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	Courtney Paul New York City Courtney has over 9 years of personal training and group exercise experience at world-class health and fitness organizations. He is certified by the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) and has impeccable movement techniques. Courtney worked for two years at David Barton Gym in Manhattan as a personal trainer and group instructor where he taught and tweaked the design of the following classes: Guns, Assolutely Abulous, Pain and Pleasure, Asphalt Abs, Spring Training, Lactic Acid Breakthrough (LAB), and Barton Biking. He authored Junk, a class that focused on legs, glutes, and abs, and Power Hour, a full-body workout with light weights. He also re-envisioned Rope Burn, a cardiovascular class with jump ropes and weights, and LAB, in which clients would pick two body parts and perform multiple drop-sets. The New York Post named the LAB class the “most hardcore class in the city.” Prior to working at David Barton Gym, Courtney was a trainer at Urban Body Fitness in Atlanta, GA where he taught abdominals and bootcamp classes. Courtney has a degree in Visual Arts from Georgia Perimeter College and a degree in Graphic and Visual Arts from the University of New Orleans. He is a veteran sportsman with collegiate experience in cheerleading. As a trainer, Courtney insists on accountability and progress, while still bringing levity and fun to the workout.
	Ngozi Anyanwu New York City Ngozi has been a personal and group exercise instructor for several years. She most recently trained at Equinox Fitness Club on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She is an Equinox Fitness Club Tier II Trainer. Ngozi has taught a variety of group classes including cardio, full body strength, abs and conditioning. She trains many of her personal clients using only their natural body weight. Ngozi is also a certified kettlebell instructor and has an extensive background in boxing and powerlifting. Ngozi is an avid runner and also enjoys playing basketball. Ngozi has a great attitude and brings a lot of enthusiasm, creativity and energy to every one of her workouts. She is one of our most popular bootcamp instructors known for her challenging non-stop workout pace and her amazing personality. Ngozi has a B.A. in theater arts from Point Park University. She also taught African dance in college. Ngozi is a talented actress and is currently pursuing her M.A. in theatre arts from New York University.
	Tanya Chaly New York City Tanya comes to us from her native Australia and has been a successful personal and group trainer for several years. She is currently an instructor at Club H in New York City where she teaches Total Body Fitness, Power Pump, Cardio Pump, Kickboxing, Abs, sub Spin, and Rebounding. She also trains several personal clients. By background, Tanya is an athlete and has excelled in water sports. She has competed in two swim marathons. Tanya is very passionate about fitness and brings high energy to her workouts. She loves the dynamic of group fitness and gets great pleasure from helping people achieve their fitness goals. Tanya is Aerobic & Fitness Association of America (AFFA) certified. She also holds certifications in Rebounding and Jump Rope. Tanya holds both a B.A. in Fine Arts and a post graduate degree in Fine Arts (painting) from the University of New South Wales, College of Fine Arts (UNSW COFA) in Sydney, Australia.
	Keoni Hudoba New York City Keoni comes to us from his native Hawaii and has been a group fitness instructor for several years. He is a group instructor at Club H Fitness where he teaches classes such as Urban Rebounding, Abs, Back and butt 45, Absolute 30, The Challenge and Pump. He has previously worked for Equinox. Keoni is certified in Primary Group Fitness by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Keoni brings a lot of passion, enthusiasm and motivation to his workouts. Keoni holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA, and he graduated Cum Laude. In addition to fitness and personal instruction, he enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, volleyball, and camping.
	Jaimie Kelton New York City Jaimie has been dedicated to the fitness industry for several years as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She has previously worked for Equinox as well as North Beach Pilates. Jaimie is a certified trainer by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Jaimie brings a lot of energy, personality, and encouragement to her group workouts. Jaimie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Theatre and Music from the Boston Conservatory. In addition to her passion for fitness, she is a professional performer and continues to do several shows across the world.
	Aubrie Dellinger New York City Aubrie has been part of the fitness industry for many years. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and has trained clients in conditioning, weight training, plyometrics and other various techniques. Aubrie has been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor at top New York City gyms such as Club H Fitness and Velocity Sports Performance. Her strong background in athletics includes playing Division I basketball in college where she was team captain, challenging her teammates to the edge on the court by leading them in team workouts on the court and in the weight room. Her basketball background drove her to pursue her career in fitness. From her team athletics experiences, she brings her “MVP” and “Most Spirited” attitude to her training. Aubrie graduated from Manhattan College with a B.S. in Exercise Science. She took classes such as group fitness, team sports, exercise prescription, and exercise physiology. She worked just as hard on the court as she did off the court which makes her a very well rounded, educated trainer. Aubrie is also involved in the community, serving as a counselor for several basketball camps and volunteering for Special Olympics.
	Whitney Jacobs New York City Whitney has been a successful personal trainer and group exercise instructor for many years. She currently trains at Equinox Fitness Club on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She is Aerobic & Fitness Association of America (AFFA) certified and an EFTI Tier II Certified Trainer. Whitney is a lifelong athlete. She grew up playing soccer and is currently the head varsity girls soccer coach at Trevor Day School. Whitney is also a Pilates instructor and teaches Yoga through a company called Wing Span Arts which brings the arts and fitness education into the public school system. Whitney is also a former dance instructor for the Contemporary Dance Theatre in Ohio. Whitney is a tough bootcamp and Vinyasa yoga instructor and brings a ton of challenge and creativity to her workouts. Whitney has a strong athletic background, graduating with a BFA in Dance from Ohio University. She studied choreography, performance, anatomy, kinesiology, somatic disciplines such as Pilates and Yoga, as well as nutrition and fitness.
	Adriano Martins New York City Adriano comes to us from his native Brazil where he used to teach bootcamps on the beach for Reebok Sports Club in São Paulo. He has also been a group trainer for Compania Athletica. Adriano brings lots of enthusiasm and energy to his classes. Adriano studied exercise physiology, so he also has impeccable movement techniques and readily helps you make any corrections during your workouts. Adriano received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from São Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo, Brazil. He received his M.S. in Pharmacology and Physiology from the Medical Science Institute University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil. And he received his Ph.D. in Human Physiology from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil. Adriano is currently doing his postdoctoral fellowship researching the molecular biology of calcium in skeletal and cardiac muscle at New Jersey Medical School.
	Nicole Caruth New York City Nicole has been a successful group fitness instructor and personal trainer for over 5 years. She currently instructs Spin and Rope Burn at the David Barton Gym (DBG) in Chelsea, where she has an excellent record with clients and a keen following. Before joining DBG, she served as the athletic trainer for the Bard College men’s volleyball team (NCAA Division III). Nicole holds certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and Mad Dogg Athletics. She brings a high level of professionalism and loads of energy to her classes, ensuring that people have a good time while exercising safely. As she works enthusiastically to help her clients reach their goals, she recently set one of her own: to complete her first triathlon by the end of 2009. The California Bay Area native holds an M.A. in curatorial studies from Bard College, and a B.A. in art history from San Francisco State University. By day, she is a curator, writer and art critic, sometimes writing about food related issues. She is especially interested in food education, and teaching low-incomecommunities how to prepare healthy and affordable meals.
	Brandon Acevedo New York City Brandon is a health and fitness specialist with over 10 years experience training clients to achieve their health and fitness goals. Brandon is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). Founded on Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do total body conditioning concepts, Vinyasa yoga, Mike Mentzer’s rational approach to muscular development, the NASM systematic approach, and his experience as a natural body building competitor and dancer, Brandon's approach is methodical, integrative, creative, dynamic and fun. His goal is to create functional bodies that are beautiful, streamlined and balanced, enhancing self image actualization, self awareness and a zest for life! Brandon excels as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. He has trained and taught Body Sculpting, Kickboxing, Corrective Exercise and Fusion classes at New York City's top health clubs such as Equinox and David Barton Gym. Brandon holds a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Hunter College and is a practitioner of Ayn Rand's Objectivist philosophy. Brandon is currently pursuing an M.S. in Exercise Science from Cal U.
	Meredith Shank New York City Meredith has worked as a successful group trainer for more than 8 years. She is currently a group exercise coordinator and instructor for New York Sports Club in Manhattan. She teaches such classes as urban rebounding, total body conditioning, bootcamp, multi-impact, dance, pilates, abs and stretch. Meredith also worked as a training assistant for Tracy Anderson Studios where she helped with an exercise format that incorporates cardio conditioning and dance. She is a certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is a certified group exercise instructor by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Meredith is also certified in urban rebounding, and mat pilates and pilates equipment from the Kane School. Furthermore, she is an ACE certified lifestyle and weight management consultant. Meredith is very passionate about fitness and brings tons of enthusiasm and fresh ideas to her classes. Meredith holds a certificate of Professional Training in Musical Theatre with a Dance concentration from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She is also a BS candidate, majoring in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition at Lehman College. Meredith is very involved in the arts. She dances for Visions Contemporary Ballet Company, studies at New Dance Group and Broadway Dance Center and continues to dance, act and choreograph for various independent companies.
	Miguel Morales New York City Miguel has more than 8 years of successful personal training and group fitness instruction experience. He instructs at Club H Fitness in Mahattan designing new bootcamps weekly to make group exercise challenging and fun. He has also worked as a group instructor for karate at Tiger Schullman Mixed Martial Arts. Miguel is a certified trainer through American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA). He brings a lot of engery, enthusiasm and creativity to his group workouts. Miguel has a strong personal interest in martial arts and is a high green belt in Tiger Schullman Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Systems. He also enjoys boxing, kickboxing, submission grappling, and No-Gi Jui Jitsu. He actively competes in mixed martial arts tournaments. In addition to his passion for fitness and martial arts, Miguel is a DJ, producer, and remixer for over 15 years.
	Daniel Osach New York City Daniel has several years of group fitness instruction experience. He has previously instructed such classes as cardio conditioning, pump, abs and Hatha yoga for David Barton Gym and Club H. He is a certified instructor completing a 200 hour certification program through the Yoga Alliance accredited school from Atmanada Yoga Sequence, Center Point Studio in New York City. He has also lived and worked in Costa Rica as an instructor at the Ranchos Ituana Resort where he honed his teaching skills and learned new styles and techniques. Daniel brings a lot of caring and passion to his workouts. Daniel received his Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Vermont, School of Arts and Sciences. He also holds a minor in Community Development and Applied Economics; Agriculture and Resource Entrepreneurship.
	Charles Neal New York City Charles is a former American Gladiator. He was the 1991 American Gladiators Tour Champion and a member of the 1993 American Gladiator team. Charles has been a personal and group trainer for 19 years. His certifications include International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and Perform Better functional training series. Charles has specializations in performance training, stretching and kickboxing. He currently trains out of Club H in midtown Manhattan. Charles' training philosophy is health first. Before you can reach your full potential, see where you are and then plan an attack. Success in training is like success in life. "Fail to plan and you can plan to fail."
	Christie Cahill New York City Christie has been part of the fitness industry for several years as a top group fitness instructor at Club H and Evolution, with classes including Urban Rebounding, Abs, Back & Butt, Pump, Absolutely, Conditioning, and Hip Hop. She is certified by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She also has certification in Urban Rebounding. Christie has an extensive background in dance with 20 years of experience and this is what guides her class structure for a high-intense, fun, but disciplined work out, with non-stop energy. Christie holds a B.A. in dance from Dean College and trained at the Alvin Ailey School in the Independent Study Program. She has a business minor along with her dance degree, and her studies included anatomy, kinesiology, choreography, performance, pedagogy, and all genres of dance.
	Heidi Tinter New York City Heidi has been training in New York City for 8 years and is a former nationally ranked athlete. She was a top level trainer at Equinox for 3 years before she started a private training business downtown in 2004. Some of her clients include a former Olympian, a former professional tennis player, marathon runners, and former college athletes. Heidi has a long list of athletic endeavors. She was a regional figure skating competitor for 8 years and an instructor for 2 years, downhill ski racer for 2 years, and captain of the NYU fencing team for 4 years, as well as a nationally ranked women’s saber fencer. Currently Heidi is a competitive runner with the New York Road Runners. Heidi is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), certified USA Weightlifting level 1 coach, pre/post natal certified, and was a gait analyst for the New York Road Runners while at Equinox. Heidi holds a BA Honors in History from New York University.