Meet Your Instructors

Group Fitness Instructors

• Abir Alzenate

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Abir Alzenate

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types

  • Mind Body 

  Qualifications:

  • 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor

  Experience:

  • Teaching Yoga to Groups and Offering Private Yoga Instruction Since 2010
  • Offering Fitness and Health Mentoring/Coaching Since 2005
  • Hip Hop Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, and Yoga Fundamentals 

  Advice for New Members:
  Listen to your body and follow your breath. Take it easy and don’t put too much effort. In yoga, relaxation is an attitude. One way to be powerful is to have nothing to prove and nothing to hide. Progress is inevitable, don’t give up or be discouraged on the days you are struggling. There is grace in that too. Have lots of fun!

• Aja Hill

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Aja Hill

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body 

  Qualifications:

  • 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher

  Experience: 

  • Practicing Yoga Since 2008
  • Yoga Instructor Since 2018
  • Vinyasa Yoga and Hatha Yoga

  Advice For New Members: 

  The days are long, but the year are short. Enjoy the moment! 

• Alex Castillo

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Alex Castillo

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types: 

  • Cardio
  • Strength Training 

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Les Mills BODYPUMP ™ Certified Instructor

  Experience:

  • Practicing Physical Therapy Since 1998
  • Group Exercise Instructor for Brick Bodies Since 1999
  • Experience in Dance/Cheerleading
  • Step On Up and BODYPUMP™

  Advice to New Members:
  Remember, everyone was new once, even your instructor. Keep trying and don’t give up!

• Alex Price

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Alex Price

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio 
  • Athletic Training 
  • Aqua

  Qualifications: 

  • Certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor
  • Certified High Fitness Instructor 

  Experience: 

  • Life-long Athlete
  • Soccer (20+ Years) and Swimming 
  • Soccer Coach 2012-2015 (USSF D License)
  • High Fitness Instructor Since 2020
  • Aqua Bootcamp

  Advice for New Members: 

  "Find a way to make your workout fun! Working out will become more enjoyable and it will be easier to achieve your personal movement goals."

• Alexandria Hopkins

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Alexandria Hopkins

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio

  Qualifications: 

  • Licensed Zumba Instructor 

  Experience: 

  • Zumba Instructor Since 2020

  Advice for New Members: 

  Fall in love with your body and your fitness journey. Be consistent and have fun!

• Allison Engel

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Allison Engel

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified: BODYPUMP™, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYATTACK™, CORE™ and TONE™

  Experience:

  • Teaching Group Exercise Classes Since 2003
  • Teaching with Brick Bodies Since 2005
  • Step On Up and Step Intervals 

  Advice for New Members:
  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!

• Amy Davidson

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Amy Davidson

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body 
  • Aqua

  Qualifications:

  • 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher

  Experience:

  • Teaching Yoga Since 2015
  • Vinyasa Yoga and BOGA Flow

  Advice for New Members:
  Enjoy the journey to wellness. Try different classes and balance out your fitness routine. Have fun and smile!

• Andi Worthington

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Andi Worthington

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Cycle
  • Mind Body 
  • Strength Training 

  Qualifications:

  • Certified ACE Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer
  • Les Mills Certified Instructor in BODYPUMP™,BODYSTEP™, BODYFLOW™, RPM™ and CORE™
  • Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach
  • Faculty for the College of Health Professions Institute for Well-Being at Towson University

  Experience:

  • Teaching Group Exercise Since 1991
  • 20+ Years Personal Training and Small Group Training Experience
  • Taught corporate Health Coaching Workshops

  Advice for New Members:
  Always listen to your body! Do what you can! Take a break any time you need to! Welcome! Nice to have you!

• Angela Franklin

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Angela Franklin

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua 
  • Cardio

  Qualifications: 

  • Certified Zumba Instructor 
  • Certified STRONG Nation Instructor 
  • Certified Aqua Zumba Instructor 

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2012

  Advice for New Members: 

  Keep an open mind and try new classes. You may discover new favorite classes by doing so!

   

• Anne Koehler

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Anne Koehler

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua

  Qualifications:

  • AEA Certified: Aqua Aerobics, Deep Water Exercise and Arthritis Therapy

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2003
  • Aqua Sculpt, Aqua Arthritis, Aqua Arthritis Plus

  Advice For New Members: 

  “You donʼt have to be extreme, just consistent." Come take the plunge!

• Anne Wedge

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Anne Wedge

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua 
  • Cardio 
  • Strength Training 

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified in Group Fitness
  • Les Mills BODYSTEP™ Certified

  Experience:

  • Teaching Group Fitness Since 2005
  • B'More Active and H2RUN

  Advice For New Members:

  One step at a time.

• Anne-Marie Bauermann

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Anne-Marie Bauermann

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Barre

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor 
  • ACE Certified Weight Management Specialist
  • Certified Baltimore Barre Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Brick Bodies Instructor Since 1993
  • Small Group Personal Trainer Since 1993
  • Cardio Power Barre

  Advice for New Members: 

  Every day is a new opportunity to strengthen your body and mind! Fitness can be fun and life changing.  Let's get strong and healthy together!

• Anthony Fleming

  Group Exercise Intstructor
  Anthony Fleming

  Group Exercise Intstructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle

  Qualifications:

  • Certified Les Mills SPRINT™ & GRIT™ Instructor 

  Experience:

  • Group Fitness Instructor Since 2015

  Advice for New Members:

  The only barrier preventing your from reaching your ultimate goal is YOU. If you have the courage to take the FIRST step, I promise I will be there to walk alongside you towards accomplishing all of your fitness goals. Trust the process and I will ensure that we have FUN along the way!

• Ashley Schweinhart

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Ashley Schweinhart

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Barre

  Qualifications: 

  • Les Mills Certified SH'BAM™ Instructor 
  • U-JAM Certified Instructor 
  • SCW Group Exercise Instructor
  • Freedom Barre Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2015
  • Gymnast, Dancer, Gymnastics Coach, Acro Instructor

  Advice for New Members: 

  I am a cancer survivor with a partial femur and full knee replacement. It took me a year to be able to walk normally again, 3 years to get back into athletic shape, and 5 years to become a group fitness instructor. Never, ever, ever give up! Nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself and fitness is not a journey you have to take alone. At Brick Bodies you are surrounded by a team of encouraging fitness professionals that will support you on your fitness journey and help you achieve all your fitness goals.

• Beth Graham

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Beth Graham

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types: 

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • 1997 –The Yoga Center of Columbia Level 1 Iyengar Yoga
  • 2010 – Lifeline Power Yoga 200 hr. RYT
  • Anusara Yoga Teacher Training – John Friend
  • Teachers’ Intensive and 26 hr. Teacher Training-Roger Cole

  Experience:

  • Teaching Yoga in the Baltimore area since 1997
  • Co-Creator of Balanced Bodies….the holistic approach to health & weight loss
  • Nutritional Expert at Nava Health and Vitality Centers
  • Vinyasa Yoga

  Advice for New Members:
  Yoga isn’t about “getting it right”. It is about awareness of where you are on a physical and emotional level at any one moment in time. Once you connect with this awareness then you can make a choice to stay the same or change. In class if you notice your hips are tight then you can work towards strengthening weaknesses to create flexibility. Or if your shoulders are tense you can work towards relaxing them. It’s that simple!

• Blake Bussie

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Blake Bussie

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio

  Qualifications: 

  • Certified Zumba Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Zumba Instructor Since 2014

  Advice for New Members: 

  Don't stand in the back! Be brave, be bold, be PRESENT. Have fun!!

• Brian Rice

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Brian Rice

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua
  • Cardio

  Qualifications:

  • Licensed Zumba Instructor
  • Licensed Aqua Zumba Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYJAM™ Instructor
  • Certified Hip Hop Abs Instructor

  Experience:

  • B.S. Public Health & Gerontology
  • Teaching High Intensity Cardio Dance Fitness Classes Since 2013

  Advice for New Members:

  Live and let live! Dance like no one’s watching and live it up!

• Brigette Chapman

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Brigette Chapman

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Group Exercise Certified
  • Les Mills Certified BODYJAM™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2018 

  Advice For New Members:

  Try everything at least once and if you like something even a little tiny bit, try it at least 3 times!

• Bryan Billings

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Bryan Billings

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • AAAI/ISMA Certified Group Exercise Instructor 
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ & BODYSTEP™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2000
  • Brick Bodies Instructor Since 2016

  Advice for New Members: 

  Start slow, have fun, and listen to your body. If you need a break, take it. You will be sore but, it will be worth it. Drink plenty of water and don't forget to stretch!

• Camilla Samoryk

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Camilla Samoryk

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Strength Training 

  Qualifications:

  • AFFA Group Exercise
  • Les Mills Certified BODYCOMBAT™ and TONE™ Instructor 

  Experience:

  • Brick Bodies Instructor Since 2011
  • Traditional Step and B'More Active

  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.

• Candice Ament

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Candice Ament

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications: 

  • B.S. Biology
  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified RPM™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Spin Instructor Since 2008

  Advice for New Members: 

  Keep coming back! Find a friend to go to the gym with. It helps to keep you motivated!

• Carin Clingan

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Carin Clingan

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua
  • Cardio 

  Qualifications:

  • B.S in Exercise, M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified STRONG Nation Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1998
  • Personal Training Since 2000
  • Nutrition Consultant Since 2019
  • AquaBurn

  Advice For New Members: 

  Dream it, Do it, Live it!

• Cathe Corbusier

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Cathe Corbusier

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua

  Qualifications: 

  • AEA Certified Instructor With Concentration On Balance
  • Nutrition For Exercise Certification

  Experience: 

  • Brick Bodies Aquatics Instructor Since 2017
  • Aqua Arthritis Plus, Aqua Arthritis, H2Run, Aqua Bootcamp , Aqua Sculpt, AquaBurn

  Advice for New Members: 

  Try everything you can, mix land and water!

• Christina Hayek

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Christina Hayek

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Type:

  • Strength Training 

  Qualifications: 

  • Les Mills Certified: BODYPUMP™ Instructor 

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2020

  Advice for New Members: 

  We’ve all had a first day; tried a new class; experimented with a new routine. If you want to try something new, go for it! Summon the courage to feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. What do you have to lose?!?! 

• Cindi Monahan

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Cindi Monahan

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types: 

  • Cycle 
  • Strength Training 

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified RPM™ and BODYPUMP™ Instructor 

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1993
  • Brick Biking 

  Advice For New Members:

  The difference between obstacle and opportunity is attitude- progress, not perfection! 

• Dagmar Bohlmann

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Dagmar Bohlmann

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body 

  Qualifications:

  • RYT 200, Charm City Yoga, RYT 500, Sampoorna Yoga, India
  • ACE Group Fitness Instructor since 1997
  • Johnny G Spinning since 1998

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1995
  • Over 500 Hours of Continuing Education Related to Health, Kinesiology, and Anatomy
  • Yoga Intensives (Eddie Modestini & Nicki Doane, Ana Forest, Desiree Rumbaugh, Noah Maze, Elena Brower, Jason Crandell)
  • BOGA Flow, Vinyasa Yoga

  Advice for New Members:
  You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga or an athlete to cycle, you just have to be curious. push your reset button and bypass your inner critic. Then see what happens.

• Dan Grupp

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Dan Grupp

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training 
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified Advanced BODYATTACK™ Instructor 
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ Instructor 

  Experience:

  • Teaching Group Exercise Since 2015

  Advice for New Members:
  You are never alone! Starting something new can often be scary and intimidating. But one of the many perks of group fitness is the support that surrounds you in every class. From the members to the instructor, WE ARE ALWAYS CHEERING YOU ON!

• Danielle Jones

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Danielle Jones

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications: 

  • RYT 200 Certified Yoga Instructor 
  • Licensed Zumba Instructor

  Experience:

  • Practicing Yoga Since 2000
  • Teaching Yoga Since 2020
  • Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Yin Yoga, Breathwork

  Advice for New Members: 

  Never be afraid to try any classes offered. You will find that the Brick Body community is welcoming friendly and like a family. If you can move you can achieve your fitness goals.

• Dawn Wagner

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Dawn Wagner

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cardio 
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training 

  Qualifications: 

  • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor 
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™, SPRINT™, GRIT™, CORE™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Teaching Group Fitness Since 2011
  • Brick Biking, Kickboxing

  Advice for New Members: 

  Don’t be afraid to try new things! Take the options proudly! Group fitness is a great way to be accountable! Smile, you’re doing something great for yourself

• Dawn-Marie Cain

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Dawn-Marie Cain

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • B.A. Exercise Science AMU
  • U.S. Masters Certified Swim Coach

  Experience:

  • Fitness Experience Since 2000
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach NBAC 2006-2010
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach NBAC Elite-Olympic Team with Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff 2008-2010
  • Masters Swim Coach
  • Performance Swim Private Swim Lessons 30 and 60 Minute Sessions

  Advice For New Members: 

  It is never too late to try something new and just have fun with it!

• Deb Heacock

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Deb Heacock

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle 
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor 
  • Les Mills Certified Instructor in RPM™, CORE™ & SPRINT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2004

  Advice for New Members:
  Be patient and positive! Set realistic and achievable goals; find an activity you enjoy; challenge your body by varying your workout; and most importantly listen to your body!

• Debbie Nicolette

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Debbie Nicolette

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body
  • Cardio

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor 
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer 
  • Les Mills Certified BODYSTEP™ and BODYFLOW™

  Experience:

  • Teaching group fitness Since 1977
  • Instructor with Brick Bodies Since 1993

  Advice for New Members:

  Give yourself time to adjust to a new world. It takes a few classes to really get used to the movements and routine. This is a time to give back to yourself. Enjoy!!!!

• Devon Hathaway

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Devon Hathaway

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ and BODYFLOW™ Instructor
  • Certified Pilates Instructor 

  Experience: 

  •  Occupational Therapist Since 1998
  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2001

  Advice for New Members: 

  Walking through the door is the 1st step. It gets easier after that! 

• Diana Weitzman

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Diana Weitzman

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle 
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Spinning, Schwinn and Reebok Certified
  • Bosu Certified
  • Resist-A-Ball Certified
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ and BODYFLOW™ Instructor 

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2000
  • Brick Biking

  Advice for New Members:

  Introduce yourself to an instructor and don't be fearful of trying something new. Everyone starts sometime and the feeling of achieving success in a class is powerful. Taking options, if needed, is wise when participating in a new class. Open your mind to new possibilities.

• Donna Bair

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Donna Bair

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Type:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • ACE, AFAA, AFPA certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Sports Nutritionist
  • AEA Certified Water Fitness Instructor
  • Disabled Sports/USA Certified Adapted Fitness Instructor
  • 200 Hour Yoga Certification from Namaste Yoga Teacher College

  Experience:

  • M.S. in Health & Wellness
  • Barre, Hatha Yoga, Yoga, and Pilates

  Advice for New Members:

  Listen to your body. Yoga practice is way of getting to know yourself and your body-the ways it is functional and limited. Explore and experiment with your strong and weak links, your mind and body, with an attempt to find some balance and contentment within yourself.

• Elaine Benner

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Elaine Benner

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio

  Qualifications: 

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • WERQ Certified Dance Fitness Instructor  
  • POUND Pro Certified Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Fitness Instructor Since 2016
  • Public and Private School Music Teacher Since 2007

  Advice For New Members: 

  Find something you love to do! If you love to dance, do it! If you love to run, do it! If you love to bike, do it! If you love to pump iron, do it! If you love to move in the water, do it! If you're not sure what you love to do, try different things until you know! The best workout is the one you never want to miss.

• Elizabeth Graber

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Elizabeth Graber

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Aqua
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ & GRIT™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2011
  • Brick Biking

  Advice for New Members: 

  Step out of your comfort zone. Don't be afraid to try something new. Have fun and keep going!

• Emily Hagan

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Emily Hagan

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Type:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor - Peak Pilates (500 Hours)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Barre Above & Inline Fitness Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Experience Teaching Pilates Since 2019
  • Practicing Pilates Since 201

  Advice for New Members: 

  Try new classes. You will have fun and develop a new, positive awareness of your body. I am always excited to welcome new members to the experience of Pilates. Other class participants are deeply focused on their own form and thus have no interest in judging yours. Everyone is on a journey, so just show up and join in. 

• Erika Ruddie

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Erika Ruddie

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Strength Training
  • Barre
  • Cycle

  Qualifications:

  • Les Mills Certified SPRINT™ and BODYPUMP™ Instructor
  • Certified Johnny G Spinning Instructor
  • Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Maryland School of Pharmacy 2011

  Experience:

  • Assistance Athletic coach for local Local Women’s Lacrosse 1999-2003
  • Teaching Group Exercise since 2000
  • Boxing, Aqua, Barre, Core and More

  Advice for New Members:

  Don’t be afraid to step outside of your own box!  Add some weight to the bar, try a class, or add some resistance to the bike and be proud of your efforts.

• Erin Haynes

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Erin Haynes

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Barre

  Qualifications:

  • SoulBody Certified Barre, Unhitched, and Power Instructor

  Experience:

  • Soulbody Instructor Since 2019

  Advice for New Members: 

  Try a bunch of different types of classes! There is always something for everyone and you may be surprised by what you end up loving. Feel free to ask questions and get to know instructors, I love seeing the same group of members every week and knowing what’s going on in their lives and vise versa!

• Erin Haynes

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Erin Haynes

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Qualifications: 

  • SoulBody Certified

  Experience: 

  • SoulBody Barre Instructor Since 2019

  Classes: 

  • SoulBodyBarre

  Advice for New Members: 

  Try a bunch of different types of classes! There is always something for everyone and you may be surprised by what you end up loving. Feel free to ask questions and get to know instructors, I love seeing the same group of women every week and knowing what’s going on in their lives and vise versa!

• Erlease Wagner

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Erlease Wagner

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • Certified Les Mills BODYPUMP™, BODYATTACK™, GRIT™, RPM™, CORE™ and SPRINT™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Teaching Group Exercise Since 1998

  Advice for New Members

  Work hard and go home happy with your accomplishment!

• Ewelina Ferenc

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Ewelina Ferenc

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua
  • Cardio

  Qualifications: 

  • Certified ACE Group Exercise Instructor
  • Licensed Zumba Instructor 
  • Licensed Strong Nation Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Licensed Zumba Instructor Since 2012
  • AquaBurn, AquaArthritis

  Advice for New Members: 

  Exercise/movement/being active should be as much a part of your life as eating and breathing. When you treat it with that kind of a priority you’re on the right track.

• Franchesca Gomez

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Franchesca Gomez

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cardio
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, SH'BAM™, BODYJAM™ and GRIT™ Instructor
  • Licensed Zumba Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2009
  • National Presenter and Trainer for Les Mills BODYPUMP™, SH'BAM™, BODYJAM™

  Advice For New Members:

  Give the class a few tries before deciding if it is your cup of tea and always have fun!

   

• Gina Frank

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Gina Frank

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Barre
  • Cycle
  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • Certified ACE Personal Trainer 
  • Certified ACE Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, BODYATTACK™, BODYFLOW™, CORE™, and BARRE™ Instructor
  • Certified TRX Instructor
  • Certified 200 hour Yoga Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer since 2015
  • Marathon and Half Marathon Runner
  • Coach Training Plans for Runners 
  • Certified Healthy Balanced Nutrition Coach
  • SPRINT 8

  Advice for New Members: 

  Don’t over do it! Take a full rest day each week. Follow the guidelines to ensure you are getting the most out of your time. Quality over Quantity. Consult with BB professionals to make a plan that is right for you and will have long lasting, healthy relationship with fitness! 

• Heidi Dewally

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Heidi Dewally

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • Les Mills Certified TONE™, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYFLOW™
  • Certified Balanced Body Pilates I Instructor
  • Certified ACE Youth Fitness Specialist

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2007

  Advice for New Members:

  Be open-minded and try new things.  Surprises are good not only for your mind but for your body.  Be patient with your body and build up week by week.  Our bodies are a work in process, and they are miraculous.  Keep moving by doing something you enjoy – you will stick with it.  Be fit and well!  

• Jacob Lupo

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Jacob Lupo

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Aqua
  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Elite BODYATTACK™ Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYFLOW™, CORE™, BODYSTEP™, TONE™, GRIT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2007
  • Personal Weight Loss/Life Style Change Journey
  • Facilitator, American Lung Association, Freedom From Smoking®
  • AFAA Continuing Education Provider

  Advice for New Members:

  "People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.” Put your mind to it and together we will get healthy!

  Schedule a Fitness Assessment with Jacob

• Jaimie Christensen

  Group Excercise Instructor
  Jaimie Christensen

  Group Excercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cardio

  Qualifications:

  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™ and TONE™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2014

  Advice for New Members:

  Don’t be afraid to try a variety of classes. Finding more than one class to enjoy will keep it fun and challenge your body in different ways.

• Jeanne-Michele Vigna

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Jeanne-Michele Vigna

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Pilates Barre Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified Advanced Instructor BODYPUMP™ and SPRINT™
  • Les Mills Certified GRIT™ & CORE™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • HIIT Training
  • Half Marathon Competitor
  • Competitive Swimming

  Advice for New Members:
  First and foremost, have fun. It should be hard work, but you should be enjoying it.

• Jen Silcott

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Jen Silcott

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Balanced Body Certified Pilates Instructor
  • SoulBody Certified Barre Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2009

  Advice for New Members:

  I love the people I get to meet. Never take a single day for granted. I tell my clients all the time…give yourself 3 more push-ups or whatever exercise it may be….Because You Can….because someone else can’t.

• Julie Lincoln

  General Manager
  Julie Lincoln

  General Manager

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • NETA Certified Group Exercise Instructor 
  • Certified Keiser, I.C.E., and Maddog Indoor Cycling Instructor
  • Certified P90X Instructor
  • Certified TRX Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1994
  • Personal Trainer Since 2006
  • Certified Life Coach
  • Brick Biking

  Advice for New Members: 

  The investment pays out in days, hours, minutes of quality time with loved ones. Our lifestyle preserves our life quality. There is no greater ROI!

• Julie Nicodemus

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Julie Nicodemus

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™, RPM™, GRIT™, and BODYPUMP™ Instructor
  • SoulBody Certified Barre, Unhitched, Power Instructor
  • Master Trainer for SoulBody
  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2008
  • SoulBody Team Master Trainer Since 2017
  • Brick Biking

  Advice for New Members:

  I encourage you to take a step out of your comfort zone and attend a group x class. It will add new excitement and motivation into your workout routine. Go for it!

• Kathryn Downes

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kathryn Downes

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cardio
  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Les Mills Certified BODYFLOW™, BODYJAM™, SH'BAM™, CORE™, GRIT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Fitness Instructor since 2015
  • Les Mills National Presenter BODYFLOW™, BODYJAM™, CORE™

   

  Advice for New Members:
  It’s always hard to start something new. Taking risks, overcoming obstacles, and challenging yourself to new possibilities, helps you develop courage, strength, and endurance. Fitness is a journey—it takes time!—but it’s a process worth honoring and enjoying. Find something you love to do that makes you feel good, then aspire to achieve your goals. You’ll never know unless you try.
• Katie Fitzpatrick

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Katie Fitzpatrick

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications: 

  • Les Mills Certified SPRINT™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since  2016
  • Brick Biking, HIIT Cycle

  Advice for New Members: 

  Every goal you have is possible. Take it one day at a time, and remember to celebrate every big and small win along the way

• Kaycee Wright

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kaycee Wright

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Fitness Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2016

  Advice for New Members:

  Starting is the hardest part! Embrace the challenge, celebrate progress, and remember you aren't alone in the journey.

• Kelly Alban

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kelly Alban

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Licensed Zumba Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2008

  Advice for New Members: 

  Try a variety of classes to find out what you like. You're more likely to stick with something if you enjoy doing it. When you find something you like, try the class with a few different instructors. Every instructor has something unique to offer. Lastly, you can do a Zumba class even if you can't dance! The moves are modified so that even people with 2 left feet will be able to do it. Get ready to lose yourself in the music and have fun!

• Kelly Lausch

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kelly Lausch

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cardio
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:
  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, BODYSTEP™, BODYATTACK™, and CORE™ Instructor

  Experience:
  • Group Exercise Instructor since 2005

  Advice for New Members:
  Strive for progress, not perfection. Classes may seem intimidating at first; ask the instructor or another participant if you have questions. Everyone remembers what it was like to be new and is more than willing to help you along your journey.

• Kelly Phillips

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kelly Phillips

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, BODYFLOW™, TONE™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor since 1990
  • Fitness Instructor Students pre-K-8th Grade
  • Brick Biking

  Advice for New Members:
  Being new and stepping out of your comfort zone takes courage, but once you do you are able to accomplish your goals.

• Kelly Polk

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kelly Polk

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYCOMBAT™ and CORE™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2013

  Advice for New Members:
  No matter who you are or what your fitness level is, you are always welcome! There are options offered in class that help you feel successful and encouraged in your workout. And as I always say, what doesn’t challenge you won’t change you. As a Group Exercise Instructor, I am here to challenge you to push beyond your comfort zone and reach your goals. It’s your class, not mine!

• Kerri Pursley

  Group Fitness Team Leader

  Kerri.Pursley@BrickBodies.com
  Kerri Pursley

  Group Fitness Team Leader

  • Kerri.Pursley@BrickBodies.com

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cardio
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™, BODYPUMP™, CORE™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Teaching since 2005
  • Brick Biking

  Advice for New Members: A daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions, helps you to be at peace with yourself and off sets stress! Come try our classes…let us make your exercise FUN

• Kiera Branon

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kiera Branon

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, CORE™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Brick Bodies Instructor Since 2007
  • Brick Biking, Core and More, HIIT Training

  Advice for New Members: 

  Come out of your comfort zone and try something new. I guarantee you will love it!

• Kim Resnick

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kim Resnick

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Cycle
  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, BODYFLOW™, TONE™, CORE™, RPM™ Instructor
    
  • AAAI Certified Aqua Instructor
  • Maddog Certified Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Fitness Instructor Since 1999
  • Personal Trainer Since 2001
  • Personal Trainer for UMD Hospital – Hip Replacement Study – Since 2013
  • 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 class gradually so that you don’t overdo it the first time out. Most of all – HAVE FUN

• Kimm Kerr

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kimm Kerr

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Barre

  Qualifications: 

  • SoulBody Certified Barre and Power Instructor
  • Certified SPIN Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Freestyle Cycle Instructor Since 2010
  • Barre Instructor Since 2016

  Advice for New Members: 

  Find what works for you! You’re not going to love (or even like) every type of workout. Keep trying different things until you find a routine that will keep you going back. And keep that routine varied –mix of cardio and strength. Be kind to yourself. Getting to the gym is the hardest part so if you don’t have your best workout, give gratitude and thanks to yourself for showing up! Also, try to find a workout buddy (or technology app). Having someone to hold you accountable will give you that extra push to keep going

• Kristin Landi

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kristin Landi

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training

  Qualifications: 

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
  • Les Mills Certified GRIT™ Instructor
  • USA Powerlifting Coach

  Experience: 

  • Power Lifting Since 2017
  • Personal Trainer Since 2019

  Advice for New Members: 

  Try everything and find something you love!

• Kristy Soltesz

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Kristy Soltesz

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Barre

  Qualifications: 

  • SoulBody Certified Barre Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2013

  Advice for New Members: 

  I applaud you for joining! You are off to a great start. Before the start of your workout, have a clear fitness goal in mind and admire yourself for showing up. During your workout, listen to your body, take modifications to simplify or challenge and please allow yourself to know that we are all a work in progress. And more importantly, have fun! I'd love to see you again!

• Larisa Unger

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Larisa Unger

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Balanced Body Certified Pilates Instructor
  • Schwinn Certified Cycling Instructor
  • Certified TRX Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2004
  • Personal Trainer Since 2004
  • Nutrition and Weight Loss
  • Small Group Training

  Advice for New Members:
  Fitness is not a destination it’s a journey! Find the way to enjoy it!

• Lauren Bradford

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Lauren Bradford

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training

  Qualifications:

  • Les Mills Certified BODYCOMBAT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2020

  Advice for New Members:

  I was absolutely terrified to step into my first group exercise class. Now I’m not sure where I would be without these classes! Body Combat is more than just a workout -it combines the power of music, body movement and connection. Stay with the fight!!!

• Liz Brennan

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Liz Brennan

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, RPM™, BODYSTEP™ Instructor
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Certified Health Coach

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2017

  Advice for New Members:
  "You make your habits and your habits make you”! Making exercise a habit can be hard, but group x makes working out fun, you feed off of energy of the instructor and fellow members to drive up the intensity of your workout and you meet new friends who are also passionate about fitness!

• Loretta Gleason

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Loretta Gleason

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • AEA Certified Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1991
  • B.S. University of Baltimore 
  • Senior Fitness
  • AquaArthritis, Aqua Sculpt

  Advice for New Members: 

  Select activities that you enjoy! Have fun and don’t overdue it when you begin. 

• Lucia Perfetti Clark

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Lucia Perfetti Clark

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Exercise Instructor
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer 

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2018

  Advice for New Members:

  Just move, keep trying new things. Any day at the gym is a good day!

• Luke Miller

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Luke Miller

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Thai Yoga Bodywork Certified Therapist

  Experience:

  • Co-owner of a Wellness Center and Yoga Studio until 2011
  • Private Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage Therapy
  • Partner Yoga Workshops Since 2008
  • Slow Flow Vinyasa 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.

• Maggie McKay

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Maggie McKay

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™ and CORE™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2016
  • License Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)

  Classes: 

  • BODYATTACK™
  • CORE™

  Advice for New Members: 

  Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you. 

• Maribeth Cox-Livingston

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Maribeth Cox-Livingston

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua
  • Cardio
  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Licensed Zumba, AquaZumba, Zumba Toning and Zumba Sentao Instructor

  Experience:

  • Teaching Group Exercise Since 2005
  • Brick Biking

  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.

• Marie Zoscak

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Marie Zoscak

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™, BODYPUMP™, BODYSTEP™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2015
  • Long Distance Runner

  Advice for New Members:
  Have fun and work at your own pace! Group exercise is all about working hard while having fun and feeding off the energy of the other members! Stop by class for a few tracks or stay the whole time. It’s your workout, so make the most of it in a way that’s best for you and your fitness goals!

• Marissa Loforte

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Marissa Loforte

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified TRX Instructor
  • Thai Bodyworks Certified
  • 200-hour RYT Certified

  Experience:

  • Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Barre, Acro

  Advice for New Members:

  Remember to always listen to your body and take the best variations for you in the present moment.

• Marni Hallett

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Marni Hallett

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio

  Qualifications:

  • Licensed Zumba Instructor
  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor

  Experience:

  • Dancing Since 2003
  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2018

  Advice for New Members:

  Come in with an open heart and open mind. Try new classes and find what works for you! Never be afraid to ask questions, we are always here to help. Lastly, always dance like no one is watching!

• Mary Pinkard

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Mary Pinkard

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYFLOW™ Instructor
  • Certified Level II Qigong Professional

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2012
  • B'More Active

  Advice for New Members:
  Each time you work out at the gym, or take a fitness class remember you’re giving yourself the gift of a healthy body, mind, and spirit!

• Melisa Uchida

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Melisa Uchida

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
  • Certified E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor
  • STOTT Certified Mat Pilates and Reformer Instructor

  Experience:

  • Working in Fitness Industry Since 2003
  • Yoga Teacher Trainer
  • Holistic Health and Wellness
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Power Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Vinyasa Yoga

  Advice for New Members:

  Give yourself permission to be a beginner. Spend the first few weeks just focused on learning the names of common poses. Go to 30 classes in 30 days. All types, all teachers & see what styles of yoga & teachers resonate with you. Continue min. 3x/week after that. Be consistent. Go up front. Introduce yourself to your teacher and tell her why you've decided to take yoga. Get a good mat! I can't say enough for investing in a good mat! I almost forgot the most important part - HAVE FUN! Enjoy your class, be okay with not being good. So what. Everyone was a beginner. Enjoy it!

• Melissa Deutchendorf

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Melissa Deutchendorf

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™, BODYPUMP™, BODYFLOW™ Instructor
  • Balanced Body Certified Mat Pilates Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2009
  • Brick Biking, Barre

  Advice for New Members:
  Give yourself praise for your accomplishments and time to achieve your goals. When faced with a new fitness challenge, give yourself the same encouragement that you would give to someone else that you care about. It doesn’t take a special skill or talent, just effort – everyone can be good at exercise!

• Michele Marsh

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Michele Marsh

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ and TONE™ Instructor
  • BSN Nursing

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2003
  • B'More Active

  Advice For New Members: 

  We were all new to exercise once. Be patient with yourself and most of all have fun!  Let an instructor know you are new and ask for guidance or help. Try different types of exercise to find what you enjoy.

• Michele Tsonis

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Michele Tsonis

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYFLOW™ and RPM™    
  • ALA Certified Freedom From Smoking Facilitator
  • Certified Massage Therapist

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1989
  • Qigong

  Advice for New Members

  Find something you like, set a goal,  and make it a priority. Be good to yourself and have fun!

• Natalia Barnes

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Natalia Barnes

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Les Mills Certified RPM™ and SPRINT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2016
  • Brick Biking

  Advice for New Members
  Intention is everything. When you stumble, you gotta make it part of the dance. Two steps forward but one step back isn’t a problem. It’s the cha-cha.

• Pam Kohlenstein

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Pam Kohlenstein

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills BODYPUMP™ and SPRINT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2010

  Advice for New Members:
  Our lives are so busy and it is so easy to find excuses for not exercising. Don’t let that happen to you. Make exercise a part of your daily routine. You are worth it!

• Pam Monacelli

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Pam Monacelli

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • STAGES Cycling Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ and CORE™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Teaching at Brick Bodies Since 1995
  • Brick Bodies Group Exercise Education Director
  • Brick Biking, AquaCross

  Advice for New Members:
  Sometimes the only safe thing is to take a chance. Risk finding out what you could be, believe that you have the power to change, bet on yourself every time!

• Pam Wagner

  Group Exercise
  Pam Wagner

  Group Exercise

  Class Types:

  • Aqua

  Qualifications:

  • AEA Certified Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1988
  • H2Run, Aqua Sculpt, Aqua Arthritis

  Advice for New Members:

  Exercise has such an amazing capacity to enhance life through the balance of mind, body and soul.  Try classes that engage your mind, respect your body and re-energize your inner- being. Cross training will allow you to continue exercising throughout your life. Enjoy!

• Patrick McCory

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Patrick McCory

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2012
  • Personal Trainer Since 2018

  Advice for New Members: 

  Fitness as well as life have many parallels. One of the most important things to remembers is no matter where you are, all of your goals are obtainable through hard work, dedication and drive. We as group fitness instructors and personal trainers are here to provide you the tools and support to help you achieve your fitness goals. We are rooting for you and will be right here with you as you make your journey. 

• Peggy Tingley

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Peggy Tingley

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua

  Qualifications:

  • AFPA Certified Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor with Brick Bodies Since 2007
  • Aqua Sculpt, Aqua BootCamp, H2Run

  Advice for New Members:
  Working out in the water adds a new dimension to traditional land exercise. Both forms are beneficial but water has specific properties that give your body more support. We weigh less in the water so there is less impact on the joints, yet one can actually burn more fat and calories due to the RESISTANCE water provides as we move through it. If you don’t like to sweat, water continually cools the body even when you are working very hard to get your heart rate up and strengthen your muscles. And best of all, water massages your body as it surrounds your every move. And who doesn’t benefit from that!
  Best of all, IT’S FUN!! Give it a try.

• Piper Finnell

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Piper Finnell

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, BODYATTACK™, RPM™, CORE™, SPRINT™ Instructor
    
  • BTS Certified Group Training Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor with Brick Bodies Since 2009

  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.

• Rachael Wolfe

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Rachael Wolfe

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™, CORE™, GRIT™, BODYPUMP™, SPRINT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2014

  Advice for New Members:
  There is no shame in being new. Just DO IT! Come talk to us. We are here to help you find your fitness journey.

• Re Wies

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Re Wies

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYFLOW™ and BODYSTEP™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2000
  • B'More Active
  • Corporate Wellness
  • First Step Trainer

  Advice for New Members:
  Try a group fitness class. There are so many to choose from at all of our Brick Bodies locations. There is going to be at least one that you are going to love. Exercising with others is so much more fun than exercising by yourself. You will feel the energy in the fitness studio and this energy will motivate you too!

• Rebecca Printen

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Rebecca Printen

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • Yoga Alliance Certified 500-hour E-RYT
  • International Association of Yoga Therapy Certified Yoga Therapist
  • Registered Occupational Therapist

  Experience:

  • Practicing Yoga and Meditation Since 1998
  • Teaching Yoga and Meditation Since 2009
  • Assisted with International Yoga Retreats in India and Bali, Indonesia
  • Assisted with 200/500-hour Teacher Training Programs
  • Training in Ayurveda
  • Yoga Fundamentals, Alignment Yoga

  Advice for New Members:
  “Stay active! Move, breathe, challenge yourself, and add yoga to your weekly program. Yoga will prevent injuries, help you stay strong and flexible and tune in to your own inner peace.”

• Rebecca Voelpel

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Rebecca Voelpel

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Barre
  • Cycle

  Qualifications:

  • SoulBody Barre, Power, ZenBurn, Unhitched Certified
  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor

  Experience:

  • SoulBody Fitness Program Director – Unhitched Programming
  • Dance Teacher Since 2010
  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2015
  • Professional Ballet Dancer with the Washington Ballet (2015-2016)

  Advice for New Members:

  Give yourself some grace! New things are never easy for anyone, give yourself some time and space to grow into your new adventure in fitness. Remember everyone starts as a beginner!

• Rita Nabhan

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Rita Nabhan

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications:

  • Les Mills Certified SPRINT™ Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2016

  Advice for New Members:

  Try many modalities and different instructors; stick with the style and personality that makes you feel glad that you took the time to get to the gym! Once you get into a good routine; branch out, try new things, and surprise yourself!  And remember, if you want change you have to make change. 

• Ron Brigerman

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Ron Brigerman

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Aqua

  Qualifications: 

  • Licensed Zumba Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Making Waves
  • Jazzercise Instructor
  • Cranked Up Cardio Instructor

  Advice for New Members: 

  Dance every day!!

• Sandra Nicht

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Sandra Nicht

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications: 

  • Master of Science in Yoga Therapy
  • C-IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists)
  • AYT-NAMA (Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist certified with National Ayurvedic Medical Association)
  • E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance

  Experience:

  • Practicing Yoga Since 1988
  • Teaching Yoga Since 1995
  • Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Power Yoga

  Advice For New Members: 

  Take things easy if you are new to any activity so you can build up without injuries - it’s okay to be a little sore but super sore means you overdid it! Come try the Restorative Yoga (taught as a Gentle Somatic Restorative Movement class) as a way of helping your body recover from and prepare for more strenuous workouts or just because taking things easy now and then is okay!

• Sandy Gail

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Sandy Gail

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFFA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ Instructor
  • Licensed Zumba Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2009

  Advice for New Members:

  Congratulations on your decision to get fit! I am here to help you with your fitness goals. I am a hands-on instructor ensuring a enjoyable, safe and effective workout. Whether it is Zumba or BODYPUMP™, I will always give options. If you do not get the moves in the first class, don’t worry about it. It takes a few classes to catch on. If you do not feel you cannot finish the class it is okay to leave halfway through. But come back and don’t give up. For Zumba, just have fun! And if you get lost…JUST SHAKE SOMETHING!!!

• Sara Keller

  Group Exercise Director
  Sara Keller

  Group Exercise Director

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Barre
  • Cardio
  • Cycle
  • Mind Body
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor 
  • Les Mills Certified BODYCOMBAT™ and BODYJAM™ Instructor
  • Balanced Body Certified Mat Pilates Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2007
  • Dance Instructor Since 2009
  • Barre, Aqua Flow, Aqua Burn, Aqua BootCamp, Mindful Flow

  Advice for New Members:
  Jump in to any class and say hi to the instructor. Classes make for a great support system for sticking to your goals.

• Sarah Harper

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Sarah Harper

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Qualifications: 

  • RYT 200 Hour Certified 

  Experience: 

  • Yoga Instructor Since 2019

  Classes: 

  • Yoga Sculpt
  • Vinyasa Yoga
  • Slow Flow
  • Power Yoga

  Advice for New Members: 

  Sometimes the hardest part of yoga is making it to your mat! I challenge you to listen to your body and do what feels good for you!

• Sarah Molina

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Sarah Molina

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Strength Training

  Qualifications: 

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ Instructor
  • Schwinn Certified Spinning Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 1999

  Advice for New Members: 

  You didn’t get where you are overnight so don’t expect the same of where you want to be. Consistency is key. KEEP GOING!

• Shira Kirshenbaum

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Shira Kirshenbaum

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training

  Qualifications: 

  • Les Mills Certified BODYATTACK™, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYPUMP™, CORE™, and GRIT™ Instructor
    

  Experience: 

  • Group Fitness Instructor Since 2007

  Advice for New Members: 

  My favorite part of group fitness is the shared positive energy... fill yourself up and pay it forward ☺

• Simeon Sanders

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Simeon Sanders

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™, SPRINT™, RPM™, and The TRIP™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2016
  • Former Les Mills National Presenter for Les Mills RPM™ and Sprint™.

  Advice for New Members:

  Fitness is a journey, not a destination. Take one step at a time and enjoy every moment of it. Your fitness time = your "me" time. The world can wait for you to devote a little time for you. What would the world do without the better version of you that you want to create!

• Stacey Vandiver

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Stacey Vandiver

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Barre

  Qualifications: 

  • SoulBody Certified Barre, Power, Unhitched, Ignite Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Owner and CEO of SoulBody Fitness
  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2006
  • Pilates

  Advice for New Members: 

  Group Fitness is an excellent way to find your way into staying in shape and moving the body. I encourage members to try all classes and find the ones that speak to them that will keep them coming back for more. Amazing friendships and communities are built in the group fitness studio! In the end, whatever your goals in fitness are...keep moving! 

• Susan Selkman

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Susan Selkman

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications:

  • E-RYT 200 Yoga Instructor

  Experience:

  • Yoga Instructor Since 2014
  • Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Hot Yoga

  Advice for New Members:

  Always member that everyone around you was new one day to their fitness goals. Stay true to things that work for you and your body.  Find something you love and be consistent and you will feel great!  Always ask for help—there is a wealth of knowledge in the clubs, and the people that work there do what they do because they want to see members achieve their goals!

• Tamara Pitard

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Tamara Pitard

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Athletic Training
  • Cycle
  • Strength Training

  Qualifications:

  • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • AFAA Certified Running Coach
  • Les Mills Certified RPM™, BODYPUMP™, CORE™, SPRINT™, GRIT™ Instructor

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor with Brick Bodies Since 2005
  • Former Les Mills National Trainer RPM™
  • Avid Runner, Triathlete, and Cyclist

  Advice for New Members:
  Set a GOAL, share your GOAL, and follow through with your GOAL with a friend!

• Tracy Baskerville

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Tracy Baskerville

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cardio

  Qualifications: 

  • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • NETA Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Licensed Zumba, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Step, Zumba Sentao, Strong Nation Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Group Exercise Instructor Since 2004

  Advice for New Members: 

  I would encourage new members to try a variety of group fitness classes to find which ones works best for them. You may fall in love with a class that you never imagined you would enjoy. Also, members should round out their regular fitness routine to include cardio, strength training and some sort of stretching such as yoga, Pilates, or barre. Exercising is part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  You must take care of yourself in order to take care of others.  

• Yana Genkina

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Yana Genkina

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Cycle

  Qualifications: 

  • Les Mills Certified RPM™ Instructor
  • ACTION Certified Personal Trainer

  Experience:

  • Group Exercise Instructor with Brick Bodies Since 2019
  • Personal Trainer Since 2014
  • Brick Biking

  Advice For New Members: 

  We all started somewhere and being scared or intimidated is quite normal. Have fun and stay consistent and you will see results.

• Yasmine Rhys

  Group Exercise Instructor
  Yasmine Rhys

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Class Types:

  • Mind Body

  Qualifications: 

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • RYT 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor

  Experience: 

  • Practicing Yoga Since 2010
  • Cultural Dance Instructor
  • Vinyasa Yoga

  Advice for New Members: 

  Yoga is for everyBODY. Every shape, every gender. It's not about the flexibility of the body, but the flexibility of the mind. Listen to your body, be easy on yourself, and always practice with integrity. Do this, and you will progress.