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  • Kerri Pursley
    Group Fitness Team Leader
    Kerri.Pursley@BrickBodies.com
    Kerri Pursley
    Group Fitness Team Leader

    Favorite Workout: Running, Biking, Swimming, walking and teaching my classes!

    Favorite Quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. ”-Gandhi

    Hobbies/Special Interests: Art, music, finding a good book to read, teaching/ creating classes, planning special events.

    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

  • Pam Monacelli
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Pam Monacelli
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor
    • NASM certified Personal Trainer
    • Indoor cycling trainer
    • Les Mills certified (BODYATTACK®, BODYPUMP®, CXWORX®)

    Experience:

    • Teaching at Brick Bodies since 1995
    • Program Trainer for step, indoor cycling, Building Brick Bodies
    • Group Exercise Education Coordinator
    • Youth Programs

    Classes:

    • Traditional Step
    • Indoor Cycling
    • Building Brick Bodies
    • BODYATTACK®, BODYPUMP®, CXWORX®

    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!

  • Tamara Pitard
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Tamara Pitard
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Les Mills RPM®, BODYPUMP® & CXWORX® certified Instructor
    • Les Mills National RPM® Trainer
    • ACE Certified
    • AFFA Certified

    Experience:

    • 10 years teaching Group Exercise classes at Brick Bodies
    • Avid marathon runner, Triathlete and Cyclist

    Classes:

    • RPM®
    • CXWorx®
    • Bodypump®

    Advice for New Members:

    Set a GOAL, share your GOAL adn follow through with your GOAL with a friend!

  • Camilla Williams
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Camilla Williams
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Gabriella Waters
    Group Exercise Team Leader
    Gabriella.Waters@BrickBodies.com
    Gabriella Waters
    Group Exercise Team Leader

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Certified RPM Instructor
    • Certified BodyPump Instructor
    • Certified GRIT Coach
    • Certified SPRINT Coach
    • Certified Baltimore Barre Instructor
    • Aqua Spin Instructor
    • TRX Instructor
    • MTR Instructor

    Classes:

    • BodyPump
    • RPM
    • GRIT
    • Brick Biking

    Advice for New Members:

    Don’t be afraid to try all of the classes. You might be surprised at what you become passionate about. If it does not challenge you, it will not change you.

  • Kiley Wampler
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kiley.Wampler@BrickBodies.com
    Kiley Wampler
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.”

  • Abir Alzenate
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Abir Alzenate
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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

    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!

  • Piper Finnell
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Piper Finnell
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

     

  • Melody Clark
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Melody Clark
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    •200 hr Certified Yoga Instructor

    • E-RYT 200 hr

    •  Enrolled in a 500 hour teacher training

    Experience:
    • Teach a variety of yoga related workshops & classes

    •Offers Private Yoga Instruction

    Classes:

    • Yoga

    Advice for New Members:

    Although yoga is often led in a group, it’s really an individual practice. Give it a try, let your instructor know if your brand new and of any injuries you may have prior to class. With consistent practice, you will start to see that yoga is so much more then simply the physical postures!

  • Melissa Fisher
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Melissa Fisher
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!

  • Karen Washington
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Karen Washington
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Maribeth Cox-Livingston
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Maribeth Cox-Livingston
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Kelly Polk
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kelly Polk
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Exercise Certification
    • Les Mills Instructor
    • Bootcamp Instructor

    Experience:

    • Teaching consistently since 2013
    • Developed a campus-wide Student Wellness Initiative at Mount St. Mary’s University

    Classes:

    • BODYCOMBAT®

    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!

  • Pam Kohlenstein
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Pam Kohlenstein
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA certified
    • Les Mills Body Pump certified

    Experience:

    • Body Pump instructor since 2010
    • Biking instructor since 2012

    Classes:

    • Brick Biking
    • Body Pump

    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!

  • Heidi Dewally
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Heidi Dewally
    Group Exercise 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.

     

  • Dan Grupp
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Dan Grupp
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Ex Instructor
    • CPR/AED Certified

    Experience:

    • Les Mills Instructor for 2 years
    • Fitness enthusiast for 5+ years
    • Horizontal Running Athlete for 25+ years

    Classes:

    • Les Mills BODYATTACK
    • CrushIT


    Advice for New Members:
    Hakuna Masquata. It means nice booty for the rest of your days!


    Always have fun working out. How can you enjoy something that’s not fun?


    Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince.

  • Julia Morrow
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Julia Morrow
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • YTT 200
    • Currently taking YTT 500
    • Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
    • Baltimore Barre Certified
    • Certified Nia Blue Belt Instructor

    Experience:

    • 16 Years Ballet instruction, 9 years of Modern instruction
    • 5+ years teaching yoga
    • 4+ years teaching Nia
    • 10 months as a Personal Trainer and Barre Instructor

    Classes:

    • Quickie Barre


    Advice for New Members: Listen to your body, play with modifications - they make you a stronger participant because you begin to learn how to notice what your body needs from day to day. Have fun, and try something new. Everyone at some point had to take that first step out of his or her comfort zone and into a new class!

  • Ayesha Monger
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Ayesha Monger
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Certified Zumba instructor
    • AFFA Certification

    Experience:

    • Teaching Zumba since 2014

    Classes:

    • Zumba

    Advice for New Members:

    Don’t measure yourself against others. Start at your level and do what works for you. In time you will become a better you!

  • Jill Adriani
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Jill Adriani
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:
    • Brick Biking Certified Bike Instructor

    Experience:
    • 4 years + of participation in spinning classes, both Brick Biking and RPM
    • Avid trail runner; 5k,10k, and 15k distances
    • Complete multiple 60 mile plus road bike rides each year around the tri-state area

    Classes:
    • Brick Biking

    Advice for New Members:
    Never be afraid of even the smallest degree of change in effort during your workouts, because it’s the smallest changes that can lead to the biggest differences.

  • Kathryn Downes
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kathryn Downes
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:
    • AFFA Group Fitness Certified
    • Les Mills BODYFLOW® Instructor

    Experience:
    • Group Fitness Instructor since 2015


    Classes:
    • BODYFLOW®

    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.

  • Renaye Briscoe
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Renaye Briscoe
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    Zumba/Toning/BMA and Aqua

    Experience:

    Group Aerobic Instructor for 4 years.  I love exercising, teaching aerobics and I especially love seeing people enjoying themselves while exercising and hopefully improving their health.

    Classes:

    • Zumba (BBP and BSW)
    • BMA (BBR)
    • Aqua (BBP)

    Advice for New Members: 

    As a Instructor, I encourage new members to join Brick Bodies and experience classes with professional instructor who challenge you with hopes of aiding individuals to improve their health through exercising. 

     
  • Julianne Sterrett
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Julianne Sterrett
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Group Fitness Certified
    • Red Cross CPR Adult, Child, Infant Certified
    • Brick Bodies In-House Training Completions: TRX, Brick Biking (Fusion & Aqua) & Burn It
    • Les Mills Certifications: Body Flow (AIM 1) Body Pump (AIM 1) RPM (AIM 2) CX Worx SH’BAM GRIT and SPRINT

    Experience:

    Competitive Hula Dancing. Open Water Swimming. Cross Country Mountain Biking (epics & races). Centuries.

    Classes:

    Currently I teach/coach RPM, SPRINT and Body Flow at Perry Hall but enjoy subbing various LMI programs at different BB locations.

    Advice for New Members:

    Find a work out you enjoy and commitment 110%. Be patient with yourself.

  • Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.
  • Beth Graham
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Beth Graham
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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

    Classes:

    • Tuesday 6pm
    • Tuesday 7:15pm
    • Thursday 12:15pm

    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!

  • Anne-Marie Bauermann
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Anne-Marie Bauermann
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:
    • ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
    • Brick Bodies Baltimore Barre Instructor
    • Professional Dance Instructor

    Experience:
    • Brick Bodies Group Exercise Instructor 1992-present
    • Brick Bodies Demo Coordinator 1995-present
    • Professional Dance Instructor 1999-present

    Classes:

    • Baltimore Barre

    Advice for New Members:

    It is never too late to accomplish your goals. We all want to move and live everyday life to its fullest potential. Fitness can be fun and a way of life! See you at the gym!

  • Melisa Uchida
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Melisa Uchida
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Dagmar Bohlmann
    Group X Instructor
    Dagmar Bohlmann
    Group X Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • RYT200, Charm City Yoga, RYT500 Sampoorna Yoga, India
    • ACE Group Fitness Instructor since 1997
    • Johnny G Spinning since 1998
    • Yoga Intensives (Eddie Modestini & Nicki Doane, Ana Forest, Desiree Rumbaugh, Noah Maze, Elena Brower, Jason Crandell)

    Experience:

    • Group X Instructor since 1995
    • Over 500 hours of continuing education related to health, kinesiology, and anatomy

    Classes:

    • Yoga
    • Cycling

    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.

  • Luke Miller
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Luke Miller
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • 200 hours RYT Yoga Teacher since 2005 from Bindu School of Yoga
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

    Experience:

    • Teaching yoga at Brick Bodies since 2005
    • Private Yoga and Massage Clients since 2005
    • Practicing Yoga since 1978

    Classes:

    • Yoga and Yoga Nidra

    Advice for New Members:

    Enjoy yourself. Take lots of classes to see what type of class and teacher works for you.

  • Anne Wedge
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Anne Wedge
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE certified in Group Fitness
    • BodyStep certified

    Experience:

    • Teaching Group Fitness since 2005

    Classes:

    • Bmore Active
    • BodyStep
    • H2RUN

    Advice for New Members: One Step at a time.

  • Melissa Deutchendorf
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Melissa Deutchendorf
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:
    •    ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
    •    Les Mills Certified Body Attack, Body Pump, Body Flow
    •    Balanced Body Pilates Mat 1 Certificate
    •    Brick Bodies Spinning and Traditional class format Training

    Experience:
    •    6 Years Group Exercise Class Instruction Experience

    Classes:
    •    Body Attack
    •    Body Pump
    •    Body Flow
    •    Brick Biking
    •    Building Brick Bodies
    •    Traditional Step

    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!

  • Debbie Nicolette
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Debbie Nicolette
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 1993
    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer since 2005
    • Les Mills Certified BODYSTEP® instructor since 2005
    • Les Mills Certified BODYFLOW® instructor since 2001

    Experience:

    • Teaching group fitness since 1977
    • Instructor with Brick Bodies since 1993
    • Classical ballet, jazz and tap for 18 years
    • BODYSTEP® coordinator

    Classes:

    • BODYSTEP®
    • BODYFLOW®
    • Building Brick Bodies
    • Step I.T, and Step On Up

    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!!!!

  • Diana Weitzman
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Diana Weitzman
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
    • Spinning, Schwinn and Reebok Certified
    • CPR/AED Certified
    • Bosu Certified
    • Resist-A-Ball Certified
    • BodyPump Certified
    • BodyFlow Certified

    Experience:

    • 20 years as an instructor

    Classes:

    • BodyPump
    • Cycling

    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. 

    Schedule a Fitness Assessment with Diana

  • Kelly Lausch
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kelly Lausch
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:


    • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Les Mills Certified BodyPump, BodyStep, BodyAttack and CXWorx instructor
    Experience:
    • 12+ years of teaching experience
    Classes:


    • BodyPump
    • BodyStep
    • BodyAttack
    • CXWorx
    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.

  • Miranda Bronsgeest
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Miranda Bronsgeest
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Group Ex
    • CPR/AED/First Aid
    • Licensed Zumba Instructor for Zumba Fitness, Gold, Kids, Toning, Step, Aqua Zumba, Plate, Strong by Zumba, etc.

    Experience:

    • 2+ years of teaching at several major gyms in the Baltimore area

    Classes:

    • Zumba and Aqua Zumba

    Advice for New Members: Working out should be fun, so join the party and dance off the calories!

  • Kathryn Spencer
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kathryn Spencer
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA and Les Mills certified

    Experience:

    • Les Mills Advance Instructor Training
    • Les Mills Quarterly Workshop

    Classes:

    • BodyCombat
    • Crush IT
    • Butts and Gutts

    Advice for New Members: Sweat now, Shine later!

  • Gabrielle Durham
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Gabrielle Durham
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Power Pilates Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced mat Pilates teacher certifications • Training with props through Balanced Body

    Experience:

    • 2+ years of experience teaching, 6 years of practice

    Classes:

    • Mat Pilates on Sundays at 9 am at Brick Bodies Padonia

    Advice for New Members:

    Congratulations! You have made such a huge step in joining Brick Bodies. Come try one of our many classes to find out what moves you!

  • Jen Groves
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Jen Groves
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Arts in Biology
    • Adult first aid/CPR/AED certified
    • Les Mills BODYPUMP certified


    Experience:
    • Former competitive gymnast
    • Taking group fitness classes at Brick Bodies since 2012
    • Les Mills BODYPUMP instructor since 2016
    • CrushIT instructor since 2017


    Classes:
    • Les Mills BODYPUMP
    • CrushIT


    Advice for New Members:
    Try as many of the classes and instructors as possible! There is a class and coaching style for everyone, and once you find your niche your fitness journey will grow to a whole new level. Even when you think you’ve found your niche, try to branch out to keep your workout interesting and to prevent a fitness plateau!

  • Lisa Dannenfelser
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Lisa Dannenfelser
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
    • Les Mills Certified BodyStep and CXWORX
    • S. Psychology, Dance Minor, James Madison University
    • S. Applied Psychology- University of Baltimore
    • Peabody Royal Academy of Dance trained

    Experience:

    • Core, muscle toning and step fitness instructor
    • Former Dance teacher/choreographer
    • Group Exercise teacher since 2008

    Classes:

    • BodyStep
    • CXWORX
    • Traditional step

     

    Advice for new members:

    Try a class more than once and always tell the instructor you’re new. Smile!

Downtown Group Exercise Instructors

  • Gabriella Waters
    Group Exercise Team Leader
    Gabriella.Waters@BrickBodies.com
  • Kim Resnick
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Jeanne-Michele Vigna
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Megan Choynowski
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Re Wies
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Melissa Archie-Burton
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Amy Davidson
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Sara Abbott
    Group Exercise Team Leader
    Sara Abbott
    Group Exercise Team Leader
  • Pam Monacelli
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Pam Monacelli
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor
    • NASM certified Personal Trainer
    • Indoor cycling trainer
    • Les Mills certified (BODYATTACK®, BODYPUMP®, CXWORX®)

    Experience:

    • Teaching at Brick Bodies since 1995
    • Program Trainer for step, indoor cycling, Building Brick Bodies
    • Group Exercise Education Coordinator
    • Youth Programs

    Classes:

    • Traditional Step
    • Indoor Cycling
    • Building Brick Bodies
    • BODYATTACK®, BODYPUMP®, CXWORX®

    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!

  • Carin Clingan
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Carin Clingan
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!”

  • Gala Pais
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Gala Pais
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!”

  • Jen Cornish
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Jen Cornish
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Les Mills Certified Body Pump Instructor

    Classes:

    • Body Pump

    Advice for New Members:

    Health and fitness is more than just a physical appearance. It’s an overall lifestyle. Find what works for you. Work hard, eat well and have fun!

  • Camilla Williams
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Camilla Williams
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Karen Washington
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Karen Washington
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • 200 hours RYT Yoga Teacher since 2005 from Bindu School of Yoga
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

    Experience:

    • Teaching yoga at Brick Bodies since 2005
    • Private Yoga and Massage Clients since 2005
    • Practicing Yoga since 1978

    Classes:

    • Yoga and Yoga Nidra

    Advice for New Members:

    Enjoy yourself. Take lots of classes to see what type of class and teacher works for you.

  • ET Dales
    Group Exercise Instructor
    ET Dales
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Group Fitness and Personal Trainer

    Experience:

    • Group Fitness since 2003
    • BODYFLOW®, BODYVIVE®, SH’BAM®, and Aqua

    Classes:

    • BODYFLOW®

    Advice for New Members:

    Work on technique and alignment in low options and progress to high options when ready

  • Maribeth Cox-Livingston
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Maribeth Cox-Livingston
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Mary Pinkard
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Mary Pinkard
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Certified BodyFlow Instructor
    • Certified BodyVive Instructor
    • Certified Bmore Active Instructor
    • Arthritis Certifications in Arthritis “Land,” Aqua, and Tai Chi
    • Certified Qigong Instructor

    Experience:

    • Have been teaching Les Mills BODYFLOW® at Brick Bodies since 2012 and BODYVIVE® since 2013
    • Have taught Aqua Arthritis since 2014
    • Helped develop the Water WorX program for new Brick Bodies Aqua members
    • Have been sharing Qigong demonstration classes at Brick Bodies whenever the opportunity arises

    Classes:

    • BODYFLOW®
    • BODYVIVE®
    • Water WorX

    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!

  • Kelly Polk
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kelly Polk
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Exercise Certification
    • Les Mills Instructor
    • Bootcamp Instructor

    Experience:

    • Teaching consistently since 2013
    • Developed a campus-wide Student Wellness Initiative at Mount St. Mary’s University

    Classes:

    • BODYCOMBAT®

    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!

  • Kim Resnick
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kim Resnick
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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

  • Andi Worthington
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Andi Worthington
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Certified ACE Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer
    • Les Mills Certified Instructor in BP,BS, BF, RPM and CXWork
    • 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
    • Over 20 years personal training and small group training experience
    • In my 20th year teaching for the Kinesiology Department at Towson University
    • Taught corporate health coaching workshops

    Classes:

    • RPM®
    • BODYPUMP®
    • BODYSTEP®
    • BODYFLOW®
    • CXWORX®

    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!

  • Gabriella Waters
    Group Exercise Team Leader
    Gabriella.Waters@BrickBodies.com
    Gabriella Waters
    Group Exercise Team Leader

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Certified RPM Instructor
    • Certified BodyPump Instructor
    • Certified GRIT Coach
    • Certified SPRINT Coach
    • Certified Baltimore Barre Instructor
    • Aqua Spin Instructor
    • TRX Instructor
    • MTR Instructor

    Classes:

    • BodyPump
    • RPM
    • GRIT
    • Brick Biking

    Advice for New Members:

    Don’t be afraid to try all of the classes. You might be surprised at what you become passionate about. If it does not challenge you, it will not change you.

  • Allison Engel
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Allison Engel
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!

  • Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.
  • Diana Weitzman
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Diana Weitzman
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
    • Spinning, Schwinn and Reebok Certified
    • CPR/AED Certified
    • Bosu Certified
    • Resist-A-Ball Certified
    • BodyPump Certified
    • BodyFlow Certified

    Experience:

    • 20 years as an instructor

    Classes:

    • BodyPump
    • Cycling

    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. 

    Schedule a Fitness Assessment with Diana

  • Kathryn Spencer
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kathryn Spencer
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA and Les Mills certified

    Experience:

    • Les Mills Advance Instructor Training
    • Les Mills Quarterly Workshop

    Classes:

    • BodyCombat
    • Crush IT
    • Butts and Gutts

    Advice for New Members: Sweat now, Shine later!

  • Sara Abbott
    Group Exercise Team Leader
    Sara Abbott
    Group Exercise Team Leader
  • Peggy Tingley
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Peggy Tingley
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Camilla Williams
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Camilla Williams
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Karen Washington
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Karen Washington
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Melissa Fisher
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Melissa Fisher
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!

  • Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • 200 hours RYT Yoga Teacher since 2005 from Bindu School of Yoga
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

    Experience:

    • Teaching yoga at Brick Bodies since 2005
    • Private Yoga and Massage Clients since 2005
    • Practicing Yoga since 1978

    Classes:

    • Yoga and Yoga Nidra

    Advice for New Members:

    Enjoy yourself. Take lots of classes to see what type of class and teacher works for you.

  • Piper Finnell
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Piper Finnell
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

     

  • Maribeth Cox-Livingston
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Maribeth Cox-Livingston
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

  • Pam Monacelli
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Pam Monacelli
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor
    • NASM certified Personal Trainer
    • Indoor cycling trainer
    • Les Mills certified (BODYATTACK®, BODYPUMP®, CXWORX®)

    Experience:

    • Teaching at Brick Bodies since 1995
    • Program Trainer for step, indoor cycling, Building Brick Bodies
    • Group Exercise Education Coordinator
    • Youth Programs

    Classes:

    • Traditional Step
    • Indoor Cycling
    • Building Brick Bodies
    • BODYATTACK®, BODYPUMP®, CXWORX®

    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!

  • Mary Pinkard
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Mary Pinkard
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Certified BodyFlow Instructor
    • Certified BodyVive Instructor
    • Certified Bmore Active Instructor
    • Arthritis Certifications in Arthritis “Land,” Aqua, and Tai Chi
    • Certified Qigong Instructor

    Experience:

    • Have been teaching Les Mills BODYFLOW® at Brick Bodies since 2012 and BODYVIVE® since 2013
    • Have taught Aqua Arthritis since 2014
    • Helped develop the Water WorX program for new Brick Bodies Aqua members
    • Have been sharing Qigong demonstration classes at Brick Bodies whenever the opportunity arises

    Classes:

    • BODYFLOW®
    • BODYVIVE®
    • Water WorX

    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!

  • Kim Resnick
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kim Resnick
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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

  • Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.
  • Pam Kohlenstein
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Pam Kohlenstein
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA certified
    • Les Mills Body Pump certified

    Experience:

    • Body Pump instructor since 2010
    • Biking instructor since 2012

    Classes:

    • Brick Biking
    • Body Pump

    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!

  • Donna Bair
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Donna Bair
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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:

    • Masters degree in Health & Wellness
    • Managed and owning her own fitness facility, yoga studio, as well as managing a hospital based wellness program.

    Classes:

    • Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm yoga
    • Substitute Instructor for Building Brick Bodies, Water Fitness, and Traditional Step

    Advice for New Members:

    Listen to your body. Yoga practice is way of getting to know yourself and your body-the ways it is fuctional 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.

  • Rachael Wolfe
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Rachael Wolfe
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA certified

    Experience:

    • Teaching since 2014

    Classes:

    • BODYPUMP®
    • BODYVIVE®

    Advice for New Members:

    Give a class three chances before determining if you like a class. My motto is “Just do it.”

  • Melissa Deutchendorf
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Melissa Deutchendorf
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:
    •    ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
    •    Les Mills Certified Body Attack, Body Pump, Body Flow
    •    Balanced Body Pilates Mat 1 Certificate
    •    Brick Bodies Spinning and Traditional class format Training

    Experience:
    •    6 Years Group Exercise Class Instruction Experience

    Classes:
    •    Body Attack
    •    Body Pump
    •    Body Flow
    •    Brick Biking
    •    Building Brick Bodies
    •    Traditional Step

    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!

  • Renaye Briscoe
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Renaye Briscoe
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    Zumba/Toning/BMA and Aqua

    Experience:

    Group Aerobic Instructor for 4 years.  I love exercising, teaching aerobics and I especially love seeing people enjoying themselves while exercising and hopefully improving their health.

    Classes:

    • Zumba (BBP and BSW)
    • BMA (BBR)
    • Aqua (BBP)

    Advice for New Members: 

    As a Instructor, I encourage new members to join Brick Bodies and experience classes with professional instructor who challenge you with hopes of aiding individuals to improve their health through exercising. 

     
  • Allison Engel
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Allison Engel
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!

  • Stefanie Fogleman
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Stefanie Fogleman
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Les Mills BODYPUMP®
    • Les Mills BODYJAM®
    • AFAA Group Exercise

    Classes:

    • BODYPUMP®
    • BODYJAM®

    Advice for New Members:

    You have to do it for yourself! No matter who or what motivates you, in the end, you have to do it for YOU! Believe in yourself – you’re worth it!

  • Christina Landsman
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Christina Landsman
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Larisa Unger
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Larisa Unger
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Ex Instructor and Personal Trainer
    • Balanced Body Pilates Instructor
    • Schwinn Certified Cycling Instructor

    Experience:

    • Teaching group fitness and personal training since 2004

     

    • TRX training
    • Nutrition and Weight Loss
    • Small group training

     

    Classes:

    • BodyPump, BodyStep, BodyAttack, BodyFlow, BodyCombat
    • RPM
    • CXWORX

    Advice for New Members:

    Fitness is not a destination it’s a journey! Find the way to enjoy it!

  • Al Porter
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Al Porter
    Group Exercise Instructor
  • Jen Silcott
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Jen Silcott
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA certified in Balanced Body, Pilates, Barre

    Experience:

    • Group exercise instructor for over 10 years.

    Classes:

    • Building Brick Bodies

    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.

  • Miranda Bronsgeest
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Miranda Bronsgeest
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Group Ex
    • CPR/AED/First Aid
    • Licensed Zumba Instructor for Zumba Fitness, Gold, Kids, Toning, Step, Aqua Zumba, Plate, Strong by Zumba, etc.

    Experience:

    • 2+ years of teaching at several major gyms in the Baltimore area

    Classes:

    • Zumba and Aqua Zumba

    Advice for New Members: Working out should be fun, so join the party and dance off the calories!

  • Deb Heacock
    Group Fitness Team Leader
    Deb.Heacock@brickbodies.com
    Deb Heacock
    Group Fitness Team Leader

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor since 2005
    • Les Mills Certified Instructor in RPM®, CXWORX® & SPRINT®

    Experience:

    • Group Exercise Instructor since 2004
    • Group Fitness Team Leader since 2006

    Classes:

    • RPM®
    • CXWORX®
    • Les Mills SPRINT® CXWORX®

    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!

  • Kelly Phillips
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kelly Phillips
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor (1990)
    • ACE certified Personal Trainer (2009)
    • Les Mills certified Body Pump, Body Flow, Body Vive Instructor
    • Brick Bodies certified Biking Instructor

    Experience:

    • Group Exercise Instructor since 1990
    • Fitness Instructor students pre-K-8th

    Classes:

    • Body Pump & Body Flow
    • Building Brick Bodies
    • Step
    • Fat Burner

    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.

     

  • Linda McShane
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Linda McShane
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!

  • Tamara Pitard
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Tamara Pitard
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Les Mills RPM®, BODYPUMP® & CXWORX® certified Instructor
    • Les Mills National RPM® Trainer
    • ACE Certified
    • AFFA Certified

    Experience:

    • 10 years teaching Group Exercise classes at Brick Bodies
    • Avid marathon runner, Triathlete and Cyclist

    Classes:

    • RPM®
    • CXWorx®
    • Bodypump®

    Advice for New Members:

    Set a GOAL, share your GOAL adn follow through with your GOAL with a friend!

  • Angel Thornton
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Angel Thornton
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Lesmills Body Step Certified Instructor
    • Lesmills Body Pump Certified Instructor
    • Lesmills Body Attack Certified Instructor
    • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor

    Experience:

    • Group Exercise instructor at Brick Bodies since 2014
    • Advance AIM Modules I and II completed

    Classes:

    • Body Attack
    • Body Pump

    Advice for New Members:

    Group exercise classes are a great way to get fit by getting your sweat on, with unparalleled energy, group support, awesome music, and inspirational teachers. You don’t have to go at it alone! There are classes for all fitness levels and many formats to choose from. So give them a try and experience what keeps many members coming back week after week!

     
  • Jennifer Shotwell
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Jennifer Shotwell
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!

  • Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Sundi Sampson
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.
  • Melody Clark
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Melody Clark
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    •200 hr Certified Yoga Instructor

    • E-RYT 200 hr

    •  Enrolled in a 500 hour teacher training

    Experience:
    • Teach a variety of yoga related workshops & classes

    •Offers Private Yoga Instruction

    Classes:

    • Yoga

    Advice for New Members:

    Although yoga is often led in a group, it’s really an individual practice. Give it a try, let your instructor know if your brand new and of any injuries you may have prior to class. With consistent practice, you will start to see that yoga is so much more then simply the physical postures!

  • ET Dales
    Group Exercise Instructor
    ET Dales
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Group Fitness and Personal Trainer

    Experience:

    • Group Fitness since 2003
    • BODYFLOW®, BODYVIVE®, SH’BAM®, and Aqua

    Classes:

    • BODYFLOW®

    Advice for New Members:

    Work on technique and alignment in low options and progress to high options when ready

  • Piper Finnell
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Piper Finnell
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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.

     

  • Alex Castillo
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Alex Castillo
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Arts in Biology
    • Master of Science in Physical Therapy
    • Liscensed Physical Therapist
    • Certified BODYPUMP® Instructor since 2001

    Experience:

    • Practicing Physical Therapy since 1998
    • Group Exercise Instructor for Brick Bodies since 1999
    • Experience in dance/cheerleading
    • Brick Bodies Performance Team

    Classes:

    • Traditional Step
    • BODYPUMP®

    Advice to New Members:

    “Remember, everyone was new once, even your instructor. Keep trying and don’t give up!”

  • Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Nelly Burke
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • 200 hours RYT Yoga Teacher since 2005 from Bindu School of Yoga
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

    Experience:

    • Teaching yoga at Brick Bodies since 2005
    • Private Yoga and Massage Clients since 2005
    • Practicing Yoga since 1978

    Classes:

    • Yoga and Yoga Nidra

    Advice for New Members:

    Enjoy yourself. Take lots of classes to see what type of class and teacher works for you.

  • I-Mei Siu
    Group Exercise Instructor
    I-Mei Siu
    Group Exercise Instructor

    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!

  • Pam Bilger
    Group Excercise Instructor
    Pam Bilger
    Group Excercise Instructor

    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!

  • Mary Pinkard
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Mary Pinkard
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Certified BodyFlow Instructor
    • Certified BodyVive Instructor
    • Certified Bmore Active Instructor
    • Arthritis Certifications in Arthritis “Land,” Aqua, and Tai Chi
    • Certified Qigong Instructor

    Experience:

    • Have been teaching Les Mills BODYFLOW® at Brick Bodies since 2012 and BODYVIVE® since 2013
    • Have taught Aqua Arthritis since 2014
    • Helped develop the Water WorX program for new Brick Bodies Aqua members
    • Have been sharing Qigong demonstration classes at Brick Bodies whenever the opportunity arises

    Classes:

    • BODYFLOW®
    • BODYVIVE®
    • Water WorX

    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!

  • Debbie Nicolette
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Debbie Nicolette
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 1993
    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer since 2005
    • Les Mills Certified BODYSTEP® instructor since 2005
    • Les Mills Certified BODYFLOW® instructor since 2001

    Experience:

    • Teaching group fitness since 1977
    • Instructor with Brick Bodies since 1993
    • Classical ballet, jazz and tap for 18 years
    • BODYSTEP® coordinator

    Classes:

    • BODYSTEP®
    • BODYFLOW®
    • Building Brick Bodies
    • Step I.T, and Step On Up

    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!!!!

  • Re Wies
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Re Wies
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • BODYFLOW® certified
    • BODYSTEP® certified

    Experience:

    • Group Fitness Instructor for 17+ years
    • First Step Fitness Trainer for 2 + years
    • Teach group fitness classes for our corporate wellness dept

    Classes:

    • Building Brick Bodies
    • BODYSTEP®
    • BODYFLOW®
    • Biking
    • Tradional Step

    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!

  • Gabriella Waters
    Group Exercise Team Leader
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    Gabriella Waters
    Group Exercise Team Leader

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Certified RPM Instructor
    • Certified BodyPump Instructor
    • Certified GRIT Coach
    • Certified SPRINT Coach
    • Certified Baltimore Barre Instructor
    • Aqua Spin Instructor
    • TRX Instructor
    • MTR Instructor

    Classes:

    • BodyPump
    • RPM
    • GRIT
    • Brick Biking

    Advice for New Members:

    Don’t be afraid to try all of the classes. You might be surprised at what you become passionate about. If it does not challenge you, it will not change you.

  • Andi Worthington
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Andi Worthington
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • Certified ACE Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer
    • Les Mills Certified Instructor in BP,BS, BF, RPM and CXWork
    • 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
    • Over 20 years personal training and small group training experience
    • In my 20th year teaching for the Kinesiology Department at Towson University
    • Taught corporate health coaching workshops

    Classes:

    • RPM®
    • BODYPUMP®
    • BODYSTEP®
    • BODYFLOW®
    • CXWORX®

    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!

  • Jaimie Christensen
    Group Excercise Instructor
    Jaimie Christensen
    Group Excercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • BODYATTACK®
    • BODYVIVE®
    • Brick Biking
    • Building Brick Bodies

    Experience:

    • Teaching at Brick Bodies since 2014

    Classes:

    • BODYATTACK®

    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.

  • Renaye Briscoe
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Renaye Briscoe
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    Zumba/Toning/BMA and Aqua

    Experience:

    Group Aerobic Instructor for 4 years.  I love exercising, teaching aerobics and I especially love seeing people enjoying themselves while exercising and hopefully improving their health.

    Classes:

    • Zumba (BBP and BSW)
    • BMA (BBR)
    • Aqua (BBP)

    Advice for New Members: 

    As a Instructor, I encourage new members to join Brick Bodies and experience classes with professional instructor who challenge you with hopes of aiding individuals to improve their health through exercising. 

     
  • Megan Choynowski
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Megan Choynowski
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • ACE Group Exericse Intructor
    • Les Mills Certified in Body Combat, Body Pump, GRIT Series, and Born to Move
    • Crush It and B’More Active

    Experience:

    • Taking group classes at Brick Bodies for over 5 years and teaching them since 2015

    Classes:

    • Les Mills BodyCombat, Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills GRIT Series, Les Mills Born to Move, CrushIT, B’more Active


    Advice for New Members: Starting any new journey in life is scary and not something that needs to be done alone! We were all “new” at some point, even Group Fitness Instructors - so we understand where you are coming from. Ask for help as you need it, introduce yourself to the instructors, take a class at least 3 times before making any judgement and most importantly, HAVE FUN! Let’s start this journey together!

  • Kathryn Spencer
    Group Exercise Instructor
    Kathryn Spencer
    Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications:

    • AFAA and Les Mills certified

    Experience:

    • Les Mills Advance Instructor Training
    • Les Mills Quarterly Workshop

    Classes:

    • BodyCombat
    • Crush IT
    • Butts and Gutts

    Advice for New Members: Sweat now, Shine later!