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Megan Merchant

Albuquerque, NM 87109-3215
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I thrive through developing, implementing, and coordinate programs that guide individuals toward healthy, active lifestyles, and am humbled by the opportunity to do so for you. @ 2010 Megan Merchant "Megan Merchant has a B.A. in Dance and M.S. in Physical Education (Exercise Science and Sport Adm... moreI thrive through developing, implementing, and coordinate programs that guide individuals toward healthy, active lifestyles, and am humbled by the opportunity to do so for you. @ 2010 Megan Merchant "Megan Merchant has a B.A. in Dance and M.S. in Physical Education (Exercise Science and Sport Administration) from UNM. She currently teaches online Health Education for UNM-Valencia. Megan has worked as a Presenter and Fitness Instructor at OASIS, an Exercise Specialist at Presbyterian Healthplex, a Personal Trainer at Fifty ‘n Fit, and an Instructor and Program Director for PregnaFit at New Mexico Sports and Wellness. She resides in Albuquerque with her husband and two daughters." less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Program Director or Manager
Expertise
Activities:
Aerobics, Choreography, Core Conditioning, Dancing, Hiking, Jogging, Stretching/Flexibility, Walking
Specialties:
Aerobics, Fitness Education, Flexibility, Food and Cooking, Group Exercise, Injury Prevention, Kids' Fitness, Postnatal Fitness, Prenatal Fitness, Senior Fitness, Strength Training, Stress Management, Toning and General Fitness, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Wellness Coaching, Wellness/Preventive, Women's Fitness
Degrees
Bachelor's Degree BA in Dance, University of New Mexico
Master's Degree Physical Education, University of New Mexico
Years Experience
10-15 years
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
Verified
American Heart Association
American Safety and Health Institute
American Heart Association
Liability Insurance
Progressive

Megan's Locations

Megan Merchant's Blog - Trainer/Instructor
Within 75 miles of 87109 (Mobile Training Radius)
www.meganmerchant.com

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Payment Methods
Cash, Credit Cards, Personal Checks
Awards & Accomplishments
Outstanding MS Physical Education Graduate Award Recipient, 2003
Physical Education Graduate Research Grant Recipient, 2003
UNM Dance Scholarship Recipient, 2000 - 2002
Outstanding Senior in Theater & Dance Award Recipient, 2002
Board Member, UNM Dance Scholarship Committee, 2011
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
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Christiane LoCascio
On Aug 05, 2011
I took Megan's class called "Overcoming Obstacles To Fitness" this summer through Oasis in our community. The information and Megan's enthusiasm for fitness has helped me on several levels. I have Fibromyalgia and experience some level of pain on a daily basis. Between the two class meetings Megan got online and did some research about Fibromyalgia and exercise which she printed out and brought to me in class. This class was perfect timing for me as I had already started to use Elaine Petrone's Miracle Ball method which arose out of her dance background and own experience with chronic pain.

My body, mind and spirit are "remembering" what movement is and how good it can make a Body feel! I even feel some self confidence returning after almost 4 years of major life changes and deep loss.

Thank you Megan for sharing your bright spirit and expertise in a way that helps others get up and get moving. As Megan says, "Don't think, just do it."

Chris L.
Albuquerque, NM
Ami Majmundar
On Nov 17, 2010
It is obvious how enthusiastic Megan is about her career. Besides being very knowledgeable, she is also very approachable as she always wears a genuine smile. I enjoyed attending Megan's fitness classes and always left with a good workout and often times with some reading material to go along with that particular class.

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