personal Training
• Fitness/Figure Competitor & Coach
• Gymnastics Instructor for 10 Years

Specialties

• Sport Specific Training & Youth Fitness
• Total Body Conditioning
• Weight Management
• Boot Camp Style Training

“Remember: if you believe in yourself, dreams can come true!”

Qualifications

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• Les Mills Certified Body Pump Instructor
• CPR Certified

Experience

• 4 years Fitness Training Experience

Specialties

• Strength and Core Training
• Weight Management
• Resistance Training
• Motivational Support

“Be in charge of your body!”

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• AFFA Group Exercise
• Les Mills Body Combat & Body Vive

Experience:

• Teaching with Brick Bodies since 2011

Classes:

• Body Combat
• Body Vive
• Traditional Step
• Building Brick Bodies

Advice for New Members:
If you can work out and have FUN you are several steps closer to your fitness goals and an overall sense of well being.

Qualifications:
• AFAA Certified
• Les Mills Certified -Body Flow, Body Pump and Body Step
• Zumba Certified Instructor
• Kickboxing Certified

Experience:
• Been training adults in 1 area of strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and dance since 1996.

Classes:
• BODYPUMP
• BODYFLOW
• BODYSTEP
• Zumba
• Kickboxing
• Hip Hop
• Freestyle Step

Advice for New Members:

Proper fitness improves all aspects of life through balance of training and a good eating regiment. Success in training can be defined by goals short and long term. The most important thing is to set a goal and STICK to it. Make them REALISTIC and Remember to think and be POSITIVE.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• ACE and AED Certified
• Certified Biking Instructor
• ZUMBA®, Aqua ZUMBA®, ZUMBA® Toning, ZUMBA® Sentao
• Hydrorider Aqua Spinning

Experience:

• Teaching Group Exercise since 2005
• Trains a diverse population: Athletes, post-menopausal, post-injury, children, new moms

 Classes:

• ZUMBA®
• Aqua ZUMBA® and Spinning
• Fat Burner Plus
• Step n Sculpt

Advice for New Members:

My only rule about exercise is to have fun! Introduce yourself to the instructor before class and let us know you are new. We’ll ease you into the class, without making you feel self-conscious. We were all first-timers at one time and we remember those first few days. We want to keep you coming back week after week.

Qualifications:

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified RPM Instructor
• Certified BodyPump Instructor
• Certified BodyFlow Instructor
• Certified BodyVive Instructor
• Certified CXWorx Instructor
• AAAI Certified Aqua Instructor
• Maddog Certified Instructor
• Brick Biking Instructor

Experience:

• Group Fitness Instructor since 1999
• Personal Trainer  since 2001
• Personal Trainer for UMD Hospital – Hip Replacement Study – since 2013

Classes:

• BODYFLOW®
• BODYPUMP® & CX WORX®
• BODYVIVE®
• RPM® & Brick Biking

Advice for New Members:

Arrive 10 minutes early and introduce yourself as a new member to the Instructor so that we can discuss any limitations or injuries and set you up properly with any equipment.Consider taking part of the class and then build your way into the entire 45 – 60 minutes gradually so that you don’t overdo it the first time out.Most of all – HAVE FUN

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified group exercise instructor
• Les Mills Certified: BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyAttack, CXWORX and BodyVive

Experience:

• Teaching group exercise classes since 2003
• Teaching with Brick Bodies since 2005

Classes:

• Step on up, Step IT
• BodyPump
• BodyCombat
• BodyVive
• CXWORX

Advice for New Members:
Try lots of classes and give each new class 3 tries! Have fun and enjoy your successes!
Group fitness classes are a great way to have fun, work hard, and get results. The energy from the music and the camaraderie in studio one is infectious! Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor

Experience:

• Wellness & Disease Management Program Development since 1995
• BODYSTEP® Instructor since 2005

Classes:

• BODYSTEP®

Advice for New Members:

1. Set manageable goals
2. Reward your achievements
3. Find classes you love and a buddy to work out with. The energy from fellow members is infectious!
4. Start slow and be patient with yourself at first. You’ll wake up one morning and suddenly realize the results of your efforts.
5. Broaden your fitness horizons outside of the gym. Getting fit will open the door to many activities you may have always wanted to try but were afraid to.

Qualifications:

• AFFA Group Exercise
• Les Mills Body Combat & Body Vive

Experience:

• Teaching with Brick Bodies since 2011

Classes:

• Body Combat
• Body Vive
• Traditional Step
• Building Brick Bodies

Advice for New Members:
If you can work out and have FUN you are several steps closer to your fitness goals and an overall sense of well being.

Qualifications:
• AFAA Certified
• Les Mills Certified -Body Flow, Body Pump and Body Step
• Zumba Certified Instructor
• Kickboxing Certified

Experience:
• Been training adults in 1 area of strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and dance since 1996.

Classes:
• BODYPUMP
• BODYFLOW
• BODYSTEP
• Zumba
• Kickboxing
• Hip Hop
• Freestyle Step

Advice for New Members:

Proper fitness improves all aspects of life through balance of training and a good eating regiment. Success in training can be defined by goals short and long term. The most important thing is to set a goal and STICK to it. Make them REALISTIC and Remember to think and be POSITIVE.

Qualifications:
AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
Les Mills Certified Body Flow Instructor
Les Mills Certified Body Vive Instructor
Drums Alive Certified lnstructor
Experience:
Les Mills Body Flow Instructor – Six Years
Les Mills Body Vive Instructor – Two Years
Classes:
Body Flow
Body Vive

Advice for New Members:
Don’t be afraid if you are new to a class! Everyone has to start somewhere, no one is watching you or judging you. lf you can only do 10 minutes of a class, start there and work your way up. lnstructors are here for you, giving options for beginners as well as advanced options for more experienced participants. lf you are still apprehensive, come observe the class first and familiarize yourself with what to expect before participating Don’t ever hesitate to ask your instructor for help – that’s what we are here for, And remember, SOMETHING is always better than NOTHING!

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor
• LMI certified Instructor (BODYPUMP®, BODYATTACK®, RPM®, CXWORX®)
• BTS certified Group Training Instructor

Experience:

• MAC
• Merritt
• Brick Bodies

Classes:

• BODYPUMP®
• BODYATTACK®
• RPM®
• CXWORX®

Advice for New Members:

It’s not about “having time” for fitness, it’s about making time. Working out doesn’t have to be a chore. Mix up your workouts – try something new. Have fun! That way you will want to come back.

Qualifications:

• ACE and AED Certified
• Certified Biking Instructor
• ZUMBA®, Aqua ZUMBA®, ZUMBA® Toning, ZUMBA® Sentao
• Hydrorider Aqua Spinning

Experience:

• Teaching Group Exercise since 2005
• Trains a diverse population: Athletes, post-menopausal, post-injury, children, new moms

 Classes:

• ZUMBA®
• Aqua ZUMBA® and Spinning
• Fat Burner Plus
• Step n Sculpt

Advice for New Members:

My only rule about exercise is to have fun! Introduce yourself to the instructor before class and let us know you are new. We’ll ease you into the class, without making you feel self-conscious. We were all first-timers at one time and we remember those first few days. We want to keep you coming back week after week.

Qualifications:

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified RPM Instructor
• Certified BodyPump Instructor
• Certified BodyFlow Instructor
• Certified BodyVive Instructor
• Certified CXWorx Instructor
• AAAI Certified Aqua Instructor
• Maddog Certified Instructor
• Brick Biking Instructor

Experience:

• Group Fitness Instructor since 1999
• Personal Trainer  since 2001
• Personal Trainer for UMD Hospital – Hip Replacement Study – since 2013

Classes:

• BODYFLOW®
• BODYPUMP® & CX WORX®
• BODYVIVE®
• RPM® & Brick Biking

Advice for New Members:

Arrive 10 minutes early and introduce yourself as a new member to the Instructor so that we can discuss any limitations or injuries and set you up properly with any equipment.Consider taking part of the class and then build your way into the entire 45 – 60 minutes gradually so that you don’t overdo it the first time out.Most of all – HAVE FUN

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor

Experience:

• Wellness & Disease Management Program Development since 1995
• BODYSTEP® Instructor since 2005

Classes:

• BODYSTEP®

Advice for New Members:

1. Set manageable goals
2. Reward your achievements
3. Find classes you love and a buddy to work out with. The energy from fellow members is infectious!
4. Start slow and be patient with yourself at first. You’ll wake up one morning and suddenly realize the results of your efforts.
5. Broaden your fitness horizons outside of the gym. Getting fit will open the door to many activities you may have always wanted to try but were afraid to.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified group exercise instructor
• Les Mills Certified: BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyAttack, CXWORX and BodyVive

Experience:

• Teaching group exercise classes since 2003
• Teaching with Brick Bodies since 2005

Classes:

• Step on up, Step IT
• BodyPump
• BodyCombat
• BodyVive
• CXWORX

Advice for New Members:
Try lots of classes and give each new class 3 tries! Have fun and enjoy your successes!
Group fitness classes are a great way to have fun, work hard, and get results. The energy from the music and the camaraderie in studio one is infectious! Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Qualifications:

• AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor 2005-2014
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer since 2014
• Les Mills certified Instructor since 2005

Experience:

• Group Exercise Instructor since 2005
• Personal Trainer since 2014
• Competitive runner, cyclist, and triathlete
• RPM Elite Instructo

Classes:

• RPM®
• BODYPUMP®
• CXWORX®
• Metabolic Training, Bootcamp, Total Body Conditioning

Advice to New Members:

Give yourself TIME. Arrive 5 minutes early to your first class so that you can introduce yourself to the instructor and receive help to properly prepare for the class. Take the class at least three more times before deciding whether it’s a good fit for you. And remember that every person in that room – including the instructor- was the new person at one time! Be patient with yourself!

Qualifications:

•  200 hr Certified Yoga Teacher
• Yoga Alliance RYT

Experience:
• Teaching since 2007
• Practicing yoga since 2000.

• Teaching Kids yoga and Elder Yoga/wheelchair yoga

Classes:
• Vinyasa Fusion Flow all levels

Advice for New Members:

There are many styles of yoga and teachers. Try different styles and teachers until you find one that resonates with you. Enjoy the practice and don’t compare yourself to anyone else!

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor

Experience:

• Wellness & Disease Management Program Development since 1995
• BODYSTEP® Instructor since 2005

Classes:

• BODYSTEP®

Advice for New Members:

1. Set manageable goals
2. Reward your achievements
3. Find classes you love and a buddy to work out with. The energy from fellow members is infectious!
4. Start slow and be patient with yourself at first. You’ll wake up one morning and suddenly realize the results of your efforts.
5. Broaden your fitness horizons outside of the gym. Getting fit will open the door to many activities you may have always wanted to try but were afraid to.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor
• LMI certified Instructor (BODYPUMP®, BODYATTACK®, RPM®, CXWORX®)
• BTS certified Group Training Instructor

Experience:

• MAC
• Merritt
• Brick Bodies

Classes:

• BODYPUMP®
• BODYATTACK®
• RPM®
• CXWORX®

Advice for New Members:

It’s not about “having time” for fitness, it’s about making time. Working out doesn’t have to be a chore. Mix up your workouts – try something new. Have fun! That way you will want to come back.

Qualifications:

• A.A.S. Degree in Health and Fitness Studies
• AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Certified BodyPump Instructor - Advanced
• Certified BodyAttack Instructor - AIM 1
• Certified SPRINT Coach
• R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified

Experience:

• Personal Training
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Behavior Modification
• Nutrition Counseling

Classes:

• Les Mills BodyPump
• SPRINT

Advice for New Members:

Start on your weight loss and fitness journey easy. Work on building one good habit at a time. Work on breaking one bad habit at a time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you try to change everything at once. It took a while for the bad habits to start. Be patient and kind with yourself. It will be hard and that is ok. “If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you.” You are ok and on your way!

Qualifications:

• Les Mills certified BODYATTACK®
• ACE

Experience:

• Teaching at Brick Bodies since 2014

Classes:

• Les Mills BODYATTACK®

Advice to New Members:

Try something new-whether it’s a new group exercise class, personal training, or new machine-to challenge yourself and to shake up your routine. And give yourself time to learn this new activity: try it at least 3 times to really get a feel for it. Hopefully, you’ll find a new favorite way to exercise!

Qualifications:

• Les Mills BODYJAM® certified
• Les Mills SH’BAM® ceritified
• ACE certified

Experience:

• Teaching BODYJAM® since 2005
• Teaching SH’BAM® since the beginning

Classes:

• 11 am Saturday BODYJAM®

Advice to New Members:

Excerise should be looked at not as a short-term goal, but rather as an integral part of living healthy and feeling good. Make choices about what you do that will allow you to be happy and consistent about going to the gym. we want you to look forward to your time spent with us!

Qualifications: