Sports and fitness has been a huge part of my life as long as I can remember. I have always had some great role models to follow, and I hope I can be that person for others through teaching classes. We are given one body to work with for an entire lifetime - shouldn't we treat it well? Now stop reading and get into class!

I have always had a huge passion for sports and fitness. I love working out with others because it's extremely motivating and challenging. Now, I can be your instructor and help you bring out a new passion, a new challenge or a new motivation deep inside you. It's time for you to feel lots of freedom and fun from fitness!

 

I consider myself a late comer to the fitness world, but once I started I was infected for life. Fitness is my addiction. My form of therapy. I've relied on fitness to get me through the character building moments in life. After two major injuries, I came back stronger than ever using the trust of my surgeon and Group Power as my main form of physical therapy. Now, I get the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for the program with others.

I am a stay at home mom of 3. I enjoy working out, and I love group fitness. Group Fitness keeps my workouts interesting, and it motivates me to push myself harder! I hope to do the same for you!

No one can work out for you, but it is nice to be able to take a group fitness class and have the instructor make sure you get a workout. That is what I hope to do as a fitness instructor, make sure you get a good workout! I enjoy being active and pushing myself to reach new fitness goals. Come check out the energy and comradeship of group fitness classes, it is a great way to meet new people (while you get a great workout)!

Until I tried Group Blast, my workouts were always solo missions that generally involved running. I never thought group fitness was for me. I was wrong. I love the variety, the energy, the group atmosphere and having a blast while getting a great workout. Now as an instructor, I want to help others have that same positive experience.

Fitness for me is like the air mask on an airplane. It's the first thing I do for myself each day that helps me to do, feel and be better in all aspects of my life. I enjoy teaching group fitness for the accountability and fun it offers. I love helping people embrace a healthy lifestyle and seeing them feel good about themselves. Sweat now, shine later!

The quickest way to acquire self-confidence is to do exactly what you are afraid to do.

Group fitness is one of my passions. I love motivating people to give their best at every workout and see real results! Not only physically, but mentally as well. I thank God for the gift of fitness, and the joy that comes from keeping your body healthy at every stage of life!!

My name is Corinne Mattson. I teach cardio drill. My number one job is being a mom to my 5 children. Upon moving to Ames, joining AFC was one of the first things my husband and I did. I found participating in group fitness to be fun, rewarding and a great form of stress relief. I was excited to become a member of the staff and hope to share my passion for fitness with others. I have a BS in psychology from Iowa State and BS in nursing from the University of Iowa. I hope to see you in class!

I used to be so out of shape until 5 years ago when I found Zumba®. It was my introduction to a group fitness and after about a year, I felt stronger and became a Zumba® instructor. I gradually tried other exercise formats; from kickboxing, resistance training, running, to Pilates and yoga. I look forward to seeing you in my class! “Fitness is not about being better than someone else... it's about being better than you used to be.”

Wow, what a difference a couple years makes! I remember just being that scared, overweight guy who had heard of spin classes and had visions of a bike being used as a torture device but still decided to give Group Ride a try and before long I was hooked! The combination of fantastic instructors, powerful and varying workouts, driving music, and yes, buckets of sweat (and don't forget calories) made me a believer in the results that Group Ride can deliver to anyone. Be warned however, before long you may have cycling shoes, new pedals on your bike and the urge to go somewhere outdoors! Regardless of you fitness level, if your looking for results with a fast and fun workout come give Group Ride a try, I bet you'll be happy you did!

I can't imagine my life without dancing. I have danced since I was 5. I had 8 years of ballet, 3 years of ballroom and Latina, and 3 years of jazz. However, my biggest passion is Middle Eastern Dancing (Belly dancing). I studied belly dancing in Egypt, Russia and Turkey. There is nothing more exciting for me than dancing to Arabic beat. My students are a lot of fun and I enjoy teaching at AFC!

I came to yoga from injury and soon realized the benefits keep me centered in mind, body, and beyond in daily life. Sharing the attributes of a practice has been a natural fulfillment over the last decade of teaching. I have 500 RYT in Freestyle yoga with more than 1000 hours toward my EYT certification with Yoga Alliance, and an additional 160 hours in Yoga Wellness. I have taught for several years in a hot yoga studio incorporating Bikram, Barkan, and Ashtanga methods of Yoga.

I earned my RYT200 in 2015, and became certified in Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy in 2018. I like to keep my classes lighthearted, relaxing, and encouraging for everyone. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.

Being active has always been a big part of my life and I love sharing my passion of fitness with others to help them live their healthiest lives. Group fitness is one of my favorite ways to work out - the group atmosphere not only motivates but creates camaraderie as well! Staying active is not only a great endorphins boost, but helps me keep up with my two kids!

Fitness is not something that people have to be great at; it is something everyone can work towards. I love the fact that group fitness classes may have a triathlete participating next to someone that is a beginner. My goal as an instructor is to help those at all fitness levels reach their goals. Being fit is a way of life and by sharing my knowledge and passion with others I can help them feel stronger both mentally and physically which is such a rewarding feeling.

Yoga has transformed my life! It brings mind and body together to provide calm relaxation with flexibility and fitness. I love teaching and sharing my yoga experience.

Excited to teach anyone willing to take my yoga classes. I teach Power Yoga, which many sound intimidating, but it really is just matching breath to movement. Although it is a little faster pace than other yoga classes, it is still open to people of all levels. I always like to help people find a way to really express themselves through their practice and I will do all that I can to help you find an expression of a pose that serves you the best. Thank you all for taking time to understand my practice and my teaching.

I teach aqua fitness classes. I think it is a wonderful exercise for any age and for all abilities. Aqua classes can encompass a well balanced work out that includes aerobics, strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. The social aspect is also a big plus. I have always loved being in the water and it is fun to have classes in the water.

My goal is to encourage each participant to improve their level of fitness, push their limits, and enjoy themselves during their exercise journey.

KAREN PAXTON

REBECCA HARKEN

KELLI ROSE BROWN

LEIGH ELSBERRY

MICHELLE FLATTERY

STACEY HENSLEY

EMILY ROBERTS

ALISA WOODWARD

RORY DUNN

NATICA BOLAND

NICKI STRABALA

MARY LYNCH

RENEE RING

DEB CLARK

TRACEY IHLE

 

 

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