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Christy Stevenson

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Christy Stevenson, FiTOUR ProTrainer and author of Get on the Ball—A Swiss Ball Workout (www.swissballworkout.com), has been teaching group fitness classes for over a decade, and has certified with AFAA, ACE, and FiTOUR in Group Exercise, Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Stability Ball Training, Group B... moreChristy Stevenson, FiTOUR ProTrainer and author of Get on the Ball—A Swiss Ball Workout (www.swissballworkout.com), has been teaching group fitness classes for over a decade, and has certified with AFAA, ACE, and FiTOUR in Group Exercise, Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Stability Ball Training, Group Barbell Conditioning, Core & Functional Training, and Personal Training. She has also certified with Reebok University in Coreboard Training & Body Training Systems RPM, a pre-choreographed cycling program, as well as Zumba®. She has taught virtually every land aerobics class format that exists, including specialty classes such as Go-Go Robics, Teen Sports Conditioning, Strollercize, Shakti Running, and Senior Strength and Stretch. Christy has been the land aerobics supervisor at AFFC for over 4 years, designing a new schedule to meet the needs of expansion, doubling class sizes, and growing strong Yoga & Indoor Cycling programs. She tries to inspire the world to fitness by voluntarily teaching church & school groups, planning and promoting fundraising fitness campaigns, designing a personal training program for overweight children, and teaching yoga in schools. Christy recently completed her first Ragnar relay, half marathon, full marathon, and sprint-distance triathlon. Christy graduated from BYU in 1998 with an English Teaching major and Theatre Arts minor. She taught Jr. High English and Creative Writing for three years before becoming a full-time mom and part-time fitness instructor. She is a novelist & freelance editor and writer and contributes to the prestigious IDEA Fitness Professional Journal. Christy is married to a wonderful husband and is the mother of 3 awesome and fit kids. In her rare spare time, enjoys reading, traveling, and singing karaoke with her family. less
Profession
Pilates Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Program Director or Manager, Yoga Instructor
Expertise
Activities: Aerobics, Body Leverage/Bodyweight Training, Core Conditioning, Cycling, Dancing, Hiking, Kickboxing, Mind & Body, Personal Training, Pilates, Running, Stretching/Flexibility, Yoga, Zumba (Latin Dance)
Specialties: Aerobics, Cardio Workouts, Core Training, Diet and Nutrition, Family Fitness, Fat Loss, Fitness Assessment, Fitness Education, Flexibility, Group Exercise, Injury Prevention, Kids' Fitness, Kinesiology, Mind-Body Fitness, Personal Training, Postnatal Fitness, Strength Training, Stress Management, Toning and General Fitness, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Weight Training, Women's Fitness
Degrees
BA English Teaching, secondary education, Brigham Young Univeristy
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Certifications/Trainings
FiTour - Group Exercise Certification
Pending Verification
FiTour - Indoor Cycling Certification
Pending Verification
FiTour - Kickbox Certification
Pending Verification
FiTour - Personal Training Certification
Pending Verification
FiTour - Primary Yoga Certification
Pending Verification
FiTour - Stability Ball Certification
Pending Verification
Zumba® - Zumba® Basic 1
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AFAA - Group Exercise Certification
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CPR Certified
American Red Cross
AED Certified
American Red Cross
Liability Insurance
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency
Christy Stevenson's Articles

Active-Aging Stretches

By Christy Stevenson
People invest a lot of money in the search for eternal youth. But one of the most effective, inexpensive and pain-free ways to look and feel younger is to exercise and perform...

More Than Just Legs: Refining the Ride

By Christy Stevenson
When people want to explain how simple something is to learn, they often say, “It’s like riding a bike!” But is riding a bike really that simple? If you thin...

4 Keys to Electric Class Design

By Christy Stevenson
If you’re new to group fitness or just stuck in a rut, try this fail-proof formula for creating a class that makes the grade every time! By understanding and applying the ba...

The Four Elements of Perfect Class Design

By Christy Stevenson
If you’re new to group fitness or just stuck in a rut, try this fail-proof formula for creating a class that makes the grade every time! By understanding and applying th...
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Christy's Answers

What are your best tips for preparing healthy, budget-friendly meals?

I eat a ton of produce, so getting a Costco membership for me was a budget-friendly way to get delicious produce off-sea... read more

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